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BPL Comic Con Poster with drawing of person sitting on top of library buiding by Jason Shiga

BPL 4th Annual Comic Con!
2026-11-14 10:30:00 2026-11-14 16:30:00 America/Los_Angeles BPL 4th Annual Comic Con! A day of panels, workshops, artists, and more! Central Library - Electronic Classroom, Historic Lobby, Art & Music Study Hall, Central Children's Story Room, Mystery Room, Teen Room, The Commons, 1st Floor Non-fiction Room

Saturday, November 14
10:30am - 4:30pm

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Electronic Classroom, Historic Lobby, Art & Music Study Hall, Central Children's Story Room, Mystery Room, Teen Room, The Commons, 1st Floor Non-fiction Room

A day of panels, workshops, artists, and more!

It's our fourth year of BPL Comic Con! 

Guests include:

  • Alan Barillaro (Bunns Rabbit series; Today We'll Be Eaten)
  • Layia Bolden (Lovelorn)
  • Cynta Camilia (This [Flesh] Is Not Mine, It Is Yours)
  • Jerrold Connors (Stampede!; Jim!)
  • Eric Drooker (Naked City; Howl: A Graphic Novel)
  • Alegra Figeroid (Champion)
  • Laura Gao (Kirby's Lessons for Falling (in Love); Messy Roots)
  • Mel Gillman (As the Crow Flies; Other Ever Afters)
  • Diego Gomez (Hell Babes)
  • Justin Hall (Theater of Terror: Revenge of the Queers)
  • Morgan Hampton (Green Lantern Corps, Cyborg)
  • Kate Laster 
  • Briana Loewinsohn (Raised by Ghosts; Ephemera)
  • Kane Lynch (Reel Life)
  • Ajuan Mance (Come Out and Play: The Queer Sports Project; Gender Studies)
  • Fernando Marti
  • Amy Martin (Hay Recorridos)
  • Thien Pham (Mind vs. Machine; Family Style) 
  • Fred Noland (Major Taylor)
  • Jos Sances ("Or the Whale")
  • Rita Sapunor (She the People)
  • Jason Shiga (Adventuregame Comics; Demon)
  • Miriam Klein Stahl (Rad Women Worldwide; Rad American Women A to Z)
  • Nadine Takvorian (Armaveni)
  • Maggie Tokuda-Hall (Bathtime for Snow Monkeys, Squad)
  • Andy Warner (Spices and Spuds; Pests and Pets)
  • Eugene Young

and more to be announced!

Full lists of speakers, vendors, and schedule details will be released as we get closer to the event.

Poster image this year created by local comic artist Jason Shiga!

