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Autistic Connections

Autism support group and social club
2025-08-12 18:30:00 2025-08-12 19:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Autistic Connections A supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club. Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Tuesday, August 12
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-12 18:30:00 2025-08-12 19:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Autistic Connections A supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club. Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

THPS Branch Meeting Room

A supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club.

A supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club, dedicated to creating a safe space where autistic individuals can connect, share experiences, and build friendships. With meetups, activities, and peer support, we foster a sense of community and belonging, empowering each member to thrive socially and emotionally.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Event |

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Phone: 510-981-6260
Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Jul 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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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
This event is full
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.
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Jul 15, 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, 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
Need help paying your energy bill?
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.
Cancelled
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.
East Bay Community Law Center @Central
Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
The East Bay Community Law Center (EBCLC) is a major provider of free legal services in the Bay Area, assisting 4,000 clients each year.
Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers
Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month
Lunch at the Library - Week 6
Thu, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Bike Share for All Program @Central
Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Library
Bay Wheels offers reduced-rate memberships to Bay Area residents who qualify for CalFresh, SFMTA Lifeline Pass, or PG&E CARE.
Chess at Central
Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Mandarin Classes for Adults @North **Registration Full**
Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
New venue North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
8-week Mandarin Language class
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.
Super Cinema
Fri, Jul 18, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Friday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!
Magic the Gathering @Central CCR
Fri, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Play this popular trading card game of strategy with your friends! Led by Aldo Jackson, who will guide both novice and expert alike. Don?t know how to play? Come and learn! Ages 8-13
Chess Club @ Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
Fri, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Each Friday afternoon outside the Claremont Branch we will have informal chess games going from 3pm-5pm.
In The Stax with Kaylee Daugherty @North - a live music series
Fri, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch
Our popular live-music series In The Stax is back with more unique and intimate shows in the library. This month's edition features genre-spanning singer-songwriter Kaylee Daugherty.
Collage Club @Central A&M
Fri, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Whether you're a seasoned collage maker or you've never tried to collage before, bring out your inner artist with this simple and engaging art form!
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for fun stories and songs inside the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!
Cunamacué: Afro-Peruvian Family Dance Class @THPS
Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Learn how to dance the Festejo with Cunamacue in a special family dance class that also serves as an introduction to Afro-Peruvian culture! If you missed Cunamacue last month, see them here!
International Chess Day Tournament @ Claremont - A causally competitive chess tournament.
Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch
A causally competitive chess tournament with three separate ages groups. Adults, Young Teens and Children.
Tea Ceremony @North - Seating One
Sat, Jul 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join Omotesenke Domonkai Northern California to learn about the art of Chanoyu (Japanese tea ceremony).
This event is full
Tea Ceremony @North - Seating Two
Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join Omotesenke Domonkai Northern California to learn about the art of Chanoyu (Japanese tea ceremony).
This event is full
Eat What You Grow & Seed Saving @THP South - Food Gardening Workshop with Lori Caldwell
Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for a food gardening workshop with Compost Gal Lori Caldwell!
Elements of Clay - Introduction to clay sculpting for kids
Sat, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Not your everyday clay play!
Ice Cream Social @THP South - Ice Cream Craft and Treats
Sun, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Cool down in the library with a craft, music and sweet treat!
The Magic of Perry Yan! @North
Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Experience Perry Yan's amazing magic, comedy, and storytelling. Perry Yan is an award-winning, family-friendly magician whose interactive show keeps audiences engaged.
3rd & 4th Grade Graphic Novel Book Club @North
Mon, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Please visit North Branch or call 510-981-6250 to sign up for the 3rd & 4th Grade Graphic Novel Book Club.
Pop-Up Creative Lab - play, learn, create!!
Mon, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - The Commons
a creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library!
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Need Medical Care @Central
Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help connecting to medical care or community resources? Come to the Library for assistance with urgent care, care coordination, linkage, and referrals to community resources.
Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South
Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.
Mystery Book Club @West*
Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Mystery Book Club meet every fourth Tuesday of the month. Please contact West Branch for July's title. (510) 981-6270
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Jul 22, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00pm.
Creating the Resume that Advocates for You - Resume Workshop
Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Learn Effective Resume Building Skills from Marilyn Tullius
Storytime @North
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5.
Magical Moonshine Theater Presents: Chanticleer the Rooster - a puppet show based on a classic tale
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Chanticleer the rooster has a dream that forewarns him to watch out for the fox, but he lets flattery overcome his caution and gets caught. Can he make his escape! Ages 4 and up.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.
