Introduction to the Citizenship Process - Virtual

Sat, Apr 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join instructor Sky Sandoval on the lawn of the North Branch for an introduction to the world of Tai Chi. This weekly event is open to all adults wanting to learn more about this ancient artform.

Chess with Larry @Claremont

Sat, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us for fun stories and songs inside the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!

Sat, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Claremont Branch

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

Let's Talk About .....Menopause! @Central CMR

Sat, Apr 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Branch

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

Play Ukulele! @THPS

Sat, Apr 19, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Come Play Ukulele!

Sat, Apr 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Join the conversation with Dr. Ligia Giese

Intermediate crochet: Make a donut @North

Sat, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

North Branch

Intermediate crochet: Make a donut @North

This event is full

Mandarin Story Time w/ Aries

Sat, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us for a Bilingual Mandarin Story Time to celebrate Spring!

Cancelled

Inside the Free Speech Movement - a film screening and Q&A with director Linda Rosen

Sat, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Claremont Branch

Join Linda Rosen, director and Free Speech Movement participant, for a screening of her documentary.

Sailing the Bay with Captain Damon :) Guthrie - The Wonders of Sailing the Bay

Sat, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Exploring the Bay

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.

Mon, Apr 21, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Play group for TK-5th grade Homeschoolers

Need Medical Care @Central

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!

Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 3:30pm

Central Library

Need help connecting to medical care or community resources?

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

Earth Day Craft @THP South

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!

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

Resume Workshop - "Retooling" for Early/Mid-Career and Advanced Jobs

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.

Tue, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

Learn Effective Resume Building Skills from Marilyn Tullius

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.

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.

Teen Hangout - Join us for Teen Hangout @THP South Branch

Wed, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

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

Sewing Machine Open Studio @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.

Wed, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

North Branch

Sewing machines available for your own project

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!

Teen Movie Thursday @North

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Computer Basics @Central EC

Fri, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

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!

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.

Sing a Story: Das Rheingold @Claremont - as part of Kids Take Over!

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.

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.

April Death Cafe @Central CMR

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.

Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

A Friendly Gathering with Strangers to Chat about Death.

Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us for fun stories and songs inside the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!

Cooking Demo and Tasting with Chef Tina @THP South

Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Branch

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

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.

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.

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!

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!

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

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!

Gel Plate Printing @North - Gel plate printing with GoGo Craft

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.

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

El día de los niños/El día de los libros w/Malinky Music

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.

Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Spanish/English bilingual storytime with special guest Malinky Music

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.

Teen Hangout - Join us for Teen Hangout @THP South Branch

Wed, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

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

Musical Story Time @The Freight

Wed, Apr 30, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

North Branch

Teen games and snacks!

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.

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!

Introduction to the Citizenship Process - Virtual

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.

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.

Community Wellness Dance Class @North

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

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.

Collage Club @Central A&M

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.

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!

Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (virtual) @Central

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.

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!

Free Comic Book Day @All Locations

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.

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!

Sat, May 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us for fun stories and songs inside the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!

Sewing Circle @Central CMR - Drop in and Sew!

Sat, May 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Branch

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

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

The Puppet Company's Perez and Mondinga

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.

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.

Benefits Lawyer in the Library @Central

Mon, May 05, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Play group for TK-5th grade Homeschoolers

Mon, May 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library

Have questions about benefits? Need support with public assistance programs?

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!

ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!

Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.

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.

Fiber Arts Group @Central CMR - Where Knitters, Sewers and Crocheters Meet

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!

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!

The Pain Clinic with Brandon Chien @THP South

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.

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.

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.

Internet Basics @Central EC

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.

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.

Teen Hangout - Join us for Teen Hangout @THP South Branch

Wed, May 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

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

Talk with a Teen Therapist

Wed, May 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

North Branch

Teen games and snacks!

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.

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!

Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés

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!

Fri, May 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Storytime for babies and toddlers

Community Wellness Dance Class @Central Mystery Room

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

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.

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.

Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (presencial) @Central

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.

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

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.

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!

Sewing For Beginners @North

Sat, May 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Branch

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

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.

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.

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

Mon, May 12, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

West Branch

Play group for TK-5th grade Homeschoolers

Learn about the Berkeley City Council Agenda @Central - Decipher jargon together, engage civically!

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!

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?

ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!

Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.

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.

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!

Intro to Scholarships @North

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.

Tue, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Intro to Scholarships workshop with Rebecca Lippman

Berkeley Rep Docent Talk @THP South

Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Docents from the Berkeley Repertory Theatre will visit THP South for a discussion of a current production!

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.

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.

Teen Hangout - Join us for Teen Hangout @THP South Branch

Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

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

ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!

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.

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.

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!

Zine & Comics Making Workshop @THP South

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.

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.

Community Wellness Dance Class @North

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

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.

Collage Club @Central A&M

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.

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!

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.

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.

Chess with Larry @Claremont

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!

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.

Master of Prestidigitation - the magic of Michael Nguyen

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!

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.

Mon, May 19, All day

North Branch

All library locations will be closed all day Monday, April 19, 2025 for 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.

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.

Mon, May 19, All day

West Branch

All library locations will be closed all day Monday, April 19, 2025 for 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.