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Climate Instability @Claremont - The Water Cycle Connection
Sat, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
This short talk by citizen scientist Christina Bertea demystifies the water cycle.
A Valentine for Black Stories @Central - A Children's Book Fair
Sat, Feb 14, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Library
Featuring some of your favorite Black authors of children's books! We'll also have a collage workshop and special presentations!
Craft Mosaic Portraits @Central - A feature of A Children's Book Fair
Sat, Feb 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Come collage mosaic portraits inspired by artist Derrick Adams with artist Chanel London. 4th Floor, Central Children's Room.
A Valentine’s Day Opera Matinee @THP South - with Gabrielle Lochard
Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Spend Valentine’s Day at the library for an afternoon of opera performed live by Gabrielle Lochard.
February Death Cafe @West - *A Special West Branch Edition*
Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
A Friendly Gathering with Strangers to Chat about Death.
Register
In the Stax with Dave Rocha Trio @ Central A&M - Live Jazz Performance
Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
In the Stax is hosting Dave Rocha's jazz trio, who will perform original tunes and jazz standards on the 5th floor of the Central... more
In the Stax is hosting Dave Rocha's jazz trio, who will perform original tunes and jazz standards on the 5th floor of the Central Library.
The Prom Dress Pop-Up
Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Attention high schoolers! Find and take home your perfect prom dress!
Black History: To Boldly Go - author Angela Dalton followed by a space show presentation
Sat, Feb 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Author Angela Dalton will feature her children's biography of Nichelle Nichols (Lieutenant Uhura) along with a special space show... more
Author Angela Dalton will feature her children's biography of Nichelle Nichols (Lieutenant Uhura) along with a special space show presentation by Astro Everywhere! 3rd floor, Community Meeting Room.
Bike Share 101 Workshop & Group Ride @THP South
Sat, Feb 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Bike East Bay: Bike Share 101 Workshop & Group Ride
Register
Cupid's Elixir Poetry Writing @North
Sat, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Celebrate Valentine's Day with an inclusive, creative workshop!
Line Dancing at the Library @Central
Tue, Feb 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Old-time Tune Jam @Central Art & Music - hosted by Berkeley Old Time Music Convention
Tue, Feb 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Bring your musical instrument and play American old-time repertoire in a jam-session with Berkeley Old Time Music Convention.
Popping the Science Bubble @Central
Tue, Feb 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
A UC Berkeley lecture series
Swords to Plowshares @Central
Wed, Feb 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Are you a veteran in need of housing and employment support?
Black Histories/Futures Art: Decoupage Candles @West
Wed, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Honor Black Histories & Futures through Art!
Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frances Albrier Community Center
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers
Interactive Theater Performance @West
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Branch
Alternative Theater Ensemble presents: When they ask if we were real
Chinese Brush Painting @Claremont - with Pauline Tsui
Mon, Feb 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a lesson on painting animals of the Zodiac and a talk on how the New Year is celebrated in... more
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a lesson on painting animals of the Zodiac and a talk on how the New Year is celebrated in different regions and cultures. Call 510-981-6280 to reserve your space.
Electronic Music-Making Studio @ Central CMR - play and learn music creation with Ableton
Tue, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Drop-in, open-studio to play with Ableton music software and instruments -- learn how to make your own song *basic computer skills... more
Drop-in, open-studio to play with Ableton music software and instruments -- learn how to make your own song *basic computer skills required*
On the Record: Astral Traveling @ Central - Giants of Spiritual Jazz
Tue, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Selections from the work of the Coltranes, Pharoah Sanders, Albert Ayler, and more
Herbal Healing for Skin @North RSVP REQUIRED - Herbalist Workshop
Tue, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Herbal Class on Skin with Focus on Acne, Rosacea, Psoriasis, and Eczema
This event is full
Black History Month: Jazz for Kids - with Mister Boom Boom!
Wed, Feb 25, 9:45am - 10:15am
West Branch
Learn about and hear music by legendary musicians such as Herbie Hancock, Duke Ellington, and Cab Calloway!
Mental Wellness and the Art of Embroidery
Wed, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Claremont Branch
Fiber artist Laura Tandeske shares how 50+ years of embroidery has influenced her well-being.
Author Talk and Writing Workshop @THP South - with Wendy M. Thompson author of Black California Gold
Thu, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Here, We Speak _____: A Writing Workshop on Language, Identity, and Belonging with poet Wendy M. Thompson
Alejandria Fights Back w/ Robert Liu-Trujillo @THP South - Reading and Illustrator Visit
Sat, Feb 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Local children's book author and illustrator Rob Liu-Trujillo will join us to do a reading of Alejandria Fights Back, a story about... more
Local children's book author and illustrator Rob Liu-Trujillo will join us to do a reading of Alejandria Fights Back, a story about housing justice.
Line Dancing at the Library @Central
Tue, Mar 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Musical Story Time @The Freight - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Freight
Music, Movement, and Stories for Children
Puzzle Swap @Claremont
Sat, Mar 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Claremont Branch
Exchange your old puzzles for new ones at our Puzzle Swap every other month!
Rescheduled
Puzzle Swap @Claremont
Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
New date Saturday, March 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Claremont Branch
Exchange your old puzzles for new ones at our Puzzle Swap every other month!
The Prom Dress Pop-Up
Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Attention high schoolers! Find and take home your perfect prom dress!
Electronic Music-Making Studio @ Central CMR - play and learn music creation with Ableton
Tue, Mar 10, 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... more
Drop-in, open-studio to play with Ableton music software and instruments -- learn how to make your own song *basic computer skills required*
Line Dancing at the Library @Central
Tue, Mar 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Old-time Tune Jam @Central Art & Music - hosted by Berkeley Old Time Music Convention
Tue, Mar 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Bring your musical instrument and play American old-time repertoire in a jam-session with Berkeley Old Time Music Convention.
Swords to Plowshares @Central
Wed, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Are you a veteran in need of housing and employment support?
Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frances Albrier Community Center
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers
Electronic Music-Making Studio @ Central CMR - play and learn music creation with Ableton
Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Drop-in, open-studio to play with Ableton music software and instruments -- learn how to make your own song *basic computer skills... more
Drop-in, open-studio to play with Ableton music software and instruments -- learn how to make your own song *basic computer skills required*
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.
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
Old-time Tune Jam @Central Art & Music - hosted by Berkeley Old Time Music Convention
Tue, Apr 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Bring your musical instrument and play American old-time repertoire in a jam-session with Berkeley Old Time Music Convention.
Puzzle Swap @Claremont
Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Claremont Branch
Exchange your old puzzles for new ones at our Puzzle Swap every other month!
Rescheduled
Puzzle Swap @Claremont
Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
New date Saturday, May 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Claremont Branch
Exchange your old puzzles for new ones at our Puzzle Swap every other month!
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