Heather Magic! @West

Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5.

Wed, May 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.

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

Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room

Join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts every Wednesday after school, 2-4pm @THP South

Teen Hangout @North

Wed, May 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

North Branch

Teen games and snacks!

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

Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Sewing Machine Open Studio @North

Wed, May 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

North Branch

Sewing machines available for your own project

Thu, May 29, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Central CMR East,Central CMR West

Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Thursday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!

Birdwatching for Beginners @THP South - Learn the basics of birding and draw some birds

Thu, May 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, May 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

We will talk about how to get into the fascinating pursuit of birding and make some bird drawings to help us sharpen our observational skills.

Repulsive Reads @North

Thu, May 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Repulsive Reads is a book club celebrating all things grim, grotesque, unsettling, macabre, and weird in fiction. Every last Thursday of the month.

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

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

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Storytime for babies and toddlers

Jump and Shake Time @THP South

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

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Join us for an action-packed movement storytime program. We will dance, jump, shake and march.

Fri, May 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Fri, May 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Fri, May 30, 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.

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

Fri, May 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

North Branch - North Teen Room

Middle & high schoolers at any experience level are invited to join us for tabletop role playing games like DnD, Coyote & Crow, Hasbro RPGS and more.

Fri, May 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!

Celebrate Black Birder's Week @ Tilden Nature Area

Fri, May 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Tilden Nature Area - Environmental Education Center

Celebrate Black Birder's Week 2025 by getting outside, spending time with your community, and learning about the birds of the East Bay! In partnership with EBRPD.

Tai Chi on the Lawn @North

Sat, May 31, 10:00am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

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

Bay Area Book Festival Family Day!

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

Central Library

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

Play Ukulele! @THPS

Sat, May 31, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room

Come Play Ukulele!

Line Dance with Carah @THP South

Sat, May 31, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Join us for line dance classes with instructor Carah Herring!

The Mindful Generation @THP South - Mental Wellness Workshop for Youth

Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Join us for a day of empowerment and mindfulness, where young people can come together to learn, grow, and inspire each other! Featuring a film screening of Inside Out!

Mon, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

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

Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.

Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Line Dancing at the Library @Central

Tue, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Beads For Every Body@West

Tue, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Stop by after school every First Tuesday of the Month between 3:30-5:00pm and make a beautiful, beaded bracelet.

Teen TTRPGs By Teens @North

Tue, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

North Branch - North Teen Room

Middle & high school students are invited to a weekly afternoon of youth-led tabletop role play games!

Fiber Arts @Central

Tue, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Berkeley History Room

Where Knitters and Crocheters Meet!

Plannering Club

Tue, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Bring your planner, desk calendar, digital dailies, and stacks of post-it notes- let's get together to trade agenda tips and tricks, planner side by side, and learn about a new resource each month!

Guided Deep Relaxation - for self care and well being

Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Guided meditation for deep physical, emotional and mental relaxation and well being

Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5.

Wed, Jun 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.

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

Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room

Join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts every Wednesday after school, 2-4pm @THP South

Dungeons & Dragons @Central

Wed, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library

Teens! Come join us for Dungeons and Dragons Club at Central the first and third Wednesday of each month from 3:30pm-5:30pm.

Talk With a Teen Therapist

Wed, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

AMA (Ask Me Anything) with a teen therapist

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

Wed, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Foraging Seaweed @North

Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join Berkeley Public Library and Fork in the Path to learn about foraging seaweed!

Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks - with The Story Time Band

Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Other

Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers

Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life

Thu, Jun 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Berkeley History Room

Gathering together to read a different play each month.

Cancelled

Thu, Jun 05, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library

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!

The Weight Stigma Convo Doesn't Have to Be Scary @THP South - Learning to Talk About Fatphobia

Thu, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Join author, lecturer and leading weight-based discrimination expert Virgie Tovar for a workshop on weight stigma and how to speak out against it in your community.

Introduction to the Citizenship Process - Virtual

Thu, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Are you interested in becoming a US citizen and want more information? Join us every 1st Thursday on Zoom for our Citizenship Information session.

D&D 101 @Central - learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons

Fri, Jun 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Have you always wanted to know how to play Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know who to ask? Come learn a basic overview of D&D for beginners. Ages 8-12

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

Fri, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch

Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Collage Club @Central A&M

Fri, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch

Chess Club @ Claremont is a weekly chess meet up open to players of all ages and levels. It's a great place to learn the game, hone your skills, and play in real life.

