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LifeLong Dental Mobile @Central

Unhoused and have Medi-Cal? Need dental care?

Come to Central Library every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for dental services. Medi-Cal recipients will receive care coordination, exams, screening, dental hygiene, extractions, treatment for cavities, etc.

 

Intake and Services will take place directly on the mobile van.

 

Questions? Call 925-507-0574 or 925-507-0600

 

*Must be unhoused to receive services.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Social Services |

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Mon, Jan 12 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jan 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Social Services Drop-In @THPS
Mon, Jan 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more
Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
This is a participatory program for you to playfully interact with your child while they are engaging in pre-literacy activities.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library
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.
Line Dancing at the Library @Central
Tue, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Jan 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Crafternoons @Claremont
Fiber Arts @Central - Where Knitters and Crocheters Meet!
Tue, Jan 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Come play with yarn or hop on a sewing machine.
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Tue, Jan 20, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us 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, Jan 20, 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 Bubble: Plant Science Lectures
Tue, Jan 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Science talks from Cal
Rescheduled
Herbal Teas for Immunity @THP South
Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
New date Tuesday, February 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Join us for an herbal tea blend class which focuses on immunity for the whole family!
Storytime @North
Wed, Jan 21, 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.
South Berkeley Sewing Circle @THP South
Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Create something new for the new year.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Jan 21, 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.
Rescheduled
Spectrum Community Services @Central
Wed, Jan 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
New date Wednesday, January 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Need help paying your energy bill?
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
For 6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.
Teen Hangout @Claremont
Wed, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Come on down to Claremont Branch every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm starting August 20th.
Swords to Plowshares @Central
Wed, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Are you a veteran in need of housing and employment support?
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Dungeons & Dragons @Central
Wed, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Teen Room
Teens! Come join us for Dungeons and Dragons Club at Central the first and third Wednesday of each month from 3:30pm-5:30pm.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
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.
Unfinished Craft Projects @West
Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Bring a creative project you've been meaning to complete! The library will be providing the following: -2 sewing machines (first come first serve!) -arts & crafts supplies -tea & sparkling water
Reading Buddies @ Central CCR
Wed, Jan 21, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Kids will be paired with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun. For readers in grades TK-3.
Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frances Albrier Community Center
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers
Playreaders Circe @Central - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Jan 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month
BACS @Central
Thu, Jan 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?
Chess at Central
Thu, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Back to the Future @North
Thu, Jan 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Catch the retro vibes with a movie in the Teen Room!
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Teen Room
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Play Day @Central - Ages 0-3
Fri, Jan 23, 10:15am - 11:15am
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Three Friday mornings of playtime fun! For ages 0-3 and their adults!
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebé
Fri, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Jan 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Social Services Drop-In @West
Fri, Jan 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
West Branch
Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.
Super Cinema
Fri, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Movies from all genres and eras.
Teen TTRPGs @North
Fri, Jan 23, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Beginner and seasoned adventurers alike are invited to join us for chill afternoons telling inclusive, collaborative stories through tabletop role playing games!
Music for Everyone! @CCR - A Neurodiversity-Affirming Music Series
Fri, Jan 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
A four week music series
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!
Ukulele Club
Sat, Jan 24, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
Play ukulele with us. No experience needed, bring your own ukulele or use one of ours!
Jazz Lounge @ THP South - Free Jazz
Sat, Jan 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Sylvia Cuenca
Berkeley Historical Society & Museum @West - ¡Nuestras Raíces: Our Stories!
Sat, Jan 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Learn how to start documenting your own family history through narrative writing. All ages are welcomed to this event!
LEGO DAY
Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
The third annual LEGO DAY will be held at the Central Children's Room in honor of all things LEGO.
The Movement Book Club @North - A book club for the people
Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Come together to discuss a book, learn from others, and create meaningful connections in our community.
Intro to Game Design with Randy O'Connor - Learn to Make Your Own Table Top Game
Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Teen Room
Learn to make your own table top game with Randy O'Connor of RandyO Games. This event is geared towards teens and adults interested in the creative world of table top gaming.
Decluttering for the New Year
Sat, Jan 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Learn different methods of decluttering to find the best fit for you to make progress and improve organization in your home.
Kids Music Play Session @North
Mon, Jan 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Music fun for Kids! Explore and play different musical instruments.
Jump and Shake Time @THP South - March, Jump, Shake - a Movement Story Time
