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MOCHA Creative Art Play @West
2025-04-19 10:30:00 2025-04-19 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles MOCHA Creative Art Play @West Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA. West Branch -

Saturday, April 19
10:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-19 10:30:00 2025-04-19 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles MOCHA Creative Art Play @West Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA. West Branch -

Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
 

West Community Room (1125 University Ave) - Saturdays, 10:30a-12:00pm 1/11-4/12 - No session 4/5, but there will be a session 4/19 instead!

Kids and family welcome!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library

 

About MOCHA:

With a racial equity and social justice lens, MOCHA uses the arts as a vehicle to advocate for self-expression, culture and community-building, and the centering of youth voices. We achieve this through hands-on experiential arts education for Bay Area children, youth and their families, arts integrated Professional Development and curriculum for educators.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary | Early Childhood |

EVENT TYPE: | Creative | Activities & Games |

West Branch
Phone: 510-981-6270
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 12:00PM to 8:00PM

We're closed Monday March 31 due to Cesar Chavez Day
Mon, Mar 31 Closed
(Cesar Chavez Day)
Tue, Apr 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 06 Closed
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Upcoming Events

AARP Tax Help
Thu, Apr 03, 10:15am - 3:15pm
Central Library
Appointments
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Playreaders Circle @Central CMR - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Apr 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Central CMR East,Central CMR West
We gather together to read a different play 3 times a month.
Composting @Edible Schoolyard
Thu, Apr 03, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Edible Schoolyard
Join BPL, Edible Schoolyard, and Stop Waste to learn about composting. Activities for adults and children will be available.
Super Cinema
Thu, Apr 03, 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!
Chess at Central
Thu, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Springfest @West - The Bubblesmith
Thu, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Join us for Spring Break fun at our third annual event. Every day this week--Tuesday thru Saturday--we host a different FREE & FUN festival-style event for the whole family.
Graphic Novelist Dean Stuart @Central - Celebrating Cassi and the House of Memories
Thu, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join Local comic author/artist Dean Stuart showcasing his new graphic novel and a fun workshop of making comics.
Mobile Device Basics @Central EC
Fri, Apr 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Learn how to use phones and tablets.
Jump and Shake Time @THP South
Fri, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come to this story time and we will jump, shake, dance and march.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Apr 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Cancelled
AARP Tax Help @West
Fri, Apr 04, 12:15pm - 4:30pm
West Branch
Free Tax Appointments, Fridays, 12:15 - 4:30, West Branch Meeting Room
Community Wellness Dance Class @North
Fri, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch
Join us for this supportive and inclusive Community Wellness Dance Class, every 1st and 3rd Friday from 2-3pm in the Community Meeting Room of the North Branch Library!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central CCR
Fri, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Springfest @West - Shrek Dance Party
Fri, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Join us for Spring Break fun at our third annual event. Every day this week--Tuesday thru Saturday--we host a different FREE & FUN festival-style event for the whole family.
Collage Club @Central A&M
Fri, Apr 04, 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!
Fourth Grade Book Club @Claremont (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Fri, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch
The Rising Readers Fourth Grade Book Club meets monthly at the Claremont Branch Library.
Teen TTRPGs @North
Fri, Apr 04, 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.
Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (virtual) @Central
Fri, Apr 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!
Tai Chi on the Lawn @North
Sat, Apr 05, 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.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Apr 05, 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!
Rain Harvesting from the Ground Up @North
Sat, Apr 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join Hillside Earth-Arts Lab for a talk on garden design.
Art Club @ Claremont - an art club for adults and teens
Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Branch Exterior
Come make art, meet people and get messy at the Claremont Branch.
Sewing Circle @Central CMR - Drop in and use one of our sewing machines
Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Central CMR East,Central CMR West
Fabric, machines, all the tools you need to play at sewing.
Cat Cafe
Sat, Apr 05, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Cats. Baby cats.
Chess @North
Sat, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch
Chess on the first Saturday of the month
Springfest @West - Festival Rhythms w/ DJ Bisi on 4/5
Sat, Apr 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Join us for Spring Break fun at our third annual event. Every day this week--Tuesday thru Saturday--we host a different FREE & FUN festival-style event for the whole family.
