Chess Club @ Claremont

Mon, Sep 01, All day

Central Library

All library locations will be closed all day Monday, September 1, 2025 for Labor Day.

Mon, Sep 01, All day

North Branch

All library locations will be closed all day Monday, September 1, 2025 for Labor Day.

Mon, Sep 01, All day

Claremont Branch

All library locations will be closed all day Monday, September 1, 2025 for Labor Day.

Mon, Sep 01, All day

Tool Lending Library

All library locations will be closed all day Monday, September 1, 2025 for Labor Day.

Mon, Sep 01, All day

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

All library locations will be closed all day Monday, September 1, 2025 for Labor Day.

Baby/Toddler Time @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more

Mon, Sep 01, All day

West Branch

All library locations will be closed all day Monday, September 1, 2025 for Labor Day.

Tue, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Have fun and meet other care-givers while you and your child participate in early literacy activities.

Line Dancing at the Library @Central

Tue, Sep 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Beads For Every Body@West

Tue, Sep 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Crafternoons @Claremont

Tue, Sep 02, 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 - Where Knitters, Sewers, and Crocheters Meet

Tue, Sep 02, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

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

Non-Violent Communication with Kayla Hurd - Reparative Justice for Survivors of State Violence

Tue, Sep 02, 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.

Tue, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Explore how Nonviolent Communication (NVC) can serve as a powerful tool for healing, accountability, and justice for survivors of state violence, inspired by Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson.

Wed, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Wed, Sep 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room

For 6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.

Wed, Sep 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Come on down to Claremont Branch every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm starting August 20th.

Dungeons & Dragons @Central

Wed, Sep 03, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Sep 03, 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.

BOLT Regular Meeting

Wed, Sep 03, 6:30pm - 10:00pm

West Branch

Wednesday, September 3, 2025, Board of Library Trustees Regular Meeting at 6:30pm at West Branch, 1125 University Avenue.

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

Thu, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Other

Music, Movement, and Stories for Children

Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life

Thu, Sep 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month

Thu, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

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

Thu, Sep 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Fire Weather Planning @North

Thu, Sep 04, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

North Branch - North Children's Room

Kids will be paired up with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun.

Thu, Sep 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join the City of Berkeley's Office of Emergency Services to learn about the Household Fire Weather Plan.

Family Game Night@West

Thu, Sep 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Families, join us for family fun with new and classic board games!

Live Jazz Music @THP South

Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

featuring Michael Marcus & the World Street

Introduction to the Citizenship Process - Virtual

Thu, Sep 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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.

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

Fri, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Fri, Sep 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Community Wellness Dance Class @North

Fri, Sep 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

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

Fri, Sep 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join us this Fall for a 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.

Super Cinema

Fri, Sep 05, 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!

Chess Club @ Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.

Fri, Sep 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch

Each Friday afternoon outside the Claremont Branch we will have informal chess games going from 3pm-5pm.

Collage Club @Central A&M

Fri, Sep 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

North Branch - North Teen Room

Beginner and seasoned adventurers alike are invited to join us for chill afternoons telling inclusive, collaborative stories through tabletop role playing games!

Fri, Sep 05, 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!

Infant and Child CPR - Learn life-saving skills for babies & children up to age 12.

Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 11:45am

Claremont Branch

Adult caregivers and teens age 13 and older are invited to learn life-saving skills for choking, drowning, poisoning and electric shock in babies and children up to age 12.

Family Story Time @Central CCR

Sat, Sep 06, 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, Sep 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Drop in and use one of our sewing machines.

Ukulele Club @THP South

Sat, Sep 06, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Play ukulele with us. No experience needed, bring your own ukulele or use one of ours!

Berkeley & Portland LGBTQIA+ Book Club

Sat, Sep 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Virtual

Monthly book club featuring prominent Queer characters and themes!

