Poetry Circle

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

Thu, Apr 02, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

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Thu, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:30pm

The Freight

Music, Movement, and Stories for Children

Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life

Thu, Apr 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month

West x North Springfest West - Fruit-opia with Bliss Belly Kitchen

Thu, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

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

Thu, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Spring Break fun at West Branch and North Branch!! Every day this week - Tuesday thru Saturday - we host a different FREE & FUN program for kids

Thursday Features @THP South - Movies in the Library

Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Oscar nominated feature films playing at THP South

Introduction to the Citizenship Process - Virtual

Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Teen Room

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Thu, Apr 02, 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.

Social Services Drop-In @North

Fri, Apr 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm

North Branch

Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.

Fri, Apr 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

West x North Springfest @North - Cake in a Mug

Fri, Apr 03, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Movies from all genres and eras.

Fri, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Spring Break fun at West Branch and North Branch!! Every day this week - Tuesday thru Saturday - we host a different FREE & FUN program for kids

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

Fri, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch Exterior

Chess Club happens every Friday from 3pm-5pm outside the Claremont Branch. All ages and skills levels are welcome. Boards, pieces and clocks are provided.

MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central - Spring Series

Fri, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Collage Club @Central A&M

Fri, Apr 03, 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!

Yumi and Monster @THP South - A Conversation With You and Me

Fri, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Join author, illustrator and disability advocate Kam Redlawsk to discuss her debut picture book Yumi and Monster, inspired by own experience living with a rare degenerative disease.

Sat, Apr 04, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

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Ballet & Books - Ballet & Books and Berkeley Reads

Sat, Apr 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Lawn

Join instructor Sky Sandoval on the lawn of the North Branch for an introduction to the world of Tai Chi. This weekly event is open to all adults wanting to learn more about this ancient artform.

Sat, Apr 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Dance and Literacy Program

MOCHA Creative Art Play @West - Spring Series

Sat, Apr 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Berkeley & Portland LGBTQIA+ Book Club

Sat, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!

Sat, Apr 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Virtual

Monthly book club featuring prominent Queer characters and themes!

Ukulele Club

Sat, Apr 04, 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!

Sewing Circle @Central

Sat, Apr 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Drop in and use one of our sewing machines

Charged Particles: Live Jazz Trio @ Central - Classic piano trio setup

Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

Experience great jazz from "a tight and enormously talented trio" (Jazz Times Magazine)

Cancelled

Yoga with Roopa - Suitable for beginners

Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Standing and chair Yoga with meditation to follow

Chess @North

Sat, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Chess on the first Saturday of the month

Ready Together @THP South - A General Preparedness Workshop

Sat, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Preparedness is stronger when we do it together. Join neighbors to learn, share, and build practical skills that help keep our communities safe during emergencies.

West x North Springfest @West - Veggie Bash

Sat, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Spring Break fun at West Branch and North Branch!! Every day this week - Tuesday thru Saturday - we host a different FREE & FUN program for kids

Frank Lloyd Wright at the Movies @ Central - A series of films featuring the work of Frank Lloyd Wright

Sat, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

See Wright's work in three major Hollywood pictures before hearing Mark Anthony Wilson's talk on April 11

Social Services Drop-In @THPS

Mon, Apr 06, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!

Mon, Apr 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.

Benefits Lawyer in the Library @Central

Mon, Apr 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library

Have questions about benefits? Need support with public assistance programs?

Social Services Drop-In @Claremont

Mon, Apr 06, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library

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

Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Claremont Branch

Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.

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

Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

This is a participatory program for you to playfully interact with your child while they are engaging in pre-literacy activities.

Line Dancing at the Library @Central

Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library

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.

Tue, Apr 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Crafternoons @Claremont

Tue, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Crafternoons @Claremont

Beads For Every Body @West

Tue, Apr 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Hey families, stop by West every First Tuesday of the Month between 3:30-5:00pm and make a beautiful, beaded bracelet.

Fiber Arts @Central - Where Knitters and Crocheters Meet!

Tue, Apr 07, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Come play with yarn or hop on a sewing machine.