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

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Literacy, Learning & Lectures | Creative | Community Event | Authors, Books & Writing | 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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Central Library
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Tue, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
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Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central - Every Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm
Wed, Oct 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
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Storytime on the Lawn @North
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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, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Storytime with Spanish! ¡Hora de cuentos con español!
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Wed, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Lawn,North Branch Meeting Room
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Spectrum Community Services @Central
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Wed, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Stay-n-Play, right after Un Poquito de Español Storytime!
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Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Games, snacks, and friends!
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Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
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Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
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Veteran Support Services @Central
Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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DIY Collage Postcards @Claremont
Wed, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Meditative Banig Drawing @ THP South
Wed, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Create your own banig (Filipino woven mat) using simple line patterns inspired by traditional Filipino tattoos and weaving.
ESL Conversation Club @West
Thu, Oct 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
West Branch - Community Meeting Room
ESL Conversation Club @West
BACS @Central
Thu, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?
Chess at Central
Thu, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @THPS - Fall 2026 Series
Thu, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from the Museum of Children's Art!
Read to a Dog @Claremont
Thu, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Kids ages 5-12 can sign up for a 20 minute session where they read to a dog provided by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs 🐶.
Math Tutoring @ Central
Thu, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Math tutoring for grades K-12.
Let The Land Breathe: The History of East Bay Shellmounds
Thu, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
A presentation from the Sogorea Te Land Trust on the history of East Bay shell mounds, with specific focus on the West Berkeley shell mound.
High Fidelity Radio Panel Discussion @THP South - A Function of The Break Room
Thu, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
The Black American Sound System is joining forces with the Berkeley Public Library to transform its branches into vibrant hubs of Black musical culture and community memory.
Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutor Training - Tutor Orientation: Day 1 
Thu, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Berkeley READS
See if Berkeley Reads is the right fit for you.
Cancelled
Family Place Parent Child Playshops
Fri, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Library
Play, read, share, and grow! Ages 0-3 and their families/caregivers are welcome. Call 510-981-6223 to register. Registration begins September 14.
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebé
Fri, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
West Branch
Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.
Super Cinema
Fri, Oct 23, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Movies from all genres and eras.
Bones at Central - Let's get in a game of bones!
Fri, Oct 23, 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!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central - Fall 2026 series!
Fri, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from the Museum of Children's Art!
Puzzle Swap @Claremont
Sat, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Claremont Branch
Come to the Claremont puzzle swap. All are welcome and we have puzzles of all sizes at most of our sessions.
Ballet & Books
Sat, Oct 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Ballet & Books is a dance and literacy program for children ages 6–9, combining movement-based learning with reading skills to support early education.
Register
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Oct 24, 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!
What DO People Do at the Science Museum? @Central - w/ Author Maggie Tokuda-Hall and UCMP Scientists!
Sat, Oct 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Celebrate Maggie Tokuda-Hall's new book about science museums and the folks who run them, along with UC Berkeley Museum of Paleontology scientists!
a READING of the NOITUTITSNOC & panel discussion - Christy Chan performs the US Constitution backwards
Sat, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Historic Lobby,Mystery Room
Audience participation encouraged! Chan will perform pieces of the Constitution backwards to give a new approach to this document. A panel discussion will follow.
Wear your creation @Central - Polymer clay jewelry making
Sat, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Create your own jewelry with polymer clay.
This event is full
Dance Party for Queer Families/Allies @West
Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Costume Dance Party for Queer Families and Allies!
Halloween Tea Party @North (Registration Required)
Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us for a costume tea party at North Branch. Reservation required.
Left Coast Chamber Ensemble @Claremont
Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Please join us for a special live concert when Anna Presler and Leighton Fong of Left Coast Chamber Ensemble return for a special live concert!
Samples and Scrapers Car Show and DJ Set @THP South - A Function of The Break Room
Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
The Black American Sound System is joining forces with the Berkeley Public Library to transform its branches into vibrant hubs of Black musical culture and community memory.
Kidney Disease Presentation @North
Sat, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Please join the UC Berkeley KDSAP team to learn about what chronic kidney disease (CKD) is and how to maintain kidney health!
Communicating Effectively @Claremont
Mon, Oct 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Learn learn strategies and techniques to decode verbal and behavioral communication. This class is for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Free Flu Vaccine Pop-up Clinic @THP South
Mon, Oct 26, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Flu season is here! Protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community by getting a free flu shot.
Sticker Club @Claremont
Mon, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Design and make a sticker you can keep and share. Sign up required. Please call 510-981-6280 to reserve your space.