Fire Truck Visit - with Berkeley Fire Department

Sat, Sep 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tool Lending Library

Come see a fire truck and meet fire fighters at Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library!

Talk with a Teen Therapist @THP South Branch

Sat, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room

Here's your chance to ask a Teen Therapist questions about information and resources!

Berkeley Walks 10th Anniversary (RSVP Required) @North

Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Berkeley Walks 10th Anniversary Celebration and North Berkeley History Hunt

Art Club @Claremont

Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

This month in Art Club we honor the work of legendary artist Ruth Asawa with a workshop she developed in the 1970s for Alvarado Elementary School in San Francisco's Noe Valley.

Marin Poetry Center Traveling Show @ THP South

Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Marin Poetry Center members will perform their work at this special stop along their traveling show

Chess @North

Sat, Sep 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

North Branch - North Teen Room

Chess on the first Saturday of the month

Community Craft Circle @THP South

Mon, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Community Craft Circle, work on your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or any craft you like! This is not a class, so there will be no instruction, but we learn from each other and enjoy conversation.

Benefits Lawyer in the Library @Central

Mon, Sep 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library

Have questions about benefits? Need support with public assistance programs? Come to the Library to meet one-to-one with Berkeley’s Homeless Action Center (HAC) Benefits Outreach Attorney.

Need Medical Care @Central

Mon, Sep 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

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

Tue, Sep 09, 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 Time @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more

Tue, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Have fun and meet other care-givers while you and your child participate in early literacy activities.

Sewing for Beginners @North

Tue, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Crafternoons @Claremont

Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Learn how to use a sewing machine!

This event is full

Autistic Connections @THP South - Autism support group and social club

Tue, Sep 09, 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.

Tue, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

A supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club.

Wed, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Wed, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room

For 6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.

Wed, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Come on down to Claremont Branch every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm starting August 20th.

Weaving Yourself In! - Hands On Textile Workshop

Wed, Sep 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Make a bookmark, wall hanging or patch while learning about weaving practices throughout the world.

Knitting Circle @North

Wed, Sep 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

North Branch

Knitting Circle @North

Eviction Defense Center @Central Com

Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Need help with housing matters or facing eviction?

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

Thu, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Frances Albrier Community Center

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

Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life

Thu, Sep 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month

ESL Conversation Club @West - ESL Conversation Club - In Person

Thu, Sep 11, 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, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?

Thu, Sep 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

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

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

Thu, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Thu, Sep 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

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

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

Thu, Sep 11, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

North Branch - North Children's Room

Kids will be paired up with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun.

Fri, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Fri, Sep 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Chess Club @ Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.

Fri, Sep 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

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

Super Cinema

Fri, Sep 12, 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!

Fri, Sep 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch

Each Friday afternoon outside the Claremont Branch we will have informal chess games going from 3pm-5pm.

Little Explorers Petting Zoo @North (Registration Required)

Fri, Sep 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

North Branch - North Teen Room

Beginner and seasoned adventurers alike are invited to join us for chill afternoons telling inclusive, collaborative stories through tabletop role playing games!

Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Meet a variety of friendly animals!

Fire Extinguisher @Central

Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Learn to use a fire extinguisher with this hands-on workshop.

Family Story Time @Central CCR

Sat, Sep 13, 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!

Line Dance with Carah @THP South

Sat, Sep 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Come move your body and learn line dances in the library!

Slime Lab @Claremont

Sat, Sep 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Slime making fun for children ages 5-8!

Registration opens Saturday, September 6 2025 at 11:00am

Aguacate Music Kids Celebrates Latinx Heritage @West - Celebrate the musical traditions of Latin America

Sat, Sep 13, 11:30am - 12:15pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Aguacate Music Kids bring music from Venezuela, Central America and the Caribbean!

Bike Commuting Basics@THP South - Bike East Bay

Sat, Sep 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Bike Commuting Basics

September Death Cafe @Central

Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

A Friendly Gathering with Strangers to Chat about Death.

