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Bay Area Book Festival Family Day!
2025-05-31 10:30:00 2025-05-31 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Bay Area Book Festival Family Day! The festival's ever-popular Family Day returns on Saturday, May 31, at the downtown branch of the Berkeley Public Library.  Central Library -

Saturday, May 31
10:30am - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-31 10:30:00 2025-05-31 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Bay Area Book Festival Family Day! The festival's ever-popular Family Day returns on Saturday, May 31, at the downtown branch of the Berkeley Public Library.  Central Library -

The festival's ever-popular Family Day returns on Saturday, May 31, at the downtown branch of the Berkeley Public Library. 

Family Day will again be filled with readings, panels, discussions, and interactive fun featuring the most exciting and engaging names in young people’s literature. New this year: Family Day is being co-presented in partnership with the Social Justice Children’s Book Fair!

Find full event details on the Bay Area Book Festival website: https://www.baybookfest.org/family-day/ 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Preteens | Families | Elementary | Early Childhood | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Literacy, Learning & Lectures | Creative | Community Event | Authors, Books & Writing |

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Upcoming Events

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 is now closed
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 - Join us for Teen Hangout @THP South Branch
Wed, Apr 23, 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, 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!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central CCR
Fri, Apr 25, 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.
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!
Cancelled
Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (virtual) @Central
Fri, Apr 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
¡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!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @West
Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Branch
Extended! Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
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.
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
A letter to someone
Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
April is letter writing month. First time writing a letter or want to continue practicing your skill, no problem!
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
Churro Karaoke @ West
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Churros and karaoke
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 - Join us for Teen Hangout @THP South Branch
Wed, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
Teen games and snacks!
Musical Story Time @The Freight
Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Musical Story Time for children ages 2-7
Playreaders Circle @Central CMR - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, May 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Gathering together to read a different play each month.
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!
Bugs, Beings and Beyond
Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
West Branch
Basics for building comic characters and the planets they play in.
Introduction to the Citizenship Process - Virtual
Thu, May 01, 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.
Mobile Device Basics @Central EC
Fri, May 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Learn how to use phones and tablets.
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
Jump and Shake Time @THP South
Fri, May 02, 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 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!
Chess Club @ Claremont
Fri, May 02, 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.
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.
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central CCR
Fri, May 02, 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 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.
Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (virtual) @Central
Fri, May 02, 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, 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.
Free Comic Book Day @All Locations
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Other
Comic Book Fans, Assemble! We will be passing out free comic books at all five of our library locations!
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!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @West
Sat, May 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Branch
Extended! Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
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.
Play Ukulele! @THPS
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
Come Play Ukulele!
Storytme @Edible Schoolyard
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Edible Schoolyard
Storytime at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley
Berkeley & Portland LGBT+ Book Club
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Come join our book club if you like reading a wide range of LGBT+ books!
Comics and Crafts @Central - A Free Comic Book Day Event
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for an afternoon of festivities as we celebrate the best day in comic book fandom!
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).
Line Dance with Carah @THP South
Sat, May 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for line dance classes in the library with instructor Carah Herring!
Button Making! - A Free Comic Book Day Event
Sat, May 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Free Comic Book Day
Miles Morales Movie Marathon @Claremont - A Free Comic Book Day Event
Sat, May 03, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch
Please join us for an afternoon of Spider-Man movies featuring the beloved Marvel Comics character Miles Morales!
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.
Draw Your Own Superhero @THP South - A Free Comic Book Day Event
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of festivities as we celebrate the best day in comic book fandom!
Chess @North
Sat, May 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch
Chess on the first Saturday of the month
Family Place Parent Child Playshop
Mon, May 05, 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.
The Puppet Company's Perez and Mondinga
Mon, May 05, 11:00am - 11:45am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
A puppet show telling the Mexican fable of Perez and Mondinga. Suitable for all ages.
Homeschool Fun Club @West - TK-5th grade Playgroup
Mon, May 05, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Play group for TK-5th grade Homeschoolers
Benefits Lawyer in the Library @Central
Mon, May 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Have questions about benefits? Need support with public assistance programs?
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, May 05, 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, May 06, 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 06, 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 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre Docent Talks @North
Tue, May 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch
Docents from the Berkeley Rep will visit the North Branch to discuss the theatre's current productions.
Beads For Every Body@West
Tue, May 06, 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, May 06, 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, May 06, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Central CMR West
Come Play with Yarn or Take our Sewing Machine for a Ride!
Plannering Club
Tue, May 06, 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!
Build your own lightsaber - Revenge of the Sixth
Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Build your own pool noodle lightsaber and test your skills for official certification as either a Jedi or a Sith!
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, May 06, 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.
The Pain Clinic with Brandon Chien @THP South
Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Join us for a workshop with Brandon Chien, where you'll learn self-massage and alignment techniques to enhance flexibility, strength, and body awareness.
Storytime @North
Wed, May 07, 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 07, 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.
Internet Basics @Central EC
Wed, May 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Learn basic internet skills and tips to get the most out of your internet browser.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, May 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout - Join us for Teen Hangout @THP South Branch
Wed, May 07, 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 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