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Oct 26, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Día de los Muertos Pet Altar @North
Tue, Oct 27, All day
North Branch
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda for Pets
Electronic Music-Making Studio @Central CMR - play and learn music creation with Ableton
Tue, Oct 27, 4:00am - 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*
Read Aloud Storytelling
Tue, Oct 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Central Children's Story Room
A book club for the IDD adult community
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South
Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South Books, rhymes, music and more
Tai Chi @Central - Ancient Chinese Mind/Body Exercise
Tue, Oct 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Low impact exercise for all knowledge levels and ages
Sugar Skull Craft @North - Decorate a clay sugar skull
Tue, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Children's Room
Decorate a clay sugar skull
Mystery Book Club @West - Lisa Gardner
Tue, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Join us at the next Mystery Book Club! Choose any book by Lisa Gardner to read and discuss at our October meeting.
Teen TTRPGs Club @North
Tue, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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!
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Tue, Oct 27, 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
Resumes: Finding the best career paths for you
Tue, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Central Library
An interactive event for job seekers
Cultivating Compassion in Difficult Times @THP South
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join Khenpo Karma Tenkyong in discussing the the importance of compassion, and its cultivation in difficult times.
Filipinx Folk Songs & More @West - Featuring Aireene Espiritu of The Sampaguitas!
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
 Filipinx folk songs and originals with a live music performance with Aireene Espiritu of The Sampaguitas!
Día de los Muertos Pet Altar @North
Wed, Oct 28, All day
North Branch
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda for Pets
Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central - Every Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm
Wed, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Storytime with Spanish! ¡Hora de cuentos con español!
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Stay-n-Play, right after Un Poquito de Español Storytime!
Hallo-Teen Hangout @Claremont
Wed, Oct 28, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Beware teens! This isn't a regular Teen Hangout... it's a scary Teen Hangout! 🎃
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Games, snacks, and friends!
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Oct 28, 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.
Reading Buddies @ Central
Wed, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Kids are paired up with a teen reading mentor to read together, build reading confidence, and make reading fun.
Día de los Muertos Pet Altar @North
Thu, Oct 29, All day
North Branch
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda for Pets
Chess at Central
Thu, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @THPS - Fall 2026 Series
Thu, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from the Museum of Children's Art!
The Haunted Library @Claremont
Thu, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Join us... if you dare... for an afternoon of Halloween fun! 🎃
Math Tutoring @ Central
Thu, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Math tutoring for grades K-12.
Repulsive Reads @North
Thu, Oct 29, 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.
Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutor Training - Tutor Training: Day 2
Thu, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Get ready and get practical tips.
Día de los Muertos Pet Altar @North
Fri, Oct 30, All day
North Branch
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda for Pets
Library Late Opening
Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Late Opening
Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Claremont Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Late Opening
Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Late Opening
Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Late Opening
Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tool Lending Library
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Late Opening
Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
West Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Oct 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Adult Volunteer Literacy Training - Tutor Training: Day 3
Fri, Oct 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Berkeley READS
Berkeley Reads office tour, browse resources, and meet current learners and tutors. 
Rescheduled
Super Cinema
Fri, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Friday, October 30, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Movies from all genres and eras.
TK-5th Playtime@West
Fri, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Come do some fun activities at West Branch Library when Berkeley Unified Schools are closed for students on Oct 5th and 30th!
Super Cinema
Fri, Oct 30, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Movies from all genres and eras.
Bones at Central - Let's get in a game of bones!
Fri, Oct 30, 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!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central - Fall 2026 series!
Fri, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from the Museum of Children's Art!
Leamos Autoras - Club de lectura en español (virtual)
Fri, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
¡Bienvenides al primer club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!
Wild West Femme Cypher After Hours @Central - A Function of The Break Room
Fri, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
The Black American Sound System is joining forces with the Berkeley Public Library to transform its branches into vibrant hubs of Black musical culture and community memory.
Día de los Muertos Pet Altar @North
Sat, Oct 31, All day
North Branch
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda for Pets
Halloween Extravaganza! - with The Story Time Band & Fratello Marionettes
Sat, Oct 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Freight
A Halloween-themed event that includes a high-energy musical story time and an awe-inspiring marionette show!
Ballet & Books
Sat, Oct 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Ballet & Books is a dance and literacy program for children ages 6–9, combining movement-based learning with reading skills to support early education.
Register
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Oct 31, 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, Oct 31, 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!
Stepping into STEM @Central - Strawberry DNA and Brain Science! for 3rd-5th grades
Sat, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for two sessions centered around different science-related themes, presented by young folks in STEM with an engaging activity!
Musical Instrument Petting Zoo @West - Music Program
Sat, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Musical Instrument Petting Zoo
LEGO Halloween Themed Coding @Central
Sat, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Lego coding with UC Berkeley's Lego club Brick by Brick
