As part of the annual, weekend-long Berkeley Old-Time Music Convention, the string contest, family concert, jam sessions, and panel discussions will take place all day throughout the Central Library.

Old-time folk music for kids with husband and wife duo WB Reid and Bonnie Zahnow. Their sweet harmonies on songs range from poignant to humorous twin-fiddling, foot-tapping tunes.

Join the City of Berkeley Office of Emergency Services and Public Health Division for an event designed for families! Learn how to create a evacuation plan and build your very own emergency "Go Bag".

Enjoy open-ended, child-directed play with a variety of toys and art activities, learn from community resource professionals on topics such as nutrition and child development & hear a story and song.

Join the City of Berkeley Office of Emergency Services and Public Health Division for an event designed for families! Learn how to create a evacuation plan and build your very own emergency "Go Bag".

Sing and dance with the music of several Latin American countries, their various rhythms, languages, and guitars, while listening to the story of el Brujo y la Sirena. Ages 4-8

Clean, gently used costume donations will be accepted at the North Branch Desk starting September 19 all the way through the day of the costume swap. 

Enjoy open-ended, child-directed play with a variety of toys and art activities, learn from community resource professionals on topics such as nutrition and child development & hear a story and song.