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Collage Calendars for the New Year @THP South
2025-12-18 17:30:00 2025-12-18 19:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Collage Calendars for the New Year @THP South Design your own calendars for the new year! Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Thursday, December 18
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-18 17:30:00 2025-12-18 19:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Collage Calendars for the New Year @THP South Design your own calendars for the new year! Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

THPS Branch Meeting Room

Design your own calendars for the new year!

Come create your own calendars for the New Year 2026!

We will provide blank calendars and collage materials for you to create your own designs for each month. Supplies are limited so registration is highly encouraged. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Creative |

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Phone: 510-981-6260
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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!
Line 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.
Popping the Science Bubble - Research Talks: How to Build a Quantum Computer
Tue, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 7:15pm
West Branch
Research Talk
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 @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.
Spectrum Community Services @Central
Wed, Nov 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Need help paying your energy bill?
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.
Swords to Plowshares @Central
Wed, Nov 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Are you a veteran in need of housing and employment support?
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 @THP South - 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
Drop-in Tech Help
Thu, Nov 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Drop-in for basic computer and device help. Patrons will be helped on a first come, first served basis and as staffing permits.
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.
Drop-in Tech Help
Thu, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Drop-in for basic computer and device help. Patrons will be helped on a first come, first served basis and as staffing permits.
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
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
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Drop In Tech Help
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!
This event is full
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!
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Nov 25, 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.
How to Walk Your Talk: When Opportunities Show Up
Tue, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
An event for active job seekers.
Storytime @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
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.
Cancelled
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Nov 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Nov 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Drop In Tech Help
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
Community Craft Circle @THP South
Mon, Dec 01, 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.
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!
Baby/Toddler Time @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more
Tue, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 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.
Line Dancing at the Library @Central
Tue, Dec 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Winter Magic Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Dec 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Come celebrate the winter season at the Claremont Branch!
Beads For Every Body@West
Tue, Dec 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Hey Tweens, stop by West every First Tuesday of the Month between 3:30-5:00pm and make a beautiful, beaded bracelet.
Fiber Arts @Central - with Special Guest Presenter!
Tue, Dec 02, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Laura Tandeske and the Art of Embroidery
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Dec 02, 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.
Cantonese Author Storytime with Beatrice Teppe @North
Wed, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Cantonese and English
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
Dungeons & Dragons @Central
Wed, Dec 03, 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.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
Wed, Dec 03, 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.
December Movies @THP South - Snacks, Crafts and Classic Movies
Wed, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for two afternoons in December of snacks, crafts and classic movies.
Love Rebels @North - Author Talk with Kitty Stryker
Wed, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Author Talk
Musical Story Time @The Freight - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Music, Movement, and Stories for Children
Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Dec 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month
Drop-in Tech Help
Thu, Dec 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Drop-in for basic computer and device help. Patrons will be helped on a first come, first served basis and as staffing permits.
Chess at Central
Thu, Dec 04, 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, Dec 04, 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.
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Family Game Night@West
Thu, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Families, join us for family fun with new and classic board games!
Oakland Creates Zine Readings @THP South
Thu, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Oakland Creates Zine Fest 2025 artist preview night.
Drop-in Tech Help
Thu, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Drop-in for basic computer and device help. Patrons will be helped on a first come, first served basis and as staffing permits.
Introduction to the Citizenship Process - Virtual
Thu, Dec 04, 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.
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Dec 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Drop In Tech Help
Super Cinema
Fri, Dec 05, 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, Dec 05, 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, Dec 05, 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, Dec 05, 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!
Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (virtual)
Fri, Dec 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Dec 06, 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, Dec 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Drop in and use one of our sewing machines.
Berkeley & Portland LGBTQIA+ Book Club
Sat, Dec 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Monthly book club featuring prominent Queer characters and themes!
Intermediate Sewing: Sustainable Giftwrap @North
Sat, Dec 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Learn how to sew your own giftwrap
Author Talk with Scot Danforth @Central - An Independent Man
Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a talk by Chapman University Professor Scot Danforth on his new book An Independent Man: Ed Roberts and the Fight for Disability Rights. Presented in partnership with UC Press
Crafting Nostalgia @THP South - A Tribute to PBS
Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of crafts inspired by PBS shows we know and love!
Chess @North