Young Adult Document Day @North - Literally How: A Life Literacy Series

Tue, Apr 07, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00PM

Tue, Apr 07, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Learn about acing all the different kinds of paperwork you need to get out there on your own!

Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central - Every Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm

Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

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Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Berkeley History Room

Visit the Berkeley History Room, located inside the Central Library in the southeast corner of the 2nd Floor Fiction Reading Room, during open hours every Wednesday from 10:00am-1:00pm.

Wed, Apr 08, 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.

Painting Ourselves into Society - Documentary Screening - from Rahsaan Thomas and Orlando "O" Smith

Wed, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

This short documentary is tied to an exhibition from September 2024 at the Berkeley Art Center called Painting Ourselves Into Society

Wed, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 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.

Frank Lloyd Wright at the Movies @ Central - A series of films featuring the work of Frank Lloyd Wright

Wed, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Wed, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

See Wright's work in three major Hollywood pictures before hearing Mark Anthony Wilson's talk on April 11

Monthly Board Game Night @West

Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Central Library

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, Apr 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Knitting Circle @North

Wed, Apr 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Your Turn! A monthly board game night for the curious and the adventurous at Berkeley Public Library West Branch :)

Trivia Night @Claremont

Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Test your general knowledge at Claremont's Trivia Night. Bring a team or join one here.

Eviction Defense Center @Central Com

Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!

Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Need help with housing matters or facing eviction?

Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life

Thu, Apr 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Berkeley History Room

Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month

ESL Conversation Club @West

Thu, Apr 09, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

West Branch - Community Meeting Room

ESL Conversation Club @West

BACS @Central

Thu, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?

Thu, Apr 09, 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 @North

Thu, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Read to a Dog is a great way for children to practice oral fluency, spend time with a friendly dog, and have fun. For Children ages 5 to 12.

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

Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Teen Room

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Rescheduled

Thu, Apr 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

New date Thursday, April 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library

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

Family Place Parent-Child Playshops - for ages 0-3 and their parents and caregivers

Fri, Apr 10, 10:15am - 11:15am

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Enjoy open-ended, child-directed play with a variety of toys and art activities, learn from community resource professionals on topics such as nutrition and child development & hear a story and song.

Community Craft Circle @THP South

Fri, Apr 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Fri, Apr 10, 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.

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

Fri, Apr 10, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Movies from all genres and eras.

Fri, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch Exterior

Chess Club happens every Friday from 3pm-5pm outside the Claremont Branch. All ages and skills levels are welcome. Boards, pieces and clocks are provided.

MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central - Spring Series

Fri, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

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, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

How Money Works @THP South - Financial Literacy for Everyone

Fri, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Join financial education and literacy advocate Xiomara Batin to learn how money works and how to make it work for you.

Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!

Ballet & Books - Ballet & Books and Berkeley Reads

Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Lawn

Join instructor Sky Sandoval on the lawn of the North Branch for an introduction to the world of Tai Chi. This weekly event is open to all adults wanting to learn more about this ancient artform.

Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Dance and Literacy Program

MOCHA Creative Art Play @West - Spring Series

Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Plan Together @THP South - An Emergency Plan Writing Workshop

Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!

Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Preparedness is easier when we do it together. Join us for an Emergency Plan Writing Workshop focused on creating a clear, personalized emergency plan with support from preparedness professionals.

Author Talk with Mark Anthony Wilson @ Central - A lecture with slides from films featuring Wright's work

Sat, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

Learn about Wright's legacy in California and the appearance of his work in films such as Blade Runner, Gattaca, and Rush Hour

National Letter Writing Month Craft @North

Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Celebrate the art of letter writing!

April Death Cafe @Central

Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

A Friendly Gathering with Strangers to Chat about Death.

Poet James Cagney @West - Poetry Reading and Discussion

Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Celebrate Poetry Month with Oakland writer James Cagney. He will be reading and discussing his newest collection, Ghetto Koans: A Personal Archive.

Parents of Berkeley Writing Circle @THP South

Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Bring your stories for an exploration of the "inner child". Parents, Caregivers and those parenting the inner child. Register today. All welcome!

