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Cancelled
Mon, Jan 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Community Craft Circle, work on your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or any craft you like!  This is not a class, so there will be... more
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.

Tue, Jan 13, 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*

Tue, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
An interactive event for job seekers.

Tue, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Teen Room
An evening of poetry and celebration as we announce our 2026 Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate and Vice Youth Poet Laureate!

Tue, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
A supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club

Wed, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for a collage workshop to step into the new year with creativity and purpose!

Thu, Jan 15, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Central Library
Steph Cherrywell virtual author visit

Fri, Jan 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
A four week music series

Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Definitive documentary of the Free Speech Movement

Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Start the year off right with this incredible talk by on brain and body health.

Tue, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Tue, Jan 20, 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.

Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Bring a creative project you've been meaning to complete! The library will be providing the following: -2 sewing machines (first... more
Bring a creative project you've been meaning to complete! The library will be providing the following: -2 sewing machines (first come first serve!) -arts & crafts supplies -tea & sparkling water

Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frances Albrier Community Center
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers

Thu, Jan 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Catch the retro vibes with a movie in the Teen Room!

Fri, Jan 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
A four week music series

Sat, Jan 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Sylvia Cuenca

Sat, Jan 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Learn how to start documenting your own family history through narrative writing. All ages are welcomed to this event!

Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Come together to discuss a book, learn from others, and create meaningful connections in our community.

Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Teen Room
Learn to make your own table top game with Randy O'Connor of RandyO Games. This event is geared towards teens and adults interested... more
Learn to make your own table top game with Randy O'Connor of RandyO Games. This event is geared towards teens and adults interested in the creative world of table top gaming.

Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
The third annual LEGO DAY will be held at the Central Children's Room in honor of all things LEGO.

Sat, Jan 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Learn different methods of decluttering to find the best fit for you to make progress and improve organization in your home.

Cancelled
Mon, Jan 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Community Craft Circle, work on your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or any craft you like!  This is not a class, so there will be... more
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.

Tue, Jan 27, 10:00am - 10:45am
Central Library
BUSD Book Club virtual author visit of Shifa Safadi

Tue, Jan 27, 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*

Tue, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
An interactive event for job seekers.

Tue, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Immerse yourself in the brutal sounds of death, doom, grind and other subgenres of metal and punk this winter

Wed, Jan 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Needle Felt with us this January! All ages and levels of experience welcome.

Fri, Jan 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
A four week music series

Tue, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Tue, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
New venue Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
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*

Tue, Feb 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.

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.

Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frances Albrier Community Center
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers

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*

Sat, Feb 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.

Tue, Mar 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Exchange your old puzzles for new ones at our Puzzle Swap every other month!

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*

Tue, Mar 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.

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.

Thu, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frances Albrier Community Center
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers

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*

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.