Animated Afternoons @Claremont
Sat, Apr 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Please join us once a month for animated film fun!
Homeschool Fun Club @West - TK-5th grade Playgroup
Mon, Apr 07, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Play group for TK-5th grade Homeschoolers
Benefits Lawyer in the Library @Central
Mon, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Have questions about benefits? Need support with public assistance programs?
Seeking Joy Together Part II - LGBTQ+ Collage!
Mon, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
West Branch
Seeking Joy Together Part II (We're back!) First event in the three-part series: LGBTQ+ Collage Night
Berkeley Adult & Youth Poet Laureates - A Poetry Reading & Community Conversation
Mon, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Join us for a poetry reading and conversation with Berkeley's current poet laureates, Aya de León, Anita Marie Júlca, and Adalilly Chu.
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Apr 07, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Need Medical Care @Central
Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Central Library
Need help connecting to medical care or community resources?
Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South
Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.
Digital Skills with Tech Exchange @Central CMR
Tue, Apr 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Attend beginning tech class and earn a free laptop.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre Docent Talks @North
Tue, Apr 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch
Docents from the Berkeley Rep will visit the North Branch to discuss the theatre's current productions.
Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Apr 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Crafternoons @Claremont
Teen TTRPGs By Teens @North
Tue, Apr 08, 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!
Cyber Security @Central EC
Tue, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Learn about online safety.
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Apr 08, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00pm.
Resume Workshop - 12 Ways to Avoid Sabotaging Your Job Search
Tue, Apr 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Learn Effective Resume Building Skills from Marilyn Tullius
Skill & Idea Share @THP South
Tue, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come join your neighbors in connecting, learning and resource sharing!
Storytime @North
Wed, Apr 09, 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.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Apr 09, 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.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Apr 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
Teen games and snacks!
Knitting Circle @North
Wed, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Knitting Circle @North
Monthly Board Game Night@West
Wed, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Your Turn! A monthly board game night for the curious and the adventurous at Berkeley Public Library West Branch :)
Edible Mushrooms of Northern California - with Fork in the Path
Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join Carrie Staller from Fork in the Path for an interactive hour of hands-on fun exploring the fascinating world of mushrooms!
LifeLong Dental Mobile @Central
Thu, Apr 10, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Central Library
Unhoused and have Medi-Cal? Need dental care?
Eviction Defense Center @Central Com
Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing matters or facing eviction?
AARP Tax Help
Thu, Apr 10, 10:15am - 3:15pm
Central Library
Appointments
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks
Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Please join us at the Live Oak and Frances Albrier Community Centers for a Musical Story Time series with the Berkeley Public Library's Story Time Band.
Playreaders Circle @Central CMR - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Apr 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Central CMR East,Central CMR West
We gather together to read a different play 3 times a month
Super Cinema
Thu, Apr 10, 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!
Chess at Central
Thu, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Read to a Dog @THP South
Thu, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Read to a friendly dog. Sign up by calling the library.
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime for babies and toddlers
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
AARP Tax Help @West
Fri, Apr 11, 12:15pm - 4:30pm
West Branch
Free Tax Appointments, Fridays, 12:15 - 4:30, West Branch Meeting Room
Community Wellness Dance Class @Central Mystery Room
Fri, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for this supportive and inclusive Community Wellness Dance Class, every 1st and 3rd Friday from 2-3pm in the Community Meeting Room of the North Branch Library!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central CCR
Fri, Apr 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Teen TTRPGs @North
Fri, Apr 11, 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.
Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (presencial) @Central
Fri, Apr 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!
Reading Buddies @THP South - Kids read to a teen!
Fri, Apr 11, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
School aged children can read to an attentive teen. A great way to promote reading and practice reading skills. Registration required.
Tai Chi on the Lawn @North
Sat, Apr 12, 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.
MOCHA Creative Art Play @West
Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Apr 12, 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!
