Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
a portrait of a renaissance era woman on a purple background

Registration now closed

An evening with Jane Austen @Central

and Renowned Scholar Mary DeForest
2025-06-10 17:30:00 2025-06-10 18:30:00 America/Los_Angeles An evening with Jane Austen @Central Examining the words and characters in Jane Austen's novels. Central Library - Berkeley History Room

Tuesday, June 10
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-10 17:30:00 2025-06-10 18:30:00 America/Los_Angeles An evening with Jane Austen @Central Examining the words and characters in Jane Austen's novels. Central Library - Berkeley History Room

Central Library

Berkeley History Room

Examining the words and characters in Jane Austen's novels.

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, we've invited Mary DeForest, a scholar of classical studies who has written extensively on Jane Austen.

She will highlight Jane's genius for character development, creating more than 300 unique personalities.

Come with your questions and comments and lets delve deep in the wonderful world of Jane Austen!

Register if you would like to join the mailing list.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Literacy, Learning & Lectures | Authors, Books & Writing |

Central Library
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Jul 14 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 Closed
previous
this week
next

Upcoming Events

East Bay Community Law Center @Central
Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
The East Bay Community Law Center (EBCLC) is a major provider of free legal services in the Bay Area, assisting 4,000 clients each year.
Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers
Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month
Registration is now closed
Lunch at the Library - Week 6
Thu, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Bike Share for All Program @Central
Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Library
Bay Wheels offers reduced-rate memberships to Bay Area residents who qualify for CalFresh, SFMTA Lifeline Pass, or PG&E CARE.
Chess at Central
Thu, Jul 17, 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 **Registration Full**
Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
New venue North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
8-week Mandarin Language class
Registration is now closed
A Recipe For Food Sovereignty @North
Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
With author Sara Calvosa Olson
Registration is now closed
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Teen Room
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Zine & Comics Making Workshop @THP South
Thu, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Oakland Creates is leading zine and comic making workshops every third Thursday from April to August at THP South Branch!
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Lunch at the Library - Week 6
Fri, Jul 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Super Cinema
Fri, Jul 18, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Friday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!
Magic the Gathering @Central CCR
Fri, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Play this popular trading card game of strategy with your friends! Led by Aldo Jackson, who will guide both novice and expert alike. Don?t know how to play? Come and learn! Ages 8-13
Chess Club @ Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
Fri, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Each Friday afternoon outside the Claremont Branch we will have informal chess games going from 3pm-5pm.
In The Stax with Kaylee Daugherty @North - a live music series
Fri, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch
Our popular live-music series In The Stax is back with more unique and intimate shows in the library. This month's edition features genre-spanning singer-songwriter Kaylee Daugherty.
Collage Club @Central A&M
Fri, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Whether you're a seasoned collage maker or you've never tried to collage before, bring out your inner artist with this simple and engaging art form!
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Jul 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!
Cunamacué: Afro-Peruvian Family Dance Class @THPS
Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS 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! If you missed Cunamacue last month, see them here!
International Chess Day Tournament @ Claremont - A causally competitive chess tournament.
Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch
A causally competitive chess tournament with three separate ages groups. Adults, Young Teens and Children.
Tea Ceremony @North - Seating One
Sat, Jul 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join Omotesenke Domonkai Northern California to learn about the art of Chanoyu (Japanese tea ceremony).
This event is full
Tea Ceremony @North - Seating Two
Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join Omotesenke Domonkai Northern California to learn about the art of Chanoyu (Japanese tea ceremony).
This event is full
Eat What You Grow & Seed Saving @THP South - Food Gardening Workshop with Lori Caldwell
Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for a food gardening workshop with Compost Gal Lori Caldwell!
Elements of Clay - Introduction to clay sculpting for kids
Sat, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Not your everyday clay play!
Ice Cream Social @THP South - Ice Cream Craft and Treats
Sun, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Cool down in the library with a craft, music and sweet treat!
The Magic of Perry Yan! @North
Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Experience Perry Yan's amazing magic, comedy, and storytelling. Perry Yan is an award-winning, family-friendly magician whose interactive show keeps audiences engaged.
3rd & 4th Grade Graphic Novel Book Club @North
Mon, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Please visit North Branch or call 510-981-6250 to sign up for the 3rd & 4th Grade Graphic Novel Book Club.
Pop-Up Creative Lab - play, learn, create!!
Mon, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - The Commons
a creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library!
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Jul 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, Jul 22, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help connecting to medical care or community resources? Come to the Library for assistance with urgent care, care coordination, linkage, and referrals to community resources.
Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South
Tue, Jul 22, 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, Jul 22, 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.
Mystery Book Club @West* - Louise Penny
Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
July's meeting is any book by Louise Penny.
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Jul 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.
Creating the Resume that Advocates for You - Resume Workshop
Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Learn Effective Resume Building Skills from Marilyn Tullius
Storytime on the Lawn @North
Wed, Jul 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.
Magical Moonshine Theater Presents: Chanticleer the Rooster - a puppet show based on a classic tale
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Chanticleer the rooster has a dream that forewarns him to watch out for the fox, but he lets flattery overcome his caution and gets caught. Can he make his escape! Ages 4 and up.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Jul 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.
Lunch at the Library - Week 7
Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
mak-'amham/Cafe Ohlone
Wed, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Learn about Living Ohlone culture while enjoying tea and a treat at Claremont Branch Library.
This event is full
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
Wed, Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Sewing machines available for your own project
Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers
Lunch at the Library - Week 7
Thu, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
ESL Conversation Club @West - ESL Conversation Club - In Person
Thu, Jul 24, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
West Branch
In-person ESL Conversation Club Every second and fourth Thursday, 12:30 - 2:00pm Community Meeting Room
BACS @Central
Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?
Chess at Central
Thu, Jul 24, 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 **Registration Full**
Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
8-week Mandarin Language class
This event is full
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Teen Room
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Non-Violent Communication with Kayla Hurd @THP South
Thu, Jul 24, 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.
Late Opening - July 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Late Opening - July 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
West Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Late Opening - July 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Late Opening - July 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Claremont Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Late Opening - July 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tool Lending Library
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Cancelled
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Lunch at the Library - Week 7
Fri, Jul 25, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Plant and Seed Swap @THP South - feat. Kalu Gebreyohannes-Royster of Blk Girls Green House
Fri, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come swap plants, seeds, joy and information at this workshop led by Kalu of Blk Girls Green House
Super Cinema
Fri, Jul 25, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Friday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!
Magic the Gathering @Central CCR
Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Play this popular trading card game of strategy with your friends! Led by Aldo Jackson, who will guide both novice and expert alike. Don?t know how to play? Come and learn! Ages 8-13
Chess Club @ Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Each Friday afternoon outside the Claremont Branch we will have informal chess games going from 3pm-5pm.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Jul 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!
Author Talk with Camille T. Dungy @UC Botanical Gardens - Discussing Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden
Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Other
Join the Berkeley Public Library in the UC Botanical Garden for an author talk amongst the redwoods.
Register
July Death Cafe @Central
Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
A Friendly Gathering with Strangers to Chat about Death.
Register
Marin Poetry Center Traveling Show @North
Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
The Marin Poetry Center's Traveling Show returns to North Branch!
Rescheduled
Non-Violent Communication with Kayla Hurd @THP South
Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Saturday, July 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Participants will deep-dive into various social relational topics through the lens of non-violent communication.
Disability Access - Envisioning a Built Environment that is Accessible to All
Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Olivia Mae M. Asuncion, AIA, is an Architect, Design Researcher, and Accessibility Advocate who will speak about how accessibility makes an inclusive environment for our community.
Unique Derique @Claremont
Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Claremont Branch
Clowning, juggling, hambone body percussion and hijinks!
Mariposa con Raices Peruanas - con la poeta, escritora y artista, Áurea Altamirano
Sat, Jul 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Recital poético y conversación con la poeta, escritora y artista, Aurea Altamirano
Rescheduled
Non-Violent Communication with Kayla Hurd @THP South
Sat, Jul 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New date Saturday, July 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Participants will deep-dive into various social relational topics through the lens of non-violent communication.
Non-Violent Communication with Kayla Hurd @THP South
Sat, Jul 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Participants will deep-dive into various social relational topics through the lens of non-violent communication.
Aguacate Music Kids @North
Mon, Jul 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Come bop around with the fun, energetic, and unforgettable Aguacate Music Kids! In English and Spanish!
3rd & 4th Grade Graphic Novel Book Club @North
Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Please visit North Branch or call 510-981-6250 to sign up for the 3rd & 4th Grade Graphic Novel Book Club.
Pop-Up Creative Lab - play, learn, create!!
Mon, Jul 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - The Commons
a creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library!
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Jul 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, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 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.
Center for Elders Independence @Central
Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Please stop by and meet with an enrollment representative and discover how the PACE Program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) supports older adults with complex health needs.
BPL Book Club
Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
A mostly literary fiction book club.
The Firebird with Academy of Ballet and Etiquette @West - Building confidence through the culture of classical ballet
Tue, Jul 29, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Learn the story of the classic ballet, The Firebird, as well as some of the ballets' steps, manners, and culture.
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Jul 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.
Modern Romance Book Club @North
Tue, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
North Branch
Join us for a summer of love!
Storytime on the Lawn @North
Wed, Jul 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.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Jul 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.
Lunch at the Library - Week 8
Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
Wed, Jul 30, 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.
Lunch at the Library - Week 8
Thu, Jul 31, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Chess at Central
Thu, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Soap Carving - Good clean fun!
Thu, Jul 31, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Learn the basics of soap carving, and carve you own cute soap sculpture.
Mandarin Classes for Adults @North **Registration Full**
Thu, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
8-week Mandarin Language class
This event is full
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Teen Room
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (virtual)
Thu, Jul 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!
Repulsive Reads @North
Thu, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Aug 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Lunch at the Library - Week 8
Fri, Aug 01, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Games Galore (Retro Edition) @Central CMR - a blast from the past!
Fri, Aug 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Central CMR East,Central CMR West
Play board games, card games, and (retro) Wii on a big screen! Ages 6 and up.
Collage Club @Central A&M
Fri, Aug 01, 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!
Fire Extinguisher @THPS
Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Learn to use a fire extinguisher with this hands-on workshop.
Register
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Aug 02, 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!
Urban Sketching @THP South
Sat, Aug 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Sketch outside with fellow urban sketchers as we walk through the neighborhood.
Sewing Circle @Central
Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Drop in and use one of our sewing machines.
Storytme @Edible Schoolyard
Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Storytime at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley
Berkeley & Portland LGBTQIA+ Book Club
Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Monthly book club featuring prominent Queer characters and themes!
Art Club @Claremont
Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Branch
This month, Art Club tries needle felting. Join us and make a felted feathered friend or critter of your choice.
Chess @North
Sat, Aug 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Chess on the first Saturday of the month
Pop-Up Creative Lab - play, learn, create!!
Mon, Aug 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - The Commons
a creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library!
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Aug 04, 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, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Beads For Every Body@West
Tue, Aug 05, 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 @Central - Where Knitters, Sewers and Crocheters Meet
Tue, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 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.
Lucha Libro @THPS
Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Join us for a fun, family-friendly wrestling event at THPS Branch!
Storytime on the Lawn @North
Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 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.
Lunch at the Library - Week 9
Wed, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Cat Cafe @North (Registration Required)
Wed, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Meet adoptable cats and browse information on pet care. Registration required.
Dungeons & Dragons @Central
Wed, Aug 06, 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.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
Wed, Aug 06, 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.
Author Talk: Shelley Sella, M.D. @Claremont - Beyond Limits: Stories of Third-Trimester Abortion Care
Wed, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Dr. Shelley Sella, author of Beyond Limits, discusses her new book and shares stories that challenge our notions about people who seek abortions.
Job Search Workshops @THP South
Wed, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
August 6: Cover Letters and Resumes that Get Results August 27: Get Your Mojo Working & Ace the Interview
Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers
Lunch at the Library - Week 9
Thu, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month
Chess at Central
Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
All About Obon @North
Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us to learn about Obon, a Japanese holiday celebrated to honor our ancestors.
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Teen Room
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Family Game Night@West
Thu, Aug 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Families, join us for family fun with new and classic board games!
