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Animated Afternoons @Claremont

2025-05-03 15:30:00 2025-05-03 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Animated Afternoons @Claremont Please join us once a month for animated film fun! Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Saturday, May 03
3:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-03 15:30:00 2025-05-03 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Animated Afternoons @Claremont Please join us once a month for animated film fun! Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Claremont Branch

Claremont Area Flex Space

Please join us once a month for animated film fun!

Please scroll down to see the titles of our upcoming and past screenings:

May 3 - Miles Morales Movie Marathon!

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, PG / 2018 / 116 minutes at 1:00 P.M.

After a bite from a radioactive spider grants him superpowers, Brooklyn teen Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) becomes the one and only Spider-Man. When a gateway into the multiverse opens up, Miles soon realizes he isn't the only spider superhero out there, as he meets many different versions of himself pulled in from other universes, including the original Peter Parker (Jake Johnson) and Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld). Together they fight off the evil Kingpin (Liev Schreiber) and attempt to save the world.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, PG / 2023 / 140 minutes at 3:00 P.M. 

"Miles Morales catapults across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. When the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles must redefine what it means to be a hero."

April 5 - Dog Man, PG / 2025 / 89 minutes

"Dog Man, half dog, and half man, is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues the feline supervillain Petey the Cat."

March 1 - Captain Underpants, PG / 2017 / 90 minutes

"Two overly imaginative pranksters named George and Harold, hypnotize their principal into thinking he's a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dimwitted superhero named Captain Underpants."

 

February 1 - Flow, PG / 2024 / 85 minutes

"Cat is a solitary animal, but as its home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species and will have to team up with them despite their differences." (IMDB)

 

January 4 - Transformers One, PG / 2024 / 104 minutes

"The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron. Known as sworn enemies, once they were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever."

 

December 7 - The Wild Robot, PG / 2024 / 101 minutes

"The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot, Rozzum unit 7134, ?Roz? for short, that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island an must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling."

 

November 2 - The Garfield Movie, PG / 2024 / 101 minutes

"Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father scruffy street cat Vic Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist."

 

October 5 - The Little Vampire (Petit Vampire), NR / 2020 / 82 minutes

"Little Vampire has been 10 years old for the last 300 years. Despite living in a haunted house with a merry group of monsters, he is bored to death... His dream? Going to school to meet other kids. Unfortunately, his parents won't let him leave the mansion, because the outside world is way too dangerous! So Little Vampire secretly sneaks out on a quest for new friends. He meets a human boy, Michael, but their friendship will catch the attention of the terrifying Gibbus, an old enemy that has been chasing Little Vampire and his family for centuries..."

 

August 23 

(DOUBLE FEATURE!) 

Ernest & Celestine, PG / 2014 / 80 minutes

"When a tiny mouse named Celestine nearly becomes a meal for a grumpy bear named Ernest, the two become friends, prompting shock and suspicion in their respective communities."

Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia,   PG / 2023 / 80 minutes

"Ernest and Celestine return in this delightful and joyous follow-up to their first Academy Award-nominated adventure, where the bear and mouse became the unlikeliest of friends. When Celestine accidentally breaks the beloved violin of her grouchy companion, they embark on a journey to Gibberitia, home to the only artist who can repair it as well as Ernest's family. But when the duo arrives, they are shocked to discover that all forms of music have been banned for many years and the land once known for its incredible musicians has fallen silent. It is up to Ernest and Celestine and their new friends, including a mysterious masked outlaw, to bring music and happiness back to the land of bears."  

 

July 26 - Mary and the Witch's Flower, PG / 2017 / 102 Minutes

"A strange flower grants a young girl magical powers, which leads to the adventure of a lifetime."

 

May 24 - Turning Red, PG / 2022/ 100 Minutes

"Mei Lee, a confident 13-year old girl, is always ready for anything that life throws at her. When she wakes up one morning in the form of a Red Panda, Mei is unsurprisingly startled. Ming, Mei's mother, informs her that this little "quirk" has been in the family for generations, and any strong feeling of emotion will unleash the panda. Mei must now deal with growing up, becoming a teenager, and harnessing the friendly beast she may become at any moment." "When a tiny mouse named Celestine nearly becomes a meal for a grumpy bear named Ernest, the two become friends, prompting shock and suspicion in their respective communities."

 

April 26 - The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales, G / 2018/ 83 Minutes

"The countryside isn?t always as calm and peaceful as it?s made out to be, and the animals on this farm are particularly agitated: a fox who mothers a family of chicks, a rabbit who plays the stork, and a duck who wants to be Santa Claus. If you think life in the country is a walk in the park, think again!?"