Sat, Dec 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Chess on the first Saturday of the month
Animated Afternoons @Claremont
Sat, Dec 06, 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!
Tatreez Workshop - Learn the Art of Palestinian Embroidery
Sat, Dec 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Teen Room,The Commons
Discover the historical and political significance of Tatreez while learning the fundamentals of the falahi stich.
This event is full
Jump and Shake Time @THP South - a movement storytime
Mon, Dec 08, 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 08, 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, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 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.
Winter Magic Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Come celebrate the winter season at the Claremont Branch!
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Dec 09, 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.
Autistic Connections @THP South - Autism Support Group and Social Club
Tue, Dec 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
A supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club
Storytime @North
Wed, Dec 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, Dec 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, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Dec 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, Dec 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, Dec 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
Wed, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Knitting Circle @North
Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Dec 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month
Drop-in Tech Help
Thu, Dec 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Drop-in for basic computer and device help. Patrons will be helped on a first come, first served basis and as staffing permits.
ESL Conversation Club @West - ESL Conversation Club - In Person
Thu, Dec 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, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 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.
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Winter Wonderland @Claremont
Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Join us for crafts, music, and treats as the year draws to a close.
Drop-in Tech Help
Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Drop-in for basic computer and device help. Patrons will be helped on a first come, first served basis and as staffing permits.
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Dec 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Drop In Tech Help
Super Cinema
Fri, Dec 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!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central CCR
Fri, Dec 12, 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, Dec 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!
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Dec 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!
Line Dance with Carah @THP South
Sat, Dec 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!
This event is full
Ukulele Club @THP South
Sat, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
Play ukulele with us. No experience needed, bring your own ukulele or use one of ours!
Slime Lab @Claremont
Sat, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Slime making fun for children ages 5-8!
Registration opens Saturday, December 6 2025 at 11:00am
Robotics Build for Grades 3-5 @North (Registration Required)
Sat, Dec 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Robotics Build Workshop for Grades 3-5
Jazz Lounge Concert Series @THP South - Sticklerphonics featuring Scott Amendola on drums
Sat, Dec 13, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Sticklerphonics-Scott Amendola As an ambitious composer, savvy bandleader, electronics explorer, first-call accompanist, and creative foil for some of the world’s most inventive musicians.
Talk with a Teen Therapist @THP South
Sat, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
Here's your chance to ask a Teen Therapist questions about information and resources!
December Death Cafe @Central
Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
A Friendly Gathering with Strangers to Chat about Death.
Register
Jump and Shake Time @THP South - a movement storytime
Mon, Dec 15, 10:30am - 11:10am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Jump, shake, dance, books and parachute play
Community Craft Circle @THP South
Mon, Dec 15, 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.
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Dec 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, Dec 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.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
Tue, Dec 16, 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.
Line Dancing at the Library @Central
Tue, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Winter Magic Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Come celebrate the winter season at the Claremont Branch!
Fiber Arts @Central - Where knitters and crocheters meet
Tue, Dec 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Come play with yarn or hop on a sewing machine.
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Dec 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, Dec 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.
South Berkeley Sewing Circle @THP South
Wed, Dec 17, 10:15am - 1:15pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Learn basic sewing techniques and skills. All levels of experience are welcomed.
Storytime @North
Wed, Dec 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, Dec 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, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Dec 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, Dec 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, Dec 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
Dungeons & Dragons @Central
Wed, Dec 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.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
Wed, Dec 17, 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.
December Movies @THP South - Snacks, Crafts and Classic Movies
Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for two afternoons in December of snacks, crafts and classic movies.
Musical Story Time @The Freight - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Music, Movement, and Stories for Children
Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Dec 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month
Drop-in Tech Help
Thu, Dec 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Drop-in for basic computer and device help. Patrons will be helped on a first come, first served basis and as staffing permits.
Chess at Central
Thu, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 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.
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Collage Calendars for the New Year @THP South
Thu, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Design your own calendars for the new year!
Poetry Circle - a friendly reading circle
Thu, Dec 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.
Drop-in Tech Help
Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Drop-in for basic computer and device help. Patrons will be helped on a first come, first served basis and as staffing permits.
In The Stax: Author Talk With Crispin Kott & Mike Katz
Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
West Branch
Join us for a Q&A discussion with the authors of the book Rock and Roll Explorer Guide to San Francisco and the Bay Area.
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