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West x North Springfest @West

Veggie Bash
2026-04-04 15:00:00 2026-04-04 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles West x North Springfest @West 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 West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Saturday, April 04
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-04 15:00:00 2026-04-04 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles West x North Springfest @West 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 West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

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

West X North Spring Fest will be closing at West Branch with Veggie Bash!

Join us for a fun, veggie-themed activity time at the library! We will make veggie-inspired art and sample delicious vegetable snacks while learning about healthy foods in a fun, hands-on way.

All ages and no registration required!

While supplies last.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Preteens | Elementary | Early Childhood |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Activities & Games |

West Branch
Phone: 510-981-6270
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Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more
Tue, Mar 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, Mar 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Line Dancing at the Library @Central
Tue, Mar 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Mar 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
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Tue, Mar 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Come play with yarn or hop on a sewing machine.
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Tue, Mar 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Tue, Mar 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
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Central Library - Mystery Room
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North Branch
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Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
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Central Library - Berkeley History Room
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North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
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West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
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North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
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North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
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Wed, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
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Central Library - Electronic Classroom
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Teen games & snacks!
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Wed, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
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Central Library - Community Meeting Room
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Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Children's Room
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Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
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West Branch - West Teen Room
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Teen Games @West Branch - Teen Program
Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
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West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
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West Branch
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North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
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North Branch - North Teen Room
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Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
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Sat, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
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North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
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Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
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Register
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Claremont Branch Exterior
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Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
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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
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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
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Central Library
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"Roots Unveiled" Mixed Media Workshop - Led by artist, Nimisha Doongarwal
Mon, Mar 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
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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.
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Tue, Mar 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library
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Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Mar 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
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Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
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Mystery Book Club @West - The Queens of Crime
Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
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Tue, Mar 24, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
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Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
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Tue, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
West Branch - West Teen Room
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Tue, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us for a special Teen-moderated author talk!
AARP Tax Help @THPS
Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!
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Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
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Wed, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
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Wed, Mar 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
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North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
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Wed, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
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Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
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Central Library - Electronic Classroom
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Teen Hangout @North
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Teen games & snacks!
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Central Library
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Thu, Mar 26, 10:00am - 6:00pm
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ESL Conversation Club @West
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West Branch - Community Meeting Room
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BACS @Central
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Central Library
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Central Library - The Commons
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Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Children's Room
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Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
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Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
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Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Teen Room
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
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Thu, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
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West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
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West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
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Central Library - Electronic Classroom
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Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
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West Branch
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Central Library - Community Meeting Room
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Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
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Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (virtual)
Fri, Mar 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
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AARP Tax Help @Central
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Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @West - Spring Series
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.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
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!
Line Dance with Carah @THP South
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
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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!
Library Closure - Holiday
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Central Library
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Closure - Holiday
Mon, Mar 30, All day
Claremont Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Closure - Holiday
Mon, Mar 30, All day
North Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Closure - Holiday
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.
Library Closure - Holiday
Mon, Mar 30, All day
Tool Lending Library
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Closure - Holiday
Mon, Mar 30, All day
West Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
AARP Tax Help @THPS
Mon, Mar 30, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more
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.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
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
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West x North Springfest @North - with Mariachi Luz de Oro
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.
Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Mar 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
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LEGO Club @Central CCR
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
Reading Buddies @THP South - Kids read to a teen!
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.
AARP Tax Help @THPS
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!
Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central - Every Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm
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.
Storytime @North
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.
Stay & Play @North
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.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
West x North Springfest @North - Ice Cream in a Bag
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
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
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.
AARP Tax Help @Central
Thu, Apr 02, 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, 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
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)
Yoga with Roopa - Suitable for beginners
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
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.
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