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Playreaders Circle @Central

Bringing Plays to Life
2025-07-03 12:00:00 2025-07-03 13:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Playreaders Circle @Central Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month Central Library - Berkeley History Room

Thursday, July 03
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-03 12:00:00 2025-07-03 13:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Playreaders Circle @Central Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month Central Library - Berkeley History Room

Central Library

Berkeley History Room

Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month

Playreaders do exactly what the name says:  it’s an interactive program where participants read aloud from plays, changing parts frequently so everyone gets a chance to bring theater to life.

July's Play will be Aristophane's The Frogs. Written around 405 BC, this comedy is a mix of irreverent humor and highbrow satire of Athenian politics.

Please note, for the month of July we will be meeting in the History Room on the 2nd floor.

Registration is not necessary but Do Register if you would like to find out about upcoming plays and other Playreader News!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Literacy, Learning & Lectures |

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Thu, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
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Chess at Central
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!
Mandarin Classes for Adults @North
Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch
8-week Mandarin Language class
This event is full
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
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
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Chess Club @ Claremont
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.
Teen TTRPGs @North
Fri, Jun 27, 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.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Jun 28, 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!
Puzzle Swap @North
Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Come visit the North Branch Community Room to trade puzzles!
Chiura Obata: Renowned Artist Talk @Central - In Conversation with granddaughter Kimi Hill
Sat, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
A Fresh Look at Obata's Life and Art as told by his granddaughter Kimi Hill
Dungeons & Dragons Celebration @Central
Sat, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall,Teen Room,The Commons
Come celebrate all things D&D. Crafts, snacks, games, & more!
Intro to Laptop Servicing @THP South - with ThankPads4All
Sat, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Learn how to disassemble and reassemble a ThinkPad laptop in this hands-on workshop!
Black Girl Reading Circles - Black Girls United connects girls to the joy of reading.
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Children's Room
Black Girls United connects girls to the joy of reading.
Cunamacué's Family Show @Claremont - A journey through Afro-Peruvian rhythms!
Sat, Jun 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Learn about Afro-Peruvian culture through its dance and music.
Non-Violent Communication with Kayla Hurd @THP South
Sat, Jun 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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.
NorCal Bats @THPS
Mon, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Meet your friendly neighborhood bats!
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Jun 30, 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 01, 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 01, 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.
Beads For Every Body@West
Tue, Jul 01, 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 - Playing with yarn and textiles
Tue, Jul 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Knitting, crocheting, embroidering and sometimes felting.
Storytime @North
Wed, Jul 02, 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 02, 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, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Dungeons & Dragons @Central
Wed, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 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, Jul 03, 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 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month
Chess at Central
Thu, Jul 03, 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
Thu, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch
8-week Mandarin Language class
This event is full
Family Game Night@West
Thu, Jul 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Families, join us for family fun with new and classic board games!
Introduction to the Citizenship Process - Virtual
Thu, Jul 03, 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.
Library Closure - Independence Day
Fri, Jul 04, All day
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, July 4th, 2025 for Independence Day.
Library Closure - Independence Day
Fri, Jul 04, All day
West Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, July 4th, 2025 for Independence Day.
Library Closure - Independence Day
Fri, Jul 04, All day
Central Library
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, July 4th, 2025 for Independence Day.
Library Closure - Independence Day
Fri, Jul 04, All day
North Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, July 4th, 2025 for Independence Day.
Library Closure - Independence Day
Fri, Jul 04, All day
Claremont Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, July 4th, 2025 for Independence Day.
Library Closure - Independence Day
Fri, Jul 04, All day
Tool Lending Library
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, July 4th, 2025 for Independence Day.
Cancelled
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Jul 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Drop in tech help
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Jul 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for fun stories and songs inside the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!
Sewing Circle @Central
Sat, Jul 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Drop in and use one of our sewing machines.
Chess @North
Sat, Jul 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Chess on the first Saturday of the month
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