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HorŠe Tuuxi, My name is Kai! @Central CCR

An Event w/ Author Angel Heart
2025-11-22 11:30:00 2025-11-22 12:15:00 America/Los_Angeles HorŠe Tuuxi, My name is Kai! @Central CCR Talking about the Lisjan-Ohlone Peoples' culture and history Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Saturday, November 22
11:30am - 12:15pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-22 11:30:00 2025-11-22 12:15:00 America/Los_Angeles HorŠe Tuuxi, My name is Kai! @Central CCR Talking about the Lisjan-Ohlone Peoples' culture and history Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Central Library

Children's Non-Fiction Room

Talking about the Lisjan-Ohlone Peoples' culture and history

Join us for an event with Angel Heart to discuss Lisjan-Ohlone Peoples' culture and history, with her books for kids:

HorŠe Tuuxi, My Name Is Kai! is the story of a 7-year-old boy living on his ancestral homeland. Kai introduces young readers to his people, the Lisjan-Ohlone Peoples, First Nations of Huichin or Oakland, California.

Kai's Ancestral Shellmounds

Kai Talks About the Missions

Saturday, November 22nd, 11:30am

4th Floor Children's Nonfiction Room, Central

2090 Kittredge St. 

AGE GROUP: | Elementary | Early Childhood |

EVENT TYPE: | Cultural & Heritage | Authors, Books & Writing |

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Sat, Nov 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
YWCA
Ballet and Books @YWCA – Registration required
Register
3rd Annual Library Comic-Con @Central
Sat, Nov 08, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall,Historic Lobby,Mystery Room,Teen Room,The Commons
Berkeley Public Library will be back for its Third Annual Comic Con, featuring panels, workshops, and vendors!
Berkeley & Portland LGBTQIA+ Book Club
Sat, Nov 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Monthly book club featuring prominent Queer characters and themes!
Line Dance with Carah @THP South
Sat, Nov 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come move your body and learn line dances in the library!
Slime Lab @Claremont
Sat, Nov 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Slime making fun for children ages 5-8!
Registration opens Saturday, November 1 2025 at 11:00am
Animated Afternoons @Claremont
Sat, Nov 08, 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!
Jump and Shake Time @THP South - a movement storytime
Mon, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:10am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Jump, shake, dance, books and parachute play
Decolonized Kitchen@Claremont
Mon, Nov 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Maribel Garcia leads a cook-along and talk about indigenous foodways, ethnobotany, and cooking with plants.
Wellness Dance Class with ChingChi @THP South
Mon, Nov 10, 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!
Urbanrezlife Opening Reception @ Central - thoughts of a large red woman: chapter one: interactions
Mon, Nov 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Bay Area artist Urbanrezlife's art will be displayed all November at the Central library. Join her for an opening reception including prayer, song, and a brief reflection about her first solo art.
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Nov 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Library Closure - Veterans' Day
Tue, Nov 11, All day
Central Library
All library locations will be closed all day Tuesday, November 11, 2025 for Veterans' Day.
Library Closure - Veterans' Day
Tue, Nov 11, All day
Claremont Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Tuesday, November 11, 2025 for Veterans' Day.
Library Closure - Veterans' Day
Tue, Nov 11, All day
North Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Tuesday, November 11, 2025 for Veterans' Day.
Library Closure - Veterans' Day
Tue, Nov 11, All day
West Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Tuesday, November 11, 2025 for Veterans' Day.
Library Closure - Veterans' Day
Tue, Nov 11, All day
Tool Lending Library
All library locations will be closed all day Tuesday, November 11, 2025 for Veterans' Day.
Library Closure - Veterans' Day
Tue, Nov 11, All day
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Tuesday, November 11, 2025 for Veterans' Day.
Baby/Toddler Time @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more
Tue, Nov 11, 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.
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Nov 11, 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.
Storytime on the Lawn @North
Wed, Nov 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
mak-'amham/Cafe Ohlone
Wed, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Other
Learn about living Ohlone culture while enjoying tea and a treat.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
Wed, Nov 12, 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.
Cancelled
Knitting Circle @North
Wed, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Knitting Circle @North
How to Put More SELL into Your Resume and Cover Letter
Wed, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
An event for active job seekers
Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Nov 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month
ESL Conversation Club @West - ESL Conversation Club - In Person
Thu, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (presencial) @Central
Thu, Nov 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!
Reading Buddies @ Claremont
Thu, Nov 13, 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.
In the Stax Performance by Nyree - Music performance
Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Other
In the Stax performance by Nyree.
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, Nov 14, 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, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Nov 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Super Cinema
Fri, Nov 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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!
Junk Journaling @North
Fri, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Learn how to document your daily life, scrapbook style
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Nov 15, 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!
Central Library's First Chess Tournament
Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 5:30pm
Central Library - 1st Floor Non-fiction Room,The Commons
Registration for this casual clash is now open!
Register
How Rabbit Stole Fire: Storytelling by Alicia Retes - for Native American Heritage Month
Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 11:45am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
A highly interactive retelling of the Southeast Woodlands North American legend. Ages 4 and up
Ukulele Club @THP South
Sat, Nov 15, 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!
Navigating Mental Health Care
Sat, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Accessing Mental Health care can be a navigation maze depending on your provider. Learn how to get through to the care you want.
November Death Cafe @Central - in Conversation with Sarah Hill
Sat, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
A Special Death Cafe question and answer session with an End-of-Life Doula.
Register
Thoughts of a Large Red Woman - Artist Talk with Urbanrezlife
Sat, Nov 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Please join Urbanrezlife for an informal conversation about her life, art , writing and growing up red in the Bay Area.
Jump and Shake Time @THP South - a movement storytime
Mon, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:10am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Jump, shake, dance, books and parachute play
Rescheduled
🌀🌈 DARK SIDE OF OZ 🌑🎶 - A Retro Movie + Music Mashup Experience!
Mon, Nov 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Tuesday, November 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
🌈 Follow the Yellow Brick Road… 🎧 …to the Dark Side of the Moon.
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Nov 17, 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 18, 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 18, 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.
Wellness Dance Class with ChingChi @THP South
Tue, Nov 18, 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!
Liine Dancing at the Library @Central
Tue, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Dinovember Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
November is dinosaur season at the Claremont Branch!
Fiber Arts @Central - Where Knitters and Crocheters Meet!
Tue, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Come play with yarn or hop on a sewing machine.
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Nov 18, 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.
🌀🌈 DARK SIDE OF OZ 🌑🎶 - A Retro Movie + Music Mashup Experience!
Tue, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
🌈 Follow the Yellow Brick Road… 🎧 …to the Dark Side of the Moon.
Old-time Tune Jam @Central Art & Music - hosted by Berkeley Old Time Music Convention
Tue, Nov 18, 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.
Autistic Connections @THP South - Autism Support Group and Social Club
Tue, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
A supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club
Storytime on the Lawn @North
Wed, Nov 19, 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.
South Berkeley Sewing Circle @THP South
Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Learn basic sewing techniques and skills. All levels of experience are welcomed.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Nov 19, 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 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
Dungeons & Dragons @Central
Wed, Nov 19, 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.
Weaving Yourself In! Youth Workshop @Central
Wed, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Hands On Textile Workshop for Youth with Cristina Edwards!
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
Wed, Nov 19, 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.
The Pain Clinic - with the Art of Self Alignment
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 - 8:00pm
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
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Nov 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
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 Reading and Q&A @THP South - featuring artist Donté Clark
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
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