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Popping the Science Bubble @Central
2026-02-17 17:30:00 2026-02-17 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Popping the Science Bubble @Central A UC Berkeley lecture series Central Library - The Commons

Tuesday, February 17
5:30pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-17 17:30:00 2026-02-17 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Popping the Science Bubble @Central A UC Berkeley lecture series Central Library - The Commons

Central Library

The Commons

A UC Berkeley lecture series

Learn about cutting-edge research happening at UC Berkeley, directly from the scientists themselves. Join Popping the Science Bubble on Tuesday, February 17 at 5:30 pm at the Central Library in the first floor commons or join us virtually on Zoom: http://bit.ly/PtSBBerkeley (register at the link).

This month's presentations will be:

  • What a trip!: How psychedelic drugs reopen critical periods of development — Makenzie Wilkinson, Neuroscience
  • Visual processing and the limits to acuity — Lauren Sigda, Vision Science

Learn more at the Science Bubble website.

Watch past talks on Youtube.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Sci, Tech, Engineering & Math |

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Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month
Chess at Central
Thu, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
West x North Springfest West - Fruit-opia with Bliss Belly Kitchen
Thu, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Spring Break fun at West Branch and North Branch!! Every day this week - Tuesday thru Saturday - we host a different FREE & FUN program for kids
Thursday Features @THP South - Movies in the Library
Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Oscar nominated feature films playing at THP South
Teen Games @West Branch - Teen Program
Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Teen Room
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Social Services Drop-In @North
Fri, Apr 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Branch
Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Apr 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Super Cinema
Fri, Apr 03, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Movies from all genres and eras.
West x North Springfest @North - Cake in a Mug
Fri, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Spring Break fun at West Branch and North Branch!! Every day this week - Tuesday thru Saturday - we host a different FREE & FUN program for kids
Chess Club @Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
Fri, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch Exterior
Chess Club happens every Friday from 3pm-5pm outside the Claremont Branch. All ages and skills levels are welcome. Boards, pieces and clocks are provided.
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central - Spring Series
Fri, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 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!
Yumi and Monster @THP South - A Conversation With You and Me
Fri, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join author, illustrator and disability advocate Kam Redlawsk to discuss her debut picture book Yumi and Monster, inspired by own experience living with a rare degenerative disease.
AARP Tax Help @Central
Sat, Apr 04, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!
Tai Chi on the Lawn @North
Sat, Apr 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
Join instructor Sky Sandoval on the lawn of the North Branch for an introduction to the world of Tai Chi. This weekly event is open to all adults wanting to learn more about this ancient artform.
Ballet & Books - Ballet & Books and Berkeley Reads
Sat, Apr 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Dance and Literacy Program
Register
MOCHA Creative Art Play @West - Spring Series
Sat, Apr 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Apr 04, 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, Apr 04, 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!
Sewing Circle @Central
Sat, Apr 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Drop in and use one of our sewing machines
Charged Particles: Live Jazz Trio @ Central - Classic piano trio setup
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Experience great jazz from "a tight and enormously talented trio" (Jazz Times Magazine)
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Yoga with Roopa - Suitable for beginners
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Standing and chair Yoga with meditation to follow
Chess @North
Sat, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Chess on the first Saturday of the month
Ready Together @THP South - A General Preparedness Workshop
Sat, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Preparedness is stronger when we do it together. Join neighbors to learn, share, and build practical skills that help keep our communities safe during emergencies.
West x North Springfest @West - Veggie Bash
Sat, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Spring Break fun at West Branch and North Branch!! Every day this week - Tuesday thru Saturday - we host a different FREE & FUN program for kids
Frank Lloyd Wright at the Movies @ Central - A series of films featuring the work of Frank Lloyd Wright
Sat, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
See Wright's work in three major Hollywood pictures before hearing Mark Anthony Wilson's talk on April 11
AARP Tax Help @THPS
Mon, Apr 06, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!
Social Services Drop-In @THPS
Mon, Apr 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.
Benefits Lawyer in the Library @Central
Mon, Apr 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Have questions about benefits? Need support with public assistance programs?
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Apr 06, 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, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 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.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
Tue, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Crafternoons @Claremont
Beads For Every Body @West
Tue, Apr 07, 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 @Central - Where Knitters and Crocheters Meet!
Tue, Apr 07, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Come play with yarn or hop on a sewing machine.
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Tue, Apr 07, 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
AARP Tax Help @THPS
Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!
Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central - Every Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm
Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Visit the Berkeley History Room, located inside the Central Library in the southeast corner of the 2nd Floor Fiction Reading Room, during open hours every Wednesday from 10:00am-1:00pm.
Storytime @North
Wed, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 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.
Painting Ourselves into Society - Documentary Screening - from Rahsaan Thomas and Orlando "O" Smith
Wed, Apr 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
This short documentary is tied to an exhibition from September 2024 at the Berkeley Art Center called Painting Ourselves Into Society
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 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.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Frank Lloyd Wright at the Movies @ Central - A series of films featuring the work of Frank Lloyd Wright
Wed, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
See Wright's work in three major Hollywood pictures before hearing Mark Anthony Wilson's talk on April 11
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
Wed, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Knitting Circle @North
Monthly Board Game Night @West
Wed, Apr 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Your Turn! A monthly board game night for the curious and the adventurous at Berkeley Public Library West Branch :)
Trivia Night @Claremont
Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Test your general knowledge at Claremont's Trivia Night. Bring a team or join one here.
AARP Tax Help @Central
Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!
Eviction Defense Center @Central Com
Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing matters or facing eviction?
Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Apr 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month
ESL Conversation Club @West
Thu, Apr 09, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
West Branch - Community Meeting Room
ESL Conversation Club @West
BACS @Central
Thu, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?
Chess at Central
Thu, Apr 09, 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 @North
Thu, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North 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 - Teen Program
Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Teen Room
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (presencial) @Central
Thu, Apr 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!
Family Place Parent-Child Playshops - for ages 0-3 and their parents and caregivers
Fri, Apr 10, 10:15am - 11:15am
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Enjoy open-ended, child-directed play with a variety of toys and art activities, learn from community resource professionals on topics such as nutrition and child development & hear a story and song.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 1 2026 at 9:00am
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Apr 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Community Craft Circle @THP South
Fri, Apr 10, 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.
Super Cinema
Fri, Apr 10, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Movies from all genres and eras.
Chess Club @Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
Fri, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch Exterior
Chess Club happens every Friday from 3pm-5pm outside the Claremont Branch. All ages and skills levels are welcome. Boards, pieces and clocks are provided.
Teen TTRPGs @North
Fri, Apr 10, 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!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central - Spring Series
Fri, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
How Money Works @THP South - Financial Literacy for Everyone
Fri, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join financial education and literacy advocate Xiomara Batin to learn how money works and how to make it work for you.
AARP Tax Help @Central
Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!
Tai Chi on the Lawn @North
Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
Join instructor Sky Sandoval on the lawn of the North Branch for an introduction to the world of Tai Chi. This weekly event is open to all adults wanting to learn more about this ancient artform.
Ballet & Books - Ballet & Books and Berkeley Reads
Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Dance and Literacy Program
Register
MOCHA Creative Art Play @West - Spring Series
Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Apr 11, 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!
Plan Together @THP South - An Emergency Plan Writing Workshop
Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Preparedness is easier when we do it together. Join us for an Emergency Plan Writing Workshop focused on creating a clear, personalized emergency plan with support from preparedness professionals.
Author Talk with Mark Anthony Wilson @ Central - A lecture with slides from films featuring Wright's work
Sat, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Learn about Wright's legacy in California and the appearance of his work in films such as Blade Runner, Gattaca, and Rush Hour
National Letter Writing Month Craft @North
Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Celebrate the art of letter writing!
April Death Cafe @Central
Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
A Friendly Gathering with Strangers to Chat about Death.
Register
Poet James Cagney @West - Poetry Reading and Discussion
Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Celebrate Poetry Month with Oakland writer James Cagney. He will be reading and discussing his newest collection, Ghetto Koans: A Personal Archive.
Parents of Berkeley Writing Circle @THP South
Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Bring your stories for an exploration of the "inner child". Parents, Caregivers and those parenting the inner child. Register today. All welcome!
Register
AARP Tax Help @THPS
Mon, Apr 13, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Apr 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Dental Mobile Clinic @Central
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help connecting to dental care or community resources?
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more
Tue, Apr 14, 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.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
Tue, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Crafternoons @Claremont
Electronic Music-Making Studio @ Central CMR - play and learn music creation with Ableton
Tue, Apr 14, 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*
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Tue, Apr 14, 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
Pop Up Creative Lab @Central
Tue, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
A creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library.
Autistic Connections @THP South - Autism Support Group and Social Club
Tue, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
A supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club
AARP Tax Help @THPS
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!
Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central - Every Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Visit the Berkeley History Room, located inside the Central Library in the southeast corner of the 2nd Floor Fiction Reading Room, during open hours every Wednesday from 10:00am-1:00pm.
Storytime @North
Wed, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Need help paying your energy bill?
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 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.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Swords to Plowshares @Central
Wed, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Are you a veteran in need of housing and employment support?
Dungeons & Dragons @Central
Wed, Apr 15, 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.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
Wed, Apr 15, 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.
AARP Tax Help @Central
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!
Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frances Albrier Community Center
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers
Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Apr 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month
Chess at Central
Thu, Apr 16, 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 @North
Thu, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North 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 - Teen Program
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Teen Room
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Poetry Circle - a friendly reading circle
Thu, Apr 16, 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.
Family Tree Research 101 @North
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Learn the basics to get started on researching your family history.
Family Place Parent-Child Playshops - for ages 0-3 and their parents and caregivers
Fri, Apr 17, 10:15am - 11:15am
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Enjoy open-ended, child-directed play with a variety of toys and art activities, learn from community resource professionals on topics such as nutrition and child development & hear a story and song.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 1 2026 at 9:00am
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Apr 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Social Services Drop-In @West
Fri, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
West Branch
Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.
Super Cinema
Fri, Apr 17, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Movies from all genres and eras.
Chess Club @Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
Fri, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch Exterior
Chess Club happens every Friday from 3pm-5pm outside the Claremont Branch. All ages and skills levels are welcome. Boards, pieces and clocks are provided.
Teen TTRPGs @North
Fri, Apr 17, 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!
Collage Club @Central A&M
Fri, Apr 17, 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!
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