Mon, Jan 26, 10:30am - 11:10am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
This will be a movement based storytime with lots of action.
Cancelled
Community Craft Circle @THP South
Mon, Jan 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Community Craft Circle, work on your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or any craft you like!  This is not a class, so there will be no instruction, but we learn from each other and enjoy conversation.
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Jan 26, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Shifa Safadi Virtual Author Visit
Tue, Jan 27, 10:00am - 10:45am
Central Library
BUSD Book Club virtual author visit of Shifa Safadi
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more
Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
This is a participatory program for you to playfully interact with your child while they are engaging in pre-literacy activities.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library
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.
BPL Book Club: Colored Television
Tue, Jan 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
A mostly literary fiction Book Club on Zoom.
Electronic Music-Making Studio @ Central CMR - play and learn music creation with Ableton
Tue, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Drop-in, open-studio to play with Ableton music software and instruments -- learn how to make your own song *basic computer skills required*
Mystery Book Club @West
Tue, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Join us at the next Mystery Book Club meeting!
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Tue, Jan 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00PM
Dungeons & Dragons @West Branch
Tue, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
West Branch - West Teen Room
Dungeons & Dragons
Overcome 'Job-Itis' and 'Title-Itis' to Land Next Job
Tue, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
An interactive event for job seekers.
On the Record: Metal in the Dead of Winter @ Central - An extreme music listening session
Tue, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Immerse yourself in the brutal sounds of death, doom, grind and other subgenres of metal and punk this winter
Storytime @North
Wed, Jan 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.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Jan 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.
Spectrum Community Services @Central
Wed, Jan 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Need help paying your energy bill?
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
For 6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.
Teen Hangout @Claremont
Wed, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Come on down to Claremont Branch every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm starting August 20th.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Rescheduled
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Jan 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
New date Wednesday, January 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch
Teen games & snacks!
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
Wed, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
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.
Reading Buddies @ Central CCR
Wed, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Kids will be paired with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun. For readers in grades TK-3.
Fiber Arts @Claremont - Needle Felting
Wed, Jan 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Needle Felt with us this January! All ages and levels of experience welcome.
Sewing Machine Open Studio @North
Wed, Jan 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Sewing machines available for your own project
Chess at Central
Thu, Jan 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors @THP South
Thu, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Responding to Dementia-related behaviors - PENDING
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Teen Room
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Repulsive Reads @North
Thu, Jan 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 from 5 pm - 6 pm.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Jan 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Community Craft Circle @THP South
Fri, Jan 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Community Craft Circle, work on your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or any craft you like!  This is not a class, so there will be no instruction, but we learn from each other and enjoy conversation.
Teen TTRPGs @North
Fri, Jan 30, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Beginner and seasoned adventurers alike are invited to join us for chill afternoons telling inclusive, collaborative stories through tabletop role playing games!
Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (virtual)
Fri, Jan 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!
Music for Everyone! @CCR - A Neurodiversity-Affirming Music Series
Fri, Jan 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
A four week music series
AARP Tax Help @Berkeley Public Library
Sat, Jan 31, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Short Description
Mariela Bilingual Music @THP South - Bilingual music and activities for young children.
Sat, Jan 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Engaging educational bilingual music that captivates audiences while promoting language learning and cultural appreciation.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Jan 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!
Slime Lab @Claremont
Sat, Jan 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Slime making fun for children ages 5-8!
Registration opens Saturday, January 24 2026 at 11:00am
SF Chamber Orchestra Very First Concerts @Central
Sat, Jan 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Very First Concerts, a classical series designed with the youngest listeners in mind.
SF Chamber Orchestra Very First Concerts @Central
Sat, Jan 31, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Very First Concerts, a classical series designed with the youngest listeners in mind.
Astrology Salon with Sara Weinberg - Apply the language of Astrology to your natal chart.
Sat, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Learn to apply the archetypal language of Astrology to your natal chart. Join us on the last Saturday of each month for a 2 hour session about astrology. (1hr presentation,1hr practical workshop)
Social Services Drop-In @THPS
Mon, Feb 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.
Kids Music Play Session @North
Mon, Feb 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch
Music fun for Kids! Explore and play different musical instruments.
Benefits Lawyer in the Library @Central
Mon, Feb 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Have questions about benefits? Need support with public assistance programs?
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Feb 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Social Services Drop-In @Claremont
Tue, Feb 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Claremont Branch
Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more
Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