Lunch at the Library - Week 7
Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
mak-'amham/Cafe Ohlone
Wed, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Learn about Living Ohlone culture while enjoying tea and a treat at Claremont Branch Library.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.
Sewing Machine Open Studio @North
Wed, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Sewing machines available for your own project
Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers
Lunch at the Library - Week 7
Thu, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
ESL Conversation Club @West - ESL Conversation Club - In Person
Thu, Jul 24, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
West Branch
In-person ESL Conversation Club Every second and fourth Thursday, 12:30 - 2:00pm Community Meeting Room
BACS @Central
Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?
Chess at Central
Thu, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Mandarin Classes for Adults @North **Registration Full**
Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
8-week Mandarin Language class
This event is full
Non-Violent Communication with Kayla Hurd @THP South
Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Participants will deep-dive into various social relational topics through the lens of non-violent communication.
Late Opening - July 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Late Opening - July 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
West Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Late Opening - July 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Late Opening - July 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Claremont Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Late Opening - July 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tool Lending Library
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Cancelled
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Lunch at the Library - Week 7
Fri, Jul 25, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Plant and Seed Swap @THP South - feat. Kalu Gebreyohannes-Royster of Blk Girls Green House
Fri, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come swap plants, seeds, joy and information at this workshop led by Kalu of Blk Girls Green House
Super Cinema
Fri, Jul 25, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Friday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!
Magic the Gathering @Central CCR
Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Play this popular trading card game of strategy with your friends! Led by Aldo Jackson, who will guide both novice and expert alike. Don?t know how to play? Come and learn! Ages 8-13
Chess Club @ Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Each Friday afternoon outside the Claremont Branch we will have informal chess games going from 3pm-5pm.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for fun stories and songs inside the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!
Author Talk with Camille T. Dungy @UC Botanical Gardens - Discussing Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden
Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Other
Join the Berkeley Public Library in the UC Botanical Garden for an author talk amongst the redwoods.
Register
July Death Cafe @Central
Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
A Friendly Gathering with Strangers to Chat about Death.
Register
Marin Poetry Center Traveling Show @North
Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
The Marin Poetry Center's Traveling Show returns to North Branch!
Rescheduled
Non-Violent Communication with Kayla Hurd @THP South
Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Saturday, July 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Participants will deep-dive into various social relational topics through the lens of non-violent communication.
Disability Access - Envisioning a Built Environment that is Accessible to All
Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Olivia Mae M. Asuncion, AIA, is an Architect, Design Researcher, and Accessibility Advocate who will speak about how accessibility makes an inclusive environment for our community.
Unique Derique @Claremont
Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Claremont Branch
Clowning, juggling, hambone body percussion and hijinks!
Mariposa con Raices Peruanas - con la poeta, escritora y artista, Áurea Altamirano
Sat, Jul 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Recital poético y conversación con la poeta, escritora y artista, Aurea Altamirano
Rescheduled
Non-Violent Communication with Kayla Hurd @THP South
Sat, Jul 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New date Saturday, July 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Participants will deep-dive into various social relational topics through the lens of non-violent communication.
Non-Violent Communication with Kayla Hurd @THP South
Sat, Jul 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Participants will deep-dive into various social relational topics through the lens of non-violent communication.
Aguacate Music Kids @North
Mon, Jul 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Come bop around with the fun, energetic, and unforgettable Aguacate Music Kids! In English and Spanish!
3rd & 4th Grade Graphic Novel Book Club @North
Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Please visit North Branch or call 510-981-6250 to sign up for the 3rd & 4th Grade Graphic Novel Book Club.
Pop-Up Creative Lab - play, learn, create!!
Mon, Jul 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - The Commons
a creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library!
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South
Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.
Center for Elders Independence @Central
Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Please stop by and meet with an enrollment representative and discover how the PACE Program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) supports older adults with complex health needs.
BPL Book Club
Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
A mostly literary fiction book club.
The Firebird with Academy of Ballet and Etiquette @West - Building confidence through the culture of classical ballet
Tue, Jul 29, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Learn the story of the classic ballet, The Firebird, as well as some of the ballets' steps, manners, and culture.
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Jul 29, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00pm.
Modern Romance Book Club @North
Tue, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
North Branch
Join us for a summer of love!
Storytime @North
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.
Lunch at the Library - Week 8
Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
Wed, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.
Lunch at the Library - Week 8
Thu, Jul 31, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Chess at Central
Thu, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Soap Carving - Good clean fun!
Thu, Jul 31, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Learn the basics of soap carving, and carve you own cute soap sculpture.
Mandarin Classes for Adults @North **Registration Full**
Thu, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
8-week Mandarin Language class
This event is full
Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (virtual)
Thu, Jul 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!
Repulsive Reads @North
Thu, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Repulsive Reads is a book club celebrating all things grim, grotesque, unsettling, macabre, and weird in fiction. Every last Thursday of the month.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Lunch at the Library - Week 8
Fri, Aug 01, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Games Galore (Retro Edition) @Central CMR - a blast from the past!
Fri, Aug 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Central CMR East,Central CMR West
Play board games, card games, and (retro) Wii on a big screen! Ages 6 and up.
Collage Club @Central A&M
Fri, Aug 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Whether you're a seasoned collage maker or you've never tried to collage before, bring out your inner artist with this simple and engaging art form!
Fire Extinguisher @THPS
Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Learn to use a fire extinguisher with this hands-on workshop.
Register
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for fun stories and songs inside the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!
Urban Sketching @THP South
Sat, Aug 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Sketch outside with fellow urban sketchers as we walk through the neighborhood.
Sewing Circle @Central
Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Drop in and use one of our sewing machines.
Storytme @Edible Schoolyard
Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Storytime at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley
Berkeley & Portland LGBTQIA+ Book Club
Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Monthly book club featuring prominent Queer characters and themes!
Chess @North
Sat, Aug 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Chess on the first Saturday of the month
Pop-Up Creative Lab - play, learn, create!!
Mon, Aug 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - The Commons
a creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library!
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Aug 04, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South
Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.
Line Dancing at the Library @Central
Tue, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Beads For Every Body@West
Tue, Aug 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stop by after school every First Tuesday of the Month between 3:30-5:00pm and make a beautiful, beaded bracelet.
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Aug 05, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00pm.
Lucha Libro @THPS
Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Join us for a fun, family-friendly wrestling event at THPS Branch!
Storytime @North
Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Aug 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.
Lunch at the Library - Week 9
Wed, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Dungeons & Dragons @Central
Wed, Aug 06, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Teens! Come join us for Dungeons and Dragons Club at Central the first and third Wednesday of each month from 3:30pm-5:30pm.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
Wed, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.
Author Talk: Shelley Sella, M.D. @Claremont - Beyond Limits: Stories of Third-Trimester Abortion Care
Wed, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Dr. Shelley Sella, author of Beyond Limits, discusses her new book and shares stories that challenge our notions about people who seek abortions.
Job Search Workshops
Wed, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
August 6: Cover Letters and Resumes that Get Results August 27: Get Your Mojo Working & Ace the Interview
Lunch at the Library - Week 9
Thu, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month
Chess at Central
Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
All About Obon @North
Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us to learn about Obon, a Japanese holiday celebrated to honor our ancestors.
Family Game Night@West
Thu, Aug 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Families, join us for family fun with new and classic board games!
Introduction to the Citizenship Process - Virtual
Thu, Aug 07, 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.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Aug 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Lunch at the Library - Week 9
Fri, Aug 08, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Super Cinema
Fri, Aug 08, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Friday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!
What to Do, What to Know @North - Safety, Strength, & Storytime on Immigrant Diversity & ICE
Fri, Aug 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Learn in a supportive environment with the Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for fun stories and songs inside the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!
Jelly Jam Time Puppets - present Save the Day for Snail
Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Enjoy an all new interactive puppet show by Jelly Jam Time! Ages 3-9.
Northbrae Lamp Re-Lighting Ceremony @North
Sat, Aug 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
North Branch
A celebration of North Berkeley history!
Kids' Poetry Writing Workshop with the Youth Poets Laureate
Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Hey Kids, learn how to write poetry with our Teen Youth Poet Laureate and Vice Youth Poet Laureate
Peace Day: Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes - featuring Shirley Kazuyo Muramoto
Sat, Aug 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a Peace Day Commemoration. Listen to beautiful koto music, fold origami cranes, dance an Obon dance and hear about the story of Sadako, Ages 8 and up.
Storytme @Edible Schoolyard
Mon, Aug 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Storytime at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley
Drop-in Sewing Workshop @THPS - Sewing Machines and hangout
Mon, Aug 11, 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.
Pop-Up Creative Lab - play, learn, create!!
Mon, Aug 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - The Commons
a creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library!
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South
Tue, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
Tue, Aug 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Aug 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00pm.
Autistic Connections - Autism support group and social club
Tue, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
A supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club.
Storytime @North
Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Aug 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Aug 13, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
Berkeley Barb - A 60th Anniversary Celebration
Wed, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Come celebrate, remember, and/or be introduced to the Berkeley Barb!
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
Wed, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.
Knitting Circle @North
Wed, Aug 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Knitting Circle @North
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