 

March 22 - Migration, PG / 2023 / 83 Minutes

"The Mallard family is in a bit of a rut. While dad Mack is content to keep his family safe paddling around their New England pond forever, mom Pam is eager to shake things up and show their kids - teen son Dax and duckling daughter Gwen - the whole wide world. After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, Pam persuades Mack to embark on a family trip, via New York City, to tropical Jamaica."

 

February 23 - Earwig and the Witch, PG / 2021

Earwig has no idea that her mother had magical powers. Her life changes dramatically when a strange couple takes her in, and she is forced to live with a selfish witch. As the headstrong young girl sets out to uncover the secrets of her new guardians, she discovers a world of spells and potions, and a mysterious song that may be the key to finding the family she has always wanted."

 

January 26 - Sattelite Girl and Milk Cow, NR / 2014 / 80 Minutes

"Il-ho, a satellite girl, wants to learn about human emotions, and crash lands on Earth. She transforms into a human girl and tries to help Kyung-chun after he is transformed into a milk cow."

 

December 22 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, PG / 2023 / 100 Minutes

"The Turtle brothers work to earn the love of New York City while facing down an army of mutants."

 

October 27 - The Little Vampire (Petit Vampire), NR / 2020 / 82 minutes

"Little Vampire has been 10 years old for the last 300 years. Despite living in a haunted house with a merry group of monsters, he is bored to death... His dream? Going to school to meet other kids. Unfortunately, his parents won't let him leave the mansion, because the outside world is way too dangerous! So Little Vampire secretly sneaks out on a quest for new friends. He meets a human boy, Michael, but their friendship will catch the attention of the terrifying Gibbus, an old enemy that has been chasing Little Vampire and his family for centuries..."

 

September 22 - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, PG / 2023 / 140 minutes

"Miles Morales catapults across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. When the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles must redefine what it means to be a hero."

 

August 25 - The Little Prince, PG / 2016 /103 minutes

"A young girl strikes up a friendship with her neighbor, an eccentric aviator who tells her stories about a prince from a far-away asteroid whom he once met in the desert. These tales also include the prince's adventures across the cosmos and on Earth, as he encounters talking animals, a foolish businessman, and a monarch with no subjects."

 

July 28 - The Super Mario Bros. Movie, PG / 2023 / 92 minutes

"A Brooklyn plumber named Mario travels through the Mushroom Kingdom with a princess named Peach and an anthropomorphic mushroom named Toad to find Mario's brother, Luigi, and to save the world from a ruthless fire-breathing Koopa named Bowser."

 

June 23 - The Bad Guys, PG / 2022 / 99 Minutes

"A crackerjack criminal crew of animal outlaws are about to attempt their most challenging con yet: becoming model citizens. Never have there been five friends as infamous as these guys: dashing pickpocket Mr. Wolf, seen-it-all safecracker Mr. Snake, chill master of disguise Mr. Shark, short-fused 'muscle' Mr. Piranha, and sharp-tongued expert hacker Ms. Tarantula, aka 'Webs.' But when, after years of countless heists and being the world's most-wanted villains, the gang is finally caught, Mr. Wolf brokers a deal to save them all from prison: they will go good. Under the tutelage of their mentor Professor Marmalade, an arrogant (but adorable!) guinea pig, they set out to fool the world that they've been transformed. Along the way, though, Mr. Wolf begins to suspect that doing good for real may give him what he's always secretly longed for: acceptance. So, when a new villain threatens the city, can Mr. Wolf persuade the rest of the gang to become the Good Guys?"

 

May 26 - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, PG / 2018 / 116 minutes

After a bite from a radioactive spider grants him superpowers, Brooklyn teen Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) becomes the one and only Spider-Man. When a gateway into the multiverse opens up, Miles soon realizes he isn't the only spider superhero out there, as he meets many different versions of himself pulled in from other universes, including the original Peter Parker (Jake Johnson) and Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld). Together they fight off the evil Kingpin (Liev Schreiber) and attempt to save the world.

 

April 28 - Gordon and Paddy, 2017 / 62 minutes (Swedish with English subtitles)

As benevolent, work-weary Detective Gordon bites into an afternoon biscuit, the frog?s mind is filled with visions of retirement. For many years he?s kept the peace in his forest community, while protecting its citizens from the dreaded fox. In his eyes, the clever and ambitious mouse Paddy would make an excellent successor. But as soon as he has sworn her in she finds herself facing her first challenge: two young children have gone missing and the other animals are in a panic. Will Paddy be a match for the fox? Based on the book series by Ulf Nilsson and Gitte Spee, with a sly nod to the Scandinavian detective fiction genre and featuring the voice of Stellan Skarsgård, this film explores what it means to grow into roles, challenge prejudices and uncover truths.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Movies, Music & Performance |

Claremont Branch

Phone: 510-981-6280

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 8:00PM

We're closed Monday May 26 due to Memorial Day
Mon, May 26 Closed
(Memorial Day)
Tue, May 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 29 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 01 Closed

Upcoming Events

Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5.

