Lunch at the Library @Central
Tuesday, July 14
12:00pm - 1:30pm
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Lunch at the Library @Central
Free lunch for kids and teens 18 and under.
Plus activities like cooking classes with AAVE Cafe, arts, crafts, games and more!
Central Library - Central Children's Story Room
Central Library
Central Children's Story RoomFree lunch for kids and teens 18 and under. Plus activities like cooking classes with AAVE Cafe, arts, crafts, games and more!
June 9 to August 6
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Lunch served 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Funding provided by the State of California and the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library. In partnership with Berkeley Unified School District.
On the Menu for Week 1:
Tuesday, June 9
Serving - Mac and cheese with broccoli, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-diary milk
Activity (12:30 - 2:00 pm) - Arts and crafts with MOCHA
Wednesday, June 10
Serving - Hamburger or Impossible Burger with Roasted Potatoes, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-dairy milk
Allergens: Gluten (bun), Soy (Impossible patty)
Activity (12:30 - 2:00 pm) - Cooking class with AAVE Cafe
Thursday, June 11
Serving - Teriyaki chicken/Tofu with Broccoli and Brown Rice, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-diary milk
Allergens: Soy
Activity (12:30 - 1:30 pm) - Paper flower craft
On the Menu for Week 2:
Tuesday, June 16
Serving - Hot Dog or Veggie Dog with Baked Beans, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-dairy milk
Allergens: Gluten (Bun, Veggie Dog), Soy (Veggie Dog)
Activity (12:30 - 2:00 pm) - Arts and crafts with MOCHA
Wednesday, June 17
Serving - Pasta Marinara with Cheese and Broccoli, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-dairy milk
Allergens: Dairy and Gluten
Activity (12:30 - 2:00 pm) - Cooking class with AAVE Cafe
Thursday, June 18
Serving - Chicken Fajitas with Rice and Pinto Beans, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-diary milk
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten and Soy
Activity (12:30 - 1:30 pm) - Vegetable Derby
On the Menu for Week 3:
Tuesday, June 23
Serving - Bean and Cheese Pupusa with Cilantro-Lime Slaw, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-dairy milk
Allergens: Dairy
Activity (12:30 - 2:00 pm) - Arts and crafts with MOCHA
Wednesday, June 24
Serving - Mac-n-Cheese with Broccoli, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-dairy milk
Allergens: Dairy and Gluten
Activity (12:30 - 2:00 pm) - Cooking class with AAVE Cafe
Thursday, June 25
Serving - Grilled Cheese with Tomato Salad, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-diary milk
Allergens: Dairy and Gluten
Activity (12:30 - 1:30 pm) - TBA
On the Menu for Week 4:
Tuesday, June 30
Serving - Burrito Chicken or Bean with Cilantro-Lime Slaw and Sour Cream, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-dairy milk
Allergens: Dairy and Gluten
Activity (12:30 - 2:00 pm) - Arts and crafts with MOCHA
Wednesday, July 1
Serving - Pasta Marinara with Cheese and Broccoli, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-dairy milk
Allergens: Dairy and Gluten
Activity (12:30 - 2:00 pm) - Cooking class with AAVE Cafe
Thursday, July 2
Serving - Chicken or Veggie Soft Taco with Pinto Beans, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-diary milk
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Soy (Veg option)
Activity (12:30 - 1:30 pm) - TBA
On the Menu for Week 5:
Tuesday, July 7
Serving - Mac-n-Cheese with Broccoli, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-dairy milk
Allergens: Dairy and Gluten
Activity (12:30 - 2:00 pm) - Pottery for Kids with Nico
Wednesday, July 8
Serving - Chicken or Veggie Salad Sub Sandwich with Snap Peas, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-dairy milk
Allergens: Gluten, Egg, and Soy (Veggie Sub Sandwich)
Activity (12:30 - 2:00 pm) - Cooking class with AAVE Cafe
Thursday, July 9
Serving - BBQ Chicken or Veg Sandwich with Cole Slaw, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-diary milk
Allergens: Wheat/Gluten (bun), Soy (Veg option), Egg (dressing)
Activity (12:30 - 1:30 pm) - What happens after you toss it? With the Ecology Center and City of Berkeley Zero Waste Team
On the Menu for Week 6:
Tuesday, July 14
Serving - Bean and Cheese Pupusa with Cilantro-Lime Slaw, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-dairy milk
Allergens: Dairy
Activity (12:30 - 2:00 pm) - PoP's Chomp Stomp: Make Cardboard creations with the Chomp Saw
Wednesday, July 15
Serving - Alfredo Pasta Chicken or Tofu with Cheese and Snap Peas, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-dairy milk
Allergens: Dairy and Gluten
Activity (12:30 - 2:00 pm) - Cooking class with AAVE Cafe
Thursday, July 16
Serving - Grilled Cheese with Tomato Salad, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-diary milk
Allergens: Dairy and Gluten
Activity (12:30 - 1:30 pm) - TBA
On the Menu for Week 7:
Tuesday, July 21
Serving - Hamburger or Impossible Burger with Roasted Potatoes, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-dairy milk
Allergens: Gluten (bun), Soy (Impossible patty)
Activity (12:30 - 2:00 pm) - PoP's Chomp Stomp: Make Cardboard creations with the Chomp Saw
Wednesday, July 22
Serving - Mac-n-Cheese with Broccoli, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-dairy milk
Allergens: Dairy and Gluten
Activity (12:30 - 2:00 pm) - Cooking class with AAVE Cafe
Thursday, July 23
Serving - Serving - Teriyaki chicken/Tofu with Broccoli and Brown Rice, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-diary milk
Allergens: Soy
Activity (12:30 - 1:30 pm) - TBA
On the Menu for Week 8:
Tuesday, July 28
Serving - Burrito Chicken or Bean with Cilantro-Lim Slaw and Sour Cream, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-dairy milk
Allergens: Dairy and Gluten
Activity (12:30 - 2:00 pm) - Sewing Lab for Kids
Wednesday, July 29
Serving - Pasta Marinara with Cheese and with Broccoli, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-dairy milk
Allergens: Dairy and Gluten
Activity (12:30 - 2:00 pm) - Cooking class with AAVE Cafe
Thursday, July 30
Serving - Serving - Grilled Cheese with Tomato Salad, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-diary milk
Allergens: Dairy and Gluten
Activity (12:30 - 2:00 pm) - Sewing Lab for Kids
On the Menu for Week 9:
Tuesday, July 28
Serving - BBQ Chicken/Veg Sandwich with Cole Slaw, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-dairy milk
Allergens: Wheat/Gluten (bun), Soy (Tofu), Egg (dressing)
Activity (12:30 - 1:30 pm) - TBA
Wednesday, July 29
Serving - Alfredo Pasta Chicken or Tofu with Cheese and Snap Peas, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-dairy milk
Allergens: Dairy and Gluten
Activity (12:30 - 2:00 pm) - Cooking class with AAVE Cafe
Thursday, July 30
Serving - Serving -Chicken or Veggie Salad Sub Sandwich with Snap Peas, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-diary milk
Allergen: Gluten, Egg, and Soy(veggie option)
Activity (12:30 - 1:30 pm) - Make Your Own Terrarium
AGE GROUP: | Teens | Preteens | Elementary | Early Childhood |
EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Activities & Games |
Wheelchair accessible. Request sign language interpreter, real-time captioning, materials in large print, braille, or other accommodations by calling 510-981-6195 (Library) or the 510-981-6347 (City of Berkeley TDD line). Please refrain from scented products during public programs.
Many library programs are funded by the generous support of the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library. Thank you, Friends!
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