Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR

Wed, Dec 31, 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.

Noon Year's Eve for Kids!

Wed, Dec 31, 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, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

A special New Year's Eve celebration just for kids! Ages 3-6

Wed, Dec 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

North Branch

All library locations will close early at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 for New Year's Eve.

Wed, Dec 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Central Library

All library locations will close early at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 for New Year's Eve.

Wed, Dec 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

All library locations will close early at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 for New Year's Eve.

Wed, Dec 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Claremont Branch

All library locations will close early at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 for New Year's Eve.

Wed, Dec 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Tool Lending Library

All library locations will close early at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 for New Year's Eve.

Wed, Dec 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

West Branch

All library locations will close early at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 for New Year's Eve.

Thu, Jan 01, All day

Tool Lending Library

All library locations will be closed all day on Thursday, January 1, 2026 for New Year's Day.

Thu, Jan 01, All day

North Branch

All library locations will be closed all day on Thursday, January 1, 2026 for New Year's Day.

Thu, Jan 01, All day

Claremont Branch

All library locations will be closed all day on Thursday, January 1, 2026 for New Year's Day.

Thu, Jan 01, All day

Central Library

All library locations will be closed all day on Thursday, January 1, 2026 for New Year's Day.

Thu, Jan 01, All day

West Branch

All library locations will be closed all day on Thursday, January 1, 2026 for New Year's Day.

Social Services Drop-In @North

Thu, Jan 01, All day

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

All library locations will be closed all day on Thursday, January 1, 2026 for New Year's Day.

Fri, Jan 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm

North Branch

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

Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebé

Fri, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Fri, Jan 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Drop In Tech Help

Fri, Jan 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Fri, Jan 02, 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.

Community Wellness Dance Class @North

Fri, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Movies from all genres and eras.

Fri, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join us for a another 3-month session of this 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.

Games Galore Retro Edition

Fri, Jan 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Games Galore is back for Winter Break! Time to play video games, card games and board games. Ages 5-12

Family Photo Fun Crafternoon - Create a lasting memory at the library.

Sat, Jan 03, 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!

Sewing Circle @Central

Sat, Jan 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Drop in and use one of our sewing machines.

Cancelled

Chess @North

Sat, Jan 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

North Branch

Chess on the first Saturday of the month

Sat, Jan 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Make art with family and friend photos. Craft supplies provided.

Social Services Drop-In @THPS

Mon, Jan 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

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

Jump and Shake Time @THP South

Mon, Jan 05, 10:30am - 11:10am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Jump, shake, march, books and parachute play if time allows.

Benefits Lawyer in the Library @Central

Mon, Jan 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library

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

Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR

Mon, Jan 05, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library

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

Social Services Drop-In @Claremont

Tue, Jan 06, 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, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

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, Jan 06, 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, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Crafternoons @Claremont

Tue, Jan 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Crafternoons @Claremont

Fiber Arts @Central - Where Knitters and Crocheters Meet!

Tue, Jan 06, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Come play with yarn or hop on a sewing machine.

Beads For Every Body @West

Tue, Jan 06, 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.

Planner Your Life @North - Literally How: A Life Literacy Series

Tue, Jan 06, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Make your schedule work for you!

Tue, Jan 06, 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

Wed, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Jan 07, 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.

Dungeons & Dragons @Central

Wed, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 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.

Claire Kahane @North - Author Talk

Wed, Jan 07, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Kids will be paired with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun. For readers in grades TK-3.

Wed, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Author Claire Kahane visits North Branch to discuss her memoir Nine Lives

Eviction Defense Center @Central Com

Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Need help with housing matters or facing eviction?

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

Thu, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

The Freight

Music, Movement, and Stories for Children

Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life

Thu, Jan 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month

BACS @Central

Thu, Jan 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?

Thu, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

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

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

Thu, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Teen Room

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Thu, Jan 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Other

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

Tamales Karaoke - Sing your heart out and eat tamales!

Thu, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Yummy tamales and belting out favorite tunes for a happy, healthy 2026

Play Day @Central - Ages 0-3

Fri, Jan 09, 10:15am - 11:15am

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Three Friday mornings of playtime fun! For ages 0-3 and their adults!

Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebé

Fri, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Fri, Jan 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Drop In Tech Help

Fri, Jan 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Fri, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Movies from all genres and eras.

Music for Everyone! @CCR - A Neurodiversity-Affirming Music Series

Fri, Jan 09, 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, Jan 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

A four week music series

Puzzle Swap @Claremont

Sat, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

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

Berkeley & Portland LGBTQIA+ Book Club

Sat, Jan 10, 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, Jan 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Virtual

Monthly book club featuring prominent Queer characters and themes!

Ukulele Club

Sat, Jan 10, 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!

Jazz Lounge @ THP South - Free Jazz

Sat, Jan 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Michael Mitchell Quartet

Chorus Song Circle @ THP South

Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Join us for an intergenerational folk song circle and build community through singing!

Painting Workshop @Claremont - Flower Paining with Yami Carrion

Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Paint flowers with local artist and educator Yami Carrion in this free, hands-on program for artists of all ages and abilities.

January Death Cafe @West - A special West Branch Edition*

Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

A Friendly Gathering with Strangers to Chat about Death.

Cancelled

Learn Japanese Stab Bookbinding @Central - and Leave with Your Own Handsewn Booklets

Mon, Jan 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

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.

Mon, Jan 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall

Learn several different styles of Japanese stab binding in this free participatory craft program!

Learn about the Berkeley City Council Agenda @Central - Decipher jargon together, engage civically!

Mon, Jan 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

A program to help the public understand how to read their city council agenda and how to become involved in local government

Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR

Mon, Jan 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library

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

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

Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

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, Jan 13, 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, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Crafternoons @Claremont

Tue, Jan 13, 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*

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Hiring Examined - Opportunities to Go Beyond

Tue, Jan 13, 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, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 6:15pm

Virtual

An interactive event for job seekers.

Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate Kickoff Party

Tue, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Central Library - Teen Room

An evening of poetry and celebration as we announce our 2026 Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate and Vice Youth Poet Laureate!

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

Tue, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

A supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club

Wed, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 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.

Cancelled

Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

New Year Vision Boards @ THP South - led by Oakland artist Cristina Edwards

Wed, Jan 14, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Kids will be paired with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun. For readers in grades TK-3.

Knitting Circle @North

Wed, Jan 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

North Branch

Knitting Circle @North

Wed, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Join us for a collage workshop to step into the new year with creativity and purpose!

Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life

Thu, Jan 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month

Steph Cherrywell Virtual Author Visit

Thu, Jan 15, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Central Library

Steph Cherrywell virtual author visit

Thu, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

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

Poetry Circle - a friendly reading circle

Thu, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Teen Room

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Cancelled

Thu, Jan 15, 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.

Play Day @Central - Ages 0-3

Fri, Jan 16, 10:15am - 11:15am

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Three Friday mornings of playtime fun! For ages 0-3 and their adults!

Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebé

Fri, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Fri, Jan 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Drop In Tech Help

Fri, Jan 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Social Services Drop-In @West

Fri, Jan 16, 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.

Fri, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

West Branch

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

Community Wellness Dance Class @North

Fri, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Movies from all genres and eras.

Fri, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join us for a another 3-month session of this 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.

Music for Everyone! @CCR - A Neurodiversity-Affirming Music Series

Fri, Jan 16, 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, Jan 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

A four week music series

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body @THP South - New Year, New You

Sat, Jan 17, 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!

Cozy Crafts @ Claremont

Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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.

K-Pop Party! @North

Sat, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Meet other K-Pop fans for an afternoon of music, crafts, and community.

Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Start the year off right with this incredible talk by on brain and body health.

Inside the Free Speech Movement - Full Documentary

Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Definitive documentary of the Free Speech Movement

Social Services Drop-In @THPS

Mon, Jan 19, 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

Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

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, Jan 20, 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, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Crafternoons @Claremont

Tue, Jan 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Crafternoons @Claremont

Fiber Arts @Central - Where Knitters and Crocheters Meet!

Tue, Jan 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Come play with yarn or hop on a sewing machine.

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

Tue, Jan 20, 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, Jan 20, 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.

