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Shifa Safadi

Shifa Safadi Virtual Author Visit

2026-01-27 10:00:00 2026-01-27 11:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Shifa Safadi Virtual Author Visit BUSD Book Club virtual author visit of Shifa Safadi Central Library -

Tuesday, January 27
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2026-01-27 10:00:00 2026-01-27 11:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Shifa Safadi Virtual Author Visit BUSD Book Club virtual author visit of Shifa Safadi Central Library -

BUSD Book Club virtual author visit of Shifa Safadi

In partnership with BUSD's Book Club, the Berkeley Public Library is excited to host a virtual author visit from Shifa Safadi. 

Cover of Kareem Between

Shifa Saltagi Safadi is the National Book Award Winning author of Kareem Between, the Amina Banana series, and several picture books, including The Gift of Eid.

Shifa was born in Syria and immigrated to the US with her parents when she was a young girl. She is a bilingual Arabic/English speaker, and is very familiar with the challenges of learning English and navigating two languages.

Shifa has a bachelor’s degree in English literature, is a former English teacher, and is a former reviewer of Muslim books on her blog, Muslim Mommy Blog. 

She is super passionate about spreading a love of reading to children through fun storytimes and engaging school visits. 

Visit Shifa online at ShifaSafadi.com and on Instagram @shifasaltagisafadi

The link to the author visit will be posted when it becomes available. 

AGE GROUP: | Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors, Books & Writing |

