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Finns in Berkeley

The Finnish History of West Berkeley

West Berkeley's Finnish History
2025-06-14 14:00:00 2025-06-14 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles The Finnish History of West Berkeley The history of the Finnish community in West Berkeley West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Saturday, June 14
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-14 14:00:00 2025-06-14 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles The Finnish History of West Berkeley The history of the Finnish community in West Berkeley West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

West Branch

West Branch Meeting Room

The history of the Finnish community in West Berkeley

Richard Hourula describes the history of the Finnish community in West Berkeley. June 14th, 2:00 - 3:00pm, West Branch Community Meeting Room.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Families | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Cultural & Heritage | Community Event |

West Branch
Phone: 510-981-6270
Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, May 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, May 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 15 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 18 Closed
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Thu, May 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Gathering together to read a different play each month.
Super Cinema
Thu, May 15, 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 15, 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 @North
Thu, May 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Read to a Dog is a great way for children to practice oral fluency, spend time with a friendly dog, and have fun. For Children ages 5 to 12.
Zine & Comics Making Workshop @THP South
Thu, May 15, 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!
Author Shari Huhndorf @North
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join author and professor Shari Huhndorf for a discussion of her new book Native Lands: Culture & Gender in Indigenous Territorial Claims.
Poetry Circle @Claremont
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Claremont Branch
Bring a few poems -- or discover some here. We will be taking turns in a reading circle.
Webcam Basics @Central EC
Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Learn how to video chat
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime for babies and toddlers
Jump and Shake Time @THP South
Fri, May 16, 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.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, May 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
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Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, May 16, 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 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch
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Chess Club @ Claremont
Fri, May 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
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MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central CCR
Fri, May 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Extended! Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Collage Club @Central A&M
Fri, May 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Teen TTRPGs @North
Fri, May 16, 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 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
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Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, May 17, 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, May 17, 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, May 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Branch
Extended! Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Play Ukulele! @THPS
Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come Play Ukulele!
Master of Prestidigitation - the magic of Michael Nguyen
Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch
Bring the family and enjoy the magic of Michael Nguyen. A program for all ages! This program will be outside on the lawn of the North Branch
Urban Cycling
Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Learn rules of the road, how to equip your bicycle, fit your helmet, use different types of bike infrastructure, and avoid common hazards.
Thai Dancers and Music
Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Traditional Thai Dancing and Music
Inside the Free Speech Movement @Claremont - a documentary screening and Q&A with Linda Rosen
Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch
Join Linda Rosen for a free screening of her documentary on the Free Speech Movement
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Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
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Author Traci Huahn: Mamie Tape Fights to Go to School - Based on a true story set in the Bay Area
Sat, May 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Author Traci Huahn tells the story of Mamie Tape, who fought for the right to go to her neighborhood school in 1885 in San Francisco. Learn behind the scenes facts and make a fun snake craft. Ages 5-9
Film Screening: Healing Lahaina @THP South
Sat, May 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
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Library Closure - Malcolm X Day
Mon, May 19, All day
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
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Library Closure - Malcolm X Day
Mon, May 19, All day
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Library Closure - Malcolm X Day
Mon, May 19, All day
Central Library
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Library Closure - Malcolm X Day
Mon, May 19, All day
Claremont Branch
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Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.
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Tue, May 20, 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.
Line Dancing at the Library @Central
Tue, May 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Teen TTRPGs By Teens @North
Tue, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
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Fiber Arts Group @Central CMR - Where Knitters, Sewers and Crocheters Meet
Tue, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, May 20, 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, May 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 Bubbles: Lecture Series @Central
Tue, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library - The Commons
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Storytime @North
Wed, May 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.
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Stay & Play @North
Wed, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
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Connecting with your Teenager @Central CMR - an interactive conversation
Wed, May 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Central CMR East,Central CMR West
Learn Parenting tools and strategies you can use right away!
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout - Join us for Teen Hangout @THP South Branch
Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
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Teen Hangout @North
Wed, May 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
Teen games and snacks!
Dungeons & Dragons @Central
