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Center for Elders Independence @Central
2025-07-15 11:00:00 2025-07-15 13:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Center for Elders Independence @Central 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. Central Library -

Tuesday, July 15
11:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-15 11:00:00 2025-07-15 13:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Center for Elders Independence @Central 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. 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.

Learn how PACE provides holistic, coordinated care that helps seniors stay healthy, independent, and living in their own homes.

 Come meet with an enrollment representative and learn about the PACE Program (Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). PACE offers holistic care to older adults with complicated conditions so they can stay in their home.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Social Services |

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

We're closed Friday June 20 due to Juneteenth Observed
Mon, Jun 16 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 20 Closed
(Juneteenth Observed)
Sat, Jun 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 22 Closed
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Upcoming Events

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
Lunch at the Library @Central
Thu, Jun 19, 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 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Gathering together to read a different play each month.
Juneteenth Family Brunch at the Library - A celebration of freedom
Thu, Jun 19, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Bring the whole family to West Branch for a vibrant Juneteenth filled with food, art, music, and fun!
Bike Share for All Program @Central
Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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, 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!
Mandarin Classes for Adults @North **Registration Full**
Thu, Jun 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
8-week Mandarin Language class
This event is full
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 - Junteenth 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.
Library Closure - Juneteenth Observed
Fri, Jun 20, All day
Central Library
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, June 20, 2025 for Junteenth Observed.
Library Closure - Junteenth Observed
Fri, Jun 20, All day
North Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, June 20, 2025 for Junteenth Observed.
Library Closure - Junteenth Observed
Fri, Jun 20, All day
Claremont Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, June 20, 2025 for Junteenth Observed.
Library Closure - 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.
Library Closure - 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
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Drop in tech help
Cancelled
Collage Club @Central A&M
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!
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
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!
Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South
Tue, Jun 24, 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, 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!
Resumes: Manage Your Career Image - Enhance Changes of Landing the Job You Want
Tue, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Learn Effective Resume Building Skills from Marilyn Tullius
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.
Storytime @North
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.
Stay & Play @North
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.
Lunch at the Library - Week 3
Wed, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
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
Lunch at the Library - Week 3
Thu, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?
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 **Registration Full**
Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
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
Lunch at the Library - Week 3
Fri, Jun 27, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Get some lunch! For youth Ages 18 and under
Super Cinema - weekly movies
Fri, Jun 27, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
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
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.
Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (virtual) @Central
Fri, Jun 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!
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!
Ukulele Club
Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Play ukulele with us. No experience needed, bring your own ukulele or use one of ours!
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!
This event is full
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!
Pride Party w/ KaiKai Bee: Karaoke! Dance! Crafts!
Sat, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
It's a karaoke and dance party with KaiKai Bee! 
Cancelled
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
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.
Line Dancing at the Library @Central
Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
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.
Cancelled
Fiber Arts @Central - Playing with yarn and textiles
Tue, Jul 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
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.
Lunch at the Library - Week 4
Wed, Jul 02, 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 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.
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
Lunch at the Library - Week 4
Thu, Jul 03, 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 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 **Registration Full**
Thu, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
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.
Art Club @Claremont - Make Mirrored Planters from old CDs
Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Branch
Join us for Art Club at the Claremont Branch Library on the first Saturday of every month. In July we are up-cycling: make your own mirrored planter from recycled CDs.
Chess @North
Sat, Jul 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Chess on the first Saturday of the month
3rd & 4th Grade Graphic Novel Book Club @North
Mon, Jul 07, 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.
Artist Reception: Jay Lotus Allen - Meet the artist and see Jay's paintings!
Mon, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Jay's work will be displayed during July on the 5th floor. Join us for an opening reception on July 7th at 5:30pm where you can meet the artist and see their work.
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Jul 07, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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.
Bubbles & Books @Strawberry Creek Park
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Strawberry Creek Park
Sterling Bubbles will perform their amazing bubble show!
Monthly Board Game Night@West
Tue, Jul 08, 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 presents - Gloomy June - A Live Music Series
Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Local pop-punk band Gloomy June is performing a free concert at the Central Library, Tuesday July 8th from 6-7pm.
Storytime @North
Wed, Jul 09, 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 09, 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 5
Wed, Jul 09, 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 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
Wed, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Knitting Circle @North
Joys of Chinese Brush Painting @Claremont - with Pauline Tsui
Wed, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Celebrate the Joys of Chinese Painting and learn to paint seasonal flowers, fruits, and small animals. For ages 6 to 106. Registration is required. Please call 510-981-6280 to reserve your space
Eviction Defense Center @Central Com
Thu, Jul 10, 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, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Freight
Music, Movement, and Stories for Children
Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Jul 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month
Lunch at the Library - Week 5
Thu, Jul 10, 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 10, 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 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?
RJAG Subgroup Meeting - Staff
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Branch
Staff meeting
Chess at Central
Thu, Jul 10, 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 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
8-week Mandarin Language class
This event is full
Community Book Talk @THP South - Discussing Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for a community book discussion of author Camille T. Dungy's title Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden in correlation with the author talk later this month.
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Jul 11, 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 5
Fri, Jul 11, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Chess Club @ Claremont
Fri, Jul 11, 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.
Magic the Gathering @Central CCR
Fri, Jul 11, 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
Board Game Swap @North
Fri, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Level up with a new board game!
Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (presencial) @Central
Fri, Jul 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Heroic Italian Restaurant
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Jul 12, 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!
Ukulele Club
Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Play ukulele with us. No experience needed, bring your own ukulele or use one of ours!
Book Reading with author Natasha Tripplett @Claremont - Planted with Love: Growing Into a Family
Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Join author Natasha Tripplett for a book reading and presentation of her title Planted with Love.
Storytme @Edible Schoolyard
Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Storytime at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley
Talk with a Teen Therapist
Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
AMA (Ask me Anything) with a Teen Therapist
Author Talk with Jon Hickey @North - Author Talk with Jon Hickey
Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch
Author talk with Jon Hickey.
Create to Liberate @THP South - Art Workshop to Celebrate Minority Mental Health Month
Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come paint potted plants and create affirmations in this art workshop led by Hella Artsy.
Rescheduled
Create your own print! - linocut printmaking
Mon, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Tuesday, July 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Linocut printmaking in the library
Drop-in Sewing Workshop @THPS - Sewing Machines and hangout
Mon, Jul 14, 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.
3rd & 4th Grade Graphic Novel Book Club @North
Mon, Jul 14, 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.
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Jul 14, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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.
Create your own print! - linocut printmaking
Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Linocut printmaking in the library
Line Dancing at the Library @Central
Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Cancelled
Fiber Arts @Central - Playing with yarn and textiles
Tue, Jul 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Knitting, crocheting, embroidering and sometimes felting.
Old-time Tune Jam @Central Art & Music - hosted by Berkeley Old Time Music Convention
Tue, Jul 15, 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.
Learn about the Berkeley City Council Agenda @Central - Decipher jargon together, engage civically!
Tue, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
A program to help the public understand how to read their city council agenda and how to become involved in local government
Storytime @North
Wed, Jul 16, 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 16, 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.
Spectrum Community Services @Central
Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
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Lunch at the Library - Week 6
Wed, Jul 16, 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 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Dungeons & Dragons @Central
Wed, Jul 16, 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
Wed, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Other
Learn about living Ohlone culture while enjoying tea and a treat.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
Wed, Jul 16, 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 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
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.
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
This event is full
A Recipe For Food Sovereignty @North
Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
With author Sara Calvosa Olson
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.
Chess Club @ Claremont
Fri, Jul 18, 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.
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
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.
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).
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).
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!
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