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Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, May 16, 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!
Master of Prestidigitation - The Magic of Michael Nguyen
Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
North Branch - North Branch Lawn,North Branch Meeting Room
Bring the family and enjoy the magic of Michael Nguyen. A program for all ages! This program will be outside on the lawn of the... more
Bring the family and enjoy the magic of Michael Nguyen. A program for all ages! This program will be outside on the lawn of the North Branch
Jewish Dance @North
Sat, May 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Lawn,North Branch Meeting Room
Jewish Dance @North celebrating Jewish-American Heritage Month
Library Closure - Holiday
Mon, May 18, All day
West Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Closure - Holiday
Mon, May 18, All day
Tool Lending Library
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Closure - Holiday
Mon, May 18, All day
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Closure - Holiday
Mon, May 18, All day
North Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Closure - Holiday
Mon, May 18, All day
Claremont Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Closure - Holiday
Mon, May 18, All day
Central Library
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Storytime & Community Cafe@West
Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Community Cafe #3 for caregivers. Family 2 Family: A space to discuss the positives and challenges of family life, how to grow... more
Community Cafe #3 for caregivers. Family 2 Family: A space to discuss the positives and challenges of family life, how to grow from those experiences, and how to build community.
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more
Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
This is a participatory program for you to playfully interact with your child while they are engaging in pre-literacy activities.
Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, May 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Crafternoons @Claremont
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Tue, May 19, 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
Storytime @North
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - 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.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, May 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.
Pop Up Creative Lab @West
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
A creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library.
Cancelled
Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks - with The Story Time Band
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frances Albrier Community Center
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers
Chess at Central
Thu, May 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Read to a Dog @West
Thu, May 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Read to a Dog is a great way for children to practice oral fluency, spend time with a friendly dog, and have fun. For children ages... more
Read to a Dog is a great way for children to practice oral fluency, spend time with a friendly dog, and have fun. For children ages 5 to 12.
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebé
Fri, May 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, May 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Bones at Central - Let's get in a game of bones!
Fri, May 22, 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!
Chess Club @Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
Fri, May 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch Exterior
Chess Club happens every Friday from 3pm-5pm outside the Claremont Branch. All ages and skills levels are welcome. Boards, pieces... more
Chess Club happens every Friday from 3pm-5pm outside the Claremont Branch. All ages and skills levels are welcome. Boards, pieces and clocks are provided.
Dim Sum Craft with Picture Book Illustrator Eugenia Yoh
Fri, May 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Make a Dim Sum Menu with local illustrator Eugenia Yoh!
Rescheduled
Dim Sum Craft with Picture Book Illustrator Eugenia Yoh
Fri, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Friday, May 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library
Make a Dim Sum Menu with local illustrator Eugenia Yoh!
Kids Jewelry Making at THPS
Sat, May 23, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
9th St. Labs helps participants create their own custom jewelry!
This event is full
Family Story Time with Special Guests--Pigeons!
Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Come to our regularly scheduled story time for books, puppets, songs, and more and stay to meet some of our feathered... more
Come to our regularly scheduled story time for books, puppets, songs, and more and stay to meet some of our feathered neighbors--pigeons!
Cancelled
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library
Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!
Cancelled
Mental Health Workshop for Kids @THP South
Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Families are invited to participate in an afternoon of exploring feelings big and small with their little ones.
Library Closure - Holiday
Mon, May 25, All day
Central Library
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Closure - Holiday
Mon, May 25, All day
West Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Closure - Holiday
Mon, May 25, All day
Tool Lending Library
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Closure - Holiday
Mon, May 25, All day
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Closure - Holiday
Mon, May 25, All day
North Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Closure - Holiday
Mon, May 25, All day
Claremont Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more
Tue, May 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
This is a participatory program for you to playfully interact with your child while they are engaging in pre-literacy activities.
Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, May 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Crafternoons @Claremont
Electronic Music-Making Studio @ Central CMR - play and learn music creation with Ableton
Tue, May 26, 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*
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Tue, May 26, 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
Pop Up Creative Lab @Central
Tue, May 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
A creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library.
Storytime @North
Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - 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.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, May 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.
Chess at Central
Thu, May 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Library Late Opening
Fri, May 29, 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, May 29, 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, May 29, 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, May 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
West Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Late Opening
Fri, May 29, 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, May 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Claremont Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Bones at Central - Let's get in a game of bones!
Fri, May 29, 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!
Black Birders Week Field Trip @THP South - Lake Temescal Excursion with East Bay Regional Parks
Sat, May 30, 8:30am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Birding is for everyone! Meet at THP South for a field trip by bus to Lake Temescal to join our friends from East Bay Regional... more
Birding is for everyone! Meet at THP South for a field trip by bus to Lake Temescal to join our friends from East Bay Regional Parks to celebrate Black Birders Week.