Wed, May 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.

Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
Join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts every Wednesday after school, 2-4pm @THP South

Wed, May 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
Teen games and snacks!

Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Wed, May 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Sewing machines available for your own project

Thu, May 29, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Central CMR East,Central CMR West
Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Thursday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!

Thu, May 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, May 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
We will talk about how to get into the fascinating pursuit of birding and make some bird drawings to help us sharpen our observational skills.

Thu, May 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Repulsive Reads is a book club celebrating all things grim, grotesque, unsettling, macabre, and weird in fiction. Every last Thursday of the month.

Fri, May 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime for babies and toddlers

Fri, May 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Join us for an action-packed movement storytime program. We will dance, jump, shake and march.

Fri, May 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Fri, May 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Fri, May 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Chess Club @ Claremont is a weekly chess meet up open to players of all ages and levels. It's a great place to learn the game, hone your skills, and play in real life.

Fri, May 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Middle & high schoolers at any experience level are invited to join us for tabletop role playing games like DnD, Coyote & Crow, Hasbro RPGS and more.

Fri, May 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!

Fri, May 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tilden Nature Area - Environmental Education Center
Celebrate Black Birder's Week 2025 by getting outside, spending time with your community, and learning about the birds of the East Bay! In partnership with EBRPD.

Sat, May 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join instructor Sky Sandoval on the lawn of the North Branch for an introduction to the world of Tai Chi. This weekly event is open to all adults wanting to learn more about this ancient artform.

Sat, May 31, 10:30am - 5:00pm
Central Library
The festival's ever-popular Family Day returns on Saturday, May 31, at the downtown branch of the Berkeley Public Library. 

Sat, May 31, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
Come Play Ukulele!

Sat, May 31, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for line dance classes with instructor Carah Herring!

Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for a day of empowerment and mindfulness, where young people can come together to learn, grow, and inspire each other! Featuring a film screening of Inside Out!
Register

Mon, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.

Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Tue, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Tue, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stop by after school every First Tuesday of the Month between 3:30-5:00pm and make a beautiful, beaded bracelet.

Tue, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Middle & high school students are invited to a weekly afternoon of youth-led tabletop role play games!

Tue, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Where Knitters and Crocheters Meet!

Tue, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Bring your planner, desk calendar, digital dailies, and stacks of post-it notes- let's get together to trade agenda tips and tricks, planner side by side, and learn about a new resource each month!

Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Guided meditation for deep physical, emotional and mental relaxation and well being

Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5.

Wed, Jun 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.

Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
Join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts every Wednesday after school, 2-4pm @THP South

Wed, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Teens! Come join us for Dungeons and Dragons Club at Central the first and third Wednesday of each month from 3:30pm-5:30pm.

Wed, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
AMA (Ask Me Anything) with a teen therapist

Wed, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join Berkeley Public Library and Fork in the Path to learn about foraging seaweed!

Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers

Thu, Jun 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Gathering together to read a different play each month.

Cancelled
Thu, Jun 05, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Thursday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!

Thu, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join author, lecturer and leading weight-based discrimination expert Virgie Tovar for a workshop on weight stigma and how to speak out against it in your community.

Thu, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Are you interested in becoming a US citizen and want more information? Join us every 1st Thursday on Zoom for our Citizenship Information session.

Fri, Jun 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Have you always wanted to know how to play Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know who to ask? Come learn a basic overview of D&D for beginners. Ages 8-12

Fri, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Fri, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Chess Club @ Claremont is a weekly chess meet up open to players of all ages and levels. It's a great place to learn the game, hone your skills, and play in real life.

Fri, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Whether you're a seasoned collage maker or you've never tried to collage before, bring out your inner artist with this simple and engaging art form!

Fri, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Middle & high schoolers at any experience level are invited to join us for tabletop role playing games like DnD, Coyote & Crow, Hasbro RPGS and more.

Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join instructor Sky Sandoval on the lawn of the North Branch for an introduction to the world of Tai Chi. This weekly event is open to all adults wanting to learn more about this ancient artform.

Sat, Jun 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for fun stories and songs inside the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!