Rescheduled

Herbal Teas for Immunity @THP South

Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

New date Tuesday, February 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Join us for an herbal tea blend class which focuses on immunity for the whole family!

South Berkeley Sewing Circle @THP South

Wed, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Create something new for the new year.

Spectrum Community Services @Central

Wed, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library

Need help paying your energy bill?

Wed, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library

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

Dungeons & Dragons @Central

Wed, Jan 21, 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.

Unfinished Craft Projects @West

Wed, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Bring a creative project you've been meaning to complete! The library will be providing the following: -2 sewing machines (first come first serve!) -arts & crafts supplies -tea & sparkling water

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

Wed, Jan 21, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Kids will be paired with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun. For readers in grades TK-3.

Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Frances Albrier Community Center

Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers

Playreaders Circe @Central - Bringing Plays to Life

Thu, Jan 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Berkeley History Room

Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month

BACS @Central

Thu, Jan 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?

Back to the Future @North

Thu, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

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

Thu, Jan 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

North Branch - North Teen Room

Catch the retro vibes with a movie in the Teen Room!

Play Day @Central - Ages 0-3

Thu, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Teen Room

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Fri, Jan 23, 10:15am - 11:15am

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Three Friday mornings of playtime fun! For ages 0-3 and their adults!

Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebé

Fri, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Fri, Jan 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Drop In Tech Help

Social Services Drop-In @West

Fri, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Fri, Jan 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

West Branch

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

Fri, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Movies from all genres and eras.

Music for Everyone! @CCR - A Neurodiversity-Affirming Music Series

Fri, Jan 23, 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, Jan 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

A four week music series

Jazz Lounge @ THP South - Free Jazz

Sat, Jan 24, 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, Jan 24, 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!

Sat, Jan 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Sylvia Cuenca

Berkeley Historical Society & Museum @West - ¡Nuestras Raíces: Our Stories!

Sat, Jan 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Learn how to start documenting your own family history through narrative writing. All ages are welcomed to this event!

LEGO DAY

Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

The third annual LEGO DAY will be held at the Central Children's Room in honor of all things LEGO.

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

Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

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

Intro to Game Design with Randy O'Connor - Learn to Make Your Own Table Top Game

Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Teen Room

Learn to make your own table top game with Randy O'Connor of RandyO Games. This event is geared towards teens and adults interested in the creative world of table top gaming.

Decluttering for the New Year

Sat, Jan 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Learn different methods of decluttering to find the best fit for you to make progress and improve organization in your home.

Kids Music Play Session @North

Mon, Jan 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Music fun for Kids! Explore and play different musical instruments.

Cancelled

Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR

Mon, Jan 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

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.

Mon, Jan 26, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library

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

Shifa Safadi Virtual Author Visit

Tue, Jan 27, 10:00am - 10:45am

Central Library

BUSD Book Club virtual author visit of Shifa Safadi

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

Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

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, Jan 27, 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, Jan 27, 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*

Mystery Book Club @West

Tue, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Join us at the next Mystery Book Club meeting!

Dungeons & Dragons @West Branch

Tue, Jan 27, 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, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

West Branch - West Teen Room

Dungeons & Dragons

Overcome 'Job-Itis' and 'Title-Itis' to Land Next Job

Tue, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:15pm

Virtual

An interactive event for job seekers.

On the Record: Metal in the Dead of Winter @ Central - An extreme music listening session

Tue, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall

Immerse yourself in the brutal sounds of death, doom, grind and other subgenres of metal and punk this winter

Wed, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 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.

Rescheduled

Wed, Jan 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

New date Wednesday, January 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch

Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Jan 28, 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.

Fiber Arts @Claremont - Needle Felting

Wed, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Kids will be paired with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun. For readers in grades TK-3.

Wed, Jan 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Needle Felt with us this January! All ages and levels of experience welcome.

Sewing Machine Open Studio @North

Wed, Jan 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

North Branch

Sewing machines available for your own project

Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors @THP South

Thu, Jan 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

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

Thu, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Responding to Dementia-related behaviors - PENDING

Thu, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Teen Room

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Repulsive Reads @North

Thu, Jan 29, 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, Jan 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Drop In Tech Help

Fri, Jan 30, 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.