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Text Reads College Essay Workshop. Collage. Details Thursday September 10 in the Teen Room.

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College Essay Workshop @CentralTeen

With experienced college essay coach Jess Reich
2026-09-10 16:00:00 2026-09-10 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles College Essay Workshop @CentralTeen Are you ready to write your college application essays, but need help getting started? Join experienced college essay coach Jess Reich for a FREE 1.5 hour workshop that will get you ready to write. Central Library - Teen Room

Thursday, September 10
4:00pm - 5:30pm

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Are you ready to write your college application essays, but need help getting started? Join experienced college essay coach Jess Reich for a FREE 1.5 hour workshop that will get you ready to write.

Are you ready to write your college application essays, but need help getting started?

Join experienced college essay coach Jess Reich for a FREE 1.5 hour workshop that will get you ready to write. The workshop will include hands-on exercises to help you identify your theme, find your writer’s voice, and select the best details to include in your essay.

Students will figure out the topic for their Common App Personal Statement and how to move forward with the actual writing process and can also help students write their UC PIQs.

Bring a laptop if you can, or you can borrow one from the library.

RSVP to make sure we have enough space (and snacks!). About the presenter: Jess has helped dozens of students brainstorm, write and edit their college essays as a volunteer essay coach in the Berkeley High School College and Career Center and with private clients. She received coaching certification from the WOW Writers Workshop.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Literacy, Learning & Lectures |

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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Tue, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Central Library - Berkeley History Room
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Central Library
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Sewing Machine Open Studio @North
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Wed, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, Aug 27, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Central Library
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Central Library - Berkeley History Room
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Central Library
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Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
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Wed, Sep 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
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Teen Hangout @North
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North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
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Teen Hangout @Claremont
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Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
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Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Sep 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
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Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
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Chess at Central
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Central Library - The Commons
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West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
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West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
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Fri, Sep 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
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Movies from all genres and eras.
Chess Club @Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
Fri, Sep 04, 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.
Bones at Central - Let's get in a game of bones!
Fri, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for some casual dominoes games every Friday from 3-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Lucha Libro Wrestling @THPS
Fri, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tool Lending Library
Join us for a fun, family-friendly wrestling event at THPS Branch!
Collage Club @Central A&M
Fri, Sep 04, 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!
Sewing Circle @Central - Make or Mend
Sat, Sep 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Drop in and use one of our sewing machines.
Tai Chi on the Lawn @North
Sat, Sep 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Lawn,North Branch Meeting Room
Join instructor Sky Sandoval on the lawn of the North Branch for an introduction to the world of Tai Chi.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Sep 05, 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 @THP South
Sat, Sep 05, 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!
Berkeley & Portland LGBTQIA+ Book Club
Sat, Sep 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Monthly book club featuring prominent Queer characters and themes!
Chorus Song Circle @ THP South
Sat, Sep 05, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for an intergenerational folk song circle and build community through singing!
Chess @North
Sat, Sep 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Chess on the first Saturday of the month
Library Closure - Holiday
Mon, Sep 07, All day
Central Library
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Closure - Holiday
Mon, Sep 07, All day
Claremont Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Closure - Holiday
Mon, Sep 07, All day
North Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Closure - Holiday
Mon, Sep 07, 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, Sep 07, 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, Sep 07, All day
West Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Need Medical Care @Central
Tue, Sep 08, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help connecting to medical care or community resources?
Read Aloud Storytelling
Tue, Sep 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
A book club for the IDD adult community
Tai Chi @Central - Ancient Chinese Mind/Body Exercise
Tue, Sep 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Low impact exercise for all knowledge levels and ages
Electronic Music-Making Studio @Central CMR - play and learn music creation with Ableton
Tue, Sep 08, 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, Sep 08, 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
Autistic Connections @THP South - Autism Support Group and Social Club
Tue, Sep 08, 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, Sep 09, 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 on the Lawn @North
Wed, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Lawn,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.
A Sprinkle of Spanish / Un poquito de Español Storytime
Wed, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Storytime with Spanish! ¡Hora de cuentos con español!
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Sep 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Lawn,North Branch Meeting Room
An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.
Stay-n-Play @Central Children's Room
Wed, Sep 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Stay-n-Play, right after Un Poquito de Español Storytime!
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Games, snacks, and friends!
Teen Hangout @Claremont
Wed, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Attention teens! Come on down to the Claremont Branch on Wednesdays any time between 2-4pm for snacks and a fun time!
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, YouTube videos, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.
Fiber and Needle Arts @North
Wed, Sep 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Fiber and Needle Arts @North
Your Turn! A Community Board Game Night @West
Wed, Sep 09, 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 :)
Eviction Defense Center @Central Com
Thu, Sep 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing matters or facing eviction?
Musical Story Time @ City of Berkeley Parks - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frances Albrier Community Center
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers
ESL Conversation Club @West
Thu, Sep 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
West Branch - Community Meeting Room
ESL Conversation Club @West
Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Sep 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month
BACS @Central
Thu, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?
Chess at Central
Thu, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
College Essay Workshop @CentralTeen - With experienced college essay coach Jess Reich
Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Teen Room
Are you ready to write your college application essays, but need help getting started? Join experienced college essay coach Jess Reich for a FREE 1.5 hour workshop that will get you ready to write.
Leamos Autoras @Central - Club de lectura en español (presencial)
Thu, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
¡Bienvenides al primer club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!
Author Talk: Punk and Archiving @North
Thu, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
with authors Anna Brown, Judith Ann Peraino, and Tom McEnaney.
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebé
Fri, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Sep 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Sep 11, 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, Sep 11, 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, Sep 11, 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, Sep 11, 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.
Bones at Central - Let's get in a game of bones!
Fri, Sep 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for some casual dominoes games every Friday from 3-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Tai Chi on the Lawn @North
Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Lawn,North Branch Meeting Room
Join instructor Sky Sandoval on the lawn of the North Branch for an introduction to the world of Tai Chi.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Sep 12, 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 - Bike East Bay class
Sat, Sep 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Learn e-bike basics
Register
Acupuncture 101 @North
Sat, Sep 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
with Dr. Aisha Julia Lee of South Bay Internal Healing
September Death Cafe @Central - Special Edition!
Sat, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Featuring End-of-Life Doula Sarah Hill
Register
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