Teen games and snacks!
Talk with a Teen Therapist
Wed, May 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Here's a chance to AMA (Ask Me Anything) with a teen therapist
LGBTQ+ Hang @Strawberry Creek Park - Seeking Joy Together Part II
Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
West Branch
Seeking Joy Together Part II (We're back!) Second event in the three-part series: LGBTQ+ Strawberry Creek Park Hang
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
Wed, May 07, 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.
LifeLong Dental Mobile @Central
Thu, May 08, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Central Library
Unhoused and have Medi-Cal? Need dental care?
Eviction Defense Center @Central Com
Thu, May 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing matters or facing eviction?
Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks
Thu, May 08, 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, May 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Gathering together to read a different play each month.
Super Cinema
Thu, May 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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.
Community Trivia @West
Thu, May 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Join us this spring for our next Community Trivia event at West Branch!
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, May 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime for babies and toddlers
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, May 09, 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 09, 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!
Chess Club @ Claremont
Fri, May 09, 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.
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central CCR
Fri, May 09, 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.
Teen TTRPGs @North
Fri, May 09, 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, May 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!
Rescheduled
Tai Chi on the Lawn @North
Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
New date Saturday, June 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Branch
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 10, 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!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @West
Sat, May 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Branch
Extended! Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Sewing For Beginners @North
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Learn sewing machine basics!
This event is full
Connecting Dots @Central
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Author, Joshua Miele's, discussion on blindness and disability
May Death Cafe @Central CMR
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
A Friendly Gathering with Strangers to Chat about Death.
Register
Author Talk with Nancy Wang @THP South
Sat, May 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for an author talk with Nancy Wang, storyteller and author of Red Altar.
Family Place Parent Child Playshop
Mon, May 12, 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.
Cancelled
Homeschool Fun Club @West - TK-5th grade Playgroup
Mon, May 12, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
West Branch
Play group for TK-5th grade Homeschoolers
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, May 12, 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 about the Berkeley City Council Agenda @Central - Decipher jargon together, engage civically!
Mon, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library
A program to help the public understand how to read their city council agenda and how to become involved in local government
Need Medical Care @Central
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Central Library
Need help connecting to medical care or community resources?
Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South
Tue, May 13, 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 13, 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.
Teen TTRPGs By Teens @North
Tue, May 13, 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 13, 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.
Intro to Scholarships @North
Tue, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Intro to Scholarships workshop with Rebecca Lippman
Resume Workshop: Steer the Course to Your Career Goals - 7 Ways to Drive Your Job Search
Tue, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Learn Effective Resume Building Skills from Marilyn Tullius
Cancelled
Berkeley Rep Docent Talk @THP South
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Docents from the Berkeley Repertory Theatre will visit THP South for a discussion of a current production!
Storytime @North
Wed, May 14, 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 14, 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 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout - Join us for Teen Hangout @THP South Branch
Wed, May 14, 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 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
Teen games and snacks!
mak-'amham/Cafe Ohlone
Wed, May 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library
Learn about living Ohlone culture while enjoying tea and a treat.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
Wed, May 14, 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.
Cancelled
Knitting Circle @North
Wed, May 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Knitting Circle @North
Monthly Board Game Night@West
Wed, May 14, 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!
Author Talk with Rachel Khong and Shruti Swamy @North
Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Rachel Khong and Shruti Swamy in Conversation.
Rescheduled
LifeLong Dental Mobile @Central
Thu, May 15, 9:30am - 4:00pm
New date Thursday, May 08, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Central Library
Unhoused and have Medi-Cal? Need dental care?
Playreaders Circle @Central BHR - Bringing Plays to Life
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
Drop in tech help
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
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!
Chess Club @ Claremont
Fri, May 16, 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.
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
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 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
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 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 - North Branch Meeting Room
Bring the family and enjoy the magic of Michael Nguyen. A program for all ages!
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
Black Girl Reading Circles @THP South - Black Girls United connects girls to the joy of reading.
Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Black Girls United connects girls to the joy of reading.
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
Join us for a moving screening of Healing Lahaina, a powerful documentary that follows one family's story of survival, loss, and community resilience in the wake of the 2023 Lahaina wildfire.
Library Closure - Malcolm X Day
Mon, May 19, All day
North Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, April 19, 2025 for Malcolm X Day.
Library Closure - Malcolm X Day
Mon, May 19, All day
Tool Lending Library
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, April 19, 2025 for Malcolm X Day.
Library Closure - Malcolm X Day
Mon, May 19, All day
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, April 19, 2025 for Malcolm X Day.
Library Closure - Malcolm X Day
Mon, May 19, All day
West Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, April 19, 2025 for Malcolm X Day.
Library Closure - Malcolm X Day
Mon, May 19, All day
Central Library
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, April 19, 2025 for Malcolm X Day.
Library Closure - Malcolm X Day
Mon, May 19, All day
Claremont Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, April 19, 2025 for Malcolm X Day.
Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South
Tue, May 20, 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 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
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, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Come Play with Yarn or Take our Sewing Machine for a Ride!
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
Science talks from Cal
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.
Spectrum Community Services @Central
Wed, May 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Need help paying your energy bill?
Stay & Play @North
Wed, May 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.
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
Join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts every Wednesday after school, 2-4pm @THP South
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.
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