Bike Mobile: Free Bike Repair Day TLL parking lot
Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Tool Lending Library
Free Bike Repair Day
Bay Area Book Festival YouthLit @Central
Sat, May 30, 10:30am - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room,Mystery Room,Teen Room,The Commons
Bay Area Book Festival YouthLit takes over the library!
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Jun 01, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South Books, rhymes, music and more
Beads For Every Body @West
Tue, Jun 02, 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.
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Tue, Jun 02, 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
Storytime @North
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - 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.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Jun 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.
Chess at Central
Thu, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Halau O Keikiali'i Hawaiian Dance, Music and Culture
Thu, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Hālau o Keikiali`i is a traditional Hālau Hula (Hula School) whose main focus is to share the ancient culture of Hawaii – its... more
Hālau o Keikiali`i is a traditional Hālau Hula (Hula School) whose main focus is to share the ancient culture of Hawaii – its music, dance, chant, language, story-telling, arts, crafts and more.
Family Game Night @West
Thu, Jun 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Families, join us for family fun with new and classic board games!
Dance, Dance, Dance Party @CCR - June is for Joy!
Fri, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Central Children's Story Room,Children's Non-Fiction Room
Dance, Dance, Dance! Hear a story, learn a dance, travel back in time!
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebé
Fri, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Jun 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Chess Club @Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
Fri, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch Exterior
Chess Club happens every Friday from 3pm-5pm outside the Claremont Branch. All ages and skills levels are welcome. Boards, pieces... more
Chess Club happens every Friday from 3pm-5pm outside the Claremont Branch. All ages and skills levels are welcome. Boards, pieces and clocks are provided.
Bones at Central - Let's get in a game of bones!
Fri, Jun 05, 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!
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Jun 06, 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!
Summer Reading Kickoff @North - with Full Queer Wrestling
Sat, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
Wrestling at the library!
Chess @North
Sat, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Chess on the first Saturday of the month
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South Books, rhymes, music and more
Lunch at the Library @Central
Tue, Jun 09, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Central Children's Story Room
Free lunch for kids and teens 18 and under. Plus activities like cooking classes with AAVE Cafe, arts, crafts, games and more! 
Electronic Music-Making Studio @ Central CMR - play and learn music creation with Ableton
Tue, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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*
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Tue, Jun 09, 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
Pop Up Creative Lab @Central
Tue, Jun 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
A creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library.
Storytime @North
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - 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.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.
Lunch at the Library @Central
Wed, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Central Children's Story Room
Free lunch for kids and teens 18 and under. Plus activities like cooking classes with AAVE Cafe, arts, crafts, games and more! 
Māori Mo Ake Tonu
Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for a performance by Māori Mo Ake Tonu!
Musical Story Time @The Freight - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Freight
Music, Movement, and Stories for Children
Lunch at the Library @Central
Thu, Jun 11, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Central Children's Story Room
Free lunch for kids and teens 18 and under. Plus activities like cooking classes with AAVE Cafe, arts, crafts, games and more! 
Adventure Theater @THP South
Thu, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
You're the star at Adventure Theater! Episode 1: Adventure in Space!
Chess at Central
Thu, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Read to a Dog @CCR
Thu, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Central Children's Story Room
Practice your reading and hang out with the sweetest dogs ever! Ages 5 and up.
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebé
Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Jun 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Free Bike Repair by the Bay Area Bikemobile @North
Fri, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
Free Bike Repair Clinic
Bones at Central - Let's get in a game of bones!
Fri, Jun 12, 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!
Chess Club @Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
Fri, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch Exterior
Chess Club happens every Friday from 3pm-5pm outside the Claremont Branch. All ages and skills levels are welcome. Boards, pieces... more
Chess Club happens every Friday from 3pm-5pm outside the Claremont Branch. All ages and skills levels are welcome. Boards, pieces and clocks are provided.
Dance, Dance, Dance Party @CCR - June is for Joy!
Fri, Jun 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Dance, Dance, Dance! Hear a story, learn a dance, travel back in time!
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Jun 13, 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!
Where Music Meets Imagination - presented by The Berkeley Public Library Foundation
Sat, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Freight
A Benefit Concert for the Berkeley Public Library
Storytme @Edible Schoolyard
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Edible Schoolyard @King Middle School
Storytime at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley
On the Record: Everybody Is A Star @ Central - Celebrating Juneteenth Through Music
Sat, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Learn about this national holiday with a dive into gospel, r&b, soul, funk, jazz, and hip hop
Puppet Art Theater presents Jack and the Beanstalk
Mon, Jun 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
A fun and humorous version of a classic tale! Ages 3 to 8.
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Jun 15, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
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