BPL Book Club

Berkeley & Portland LGBTQIA+ Book Club

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.

Registration is now closed

Sat, Jul 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Virtual

Monthly book club featuring prominent Queer characters and themes!

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

Storytme @Edible Schoolyard

Mon, Jul 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Storytime at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley

Benefits Lawyer in the Library @Central

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.

Mon, Jul 07, 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.

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.

Need Medical Care @Central

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!

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.

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

Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.

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!

Resume Workshop: Ways to Increase Engagement - Make Readers and Interviewers More Engaged

Tue, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

Learn Effective Resume Building Skills from Marilyn Tullius

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.

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.

Lunch at the Library - Week 5

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.

Wed, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.

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

Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

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

BOLT Regular Meeting

Wed, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 10:00pm

West Branch

BOLT Regular Meeting @West

Eviction Defense Center @Central Com

Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Need help with housing matters or facing eviction?

East Bay Community Law Center @Central

Thu, Jul 10, 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 @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?

Mandarin Classes for Adults @North **Registration Full**

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!

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

Lunch at the Library - Week 5

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

Fri, Jul 11, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.

Super Cinema

Fri, Jul 11, 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!

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!

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

Fri, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch

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

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!

Book Reading with author Natasha Tripplett @Claremont - Planted with Love: Growing Into a Family

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 @THP South

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!

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.

Family Emergency Preparedness Workshop @THP South - Build & Plan Your Go Bag

Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting 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".

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 @THP South

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 @West - Art Workshop to Celebrate Minority Mental Heath Month

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

West Branch

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.

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.

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!

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

Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.

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.

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

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.

Spectrum Community Services @Central

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.

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.

Dungeons & Dragons @Central

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

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.

Mandarin Classes for Adults @North **Registration Full**

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!

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

Lunch at the Library - Week 6

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

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

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.

Cunamacué: Afro-Peruvian Family Dance Class @THPS

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!

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.

Pop-Up Creative Lab - play, learn, create!!

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.

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!

Need Medical Care @Central

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!

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.

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

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.

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

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

Magical Moonshine Theater Presents: Chanticleer the Rooster - a puppet show based on a classic tale

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.

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.

Lunch at the Library - Week 7

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.

Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.

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

Wed, 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.

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?

Mandarin Classes for Adults @North **Registration Full**

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch

Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Lunch at the Library - Week 7

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

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 Black 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 Black Girls Green House

Super Cinema

Fri, Jul 25, 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!

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.

Author Talk with Camille T. Dungy @UC Botanical Gardens - Discussing Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden

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!

Ukulele Club @THP South

Sat, Jul 26, 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!

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.

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.

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, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

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.

Non-Violent Communication with Kayla Hurd @THP South

Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

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

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.

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!

Pop-Up Creative Lab - play, learn, create!!

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.

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!

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!

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

Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.

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.

Modern Romance Book Club @North

Tue, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

North Branch

Join us for a summer of love!

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.

Lunch at the Library - Week 8

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.

Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.

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

Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

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.

Soap Carving - Good clean fun!

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!

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.

Lunch at the Library - Week 8

Fri, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Fri, Aug 01, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.

Fire Extinguisher @THPS PENDING

Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

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

Storytme @Edible Schoolyard

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!

Sewing Circle @Central

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Drop in and use one of our sewing machines.

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Storytime at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley

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!