Wed, May 21, 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.
Family Yoga Story Time @THP South
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 4:40pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Join us for stretches, books, movement and getting your OM on!
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
Wed, May 21, 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.
Much Ado About Keanu A Critical Reeves Theory @North - Author Talk With Sezin Devi Koehler
Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Branch
Come and join us at the North Branch for Sezin Devi Koehler's literary debut with their wonderful creative nonfiction anthology of essays, Much Ado About Keanu: A Critical Reeve Theory.
Super Cinema
Thu, May 22, 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 22, 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 @North
Thu, May 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Read to a Dog is a great way for children to practice oral fluency, spend time with a friendly dog, and have fun. For Children ages 5 to 12.
Non-Violent Communication with Kayla Hurd @THP South
Thu, May 22, 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.
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, May 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime for babies and toddlers
Aguacate Music @West - Special musical guest at Bilingual Baby Bounce
Fri, May 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Children's Room
Come bob and bop at our Bilingual Baby Bounce with the unforgettable Aguacate Music Kids!
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, May 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, May 23, 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 @Central Mystery Room
Fri, May 23, 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, May 23, 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 24, 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 24, 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!
Non-Violent Communication with Kayla Hurd @THP South
Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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.
Bilingual Mandarin Story Time w/ Aries
Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Bilingual Mandarin Story Time w/ Aries! Ages 2-6
Film Club@West - Dìdi
Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Let's watch a movie together and chat about it afterword! There will be popcorn and snacks.
The Campfireball - a storytelling show about you (and everyone else, too)
Sat, May 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join Campfireball creator Cory Howard for a storytelling show crafted in the moment around the lives and stories of the audience.
Library Closure - Memorial Day
Mon, May 26, All day
North Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, May 26, 2025 for Memorial Day.
Library Closure - Memorial Day
Mon, May 26, All day
Claremont Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, May 26, 2025 for Memorial Day.
Library Closure - Memorial Day
Mon, May 26, All day
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, May 26, 2025 for Memorial Day.
Library Closure - Memorial Day
Mon, May 26, All day
Tool Lending Library
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, May 26, 2025 for Memorial Day.
Library Closure - Memorial Day
Mon, May 26, All day
West Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, May 26, 2025 for Memorial Day.
Library Closure - Memorial Day
Mon, May 26, All day
Central Library
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, May 26, 2025 for Memorial Day.
Need Medical Care @Central
Tue, May 27, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Central Library
Need help connecting to medical care or community resources?
Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South
Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
Tue, May 27, 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.
BPL Book Club @Virtual
Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
A mostly literary fiction book club.
Teen TTRPGs By Teens @North
Tue, May 27, 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, May 27, 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 - Boost Your Resume's Effectiveness & Energize Your Job Search
Tue, May 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Learn Effective Resume Building Skills from Marilyn Tullius
Storytime @North
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.
Stay & Play @North
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.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout - Join us for Teen Hangout @THP South Branch
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
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, May 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
Teen games and snacks!
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
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.
Sewing Machine Open Studio @North
Wed, May 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Sewing machines available for your own project
Super Cinema
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!
Chess at Central
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!
Birdwatching for Beginners @THP South - Learn the basics of birding and draw some birds
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.
Repulsive Reads @North
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.
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, May 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime for babies and toddlers
Jump and Shake Time @THP South
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.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, May 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, May 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Chess Club @ Claremont
Fri, May 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
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Teen TTRPGs @North
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.
Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (virtual) @Central
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!
Celebrate Black Birder's Week @ Tilden Nature Area
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.
Tai Chi on the Lawn @North
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.
Bay Area Book Festival Family Day!
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. 
Play Ukulele! @THPS
Sat, May 31, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
Come Play Ukulele!
Line Dance with Carah @THP South
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!
The Mindful Generation @THP South - Mental Wellness Workshop for Youth
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
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
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!
Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South
Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
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.
Line Dancing at the Library @Central
Tue, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Beads For Every Body@West
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.
Teen TTRPGs By Teens @North
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!
Fiber Arts @Central
Tue, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Where Knitters and Crocheters Meet!
Plannering Club
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!
Guided Deep Relaxation - for self care and well being
Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Guided meditation for deep physical, emotional and mental relaxation and well being