Fri, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall

Whether you're a seasoned collage maker or you've never tried to collage before, bring out your inner artist with this simple and engaging art form!

Tai Chi on the Lawn @North

Fri, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

North Branch - North Teen Room

Middle & high schoolers at any experience level are invited to join us for tabletop role playing games like DnD, Coyote & Crow, Hasbro RPGS and more.

Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

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

Family Story Time @Central CCR

Sat, Jun 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

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

Chess with Larry @Claremont

Sat, Jun 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Claremont Branch

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

Sewing Circle @Central

Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Drop in and use one of our Sewing Machines

Storytme @Edible Schoolyard

Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

Edible Schoolyard

Storytime at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley

Rescheduled

Berkeley & Portland LGBTQIA+ Book Club

Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm

New date Saturday, June 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Virtual

Come join our book club if you like reading a wide range of LGBTQIA+ books!

Ocean Clay Creations@West - Air Dry Clay Ocean Creatures

Sat, Jun 07, 11:30am - 1:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Stop by West and use air dry clay to make your favorite ocean creatures!

Line Dance with Carah @THP South

Sat, Jun 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Join us for line dance classes with instructor Carah Herring!

Mini Makers Fair @THP South

Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Chanel London of Hella Artsy will lead an afternoon of creative art making in the library!

The Last Great Dream @North - Author Talk with Dennis McNally

Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Author Dennis McNally visits the North Branch to discuss his new book The Last Great Dream: How Bohemians Became Hippies and Created The Sixties.

Art Club @Claremont - An Art Club for All Ages

Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Claremont Branch

Have fun, Meet people, and Make a Pride Flag at Art Club's June gathering.

Chess @North

Sat, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

North Branch - North Teen Room

Chess on the first Saturday of the month

Charles the Clown @THPS

Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:15am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Charles' reading programs highlight the joys and usefulness of books and the library in a hilarious interactive comedy performance. Ages 4-8

Drop-in Sewing Workshop @THPS - Sewing Machines and hangout

Mon, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

We will provide sewing machines, you bring a project to work on.

"Transmissions Quilts" Exhibit Opening Reception @Central

Mon, Jun 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall

Join us for the opening reception of "Transmissions Quilts: A Multimedia Exhibit of Objects, Stories, and Trans Care," curated by Cordy Joan, on view at the Central Library during June.

Need Medical Care @Central

Mon, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Tue, Jun 10, 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.

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

Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.

Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Cathedral Window Sewing Workshop @North

Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Learn a new sewing technique!

This event is full

Cunamacue: Afro-Peruvian Family Dance Class @West

Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Learn how to dance the Festejo with Cunamacue in a special family dance class that also serves as an introduction to Afro-Peruvian culture!

An evening with Jane Austen @Central - and Renowned Scholar Mary DeForest

Tue, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Central Library - Berkeley History Room

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

Film Club @West - Marshall

Tue, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Let's watch a movie together and chat about it afterward! There will be popcorn and snacks.

Guided Deep Relaxation - for self care and well being

Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Guided meditation for deep physical, emotional and mental relaxation and well being

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

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5.

Wed, Jun 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.

Wed, Jun 11, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Get some lunch! For youth Ages 18 and under

BerkeleyJuneteenth presents The Stateof Black Mental Health

Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Lecture on Reparations by Gloria Lecture on Mental Health by Conscious Voices

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

Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Knitting Circle @North

Wed, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

North Branch

Knitting Circle @North

Monthly Board Game Night@West

Wed, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

A Community Board Game Night Every second Wednesday May - July, from 5:30-7:30PM, come join host & author Kitty Stryker and play some board games - old favorites and new discoveries!

In The Stax with Connoisseur Rat - A Live Music Series

Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Claremont Branch

Local music live in the library.

Eviction Defense Center @Central Com

Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Need help with housing matters or facing eviction?

Musical Story Time @The Freight - with The Story Time Band

Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

The Freight

Music, Movement, and Stories for Children

Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life

Thu, Jun 12, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Get some lunch! For youth Ages 18 and under

Thu, Jun 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Berkeley History Room

Gathering together to read a different play each month.

BACS @Central

Thu, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?