Animated Afternoons @Claremont

Sat, Sep 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Please join us once a month at the Claremont Branch Library for a fun-filled afternoon of animated film!

Author Storytime with Aditi Raychoudhury @North

Mon, Sep 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join us for a special storytime with author and illustrator Aditi Raychoudhury.

Fire Weather Planning @Claremont

Mon, Sep 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Join the City of Berkeley's Office of Emergency Services to learn about the Household Fire Weather Plan.

Rescheduled

Puzzle Swap @North

Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

New date Monday, November 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

North Branch

Come visit the North Branch Community Room to trade puzzles!

Baby/Toddler Time @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more

Mon, Sep 15, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

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

Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Have fun and meet other care-givers while you and your child participate in early literacy activities.

Line Dancing at the Library @Central

Tue, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

Join us for a fun line dancing class.

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

Tue, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Crafternoons @Claremont

Tue, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

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

Mystery Book Club @West - The Likeness

Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

This month we will discuss The Likeness by Tana French

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

Tue, Sep 16, 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.

Tue, Sep 16, 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 Bubble @North

Tue, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

A Scientific Seminar series at the Berkeley Public Library

Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

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

Spectrum Community Services @Central

Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library

Need help paying your energy bill?

Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room

For 6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.

Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Come on down to Claremont Branch every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm starting August 20th.

Dungeons & Dragons @Central

Wed, Sep 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Sep 17, 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 Storytime @THP South

Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Stretches, stories and movement activities in this yoga-based storytime.

Yvonne Martinez in Conversation with Joanne Furio @North - Author Talk

Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Author Yvonne Martinez in conversation with Berkeleyside's Joanne Furio

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

Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Willard Park Clubhouse

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

Braceros Photography Reception @West

Thu, Sep 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

West Branch is hosting a reception in celebration of the Berkeley Public Library's Braceros farm workers photography exhibits.

Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life

Thu, Sep 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Berkeley History Room

Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month

Thu, Sep 18, 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 @Claremont

Thu, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Kids ages 5-12 can sign up to read to a registered Alliance of Therapy dog for 20 minutes at Claremont, beginning on September 18.

Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Poetry Circle - a friendly reading circle

Thu, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

North Branch - North Children's Room

Kids will be paired up with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun.

Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Claremont Branch

Share poetry, your own, the famous, the ancient, something new, with friendly ears. We take several turns around the circle. Everyone is welcome, even those who just want to listen.

Live Latin American Music @THP South - featuring Wasska Project

Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Live music performance celebrating Latine Heritage Month

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

Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Fri, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Community Wellness Dance Class @North

Fri, Sep 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

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

Fri, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join us this Fall for a 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.

Chess Club @ Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.

Fri, Sep 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch

Each Friday afternoon outside the Claremont Branch we will have informal chess games going from 3pm-5pm.

Collage Club @Central A&M

Fri, Sep 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

North Branch - North Teen Room

Beginner and seasoned adventurers alike are invited to join us for chill afternoons telling inclusive, collaborative stories through tabletop role playing games!

Fri, Sep 19, 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!

Berkeley Old-Time Music Convention @Central - Stringband Contest, Jams, Panels, & Family Concert

Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

As part of the annual, weekend-long Berkeley Old-Time Music Convention, the string contest, family concert, jam sessions, and panel discussions will take place all day throughout the Central Library.

Berkeley Old Time Music Convention Children's Concert - featuring WB Reid and Bonnie Zahnow

Sat, Sep 20, 10:15am - 11:00am

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Old-time folk music for kids with husband and wife duo WB Reid and Bonnie Zahnow. Their sweet harmonies on songs range from poignant to humorous twin-fiddling, foot-tapping tunes.

Ukulele Club @THP South

Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Play ukulele with us. No experience needed, bring your own ukulele or use one of ours!