Storytme @Edible Schoolyard
Sat, Apr 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Edible Schoolyard
Storytime at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley
Black Girl Reading Circles @THP South
Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
Black Girls United connects girls to the joy of reading.
Rescheduled
A Wicked Sing-a-long
Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Saturday, March 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Sing your heart out at this Wicked musical celebration with crafts, themed snacks, and all the magic of Oz!
Art Showcase & Open Mic @THP South - Loving Black Women's Body
Sat, Apr 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Celebrate women artists at this interactive demo of poetry, visual art and music.
Register
Homeschool Fun Club @West - TK-5th grade Playgroup
Mon, Apr 14, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Play group for TK-5th grade Homeschoolers
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Learn to Understand the Berkeley City Council Agenda copy - Decipher jargon together, engage civically!
Mon, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
A program to help the public understand how to read their city council agenda and how to become involved in local government
Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South
Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.
Line Dancing at the Library @Central
Tue, Apr 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Crafternoons @Claremont
Teen TTRPGs By Teens @North
Tue, Apr 15, 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!
Fiber Arts Group @Central CMR - Where Knitters, Sewers and Crocheters Meet
Tue, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Central CMR East,Central CMR West
Come Play with Yarn or Take our Sewing Machine for a Ride!
Teen Open Sketch @North
Tue, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
Doodle, sketch, & draw with friends!
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Apr 15, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00pm.
Old-time Tune Jam @Central Art & Music - hosted by Berkeley Old Time Music Convention
Tue, Apr 15, 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.
Popping The Science Bubbles: Lecture Series @Central
Tue, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library - The Commons
Science talks from Cal
Film Club @West - The Book Shop
Tue, Apr 15, 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.
Berkeley Rep Docent Talk @THP South
Tue, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Docents from the Berkeley Repertory Theatre will visit THP South for a discussion of a current production!
Storytime @North
Wed, Apr 16, 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.
Spectrum Community Services @Central
Wed, Apr 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Need help paying your energy bill?
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Apr 16, 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.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Family Dance with Luna Dance @THP South
Wed, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join Luna Dance for an hour of fun and movement with your child!
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Apr 16, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
Teen games and snacks!
mak-'amham/Cafe Ohlone
Wed, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Other
Learn about living Ohlone culture while enjoying tea and a treat.
CraftLab: Colorful Embroidery!
Wed, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
West Branch
This month, we are offering a space for experimenting with embroidery with colorful fabrics and/or embroidery thread.
Rescheduled
LifeLong Dental Mobile @Central
Thu, Apr 17, 9:30am - 4:00pm
New date Thursday, April 10, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Central Library
Unhoused and have Medi-Cal? Need dental care?
Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks
Thu, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Please join us at the Live Oak and Frances Albrier Community Centers for a Musical Story Time series with the Berkeley Public Library's Story Time Band.
Playreaders Circle @Central CMR - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Apr 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Central CMR East,Central CMR West
We gather together to read a different play 3 times a month
Email Basics @Central EC
Thu, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Learn email basics and tips to better user your email.
Super Cinema
Thu, Apr 17, 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!
Chess at Central
Thu, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Read to a Dog @THP South
Thu, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Read to a friendly dog. Sign up by calling the library.
Zine & Comics Making Workshop @THP South
Thu, Apr 17, 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!
Poetry Circle @Claremont
Thu, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Claremont Branch
Bring a few poems -- or discover some here. We will be taking turns in a reading circle.
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime for babies and toddlers
Jump and Shake Time @THP South
Fri, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come to this story time and we will jump, shake, dance and march.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
AARP Tax Help @West
Fri, Apr 18, 12:15pm - 4:30pm
West Branch
Free Tax Appointments, Fridays, 12:15 - 4:30, West Branch Meeting Room
Community Wellness Dance Class @North
Fri, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch
Join us for this supportive and inclusive Community Wellness Dance Class, every 1st and 3rd Friday from 2-3pm in the Community Meeting Room of the North Branch Library!