Mon, Apr 13, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!

Dental Mobile Clinic @Central

Mon, Apr 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library

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

Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Central Library

Need help connecting to dental care or community resources?

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

Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

This is a participatory program for you to playfully interact with your child while they are engaging in pre-literacy activities.

Electronic Music-Making Studio @ Central CMR - play and learn music creation with Ableton

Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library

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.

Crafternoons @Claremont

Tue, Apr 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Crafternoons @Claremont

Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Drop-in, open-studio to play with Ableton music software and instruments -- learn how to make your own song *basic computer skills required*

Pop Up Creative Lab @Central

Tue, Apr 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00PM

Tue, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

A creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library.

15 Ways to Revitalize Your Job Search

Tue, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 6:15pm

Virtual

An interactive event for job seekers

Autistic Connections @THP South - Autism Support Group and Social Club

Tue, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

A supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club

Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central - Every Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm

Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!

Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Berkeley History Room

Visit the Berkeley History Room, located inside the Central Library in the southeast corner of the 2nd Floor Fiction Reading Room, during open hours every Wednesday from 10:00am-1:00pm.

Wed, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library

Need help paying your energy bill?

Wed, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 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.

Swords to Plowshares @Central

Wed, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Wed, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library

Are you a veteran in need of housing and employment support?

Sewing Machine Open Studio @West - Sewing machines available for your own project

Wed, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Sewing machines available for your own project

Dungeons & Dragons @Central

Wed, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Teen Room

Teens! Come join us for Dungeons and Dragons Club at Central the first and third Wednesday of each month from 3:30pm-5:30pm.

Wed, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Central Library

Join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

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

Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!

Thu, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month

Thu, Apr 16, 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 @North

Thu, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Read to a Dog is a great way for children to practice oral fluency, spend time with a friendly dog, and have fun. For Children ages 5 to 12.

mak-'amham/Cafe Ohlone

Thu, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Other

Learn about living Ohlone culture while enjoying tea and a treat.

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

Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Teen Room

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Thu, Apr 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

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

Poetry Circle - a friendly reading circle

Thu, Apr 16, 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.

Family Tree Research 101 @North

Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Learn the basics to get started on researching your family history.

Family Place Parent-Child Playshops - for ages 0-3 and their parents and caregivers

Fri, Apr 17, 10:15am - 11:15am

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Enjoy open-ended, child-directed play with a variety of toys and art activities, learn from community resource professionals on topics such as nutrition and child development & hear a story and song.

Social Services Drop-In @West

Fri, Apr 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Fri, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

West Branch

Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.

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

Fri, Apr 17, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Movies from all genres and eras.

Fri, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch Exterior

Chess Club happens every Friday from 3pm-5pm outside the Claremont Branch. All ages and skills levels are welcome. Boards, pieces and clocks are provided.

Collage Club @Central A&M

Fri, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

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, Apr 17, 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!

Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!

Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Lawn

Join instructor Sky Sandoval on the lawn of the North Branch for an introduction to the world of Tai Chi. This weekly event is open to all adults wanting to learn more about this ancient artform.

Art Club @Claremont - Come make art with us.

Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!

Ukulele Club

Sat, Apr 18, 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!

Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Claremont Branch Exterior

An art day for the whole Community. Every third Saturday of the month outside the Claremont Branch. All ages and levels are welcome. Fun for all.

Robotics Build for Grades 3-5 @THPS South - Registration Required

Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Learn how to build a robot with the VEX Robotics Kit. For Grades 3-5. Registration required.

Berkeley Adult & Youth Poet Laureates 2026 - A Poetry Reading & Community Conversation

Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall

Join us for a poetry reading and conversation with Berkeley's current poet laureates, Hanan Misri, Nolawit Ketema, and Rachel Dunn.

The Anatomy of a Song @ Central - Hosted by violinist, vocalist and teacher Lila Sklar

Sat, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall

Explore the inner workings of music and why it moves us

Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's @Claremont

Mon, Apr 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Learn about common warning signs of dementia and Alzheimer's.

