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Author Talk with Terena Scott @Central
2026-03-09 18:00:00 2026-03-09 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Author Talk with Terena Scott @Central Raising Rhia Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Monday, March 09
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-09 18:00:00 2026-03-09 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Author Talk with Terena Scott @Central Raising Rhia Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Central Library

Community Meeting Room

Raising Rhia

Join us for a special evening with Terena Scott, author of Raising Rhia: a Mother's Fight for a Joyful Life.
Terena's book is about the challenges and joys of raising her disabled daughter Rhia.
Come for an intimate conversation on this emotionally complex and heartfelt poignant story of caregiving, parenthood, compassion, and search for identity.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors, Books & Writing |

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Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00PM
Is Your Resume Doing Enough? Let’s Do More!
Tue, Feb 24, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
An interactive event for job seekers
Herbal Healing for Skin @North RSVP REQUIRED - Herbalist Workshop
Tue, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Herbal Class on Skin with Focus on Acne, Rosacea, Psoriasis, and Eczema
This event is full
On the Record: Astral Traveling @ Central - Giants of Spiritual Jazz
Tue, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Selections from the work of the Coltranes, Pharoah Sanders, Albert Ayler, and more
Black History Month: Jazz for Kids - with Mister Boom Boom!
Wed, Feb 25, 9:45am - 10:15am
West Branch
Learn about and hear music by legendary musicians such as Herbie Hancock, Duke Ellington, and Cab Calloway!
AARP Tax Help @THPS
Wed, Feb 25, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!
Storytime @North
Wed, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 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.
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
Wed, Feb 25, 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.
Mental Wellness and the Art of Embroidery
Wed, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Claremont Branch
Fiber artist Laura Tandeske shares how 50+ years of embroidery has influenced her well-being.
Sewing Machine Open Studio @North
Wed, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Sewing machines available for your own project
AARP Tax Help @Central
Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!
BACS @Central
Thu, Feb 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?
Chess at Central
Thu, Feb 26, 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 26, 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.
Reading Buddies @West
Thu, Feb 26, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
West Branch
Kids will be paired with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun.
Repulsive Reads @North
Thu, Feb 26, 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.
Author Talk and Writing Workshop @THP South - with Wendy M. Thompson author of Black California Gold
Thu, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Join us for an evening with author Wendy M. Thompson, author of Black California Gold
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebé
Fri, Feb 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Feb 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Feb 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Community Craft Circle @THP South
Fri, Feb 27, 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.
Social Services Drop-In @West
Fri, Feb 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
West Branch
Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.
Rescheduled
Super Cinema
Fri, Feb 27, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Friday, February 27, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Movies from all genres and eras.
Super Cinema
Fri, Feb 27, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Movies from all genres and eras.
Teen TTRPGs @North
Fri, Feb 27, 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, Feb 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (virtual)
Fri, Feb 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!
AARP Tax Help @Central
Sat, Feb 28, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!
Ballet & Books - Ballet & Books and Berkeley Reads
Sat, Feb 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Dance and Literacy Program
Register
MOCHA Creative Art Play @West - Spring Series
Sat, Feb 28, 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, Feb 28, 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!
E-Bike Safety @THP South
Sat, Feb 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Bike East Bay - E-Bike Safety
Register
Slime Lab @Claremont
Sat, Feb 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Claremont Branch
Slime making fun for children ages 5-8!
Registration opens Saturday, February 21 2026 at 11:00am
Lunar New Year Celebration @Central
Sat, Feb 28, 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Historic Lobby,Mystery Room
Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse!
The Movement Book Club @North - A book club for the people
Sat, Feb 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Come together to discuss a book, learn from others, and create meaningful connections in our community.
Astrology Salon with Sara Weinberg - Apply the language of Astrology to your natal chart.
Sat, Feb 28, 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)
Alejandria Fights Back w/ Robert Liu-Trujillo @THP South - Reading and Illustrator Visit
Sat, Feb 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Local children's book author and illustrator Rob Liu-Trujillo will join us to do a reading of Alejandria Fights Back, a story about housing justice.
The Anatomy of a Song @ Central - Hosted by violinist, vocalist and teacher Lila Sklar
Sat, Feb 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Explore the inner workings of music and why it moves us
Social Services Drop-In @THPS
Mon, Mar 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.
AARP Tax Help @THPS
Mon, Mar 02, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!
Benefits Lawyer in the Library @Central
Mon, Mar 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Have questions about benefits? Need support with public assistance programs?
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
Tue, Mar 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.
Line Dancing at the Library @Central
Tue, Mar 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Beads For Every Body @West
Tue, Mar 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.
Coffee, Tea, & Cafe Life @North - Literally How: A Life Literacy Series
Tue, Mar 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Come learn basics of working in a coffee shop environment!
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Tue, Mar 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
Reading Buddies @THP South - Kids read to a teen!
Tue, Mar 03, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Kids will be paired with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun. For readers in grades TK-3.
Pop-Up Creative Lab @Central
Tue, Mar 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
A creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library.
AARP Tax Help @Central
Wed, Mar 04, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!
AARP Tax Help @THPS
Wed, Mar 04, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!
Storytime @North
Wed, Mar 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.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Mar 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.
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Mar 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.
Teen Hangout @Claremont
Wed, Mar 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.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Dungeons & Dragons @Central
Wed, Mar 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.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
Wed, Mar 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.
AARP Tax Help @Central
Thu, Mar 05, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!
Musical Story Time @The Freight - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Freight
Music, Movement, and Stories for Children
Chess at Central
Thu, Mar 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Family Game Night @West
Thu, Mar 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Families, join us for family fun with new and classic board games!
Social Services Drop-In @North
Fri, Mar 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, Mar 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Mar 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Mar 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Super Cinema
Fri, Mar 06, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Movies from all genres and eras.
Community Wellness Dance Class @North
Fri, Mar 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.
Teen TTRPGs @North
Fri, Mar 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!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central - Spring Series
Fri, Mar 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, Mar 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!
AARP Tax Help @Central
Sat, Mar 07, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!
Berkeley Old Time Tune Jam Spring Sitch @Central - Concerts, Workshops & Jams Celebrating Women's History Month
Sat, Mar 07, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Come celebrate Women's History Month with the Berkeley Old Time Tune Jam's Spring Sitch, a full day of concerts, workshops, and jams spotlighting women musicians and their impact in old time music.
Puzzle Swap @Claremont
Sat, Mar 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Claremont Branch
Exchange your old puzzles for new ones at our Puzzle Swap every other month!
Ballet & Books - Ballet & Books and Berkeley Reads
Sat, Mar 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Dance and Literacy Program
Register
Rescheduled
Puzzle Swap @Claremont
Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
New date Saturday, March 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Claremont Branch
Exchange your old puzzles for new ones at our Puzzle Swap every other month!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @West - Spring Series
Sat, Mar 07, 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, Mar 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!
Ukulele Club
Sat, Mar 07, 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!
Red Lightning Woman Power @North
Sat, Mar 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Lawn,North Branch Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon with Red Lightning Woman Power.
The Prom Dress Pop-Up
Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Attention high schoolers! Find and take home your perfect prom dress!
Chess @North
Sat, Mar 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Chess on the first Saturday of the month
AARP Tax Help @THPS
Mon, Mar 09, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!
Author Talk with Terena Scott @Central
Mon, Mar 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Raising Rhia
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Mar 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
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