Beginning Crochet Class @North

Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm

North Branch

Come into the North Branch and learn the very basics of crochet.

This event is full

Fire Extinguisher @North

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Learn to use a fire extinguisher with this hands-on workshop.

Home Hardening for Wildfires @THP South

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Learn about how you can protect your home and property from wildfire from home hardening experts from the Berkeley Fire Department.

Libraries Rock!

Sat, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Teen Room

Get ready to rock as we plug-in to a fresh new partnership with Berkeley School of Rock and Albany

Community Craft Circle @THP South

Mon, Sep 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Community Craft Circle, work on your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or any craft you like! This is not a class, so there will be no instruction, but we learn from each other and enjoy conversation.

Baby/Toddler Time @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more

Mon, Sep 22, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

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

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Have fun and meet other care-givers while you and your child participate in early literacy activities.

80's week @THP South - 80's fun

Tue, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Crafternoons @Claremont

Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Return to the 80's, or visit for the first time, with 3 days of fun at the library.

Tue, Sep 23, 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.

Wed, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Wed, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room

For 6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.

Wed, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Come on down to Claremont Branch every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm starting August 20th.

80's week @THP South - 80's fun

Wed, Sep 24, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 7:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Return to the 80's, or visit for the first time, with 3 days of fun at the library.

Sewing Machine Open Studio @North

Wed, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

North Branch

Sewing machines available for your own project

Stuffed Animal Sleepover @Central CCR

Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library

Your stuffed animal can spend the night at the library!

ESL Conversation Club @West - ESL Conversation Club - In Person

Thu, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?

Thu, Sep 25, 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 @Claremont

Thu, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Kids ages 5-12 can sign up to read to a registered Alliance of Therapy dog for 20 minutes at Claremont, beginning on September 18.

Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Freshhh Tea Karaoke @West - Enjoy the freshness

Thu, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

North Branch - North Children's Room

Kids will be paired up with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun.

Repulsive Reads @North

Thu, Sep 25, 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.

Thu, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

West Branch

Sing to your heart's content and get in some cool sips of a fine selection of tasty teas.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover @Central CCR

Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library

Your stuffed animal can spend the night at the library!

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

Fri, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Fri, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Chess Club @ Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.

Fri, Sep 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

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

Super Cinema

Fri, Sep 26, 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!

Fri, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch

Each Friday afternoon outside the Claremont Branch we will have informal chess games going from 3pm-5pm.

80's week @THP South - 80's fun

Fri, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

North Branch - North Teen Room

Beginner and seasoned adventurers alike are invited to join us for chill afternoons telling inclusive, collaborative stories through tabletop role playing games!

Fri, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Return to the 80's, or visit for the first time, with 3 days of fun at the library.

Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (virtual)

Fri, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

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

Ballet and Books @Central

Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Ballet and Books

Stuffed Animal Sleepover @Central CCR

Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library

Your stuffed animal can spend the night at the library!

Family Story Time @Central CCR

Sat, Sep 27, 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 @Claremont

Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Claremont Branch

Join us for our first-ever puzzle swap at Claremont Branch Library! All puzzlers welcome!

Braceros on Film @West - Harvest of Loneliness

Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

West will be showing the 2010 documentary film Harvest of Loneliness: The Bracero Program

Go Bags @CCR - Family Emergency Preparedness: Build & Plan Your Go Bag

Sat, Sep 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join the City of Berkeley Office of Emergency Services and Public Health Division for an event designed for families! Learn how to create a evacuation plan and build your very own emergency "Go Bag".

Yoga with Roopa - Standing and chair Yoga with meditation to follow

Sat, Sep 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Suitable for beginners

Kids Music Jam Session @North

Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Music fun for Kids! Explore and play different musical instruments.

Baby/Toddler Time @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more

Mon, Sep 29, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

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

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

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Have fun and meet other care-givers while you and your child participate in early literacy activities.

Tue, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Crafternoons @Claremont