Pop-Up Craft! Recycled Material CD Mobile
Fri, Apr 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Make a mobile out of old CDs, straws, beads, and other assorted repurposed materials! Ages 6 and up.
Collage Club @Central A&M
Fri, Apr 18, 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!
Teen TTRPGs @North
Fri, Apr 18, 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.
Third Grade Book Club @Claremont (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) -
Fri, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
The Rising Readers Third Grade Book Club meets monthly at the Claremont Branch Library.
Reading Buddies @THP South - Kids read to a teen!
Fri, Apr 18, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
School aged children can read to an attentive teen. A great way to promote reading and practice reading skills. Registration required.
Tai Chi on the Lawn @North
Sat, Apr 19, 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.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Apr 19, 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!
Chess with Larry @Claremont
Sat, Apr 19, 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.
MOCHA Creative Art Play @West
Sat, Apr 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Branch
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Let's Talk About .....Menopause! @Central CMR
Sat, Apr 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Join the conversation with Dr. Ligia Giese
Sailing the Bay with Captain Damon :) Guthrie
Sat, Apr 19, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Exploring the wonders of the Bay in a boat!
Intermediate crochet: Make a donut @North
Sat, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch
Intermediate crochet: Make a donut @North
Mandarin Story Time w/ Aries
Sat, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for a Bilingual Mandarin Story Time to celebrate Spring!
Cancelled
Inside the Free Speech Movement - a film screening and Q&A with director Linda Rosen
Sat, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Branch
Join Linda Rosen, director and Free Speech Movement participant, for a screening of her documentary.
Family Place Parent Child Playshop
Mon, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Open ended play for ages 0-3 and community resource professionals for parents/caregivers. Registration will open in April.
Registration opens Saturday, April 12 2025 at 9:00am
Homeschool Fun Club @West - TK-5th grade Playgroup
Mon, Apr 21, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Play group for TK-5th grade Homeschoolers
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Apr 21, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Need Medical Care @Central
Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Central Library
Need help connecting to medical care or community resources?
Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South
Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.
Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Crafternoons @Claremont
Teen TTRPGs By Teens @North
Tue, Apr 22, 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!
Teen Boba Making @North
Tue, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Make your own Boba tea!
Earth Day Craft @THP South
Tue, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Celebrate eARth Day with us by enjoying this craft in collaboration with Hella Artsy!
Mystery Book Club @West
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
April's title is The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00pm.
Resume Workshop - "Retooling" for Early/Mid-Career and Advanced Jobs
Tue, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Learn Effective Resume Building Skills from Marilyn Tullius
Storytime @North
Wed, Apr 23, 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.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Apr 23, 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.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Apr 23, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
Teen games and snacks!
Family Yoga Story Time
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 4:40pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Stretches, books, movement and more.
Sewing Machine Open Studio @North
Wed, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Sewing machines available for your own project
Super Cinema
Thu, Apr 24, 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!
Chess at Central
Thu, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Read to a Dog @THP South
Thu, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Read to a friendly dog. Sign up by calling the library.
Teen Movie Thursday @North
Thu, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Come watch a movie in the Teen Room!
Repulsive Reads @North
Thu, Apr 24, 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.
Late Opening - April 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Late Opening - April 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
West Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Late Opening - April 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tool Lending Library
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Late Opening - April 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Late Opening - April 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Claremont Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Late Opening - April 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Computer Basics @Central EC
Fri, Apr 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Learn how to use a computer
Community Wellness Dance Class @Central Mystery Room
Fri, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for this supportive and inclusive Community Wellness Dance Class, every 1st and 3rd Friday from 2-3pm in the Community Meeting Room of the North Branch Library!