This is a participatory program for you to playfully interact with your child while they are engaging in pre-literacy activities.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library
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.
Line Dancing at the Library @Central
Tue, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Crafternoons @Claremont
Beads For Every Body @West
Tue, Feb 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Hey families, stop by West every First Tuesday of the Month between 3:30-5:00pm and make a beautiful, beaded bracelet.
Fiber Arts Plus Swapping@Central - Fabric and Yarn Swap Event
Tue, Feb 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Come to knit or crochet or use a sewing machine (if available).
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Tue, Feb 03, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00PM
First Aid & Every Day Readiness @North - Literally How: a life literacy series
Tue, Feb 03, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Prepare to be prepared!
Storytime @North
Wed, Feb 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.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Feb 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.
Drop-In Guided Meditation @Central - Take a Moment
Wed, Feb 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Enjoy an hour of Meditation guided by Jesse from the Berkeley Shambhala Center
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
For 6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.
Teen Hangout @Claremont
Wed, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Come on down to Claremont Branch every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm starting August 20th.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Dungeons & Dragons @Central
Wed, Feb 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Teen Room
Teens! Come join us for Dungeons and Dragons Club at Central the first and third Wednesday of each month from 3:30pm-5:30pm.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
Wed, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
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.
Movie: This World is Not My Own @Claremont - The Limitless Story of Nellie Mae Rowe
Wed, Feb 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Celebrate Black History Month at Claremont Branch when we screen this award winning documentary on the life and work of artist Nellie Mae Rowe. Snacks and a discussion follow the film.
AARP Tax Help @Berkeley Public Library
Thu, Feb 05, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Short Description
Musical Story Time @The Freight - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Freight
Music, Movement, and Stories for Children
Insight Housing @Central
Thu, Feb 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
The SSVF Alameda Team will be on-site to support veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Feb 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month
Chess at Central
Thu, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Reading Buddies @West
Thu, Feb 05, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
West Branch
Kids will be paired with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun.
Social Services Drop-In @North
Fri, Feb 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Branch
Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebé
Fri, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Feb 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Feb 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Super Cinema
Fri, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Movies from all genres and eras.
Community Wellness Dance Class @North
Fri, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us for a another 3-month session of 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, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Beginner and seasoned adventurers alike are invited to join us for chill afternoons telling inclusive, collaborative stories through tabletop role playing games!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central - Spring Series
Fri, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Collage Club @Central A&M
Fri, Feb 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!
AARP Tax Help @Berkeley Public Library
Sat, Feb 07, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Short Description
Sewing for Beginners @North
Sat, Feb 07, 10:30am - 1:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Learn how to use a sewing machine!
This event is full
MOCHA Creative Art Play @West - Spring Series
Sat, Feb 07, 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, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!
Berkeley & Portland LGBTQIA+ Book Club
Sat, Feb 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Monthly book club featuring prominent Queer characters and themes!
Ukulele Club
Sat, Feb 07, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
Play ukulele with us. No experience needed, bring your own ukulele or use one of ours!
Sewing Circle @Central - Make or Mend
Sat, Feb 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Drop in and use one of our sewing machines.
Jazz Lounge @THP South - Free Jazz
Sat, Feb 07, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Edgardo Cambon
Sam Sax, guest poet @Claremont - Clearly Meant, our poetry reading & interview series
Sat, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Oakland poet Sam Sax reads his poetry then sits for an interview and discussion.
Bike Share 101 Workshop & Group Ride @THP South
Sat, Feb 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Bike East Bay: Bike Share 101 Workshop & Group Ride
Register
Valentine's Day Storytime with Ace Palomino
Sat, Feb 07, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Celebrate Valentine's Day at North Branch with a special storytime featuring Ace Palomino!
Chess @North
Sat, Feb 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Chess on the first Saturday of the month
Kids Music Play Session @North
Mon, Feb 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch
Music fun for Kids! Explore and play different musical instruments.
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Feb 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Cancelled
Need Medical Care @Central
Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help connecting to medical care or community resources?
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more
Tue, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
This is a participatory program for you to playfully interact with your child while they are engaging in pre-literacy activities.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
Tue, Feb 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library
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.
Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Crafternoons @Claremont
Electronic Music-Making Studio @ Central CMR - play and learn music creation with Ableton
Tue, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
New venue Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Drop-in, open-studio to play with Ableton music software and instruments -- learn how to make your own song *basic computer skills required*
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Tue, Feb 10, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00PM