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Wed, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Join us for a workshop with Brandon Chien, where you'll learn self-massage and alignment techniques to enhance flexibility, strength, and body awareness.
Musical Story Time @The Freight - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Music, Movement, and Stories for Children
Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Nov 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month
Chess at Central
Thu, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @THP South
Thu, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Read to a Dog @West
Thu, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Branch - West 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.
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Reading Buddies @ Claremont
Thu, Nov 20, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Kids will be paired with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun.
Repulsive Reads @North
Thu, Nov 20, 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. (Meeting time moved for November due to holiday)
Poetry Circle - a friendly reading circle
Thu, Nov 20, 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.
Mushroom Foraging @THP South - Learn about wild mushrooms!
Thu, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Fork In The Path is back to teach all about gathering wild mushrooms in Northern California.
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Community Wellness Dance Class @North
Fri, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 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!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central CCR
Fri, Nov 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Teen TTRPGs @ North
Fri, Nov 21, 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!
Collage Club @Central A&M
Fri, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Whether you're a seasoned collage maker or you've never tried to collage before, bring out your inner artist with this simple and engaging art form!
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Nov 22, 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!
Chess with Larry @Claremont
Sat, Nov 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Learn strategies and winning moves with Larry Snyder, a National Chess Master. For all ages and skill levels.
Line Dance with Carah @THP South
Sat, Nov 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come move your body and learn line dances in the library!
HorŠe Tuuxi, My name is Kai! @Central CCR - An Event w/ Author Angel Heart
Sat, Nov 22, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Talking about the Lisjan-Ohlone Peoples' culture and history
Bring Them Home @North - Documentary Film Screening
Sat, Nov 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Bring Them Home/Aiskótáhkapiyaaya chronicles a decades-long initiative by members of the Blackfoot Confederacy to bring wild buffalo (Blackfeet: iinnii) back to the Blackfeet Reservation.
Cozy Crafts @ Claremont
Sat, Nov 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Let's get crafty! Evoke comfort, warmth, and relaxation by engaging in hands-on crafts that prioritize calming processes and gentle focus.
Succulents!! @Claremont
Sat, Nov 22, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Explore the world of succulents with Lori Caldwell.
Yoga with Roopa @Central - Standing and chair Yoga with meditation to follow
Sat, Nov 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Suitable for beginners
Author Talk and Q&A with Donté Clark @THP South - author of We Cry Freedom
Sat, Nov 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Come see Bay Area artist Donté Clark read from his latest work WE CRY FREEDOM
Cancelled
Jump and Shake Time @THP South - a movement storytime
Mon, Nov 24, 10:30am - 11:10am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Jump, shake, dance, books and parachute play
Magic Dan @THP South - Hilarious magical fun!
Mon, Nov 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Lots of laughs for all ages with premiere children's magician Magic Dan.
Wellness Dance Class with ChingChi @THP South
Mon, Nov 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join this supportive dance environment, where you can feel free to be yourself, connect with others, improve your overall well-being and have fun!
Mystery Book Club @West - The Widows Of Malabar Hill
Mon, Nov 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
This month's title is The Widows Of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Nov 24, 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, Nov 25, 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.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
Tue, Nov 25, 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.
BPL Book Club
Tue, Nov 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
A mostly literary fiction Book Club.
Movie Matinee: The Lego Movie
Tue, Nov 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Drop by and watch the original Lego Movie.
Dinovember Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Nov 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
November is dinosaur season at the Claremont Branch!
How to Walk Your Talk: When Opportunities Show Up
Tue, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
An event for active job seekers.
Storytime on the Lawn @North
Wed, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout @Claremont
Wed, Nov 26, 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.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
Wed, Nov 26, 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.
Early Closure - Thanksgiving Eve
Wed, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All Library locations will close early at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Eve.
Early Closure - Thanksgiving Eve
Wed, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tool Lending Library
All Library locations will close early at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Eve.
Early Closure - Thanksgiving Eve
Wed, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Claremont Branch
All Library locations will close early at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Eve.
Early Closure - Thanksgiving Eve
Wed, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
West Branch
All Library locations will close early at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Eve.
Early Closure - Thanksgiving Eve
Wed, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Branch
All Library locations will close early at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Eve.
Early Closure - Thanksgiving Eve
Wed, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library
All Library locations will close early at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Eve.
Library Closure - Thanksgiving Holiday
Thu, Nov 27, All day
North Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Thursday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Holiday.
Library Closure - Thanksgiving Holiday
Thu, Nov 27, All day
West Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Thursday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Holiday.
Library Closure - Thanksgiving Holiday
Thu, Nov 27, All day
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Thursday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Holiday.
Library Closure - Thanksgiving Holiday
Thu, Nov 27, All day
Tool Lending Library
All library locations will be closed all day Thursday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Holiday.
Library Closure - Thanksgiving Holiday
Thu, Nov 27, All day
Central Library
All library locations will be closed all day Thursday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Holiday.
Library Closure - Thanksgiving Holiday
Thu, Nov 27, All day
Claremont Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Thursday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Holiday.
Library Closure - Thanksgiving Holiday
Fri, Nov 28, All day
Central Library
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, November 28, 2025 for Thanksgiving Holiday.
Library Closure - Thanksgiving Holiday
Fri, Nov 28, All day
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, November 28, 2025 for Thanksgiving Holiday.
Library Closure - Thanksgiving Holiday
Fri, Nov 28, All day
West Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, November 28, 2025 for Thanksgiving Holiday.
Library Closure - Thanksgiving Holiday
Fri, Nov 28, All day
North Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, November 28, 2025 for Thanksgiving Holiday.
Library Closure - Thanksgiving Holiday
Fri, Nov 28, All day
Claremont Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, November 28, 2025 for Thanksgiving Holiday.
Library Closure - Thanksgiving Holiday
Fri, Nov 28, All day
Tool Lending Library
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, November 28, 2025 for Thanksgiving Holiday.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Nov 29, 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 copy
Sat, Nov 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Claremont Branch
Join us for puzzle swap at Claremont Branch Library! All puzzlers welcome -- bring a puzzle to swap and take a fresh one home.
Ukulele Club @THP South
Sat, Nov 29, 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!
Make Your Own Fossils @West
Sat, Nov 29, 11:30am - 1:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Love dinosaurs? Love clay? Stop by West and make your own dinosaur fossils!
Jump and Shake Time @THP South - a movement storytime
Mon, Dec 01, 10:30am - 11:10am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Jump, shake, dance, books and parachute play
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Dec 01, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
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