Sat, Jun 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Claremont Branch
Learn strategies and winning moves with Larry Snyder, a National Master. Free and for all ages and skill levels. Classes are in-person and held each month in the Claremont Branch Children's area.

Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Drop in and use one of our Sewing Machines

Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Edible Schoolyard
Storytime at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley

Rescheduled
Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
New date Saturday, June 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Come join our book club if you like reading a wide range of LGBTQIA+ books!

Sat, Jun 07, 11:30am - 1:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stop by West and use air dry clay to make your favorite ocean creatures!

Sat, Jun 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for line dance classes with instructor Carah Herring!

Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Chanel London of Hella Artsy will lead an afternoon of creative art making in the library!

Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Author Dennis McNally visits the North Branch to discuss his new book The Last Great Dream: How Bohemians Became Hippies and Created The Sixties.

Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Branch
Have fun, Meet people, and Make a Pride Flag at Art Club's June gathering.

Sat, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Chess on the first Saturday of the month

Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Charles' reading programs highlight the joys and usefulness of books and the library in a hilarious interactive comedy performance. Ages 4-8

Mon, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
We will provide sewing machines, you bring a project to work on.

Mon, Jun 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Join us for the opening reception of "Transmissions Quilts: A Multimedia Exhibit of Objects, Stories, and Trans Care," curated by Cordy Joan, on view at the Central Library during June.

Mon, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help connecting to medical care or community resources? Come to the Library for assistance with urgent care, care coordination, linkage, and referrals to community resources.

Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.

Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Learn a new sewing technique!
This event is full

Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Learn how to dance the Festejo with Cunamacue in a special family dance class that also serves as an introduction to Afro-Peruvian culture!

Tue, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Examining the words and characters in Jane Austen's novels.

Tue, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Let's watch a movie together and chat about it afterward! There will be popcorn and snacks.

Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Guided meditation for deep physical, emotional and mental relaxation and well being

Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5.

Wed, Jun 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.

Wed, Jun 11, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth Ages 18 and under

Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Lecture on Reparations by Gloria Lecture on Mental Health by Conscious Voices

Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Wed, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Knitting Circle @North

Wed, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
A Community Board Game Night Every second Wednesday May - July, from 5:30-7:30PM, come join host & author Kitty Stryker and play some board games - old favorites and new discoveries!

Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Claremont Branch
Local music live in the library.

Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing matters or facing eviction?

Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Freight
Music, Movement, and Stories for Children

Thu, Jun 12, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth Ages 18 and under

Thu, Jun 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Gathering together to read a different play each month.

Thu, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?

Cancelled
Thu, Jun 12, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Thursday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!

Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch
8-week Mandarin Language class

Thu, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Pre-game at West Branch before our Pride After Dark: A Celebration of House Music & Queer Vibes Event. Participate in Theater Games with Alternative Theater Ensemble. No Experience Needed!

Thu, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
This event embraces the history and power of house music in a fun, Pride-filled setting to educate, empower, and create an inclusive space for creative expression and celebration.

Fri, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Join us for an action-packed movement storytime program. We will dance, jump, shake and march.

Fri, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Fri, Jun 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Get some lunch! For youth Ages 18 and under

Fri, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Presentation on Historical Black Sacramento Street in South Berkeley in celebration of Juneteenth

Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Chess Club @ Claremont is a weekly chess meet up open to players of all ages and levels. It's a great place to learn the game, hone your skills, and play in real life.

Fri, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Middle & high schoolers at any experience level are invited to join us for tabletop role playing games like DnD, Coyote & Crow, Hasbro RPGS and more.

Fri, Jun 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New venue Heroic Italian
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!

Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join instructor Sky Sandoval on the lawn of the North Branch for an introduction to the world of Tai Chi. This weekly event is open to all adults wanting to learn more about this ancient artform.

Sat, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for fun stories and songs inside the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!

Sat, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Drag Storytime

Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Come join our book club if you like reading a wide range of LGBTQIA+ books!

Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Join Chef Jennifer of NUSA to explore Indonesia's iconic 1000 Layer Cake --Lapis Legit-- and the journey of the spices that give their warmth and character. Registration required. Call 510-981-6280.

Sat, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
This class will cover basic skills needed to plan a fun, comfortable, and safe bike camping trip.

Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Outside
Start your summer off right! Sign up for summer reading, see performers, get a free sign up book, do a craft and more!

Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
A Friendly Gathering with Strangers to Chat about Death.
Register

Cancelled
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Branch
Local poet Marcia Falk will read her work, then sit for an interview and audience discussion

Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
The history of the Finnish community in West Berkeley

Sat, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Caro De Robertis,The Palace of Eros and So Many Stars: an Oral History of Trans, Nonbinary, Gender Queer, and Two-Spirit People of Color, in conversation with author Kate Schatz.