Día de los Muertos Pet Altar @North
Mon, Nov 02, All day
North Branch
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda for Pets
Social Services Drop-In @THPS
Mon, Nov 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.
Somatic Reset for Stress @West - Shake It Off: A Somatic Reset for Stress
Mon, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
explore easy tools to release built-up tension in the body and feel calmer, more present, energized, and focused
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Nov 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Día de los Muertos Pet Altar @North
Tue, Nov 03, All day
North Branch
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda for Pets
Social Services Drop-In @Claremont
Tue, Nov 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Claremont Branch
Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South
Tue, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South Books, rhymes, music and more
Line Dancing at the Library @Central
Tue, Nov 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Curated Music Listening Session @Central - A Function of The Break Room
Tue, Nov 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
The Black American Sound System is joining forces with the Berkeley Public Library to transform its branches into vibrant hubs of Black musical culture and community memory.
Beads For Every Body @West
Tue, Nov 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Hey families, stop by West every First Tuesday of the Month between 3:30-5:00pm and make a beautiful, beaded bracelet.
Fiber Arts @Central - Join our Crafting Community
Tue, Nov 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Where Knitters and Crocheters Meet!
Once Upon a Time: Story Time for School-Aged Children
Tue, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Tue, Nov 03, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00PM
Music of Four Centuries: A Solo Guitar Recital - Guitarist Peter Fletcher live and unmiked
Tue, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Historic Lobby
A program of classical guitar music from across the centuries, including popular and favorite compositions
How Money Works @ THP South - Social Security
Tue, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us to learn the ins and outs of Social Security with Registered Social Security Analyst Cozette Whitney-Bolden.
Día de los Muertos Pet Altar @North
Wed, Nov 04, All day
North Branch
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda for Pets
Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central - Every Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm
Wed, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Storytime with Spanish! ¡Hora de cuentos con español!
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Nov 04, 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.
Insight Housing @Central
Wed, Nov 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
The SSVF Alameda Team will be on-site to support veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Stay-n-Play @Central Children's Room
Wed, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Nov 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Games, snacks, and friends!
Teen Hangout @Claremont
Wed, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 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.
Reading Buddies @ Central
Wed, Nov 04, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Kids are paired up with a teen reading mentor to read together, build reading confidence, and make reading fun.
Día de los Muertos Pet Altar @North
Thu, Nov 05, All day
North Branch
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda for Pets
Musical Story Time @The Freight - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Freight - Main Music Hall
Music, Movement, and Stories for Children
Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Nov 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month
Wellness Dance @THP South
Thu, Nov 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for a another series of this supportive and inclusive Community Wellness Dance Class
Chess at Central
Thu, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Hearing Loss Presentation @West - A Family Conversation about Hearing Loss
Thu, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
This presentation will cover the building blocks of hearing, hearing loss, and potential treatments.
MOCHA Creative Art Play @THPS - Fall 2026 Series
Thu, Nov 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from the Museum of Children's Art!
Math Tutoring @ Central
Thu, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Math tutoring for grades K-12.
Leamos Autoras @Central - Club de lectura en español (presencial)
Thu, Nov 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
¡Bienvenides al primer club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!
Family Game Night @West
Thu, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Families, join us for family fun with new and classic board games!
In the Stax feat. Kayatta @THP South - A Function of The Break Room
Thu, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
The Black American Sound System is joining forces with the Berkeley Public Library to transform its branches into vibrant hubs of Black musical culture and community memory.
Día de los Muertos Pet Altar @North
Fri, Nov 06, All day
North Branch
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda for Pets
Social Services Drop-In @North
Fri, Nov 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Branch
Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebé
Fri, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Movies from all genres and eras.
Bones at Central - Let's get in a game of bones!
Fri, Nov 06, 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!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central - Fall 2026 series!
Fri, Nov 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from the Museum of Children's Art!
Collage Club @Central A&M
Fri, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Whether you're a seasoned collage maker or you've never tried to collage before, bring out your inner artist with this simple and engaging art form!
Día de los Muertos Pet Altar @North
Sat, Nov 07, All day
North Branch
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda for Pets
Sewing Circle @Central - Make or Mend
Sat, Nov 07, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Drop in and use one of our sewing machines.
Free Accessible Kidney Screening @THP South
Sat, Nov 07, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Drop-in for a screening; no health insurance or appointment necessary!
Ballet & Books
Sat, Nov 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Ballet & Books is a dance and literacy program for children ages 6–9, combining movement-based learning with reading skills to support early education.
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Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!
Berkeley & Portland LGBTQIA+ Book Club
Sat, Nov 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Monthly book club featuring prominent Queer characters and themes!
Very First Concerts @Central - w/ SF Chamber Orchestra
Sat, Nov 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Rhythm Rascals!
Very First Concerts @West - w/ SF Chamber Orchestra
Sat, Nov 07, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Rhythm Rascals!
Chess @North
Sat, Nov 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Chess on the first Saturday of the month
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