Cancelled

Thu, Jun 12, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library

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!

Mandarin Classes for Adults @North

Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

North Branch

8-week Mandarin Language class

LGBTQ+ Theater Games - Seeking Joy Together Part II (We're back!)

Thu, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Pre-game at West Branch before our Pride After Dark: A Celebration of House Music & Queer Vibes Event. Participate in Theater Games with Alternative Theater Ensemble. No Experience Needed!

Pride After Dark: A Celebration of House Music & Queer Vibes

Thu, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

This event embraces the history and power of house music in a fun, Pride-filled setting to educate, empower, and create an inclusive space for creative expression and celebration.

Jump and Shake Time @THP South

Fri, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Join us for an action-packed movement storytime program. We will dance, jump, shake and march.

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

Fri, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch

Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Presentation on Historical Black Sacramento Street

Fri, Jun 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Get some lunch! For youth Ages 18 and under

Fri, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Presentation on Historical Black Sacramento Street in South Berkeley in celebration of Juneteenth

Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch

Chess Club @ Claremont is a weekly chess meet up open to players of all ages and levels. It's a great place to learn the game, hone your skills, and play in real life.

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

Fri, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

North Branch - North Teen Room

Middle & high schoolers at any experience level are invited to join us for tabletop role playing games like DnD, Coyote & Crow, Hasbro RPGS and more.

Fri, Jun 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

New venue Heroic Italian

¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!

Tai Chi on the Lawn @North

Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

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

Family Story Time @Central CCR

Sat, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

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

Drag Storytime @THPS

Sat, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Drag Storytime

Berkeley & Portland LGBTQIA+ Book Club

Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Virtual

Come join our book club if you like reading a wide range of LGBTQIA+ books!

Smell the Spices @Claremont - Smell the Spices, Taste the Slices, Hear the Story

Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Join Chef Jennifer of NUSA to explore Indonesia's iconic 1000 Layer Cake --Lapis Legit-- and the journey of the spices that give their warmth and character. Registration required. Call 510-981-6280.

Bike Camping Workshop - With Bike East Bay

Sat, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

This class will cover basic skills needed to plan a fun, comfortable, and safe bike camping trip.

Summer Kickoff Celebration @Central - Level Up at the Berkeley Public Library!

Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Outside

Start your summer off right! Sign up for summer reading, see performers, get a free sign up book, do a craft and more!

June Death Cafe @Central

Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

A Friendly Gathering with Strangers to Chat about Death.

Cancelled

Marcia Falk, guest poet @Claremont - a Clearly Meant event

Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Claremont Branch

Local poet Marcia Falk will read her work, then sit for an interview and audience discussion

The Finnish History of West Berkeley - West Berkeley's Finnish History

Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

The history of the Finnish community in West Berkeley

Author Caro De Robertis in Conversation with Kate Schatz - Discussing The Palace of Eros and So Many Stars

Sat, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Caro De Robertis,The Palace of Eros and So Many Stars: an Oral History of Trans, Nonbinary, Gender Queer, and Two-Spirit People of Color, in conversation with author Kate Schatz.

Fur Scales and Tails! @North

Mon, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

North Branch

Join us on the North Branch lawn to meet some furry and scaly friends from Fur, Scales, and Tails! You might meet baby chicks, tarantulas, hamsters, ducks, snakes, tortoises, lizards and more!

Bay Area BikeMobile @North

Mon, Jun 16, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

North Branch

Free Bike Repair!

Benefits Lawyer in the Library @Central

Mon, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library

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

Mon, Jun 16, 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, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.

Tue, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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.

Line Dancing at the Library @Central

Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Fiber Arts @Central

Tue, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Where Knitters, Sewers, and Crocheters Meet

Old-time Tune Jam @Central Art & Music - hosted by Berkeley Old Time Music Convention

Tue, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall

Bring your musical instrument and play American old-time repertoire in a jam-session with Berkeley Old Time Music Convention.

Guided Deep Relaxation - for self care and well being

Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Guided meditation for deep physical, emotional and mental relaxation and well being

Wed, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Need help paying your energy bill?

Wed, Jun 18, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Get some lunch! For youth Ages 18 and under

Dungeons & Dragons @Central

Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Cat Cafe

Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Come meet kittens and cats from Berkeley Animal Care Services!

