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Live Latin American Music @THP South

featuring Wasska Project
2025-09-18 18:00:00 2025-09-18 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Live Latin American Music @THP South Live music performance celebrating Latine Heritage Month Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Thursday, September 18
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-18 18:00:00 2025-09-18 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Live Latin American Music @THP South Live music performance celebrating Latine Heritage Month Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

THPS Branch Meeting Room

Live music performance celebrating Latine Heritage Month

Join us for an evening of live music featuring Wasska Project. Based in the Bay Area, Wasska Project is a colloquial musical idea that fuses Latin-American traditional harmonies with classical guitar resources. 

Start your celebration of Latine Heritage Month with us by attending this performance that will transport you. 

The community room will be made into a music lounge with light refreshments served. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Preteens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Movies, Music & Performance | Cultural & Heritage |

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Phone: 510-981-6260
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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.
Stay & Play @North
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.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout @THP South
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.
Teen Hangout @Claremont
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.
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Sep 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
Weaving Yourself In! - Hands On Textile Workshop
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
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 - Berkeley History 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
Chess at Central
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!
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (presencial) @Central
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!
Reading Buddies @North
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.
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Sep 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Stay-n-Play @West
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!
Chess Club @ Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
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.
Teen TTRPGs @ North
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!
Little Explorers Petting Zoo @North (Registration Required)
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.
Register
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!
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
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!
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
Register
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.
Register
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!
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
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!
Baby/Toddler Time @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music 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.
Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Crafternoons @Claremont
Fiber Arts @Central - Where Knitters, Sewers and Crocheters Meet
Tue, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Come Play with Yarn or Take our Sewing Machine for a Ride!
Lego Club @ Central CCR
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.
Old-time Tune Jam @Central Art & Music - hosted by Berkeley Old Time Music Convention
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
Storytime on the Lawn @North
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.
Stay & Play @North
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.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout @THP South
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.
Teen Hangout @Claremont
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.
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Sep 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
Dungeons & Dragons @Central
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
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
Chess at Central
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
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.
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Reading Buddies @North
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.
Poetry Circle - a friendly reading circle
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
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