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout - Join us for Teen Hangout @THP South Branch
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
Dungeons & Dragons @Central
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.
Talk With a Teen Therapist
Wed, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
AMA (Ask Me Anything) with a teen therapist
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
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.
Foraging Seaweed @North
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!
Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers
Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Jun 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Gathering together to read a different play each month.
Super Cinema
Thu, Jun 05, 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, 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!
The Weight Stigma Convo Doesn't Have to Be Scary @THP South - Learning to Talk About Fatphobia
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.
Introduction to the Citizenship Process - Virtual
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.
D&D 101 @Central - learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons
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
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Chess Club @ Claremont
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.
Collage Club @Central A&M
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!
Teen TTRPGs @North
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.
Tai Chi on the Lawn @North
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.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
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!
Chess with Larry @Claremont
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.
Sewing Circle @Central
Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Drop in and use one of our Sewing Machines
Storytme @Edible Schoolyard
Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Edible Schoolyard
Storytime at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley
Berkeley & Portland LGBT+ Book Club
Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Come join our book club if you like reading a wide range of LGBT+ books!
Ocean Clay Creations@West - Air Dry Clay Ocean Creatures
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!
Line Dance with Carah @THP South
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!
Mini Makers Fair @THP South
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!
The Last Great Dream @North - Author Talk with Dennis McNally
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.
Art Club @Claremont - An Art Club for All Ages
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Branch
Have fun, Meet people, and Make a Pride Flag at Art Club's June gathering.
Chess @North
Sat, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Chess on the first Saturday of the month
Charles the Clown @THPS
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
Drop-in Sewing Workshop @THPS - Sewing Machines and hangout
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.
"Transmissions Quilts" Exhibit Opening Reception @Central
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.
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
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!
Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South
Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
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.
Cathedral Window Sewing Workshop @North
Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Learn a new sewing technique!
Cunamacue: Afro-Peruvian Family Dance Class @West
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!
An evening with Jane Austen @Central - and Renowned Scholar Mary DeForest
Tue, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Examining the words and characters in Jane Austen's novels.
Film Club @West - Marshall
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.
Guided Deep Relaxation - for self care and well being
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Guided meditation for deep physical, emotional and mental relaxation and well being
Storytime @North
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.
Stay & Play @North
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.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
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.
Knitting Circle @North
Wed, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Knitting Circle @North
Monthly Board Game Night@West
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!
In The Stax with Connoisseur Rat - A Live Music Series
Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Claremont Branch
Local music live in the library.
Eviction Defense Center @Central Com
Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing matters or facing eviction?
Musical Story Time @The Freight - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Freight
Music, Movement, and Stories for Children
Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Jun 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Gathering together to read a different play each month.
Super Cinema
Thu, Jun 12, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - 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, 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!
Mandarin Classes for Adults @North
Thu, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch
8-week Mandarin Language class
LGBTQ+ Theater Games - Seeking Joy Together Part II (We're back!)
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!
Pride After Dark: A Celebration of House Music & Queer Vibes
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.
Jump and Shake Time @THP South
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.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Presentation on Historical Black Sacramento Street
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
Chess Club @ Claremont
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.
Teen TTRPGs @North
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.
Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (presencial) @Central
Fri, Jun 13, 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, 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.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
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!
Drag Storytime @THPS
Sat, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Drag Storytime
Smell the Spices @Claremont - Smell the Spices, Taste the Slices, Hear the Story
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.
Bike Camping Workshop - With Bike East Bay
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.
Summer Kickoff Celebration @Central - Level Up at the Berkeley Public Library!
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!
June Death Cafe @Central
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
A Friendly Gathering with Strangers to Chat about Death.
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Marcia Falk, guest poet @Claremont - a Clearly Meant event
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
The Finnish History of West Berkeley - West Berkeley's Finnish History
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
The history of the Finnish community in West Berkeley
Author Caro De Robertis in Conversation with Kate Schatz - Discussing The Palace of Eros and So Many Stars
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.
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