Insight Housing @Central

Poetry Circle - a friendly reading circle

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!

Teen Games @West Branch

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 - 11:30am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

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.

Collage Club @Central A&M

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, 4:00pm - 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!

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

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

Cancelled

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.

Popping the Science Bubble: Plant Science Lectures

Tue, Jan 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

Science talks from Cal

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.

Rescheduled

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

New date Wednesday, January 28, 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, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

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

Reading Buddies @ Central CCR

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.

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

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!

Teen Games @West Branch

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

West Branch - West Teen Room

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Play Day @Central - Ages 0-3

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

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

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.

Jump and Shake Time @THP South - March, Jump, Shake - a Movement Story Time

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

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

This will be a movement based storytime with lots of action.

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.

BPL Book Club: Colored Television

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, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

A mostly literary fiction Book Club on Zoom.

Electronic Music-Making Studio @ Central CMR - play and learn music creation with Ableton

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.

Spectrum Community Services @Central

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, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library

Need help paying your energy bill?

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.

Wed, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Rescheduled

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

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

North Branch

Teen games & snacks!

Reading Buddies @ Central CCR

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.

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.

Fiber Arts @Claremont - Needle Felting

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

Teen Games @West Branch

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 - Electronic Classroom

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.

Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (virtual)

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

Virtual

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

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

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

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

A four week music series

Mariela Bilingual Music @THP South - Bilingual music and activities for young children.

Sat, Jan 31, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Short Description

Sat, Jan 31, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Engaging educational bilingual music that captivates audiences while promoting language learning and cultural appreciation.

SF Chamber Orchestra Very First Concerts @Central

Sat, Jan 31, 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!

Slime Lab @Claremont

Sat, Jan 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Slime making fun for children ages 5-8!

Registration opens Saturday, January 24 2026 at 11:00am

Sat, Jan 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Very First Concerts, a classical series designed with the youngest listeners in mind.

SF Chamber Orchestra Very First Concerts @Central

Sat, Jan 31, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Very First Concerts, a classical series designed with the youngest listeners in mind.

Astrology Salon with Sara Weinberg - Apply the language of Astrology to your natal chart.

Sat, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Learn to apply the archetypal language of Astrology to your natal chart. Join us on the last Saturday of each month for a 2 hour session about astrology. (1hr presentation,1hr practical workshop)

Social Services Drop-In @THPS

Mon, Feb 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

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

Kids Music Play Session @North

Mon, Feb 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Branch

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

Benefits Lawyer in the Library @Central

Mon, Feb 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library

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

Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR

Mon, Feb 02, 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, Feb 03, 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, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

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, Feb 03, 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, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Beads For Every Body @West

Tue, Feb 03, 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.

Fiber Arts Plus Swapping@Central - Fabric and Yarn Swap Event

Tue, Feb 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Come to knit or crochet or use a sewing machine (if available).

First Aid & Every Day Readiness @North - Literally How: a life literacy series

Tue, Feb 03, 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, Feb 03, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Prepare to be prepared!

Wed, Feb 04, 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.

Drop-In Guided Meditation @Central - Take a Moment

Wed, Feb 04, 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, Feb 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Enjoy an hour of Meditation guided by Jesse from the Berkeley Shambhala Center

Wed, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Feb 04, 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, Feb 04, 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.

Dungeons & Dragons @Central

Wed, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Wed, Feb 04, 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.

Movie: This World is Not My Own @Claremont - The Limitless Story of Nellie Mae Rowe

Wed, Feb 04, 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, Feb 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Celebrate Black History Month at Claremont Branch when we screen this award winning documentary on the life and work of artist Nellie Mae Rowe. Snacks and a discussion follow the film.

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

Thu, Feb 05, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Short Description

Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

The Freight

Music, Movement, and Stories for Children

Insight Housing @Central

Thu, Feb 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library

The SSVF Alameda Team will be on-site to support veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life

Thu, Feb 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month

Social Services Drop-In @North

Thu, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

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

Reading Buddies @West

Thu, Feb 05, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

West Branch

Kids will be paired with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun.

Fri, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Fri, Feb 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

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

Fri, Feb 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Community Wellness Dance Class @North

Fri, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Movies from all genres and eras.

Fri, Feb 06, 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.

MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central - Spring Series

Fri, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Collage Club @Central A&M

Fri, Feb 06, 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!

Sewing for Beginners @North

Sat, Feb 07, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Short Description

Sat, Feb 07, 10:30am - 1:30pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Learn how to use a sewing machine!

This event is full

MOCHA Creative Art Play @West - Spring Series

Sat, Feb 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Berkeley & Portland LGBTQIA+ Book Club

Sat, Feb 07, 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, Feb 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Virtual

Monthly book club featuring prominent Queer characters and themes!

Ukulele Club

Sat, Feb 07, 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!

Sewing Circle @Central - Make or Mend

Sat, Feb 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Drop in and use one of our sewing machines.

Jazz Lounge @THP South - Free Jazz

Sat, Feb 07, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Edgardo Cambon

Sam Sax, guest poet @Claremont - Clearly Meant, our poetry reading & interview series

Sat, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Oakland poet Sam Sax reads his poetry then sits for an interview and discussion.

Bike Share 101 Workshop & Group Ride @THP South

Sat, Feb 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Bike East Bay: Bike Share 101 Workshop & Group Ride

Valentine's Day Storytime with Ace Palomino

Sat, Feb 07, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Celebrate Valentine's Day at North Branch with a special storytime featuring Ace Palomino!

Chess @North

Sat, Feb 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

North Branch - North Teen Room

Chess on the first Saturday of the month

Kids Music Play Session @North

Mon, Feb 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Branch

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

Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR

Mon, Feb 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library

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

Cancelled

Need Medical Care @Central

Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Central Library

Need help connecting to medical care or community resources?

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

Tue, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

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, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

New venue Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall

Drop-in, open-studio to play with Ableton music software and instruments -- learn how to make your own song *basic computer skills required*

Black History on Film @West - Streetlight Harmonies Music Documentary

Tue, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Join us as we celebrate Black History Month and the origins of Doo-wop. We will be watching the music documentary "Streetlight Harmonies." Refreshments will be served.

Herbal Teas for Immunity @THP South

Tue, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

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

Rescheduled

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

Tue, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

New date Tuesday, February 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

A supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club

Wed, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Rescheduled

Wed, Feb 11, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

New date Wednesday, February 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch

Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Feb 11, 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.

Knitting Circle @North

Wed, Feb 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Knitting Circle @North

Eviction Defense Center @Central Com

Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Short Description

Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Need help with housing matters or facing eviction?

Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life

Thu, Feb 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Berkeley History Room

Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month

BACS @Central

Thu, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?

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

Thu, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

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

Read to a Dog @Claremont

Thu, Feb 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Kids ages 5-12 can sign up for a 20 minute session where they read to a dog provided by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

Thu, Feb 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Other

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

Reading Buddies @West

Thu, Feb 12, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

West Branch

Kids will be paired with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun.

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

Fri, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Fri, Feb 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

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

Fri, Feb 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Fri, Feb 13, 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.

MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central - Spring Series

Fri, Feb 13, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library

Movies from all genres and eras.

Fri, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Valentine's Teen Craft @North

Fri, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

North Branch - North Teen Room

Make a woven felt heart

Climate Instability @Claremont - The Water Cycle Connection

Sat, Feb 14, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Short Description

Sat, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

This short talk by citizen scientist Christina Bertea demystifies the water cycle.

MOCHA Creative Art Play @West - Spring Series

Sat, Feb 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.