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Aug 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Aug 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Lunch at the Library - Week 9
Fri, Aug 08, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Super Cinema
Fri, Aug 08, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Friday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!
The Magic of Perry Yan! @Claremont
Fri, Aug 08, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Experience Perry Yan's amazing magic, comedy, and storytelling. Perry Yan is an award-winning, family-friendly magician whose interactive show keeps audiences engaged.
What to Do, What to Know @North - Safety, Strength, & Storytime on Immigrant Diversity & ICE
Fri, Aug 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Learn in a supportive environment with the Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Aug 09, 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!
Jelly Jam Time Puppets - present Save the Day for Snail
Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Enjoy an all new interactive puppet show by Jelly Jam Time! Ages 3-9.
Northbrae Lamp Re-Lighting Ceremony @North
Sat, Aug 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
North Branch
A celebration of North Berkeley history!
Talk with a Teen Therapist @THP South
Sat, Aug 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
Here's your chance to ask a Teen Therapist questions about information and resources!
August Death Cafe @Central
Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
A Friendly Gathering with Strangers to Chat about Death.
Register
Kids' Poetry Writing Workshop Youth Poets Laureate @THPS
Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Hey Kids, learn how to write poetry with our Teen Youth Poet Laureate and Vice Youth Poet Laureate
Libraries Rock!
Sat, Aug 09, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Teen Room
Get ready to rock as we plug-in to a fresh new partnership with Berkeley School of Rock and Albany Library.
Peace Day: Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes - featuring Brian Mitsuhiro Wong
Sat, Aug 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a Peace Day Commemoration. Listen to beautiful koto music, fold origami cranes, dance an Obon dance and hear about the story of Sadako, Ages 8 and up.
Storytme @Edible Schoolyard
Mon, Aug 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Storytime at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley
Drop-in Sewing Workshop @THP South
Mon, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
We will provide sewing machines, bring your project to work on.
Pop-Up Creative Lab - play, learn, create!!
Mon, Aug 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - The Commons
a creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library!
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Aug 11, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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.
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Aug 12, 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.
Autistic Connections - Autism support group and social club
Tue, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
A supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club.
Storytime on the Lawn @North
Wed, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
For 6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Aug 13, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
Berkeley Barb - A 60th Anniversary Celebration
Wed, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Come celebrate, remember, and/or be introduced to the Berkeley Barb!
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
Wed, Aug 13, 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.
Family Yoga Storytime @THP South
Wed, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Join us for stretches, books, movement and getting your OM on!
Knitting Circle @North
Wed, Aug 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Knitting Circle @North
Eviction Defense Center @Central Com
Thu, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Music, Movement, and Stories for Children
Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Aug 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Gathering together to read a different play each month.
ESL Conversation Club @West - ESL Conversation Club - In Person
Thu, Aug 14, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
West Branch
In-person ESL Conversation Club Every second and fourth Thursday, 12:30 - 2:00pm Community Meeting Room
BACS @Central
Thu, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?
Chess at Central
Thu, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Teen Room
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (presencial) @Central
Thu, Aug 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Aug 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Aug 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Super Cinema
Fri, Aug 15, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Friday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!
Chess Club @ Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
Fri, Aug 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Each Friday afternoon outside the Claremont Branch we will have informal chess games going from 3pm-5pm.
Collage Club @Central A&M
Fri, Aug 15, 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!
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Aug 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for fun stories and songs inside the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!
Rain Harvesting From the Ground Up @THP South - with Hillside Earth Arts Lab
Sat, Aug 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join James from HEAL to learn how to slow and sink more water into our landscapes.
Stick Farm Creations @West - Honoring California Farm Workers
Sat, Aug 16, 11:30am - 1:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Make a popsicle stick farm creation as we celebrate California Farm Workers.
Art Club @ Claremont - with special guest Courtney Cerruti
Sat, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Branch Exterior
A special edition of Art Club @ Claremont, lead by Courtney Cerruti, Editor-In-Chief of Creativebug. We'll be learning how to make DIY Stickers using packing tape and other household items.
Cascada de Flores @Claremont
Sat, Aug 16, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Aquíles Va Un Cuento/The Treasure of Aquíles
See all events