Lunch at the Library @Central

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.

MOCHA Creative Art Play @West

Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Branch

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

Play Ukulele! @THPS

Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Come Play Ukulele!

Master of Prestidigitation - the magic of Michael Nguyen

Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

North Branch

Bring the family and enjoy the magic of Michael Nguyen. A program for all ages! This program will be outside on the lawn of the North Branch

Urban Cycling

Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Learn rules of the road, how to equip your bicycle, fit your helmet, use different types of bike infrastructure, and avoid common hazards.

Thai Dancers and Music

Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Traditional Thai Dancing and Music

Inside the Free Speech Movement @Claremont - a documentary screening and Q&A with Linda Rosen

Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 5:30pm

Claremont Branch

Join Linda Rosen for a free screening of her documentary on the Free Speech Movement

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.

Mon, May 19, All day

Claremont Branch

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

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

Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.

Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Virtual

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

Line Dancing at the Library @Central

Tue, May 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Teen TTRPGs By Teens @North

Tue, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

North Branch - North Teen Room

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

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

Tue, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Come Play with Yarn or Take our Sewing Machine for a Ride!

Lego Club @ Central CCR

Tue, May 20, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00pm.

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

Tue, May 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall

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

Popping The Science Bubbles: Lecture Series @Central

Tue, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Central Library - The Commons

Science talks from Cal

Spectrum Community Services @Central

Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

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

Wed, May 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library

Need help paying your energy bill?

Connecting with your Teenager @Central CMR - an interactive conversation

Wed, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

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

Wed, May 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Central Library - Central CMR East,Central CMR West

Learn Parenting tools and strategies you can use right away!

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

Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room

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

Teen Hangout @North

Wed, May 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

North Branch

Teen games and snacks!

Dungeons & Dragons @Central

Wed, May 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library

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

Family Yoga Story Time @THP South

Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 4:40pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Join us for stretches, books, movement and getting your OM on!

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

Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

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

Much Ado About Keanu A Critical Reeves Theory @North - Author Talk With Sezin Devi Koehler

Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

North Branch

Come and join us at the North Branch for Sezin Devi Koehler's literary debut with their wonderful creative nonfiction anthology of essays, Much Ado About Keanu: A Critical Reeve Theory.

Thu, May 22, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Central CMR East,Central CMR West

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

Non-Violent Communication with Kayla Hurd @THP South

Thu, May 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

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

Read to a Dog @North

Thu, May 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Read to a Dog is a great way for children to practice oral fluency, spend time with a friendly dog, and have fun. For Children ages 5 to 12.

Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Participants will deep-dive into various social relational topics through the lens of non-violent communication.

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

Fri, May 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Storytime for babies and toddlers

Aguacate Music @West - Special musical guest at Bilingual Baby Bounce

Fri, May 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch - West Children's Room

Come bob and bop at our Bilingual Baby Bounce with the unforgettable Aguacate Music Kids!

Community Wellness Dance Class @Central Mystery Room

Fri, May 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Stay-n-Play @West

Fri, May 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

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

Fri, May 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

Join us for this supportive and inclusive Community Wellness Dance Class, every 1st and 3rd Friday from 2-3pm in the Community Meeting Room of the North Branch Library!

Fri, May 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

North Branch - North Teen Room

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

Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

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

Non-Violent Communication with Kayla Hurd @THP South

Sat, May 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

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

Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Participants will deep-dive into various social relational topics through the lens of non-violent communication.

Bilingual Mandarin Story Time w/ Aries

Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Bilingual Mandarin Story Time w/ Aries! Ages 2-6

Film Club@West - Dìdi

Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

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

The Campfireball - a storytelling show about you (and everyone else, too)

Sat, May 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Join Campfireball creator Cory Howard for a storytelling show crafted in the moment around the lives and stories of the audience.

Mon, May 26, All day

North Branch

All library locations will be closed all day Monday, May 26, 2025 for Memorial Day.

Mon, May 26, All day

Claremont Branch

All library locations will be closed all day Monday, May 26, 2025 for Memorial Day.

Mon, May 26, All day

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

All library locations will be closed all day Monday, May 26, 2025 for Memorial Day.

Mon, May 26, All day

Tool Lending Library

All library locations will be closed all day Monday, May 26, 2025 for Memorial Day.

Mon, May 26, All day

West Branch

All library locations will be closed all day Monday, May 26, 2025 for Memorial Day.

Need Medical Care @Central

Mon, May 26, All day

Central Library

All library locations will be closed all day Monday, May 26, 2025 for Memorial Day.

Tue, May 27, 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 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.

Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Virtual

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

BPL Book Club @Virtual

Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

A mostly literary fiction book club.

Teen TTRPGs By Teens @North

Tue, May 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

North Branch - North Teen Room

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

Lego Club @ Central CCR

Tue, May 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00pm.

Resume Workshop - Boost Your Resume's Effectiveness & Energize Your Job Search

Tue, May 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

Learn Effective Resume Building Skills from Marilyn Tullius

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

Stay-n-Play @West

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

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

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

Chess Club @ Claremont

Fri, May 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch

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.

Bay Area Book Festival Family Day!

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.

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!

Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR

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

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

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

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.

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

Central Library - Central CMR East,Central CMR West

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

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

Collage Club @Central A&M

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

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Chess Club @ Claremont

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

Claremont Branch

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

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!

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.

Chess with Larry @Claremont

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!

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

Claremont Branch

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

Sewing Circle @Central

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

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Drop in and use one of our Sewing Machines

Storytme @Edible Schoolyard

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

Edible Schoolyard

Storytime at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley

Berkeley & Portland LGBT+ Book Club

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

Virtual

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

Ocean Clay Creations@West - Air Dry Clay Ocean Creatures

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

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

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

Line Dance with Carah @THP South

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

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Join us for line dance classes with instructor Carah Herring!

Mini Makers Fair @THP South

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

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

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

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

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

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

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

Art Club @Claremont - An Art Club for All Ages

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

Claremont Branch

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

Chess @North

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

North Branch - North Teen Room

Chess on the first Saturday of the month

Charles the Clown @THPS

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

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

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

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

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

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

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

"Transmissions Quilts" Exhibit Opening Reception @Central

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

Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall

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

Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR

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

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

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

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!

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.

Lunch at the Library @Central

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

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

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

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

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

Lunch at the Library @Central

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

Central Library - Berkeley History Room

Gathering together to read a different play each month.

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

Central Library - Central CMR West

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

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.

Lunch at the Library @Central

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

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

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

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Get some lunch! For youth Ages 18 and under

Presentation on Historical Black Sacramento Street

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

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

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

Chess Club @ Claremont

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

Claremont Branch

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

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!

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.