Black History on Film @West - Streetlight Harmonies Music Documentary
Tue, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Join us as we celebrate Black History Month and the origins of Doo-wop. We will be watching the music documentary "Streetlight Harmonies." Refreshments will be served.
Herbal Teas for Immunity @THP South
Tue, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for an herbal tea blend class which focuses on immunity for the whole family!
Rescheduled
Autistic Connections @THP South - Autism Support Group and Social Club
Tue, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
New date Tuesday, February 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
A supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club
Storytime @North
Wed, Feb 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.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Feb 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.
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
For 6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.
Teen Hangout @Claremont
Wed, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Come on down to Claremont Branch every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm starting August 20th.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Rescheduled
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Feb 11, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
New date Wednesday, February 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch
Teen games & snacks!
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
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.
Knitting Circle @North
Wed, Feb 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Knitting Circle @North
Monthly Board Game Night @West
Wed, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch
Your Turn! A monthly board game night for the curious and the adventurous at Berkeley Public Library West Branch :)
AARP Tax Help @Berkeley Public Library
Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Short Description
Eviction Defense Center @Central Com
Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing matters or facing eviction?
Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Feb 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month
BACS @Central
Thu, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?
Chess at Central
Thu, Feb 12, 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 @Claremont
Thu, Feb 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Kids ages 5-12 can sign up for a 20 minute session where they read to a dog provided by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.
Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (presencial) @Central
Thu, Feb 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Other
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!
Reading Buddies @West
Thu, Feb 12, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
West Branch
Kids will be paired with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun.
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebé
Fri, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Feb 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Feb 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Community Craft Circle @THP South
Fri, Feb 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Community Craft Circle, work on your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or any craft you like!  This is not a class, so there will be no instruction, but we learn from each other and enjoy conversation.
Super Cinema
Fri, Feb 13, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Movies from all genres and eras.
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central - Spring Series
Fri, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Valentine's Teen Craft @North
Fri, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Make a woven felt heart
AARP Tax Help @Berkeley Public Library
Sat, Feb 14, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Short Description
Climate Instability @Claremont - The Water Cycle Connection
Sat, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
This short talk by citizen scientist Christina Bertea demystifies the water cycle.
MOCHA Creative Art Play @West - Spring Series
Sat, Feb 14, 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, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!
Collage Mosaic Portraits @Central - Black History Month Book Fair
Sat, Feb 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Come collage mosaic portraits inspired by artist Derrick Barnes with artist Chanel London
In the Stax with Dave Rocha Trio @ Central A&M - Live Jazz Performance
Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
In the Stax is hosting Dave Rocha's jazz trio, who will perform original tunes and jazz standards on the 5th floor of the Central Library.
The Prom Dress Pop-Up
Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Attention high schoolers! Find and take home your perfect prom dress!
February Death Cafe @West - *A Special West Branch Edition*
Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
A Friendly Gathering with Strangers to Chat about Death.
Register
A Valentine’s Day Opera Matinee @THP South - with Gabrielle Lochard
Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Spend Valentine’s Day at the library for an afternoon of opera performed live by Gabrielle Lochard.
Black History: To Boldly Go - author Angela Dalton followed by a space show presentation
Sat, Feb 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Author Angela Dalton will feature her children's biography of Nichelle Nichols (Lieutenant Uhura) along with a special space show presentation by Astro Everywhere!
Cupid's Elixir Poetry Writing @North
Sat, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Celebrate Valentine's Day with an inclusive, creative workshop!
Social Services Drop-In @THPS
Mon, Feb 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more
Tue, Feb 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
This is a participatory program for you to playfully interact with your child while they are engaging in pre-literacy activities.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
Tue, Feb 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library
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.
Line Dancing at the Library @Central
Tue, Feb 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Feb 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Crafternoons @Claremont
Fiber Arts @Central - Where Knitters and Crocheters Meet!
Tue, Feb 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Bring a project or start a project: get advice or help.
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Tue, Feb 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us 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, Feb 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.
Autistic Connections @THP South - Autism Support Group and Social Club
Tue, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
A supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club
Autistic Connections @THP South - Autism Support Group and Social Club
Tue, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
A supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club
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