Mon, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch
Join us on the North Branch lawn to meet some furry and scaly friends from Fur, Scales, and Tails! You might meet baby chicks, tarantulas, hamsters, ducks, snakes, tortoises, lizards and more!

Mon, Jun 16, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch
Free Bike Repair!

Mon, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Have questions about benefits? Need support with public assistance programs?

Mon, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.

Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Please stop by and meet with an enrollment representative and discover how the PACE Program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) supports older adults with complex health needs.

Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Tue, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Where Knitters, Sewers, and Crocheters Meet

Tue, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Bring your musical instrument and play American old-time repertoire in a jam-session with Berkeley Old Time Music Convention.

Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Guided meditation for deep physical, emotional and mental relaxation and well being

Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5.

Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.

Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Need help paying your energy bill?

Wed, Jun 18, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth Ages 18 and under

Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come meet kittens and cats from Berkeley Animal Care Services!

Wed, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Teens! Come join us for Dungeons and Dragons Club at Central the first and third Wednesday of each month from 3:30pm-5:30pm.

Wed, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Learn about living Ohlone culture while enjoying tea and a treat.

Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Thu, Jun 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers

Thu, Jun 19, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth Ages 18 and under

Thu, Jun 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Gathering together to read a different play each month.

Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay tuned for details!

Cancelled
Thu, Jun 19, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Thursday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!

Thu, Jun 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Jun 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch
8-week Mandarin Language class

Thu, Jun 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Oakland Creates is leading zine and comic making workshops every third Thursday from April to August at THP South Branch!

Fri, Jun 20, All day
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, June 20, 2025 for Junteenth Observed.

Fri, Jun 20, All day
Central Library
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, June 20, 2025 for Junteenth Observed.

Fri, Jun 20, All day
North Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, June 20, 2025 for Junteenth Observed.

Fri, Jun 20, All day
Claremont Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, June 20, 2025 for Junteenth Observed.

Fri, Jun 20, All day
Tool Lending Library
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, June 20, 2025 for Junteenth Observed.

Fri, Jun 20, All day
West Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, June 20, 2025 for Junteenth Observed.

Cancelled
Fri, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Drop in tech help

Cancelled
Fri, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Whether you're a seasoned collage maker or you've never tried to collage before, bring out your inner artist with this simple and engaging art form!

Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Other

Sat, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for fun stories and songs inside the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!

Sat, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Join artist Cordy Joan for a curator tour of the "Transmissions Quilts" exhibit throughout the Central Library, followed by a quilting bee on the 5th floor.

Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us for Family Pride Fest at the North Branch

Sat, Jun 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join drag queen Phoebe Cakes for an afternoon of queer trivia!

Mon, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.

Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
A mostly literary fiction book club.

Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
For June, we will be reading our favorite Agatha Christie book and sharing with the group!

Tue, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us for a summer of love!

Tue, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
West Branch
Come to West Branch Teen Room to join our Dungeons and Dragons gathering on the fourth Tuesday of the month, from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m! Ages 11 - 22 welcome. Beginners welcome! Treats will be provided!!

Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Simple magic and mindfulness for those watching the world closely and wanting to make a difference, or just trying to get by.

Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5.

Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.

Wed, Jun 25, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth Ages 18 and under

Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Weaving magic, storytelling, and learning, Heather creates a world of enchantment for children. Ages 4 and up.

Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Sewing machines available for your own project

Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers

Thu, Jun 26, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth Ages 18 and under

Thu, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?

Cancelled
Thu, Jun 26, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Thursday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!

Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch
8-week Mandarin Language class

Thu, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Repulsive Reads is a book club celebrating all things grim, grotesque, unsettling, macabre, and weird in fiction. Every last Thursday of the month.

Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Participants will deep-dive into various social relational topics through the lens of non-violent communication.

Thu, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Branch
Author Shoshana von Blanckensee will be in conversation with Toni Mirosevich to discuss her vibrant, queer coming-of-age debut Girls Girls Girls

Fri, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Join us for an action-packed movement storytime program. We will dance, jump, shake and march.

Fri, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Fri, Jun 27, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Get some lunch! For youth Ages 18 and under

Fri, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Chess Club @ Claremont is a weekly chess meet up open to players of all ages and levels. It's a great place to learn the game, hone your skills, and play in real life.

Fri, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Middle & high schoolers at any experience level are invited to join us for tabletop role playing games like DnD, Coyote & Crow, Hasbro RPGS and more.

Fri, Jun 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New venue Virtual (Zoom)
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!