Social Services Drop-In @THPS

Mon, Apr 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.

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

Mon, Apr 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library

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

Tue, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

This is a participatory program for you to playfully interact with your child while they are engaging in pre-literacy activities.

Line Dancing at the Library @Central

Tue, Apr 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library

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.

Tue, Apr 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Fiber Arts @Central - Where Knitters and Crocheters Meet!

Tue, Apr 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Come play with yarn or hop on a sewing machine.

Henna Design Workshop @Central

Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Teen Room

Come, relax, and enjoy the fun, as we decorate our hands and hearts with beautiful henna!

Margaret Atwood Documentary @West - Margaret Atwood: A Word After a Word After a Word Is Power

Tue, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00PM

Tue, Apr 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

We will watch a documentary featuring revered writer Margaret Atwood.

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

Tue, Apr 21, 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 - Chimpanzee Diet & Animal Optics

Tue, Apr 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

A UC Berkeley seminar series

Culinary Herbalism @North RSVP REQUIRED - Herbalist Workshop

Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

North Branch

Learn how to incorporate local herbs into your diet.

Board Games @THP South

Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Come make new friends, share your favorite board games, and try something new!

Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central - Every Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm

Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Berkeley History Room

Visit the Berkeley History Room, located inside the Central Library in the southeast corner of the 2nd Floor Fiction Reading Room, during open hours every Wednesday from 10:00am-1:00pm.

Storytime & Community Cafe@West

Wed, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Community Cafe #2 for caregivers. Under Construction: Learn how routines at home help children grow and feel safe.

Wed, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 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.

Earth Day Craft @THP South

Wed, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Wed, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Celebrate Earth Day with crafts and activities led by Chanel London of Hella Artsy

Sewing Machine Open Studio @North

Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Central Library

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.

Wed, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

North Branch

Sewing machines available for your own project

Rainwater Harvesting @Claremont

Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Learn about rainwater harvesting and the many ways it can green your space and the planet in this free talk and Q&A with James Ryder of Hillside Earth-Arts Lab.

ESL Conversation Club @West

Thu, Apr 23, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

West Branch - Community Meeting Room

ESL Conversation Club @West

BACS @Central

Thu, Apr 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?

Thursday Features @THP South - Movies in the Library

Thu, Apr 23, 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 @North

Thu, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Read to a Dog is a great way for children to practice oral fluency, spend time with a friendly dog, and have fun. For Children ages 5 to 12.

Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Oscar nominated feature films playing at THP South

lofi chill beats to study to @North

Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Teen Room

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

work, study, drink tea, listen to some lofi chill beats to study to

Family Place Parent-Child Playshops - for ages 0-3 and their parents and caregivers

Fri, Apr 24, 10:15am - 11:15am

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Enjoy open-ended, child-directed play with a variety of toys and art activities, learn from community resource professionals on topics such as nutrition and child development & hear a story and song.

Community Craft Circle @THP South

Fri, Apr 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Fri, Apr 24, 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.

Social Services Drop-In @West

Fri, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

West Branch

Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.

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

Fri, Apr 24, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Movies from all genres and eras.

Fri, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch Exterior

Chess Club happens every Friday from 3pm-5pm outside the Claremont Branch. All ages and skills levels are welcome. Boards, pieces and clocks are provided.

On the Record: It Might As Well Be Spring @ Central - Jazz crooners and mocktails

Fri, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

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, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall

From Nat "King" Cole to Sinatra to Johnny Hartmann, enjoy the smooth sounds of vocal jazz with professionally mixed mocktails

Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (virtual)

Fri, Apr 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

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

Free Kidney Disease Screenings @Central CMR

Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Lawn

Join instructor Sky Sandoval on the lawn of the North Branch for an introduction to the world of Tai Chi. This weekly event is open to all adults wanting to learn more about this ancient artform.

Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Central Library

UC Berkeley KDSAP (Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program) will provide free kidney disease screenings in the Community Meeting Room.

