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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.

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!

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.

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.

Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
A Friendly Gathering with Strangers to Chat about Death.
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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.

Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Attention high schoolers! Find and take home your perfect prom dress!

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.

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

Sat, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Celebrate Valentine's Day with an inclusive, creative workshop!

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.

Tue, Feb 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
A UC Berkeley lecture series

Wed, Feb 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Are you a veteran in need of housing and employment support?

Wed, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Honor Black Histories & Futures through Art!

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

Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Branch
Alternative Theater Ensemble presents: When they ask if we were real

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.

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*

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

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

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!

Wed, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Claremont Branch
Fiber artist Laura Tandeske shares how 50+ years of embroidery has influenced her well-being.

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

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.

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

Thu, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Freight
Music, Movement, and Stories for Children

Sat, Mar 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Claremont Branch
Exchange your old puzzles for new ones at our Puzzle Swap every other month!

Rescheduled
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!

Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Attention high schoolers! Find and take home your perfect prom dress!

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.

Wed, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Are you a veteran in need of housing and employment support?

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*

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.

Thu, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frances Albrier Community Center
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers

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.

Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Claremont Branch
Exchange your old puzzles for new ones at our Puzzle Swap every other month!

Rescheduled
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!