Wed, Jun 18, 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.

mak-'amham/Cafe Ohlone @North

Wed, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Learn about living Ohlone culture while enjoying tea and a treat.

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

Wed, Jun 18, 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.

Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks - with The Story Time Band

Thu, Jun 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Other

Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers

Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life

Thu, Jun 19, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Get some lunch! For youth Ages 18 and under

Thu, Jun 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Berkeley History Room

Gathering together to read a different play each month.

Juneteenth Library Party - A celebration of freedom

Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Stay tuned for details!

Cancelled

Thu, Jun 19, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library

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!

Mandarin Classes for Adults @North

Thu, Jun 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Jun 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

North Branch

8-week Mandarin Language class

Zine & Comics Making Workshop @THP South

Thu, Jun 19, 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!

Library Closure - Juneteenth Observed

Fri, Jun 20, All day

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

All library locations will be closed all day Friday, June 20, 2025 for Junteenth Observed.

Fri, Jun 20, All day

Central Library

All library locations will be closed all day Friday, June 20, 2025 for Junteenth Observed.

Fri, Jun 20, All day

North Branch

All library locations will be closed all day Friday, June 20, 2025 for Junteenth Observed.

Fri, Jun 20, All day

Claremont Branch

All library locations will be closed all day Friday, June 20, 2025 for Junteenth Observed.

Fri, Jun 20, All day

Tool Lending Library

All library locations will be closed all day Friday, June 20, 2025 for Junteenth Observed.

Fri, Jun 20, All day

West Branch

All library locations will be closed all day Friday, June 20, 2025 for Junteenth Observed.

Cancelled

Collage Club @Central A&M

Fri, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Drop in tech help

Cancelled

Fri, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library

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!

The Story Time Band & Friends - Berkeley Public Library Summer Benefit Concert

Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Other

Family Story Time @Central CCR

Sat, Jun 21, 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!

"Transmissions Quilts" Exhibit Curator Tour & Quilting Bee - @Central

Sat, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall

Join artist Cordy Joan for a curator tour of the "Transmissions Quilts" exhibit throughout the Central Library, followed by a quilting bee on the 5th floor.

Family Pride Fest @North

Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join us for Family Pride Fest at the North Branch

Queer Trivia with Phoebe Cakes

Sat, Jun 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Join drag queen Phoebe Cakes for an afternoon of queer trivia!

Mon, Jun 23, 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, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.

Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

BPL Book Club @Virtual

Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

A mostly literary fiction book club.

Mystery Book Club@West - Choose any book by Agatha Christie to share

Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

For June, we will be reading our favorite Agatha Christie book and sharing with the group!

Modern Romance Book Club @North

Tue, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join us for a summer of love!

Dungeons & Dragons @West Branch

Tue, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

West Branch

Come to West Branch Teen Room to join our Dungeons and Dragons gathering on the fourth Tuesday of the month, from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m! Ages 11 - 22 welcome. Beginners welcome! Treats will be provided!!

Enchantments - Magic for self-care and empowerment

Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Simple magic and mindfulness for those watching the world closely and wanting to make a difference, or just trying to get by.

Wed, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Get some lunch! For youth Ages 18 and under

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

Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Wed, Jun 25, 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.

Heather Magic! @West - magic, comedy, juggling, and puppetry

Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Weaving magic, storytelling, and learning, Heather creates a world of enchantment for children. Ages 4 and up.

Sewing Machine Open Studio @North

Wed, Jun 25, 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, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Other

Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers

Thu, Jun 26, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Get some lunch! For youth Ages 18 and under

BACS @Central

Thu, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?

Cancelled

Thu, Jun 26, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library

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!

Mandarin Classes for Adults @North

Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

North Branch

8-week Mandarin Language class

Repulsive Reads @North

Thu, Jun 26, 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.

Non-Violent Communication with Kayla Hurd @THP South

Thu, Jun 26, 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.

Author Talk: Shoshana von Blanckensee @North - Girls Girls Girls

Thu, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

North Branch

Author Shoshana von Blanckensee will be in conversation with Toni Mirosevich to discuss her vibrant, queer coming-of-age debut Girls Girls Girls

Jump and Shake Time @THP South

Fri, Jun 27, 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.

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

Fri, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch

Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Fri, Jun 27, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Get some lunch! For youth Ages 18 and under

Fri, Jun 27, 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.