Baby and Toddler Clothing Swap @West

Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 1:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Baby and Toddler Clothing Swap. Donate gently used clothes newborn- 3T Fridays from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at the West Branch desk, before Saturday, April 25

Line Dance with Carah @THP South

Sat, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!

Sat, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:15pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Come learn line dances in the library with fitness instructor Carah Herring

The Movement Book Club @North - A book club for the people

Sat, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Come together to discuss a book, learn from others, and create meaningful connections in our community.

Affirmations for Black and Brown Girls @THP South - A Writers Showcase for Youth

Sat, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

A celebratory showcase honoring girls, specifically pre-teens and teens, from Black and LatinX communities.

Strawberry Creek Restoration @Central

Sat, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

Come learn about the Strawberry Creek restoration that is happening on the CAL Campus!

Enchanted Tea Party @North (Registration required)

Sat, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join us for a costume tea party at North Branch. Reservation required.

Registration opens Monday, April 6 2026 at 9:00am

All about Waste and Recycling @Central - with Berkeley Waste Management Experts

Sat, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Don't trash it! Recycle instead.

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

Mon, Apr 27, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library

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

Tue, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

This is a participatory program for you to playfully interact with your child while they are engaging in pre-literacy activities.

Mystery Book Club @West - Cozy Mysteries

Tue, Apr 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library

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.

Book Club: Tilt

Tue, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

A mostly literary fiction Book Club on Zoom.

Tue, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

For April's meeting choose a cozy mystery to read and share with the group.

Electronic Music-Making Studio @ Central CMR - play and learn music creation with Ableton

Tue, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Drop-in, open-studio to play with Ableton music software and instruments -- learn how to make your own song *basic computer skills required*

Grad Cap Workshop @Central

Tue, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Teen Room

Attention 2026 graduates... turn your graduation cap into a masterpiece!

Dungeons & Dragons @West Branch - Teen Program

Tue, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00PM

Tue, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

West Branch - West Teen Room

Teen Game Program

Pop Up Creative Lab @Central

Tue, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

A creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library.

Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central - Every Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm

Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Berkeley History Room

Visit the Berkeley History Room, located inside the Central Library in the southeast corner of the 2nd Floor Fiction Reading Room, during open hours every Wednesday from 10:00am-1:00pm.

Wed, Apr 29, 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.

Drop-In Guided Meditation @Central - Take a Moment

Wed, Apr 29, 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, Apr 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Enjoy an hour of Meditation guided by Jesse from the Berkeley Shambhala Center

Wed, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Apr 29, 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, Apr 29, 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.

Wed, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Grant Writing Basics: From Proposal to Project @THP South

Wed, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Central Library

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.

Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Grant writing workshop led by multi-awarded grant recipient and artist Milani Pelley.

Aguacate Celebrates El día de los niños/El día de los libros

Thu, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Agucate brings the beats!

Thursday Features @THP South - Movies in the Library

Thu, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

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

Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Oscar nominated feature films playing at THP South

Social Services Drop-In @North

Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Teen Room

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Repulsive Reads @North

Thu, Apr 30, 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 from 5 pm - 6 pm.

Fri, May 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm

North Branch

Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.

Family Place Parent-Child Playshops - for ages 0-3 and their parents and caregivers

Fri, May 01, 10:15am - 11:15am

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Enjoy open-ended, child-directed play with a variety of toys and art activities, learn from community resource professionals on topics such as nutrition and child development & hear a story and song.

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

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Fri, May 01, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Movies from all genres and eras.

Collage Club @Central A&M

Fri, May 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

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, May 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!

Sewing Circle @Central - Make or Mend

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

North Branch - North Branch Lawn

Join instructor Sky Sandoval on the lawn of the North Branch for an introduction to the world of Tai Chi. This weekly event is open to all adults wanting to learn more about this ancient artform.

Puzzle Swap @Claremont

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

Claremont Branch

Exchange your old puzzles for new ones at our Puzzle Swap every other month!

Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Drop in and use one of our sewing machines.

Rescheduled

Puzzle Swap @Claremont

Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

New date Saturday, May 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Claremont Branch

Exchange your old puzzles for new ones at our Puzzle Swap every other month!