Art Club @Claremont

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

Thu, Mar 19, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

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Cancelled

Thu, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month

Thursday Features @THP South - Movies in the Library

Thu, Mar 19, 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@ THP South

Thu, Mar 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Children's 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.

Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Thursday Features will be a weekly showing of feature films at THP South Branch. This month we are showing Oscar Nominated films.

Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Teen Room

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Cancelled

Poetry Circle - a friendly reading circle

Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

New venue West Branch

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Thu, Mar 19, 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.

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

Fri, Mar 20, 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 20, 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, Mar 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Fri, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 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.

Fri, Mar 20, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Movies from all genres and eras.

Teen TTRPGs @North

Fri, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

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

Fri, Mar 20, 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!

Sat, Mar 21, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

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Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

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

Wildflowers of the Bay Area @Central

Sat, Mar 21, 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 21, 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!

Sat, Mar 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Learn what's about to bloom and where

Author Talk: Caitlin Keliiaa @North

Sat, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join author Caitlin Keliiaa for a discussion of her book Refusing Settler Domesticity: Native Women’s Labor and Resistance in the Bay Area Outing Program.

Bike Friendly Driver @THP South

Sat, Mar 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Learn how to share the road safely, prevent common crashes like dooring or right hooks, and foster respect between drivers and bicyclists with Bike East Bay!

"Black Panther Party in Berkeley" Exhibit Reception @Central - Opening Reception and Curator Talk

Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

Join us for the opening reception of "The Black Panther Party in Berkeley: An Archival Exhibit and 60th Anniversary Celebration," curated by Billy X Jennings, on view at the Central Library Feb-May.

Art Club @Claremont - Come make art with us.

Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Claremont Branch Exterior

An art day for the whole Community. Every third Saturday of the month outside the Claremont Branch. All ages and levels are welcome. Fun for all.

A Year of Kites with author Monisha Bajaj

Sat, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Author book reading and kite craft!

Animated Afternoons @Claremont

Sat, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Please join us once a month at the Claremont Branch Library for a fun-filled afternoon of animated film!

The Anatomy of a Song @ Central - Hosted by violinist, vocalist and teacher Lila Sklar

Sat, Mar 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall

Explore the inner workings of music and why it moves us

Healthcare Advance Directives @Claremont

Mon, Mar 23, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

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Mon, Mar 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Learn about the different types of advance directives and identify resources that can help you complete your own.

Toddler Art @North

Mon, Mar 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Explore early learning skills and imagination with your child through free-form art activities.

North American Islamic Shelter for the Abused @Central

Mon, Mar 23, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Central Library

The North American Islamic Shelter for the Abused (NISA) empowers victims of domestic violence by providing information, support services, advocacy, counseling, shelter, and confidentiality.

"Roots Unveiled" Mixed Media Workshop - Led by artist, Nimisha Doongarwal

Mon, Mar 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall

Artist will lead a hands-on demonstration on how to add the collage layer applique on canvas.

Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR

Mon, Mar 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library

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

Sew Cathedral Windows @Claremont

Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Learn to fold and hand sew this classic pattern with Kathe Boyd

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

Tue, Mar 24, 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.

Tue, Mar 24, 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.

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

Tue, Mar 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Crafternoons @Claremont

Tue, Mar 24, 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 - The Queens of Crime

Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Join us at the next Mystery Book Club meeting. March's title is The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict

Reading Buddies @THP South - Kids read to a teen!

Tue, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 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.

Resumes: 12 Ways to Avoid Sabotaging Your Job Search

Tue, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 6:15pm

Virtual

An interactive event for job seekers

Dungeons & Dragons @West Branch - Teen Program

Tue, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

West Branch - West Teen Room

Teen Game Program

Maggie Tokuda-Hall Author Talk @North

Tue, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join us for a special Teen-moderated author talk!

Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central - Every Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm

Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

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Wed, Mar 25, 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.

Wed, Mar 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.

Wed, Mar 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.

Wed, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Teen games & snacks!

Teen Hangout @THP South

Wed, Mar 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, Mar 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.

Wed, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Rescheduled

Wed, Mar 25, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

New date Wednesday, March 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch

Teen games & snacks!

Sewing Machine Open Studio @North

Wed, Mar 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.

Wed, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

North Branch

Sewing machines available for your own project

ESL Conversation Club @West

Thu, Mar 26, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

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Thu, Mar 26, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

West Branch - Community Meeting Room

ESL Conversation Club @West

BACS @Central

Thu, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?

Thursday Features @THP South - Movies in the Library

Thu, Mar 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@ THP South

Thu, Mar 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Children's 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.

SpringFest @Claremont

Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Spring has sprung! Join us at the Claremont Branch for an afternoon of crafting and music to celebrate the new spring season.

Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Thursday Features will be a weekly showing of feature films at THP South Branch. This month we are showing Oscar Nominated films.

Teen Games @West Branch

Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Teen Room

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Repulsive Reads @North

Thu, Mar 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.

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

Fri, Mar 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, Mar 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

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

Community Craft Circle @THP South

Fri, Mar 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Fri, Mar 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, Mar 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

West Branch

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

Fri, Mar 27, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Movies from all genres and eras.

Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (virtual)

Fri, Mar 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.

Fri, Mar 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

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

Sat, Mar 28, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

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Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

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

Line Dance with Carah @THP South

Sat, Mar 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!

Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:15pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Come learn line dances in the library with fitness instructor Carah Herring

Slime Lab @Claremont

Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Slime making fun for children ages 5-8!

Registration opens Saturday, March 21 2026 at 11:00am

Storytime with Nikoo Yahyazadeh @North - Author Event

Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

North Branch - North Children's Room

Author Nikoo Yahyazadeh visits North Branch to share her new book Yasi and Mina's Pomegranate Tree.

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

Sat, Mar 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.

On the Record: Women of the World Take Over @ Central - A Pop Up Event

Sat, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall

Celebrating Women's History Month with local vendors, artists, creators and entrepreneurs

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

Sat, Mar 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)

Insect Discovery Lab @THP South

Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Explore insects with Insect Discovery Lab!

Mon, Mar 30, All day

Central Library

All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Mon, Mar 30, All day

Claremont Branch

All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Mon, Mar 30, All day

North Branch

All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Mon, Mar 30, All day

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Mon, Mar 30, All day

Tool Lending Library

All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Mon, Mar 30, All day

West Branch

All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

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

Mon, Mar 30, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

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Tue, Mar 31, 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.

West x North Springfest @North - with Mariachi Luz de Oro

Tue, Mar 31, 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.

Book Club: Simpatía

Tue, Mar 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

A mostly literary fiction Book Club on Zoom.

Tue, Mar 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Lawn

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

Bingo Before Dark @THP South

Tue, Mar 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Join us for bingo that is perfectly timed. Right after your afternoon nap and just before dinner.

Tue, Mar 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Crafternoons @Claremont

Reading Buddies @THP South - Kids read to a teen!

Tue, Mar 31, 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

Cancelled

Tue, Mar 31, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

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

Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central - Every Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm

Wed, Apr 01, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!

Wed, Apr 01, 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.

Wed, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 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.

Insight Housing @Central

Wed, Apr 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library

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

West x North Springfest @North - Ice Cream in a Bag

Wed, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Wed, Apr 01, 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

Dungeons & Dragons @Central

Wed, Apr 01, 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.

Frank Lloyd Wright at the Movies @ Central - A series of films featuring the work of Frank Lloyd Wright

Wed, Apr 01, 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

Wed, Apr 01, 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.

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

Thu, Apr 02, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

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Thu, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:30pm

The Freight

Music, Movement, and Stories for Children

Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life

Thu, Apr 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month

West x North Springfest West - Fruit-opia with Bliss Belly Kitchen

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!

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

Introduction to the Citizenship Process - Virtual

Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Teen Room

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Thu, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Are you interested in becoming a US citizen and want more information? Join us every 1st Thursday on Zoom for our Citizenship Information session.

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.

Fri, Apr 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

West x North Springfest @North - Cake in a Mug

Fri, Apr 03, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Movies from all genres and eras.

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.

Collage Club @Central A&M

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.

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.

Tai Chi on the Lawn @North

Sat, Apr 04, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

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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

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.

Berkeley & Portland LGBTQIA+ Book Club

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!

Sat, Apr 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Virtual

Monthly book club featuring prominent Queer characters and themes!

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)

Cancelled

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

Social Services Drop-In @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!

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.

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.

Beads For Every Body @West

Tue, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Crafternoons @Claremont

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.

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

Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central - Every Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm

Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

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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.

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.

Painting Ourselves into Society - Documentary Screening - from Rahsaan Thomas and Orlando "O" Smith

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.

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

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.

Frank Lloyd Wright at the Movies @ Central - A series of films featuring the work of Frank Lloyd Wright

Wed, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

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

Monthly Board Game Night @West

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

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.

Eviction Defense Center @Central Com

Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

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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?

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.

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

Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Teen Room

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

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

Community Craft Circle @THP South

Fri, Apr 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

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.

Chess Club @Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.

Fri, Apr 10, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Movies from all genres and eras.

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!

How Money Works @THP South - Financial Literacy for Everyone

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.

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.

Tai Chi on the Lawn @North

Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

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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

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.

Plan Together @THP South - An Emergency Plan Writing Workshop

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!

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.

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!

Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR

Mon, Apr 13, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

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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.

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.

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

Tue, Apr 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Crafternoons @Claremont

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*

Pop Up Creative Lab @Central

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

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

Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central - Every Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm

Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

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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.

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.

Spectrum Community Services @Central

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.

Wed, Apr 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library

Need help paying your energy bill?

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.

Swords to Plowshares @Central

Wed, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

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.

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.

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

Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

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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

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.

Poetry Circle - a friendly reading circle

Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Teen Room

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

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

Social Services Drop-In @West

Fri, Apr 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Fri, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

West Branch

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

Chess Club @Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.

Fri, Apr 17, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Movies from all genres and eras.

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!

Tai Chi on the Lawn @North

Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

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Sat, Apr 18, 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.