Teen TTRPGs @North
Fri, Apr 25, 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.
Sing a Story: Das Rheingold @Claremont - as part of Kids Take Over!
Fri, Apr 25, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Claremont Branch
Kids get to perform an opera in the library complete with props and costumes!
Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (virtual) @Central
Fri, Apr 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!
Reading Buddies @THP South - Kids read to a teen!
Fri, Apr 25, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
School aged children can read to an attentive teen. A great way to promote reading and practice reading skills. Registration required.
Tai Chi on the Lawn @North
Sat, Apr 26, 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.
April Death Cafe @Central CMR
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
A Friendly Gathering with Strangers to Chat about Death.
Register
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Apr 26, 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!
Cooking Demo and Tasting with Chef Tina @THP South
Sat, Apr 26, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join Chef Tina for a cooking demo using culinary tools from the Tool Lending Library!
Courage in Chaos @THP South - An LGBTQ+ Community Meeting
Sat, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Join us for readings by Achy Obejas, Rune De Leon, Gar McVey-Russell, Sam Duffy, and Lucy Jane Bledsoe, all presenting work to meet the moment.
Family Place Parent Child Playshop
Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Open ended play for ages 0-3 and community resource professionals for parents/caregivers. Registration will open in April.
Registration opens Saturday, April 12 2025 at 9:00am
Homeschool Fun Club @West - TK-5th grade Playgroup
Mon, Apr 28, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Play group for TK-5th grade Homeschoolers
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.
BPL Book Club @Virtual
Tue, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
A mostly literary fiction book club.
Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Crafternoons @Claremont
Teen TTRPGs By Teens @North
Tue, Apr 29, 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!
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Apr 29, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00pm.
Gel Plate Printing @North - Gel plate printing with GoGo Craft
Tue, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Learn how to make gel plate monoprints!
This event is full
Storytime @North
Wed, Apr 30, 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.
El día de los niños/El día de los libros w/Malinky Music
Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Spanish/English bilingual storytime with special guest Malinky Music
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Apr 30, 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.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Apr 30, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
Teen games and snacks!
Musical Story Time @Freight & Salvage
Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Please join us at the Freight & Salvage, one of Berkeley's oldest and most beloved music venues, for a special musical story time series with the Berkeley Public Library's Story Time Band!
Super Cinema
Thu, May 01, 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!
Chess at Central
Thu, May 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Family Game Night@West
Thu, May 01, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Families, join us for family fun with new and classic board games!
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, May 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime for babies and toddlers
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, May 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, May 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Community Wellness Dance Class @North
Fri, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch
Join us for this supportive and inclusive Community Wellness Dance Class, every 1st and 3rd Friday from 2-3pm in the Community Meeting Room of the North Branch Library!
Cartooning with Cara @THP South
Fri, May 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Create your own characters and storylines in this comics workshop.
Collage Club @Central A&M
Fri, May 02, 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!
Teen TTRPGs @North
Fri, May 02, 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.
Tai Chi on the Lawn @North
Sat, May 03, 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.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, May 03, 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!
Sewing Circle @Central CMR - Drop in and Sew!
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Fabric, machines, all the tools you need to play at sewing.
Storytme @Edible Schoolyard
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Edible Schoolyard
Storytime at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley
Make & Take Onigiri @North
Sat, May 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Stop by North Branch to make an onigiri (Japanese rice ball).
Free Comic Book Day
Sat, May 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Free Comic Book Day
Art Club @ Claremont - an art club for adults and teens
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Branch Exterior
Come make art, meet people and get messy at the Claremont Branch.
Chess @North
Sat, May 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch
Chess on the first Saturday of the month
Animated Afternoons @Claremont
Sat, May 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Please join us once a month for animated film fun!
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