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Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Jul 11, 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!
*CANCELED* Kids Create @West - Pinch Pots
Sat, Jul 11, 11:30am - 1:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
**This Program is Canceled.** Stop by West and make colorful pinch pots using air dry clay. All materials provided.
Chess @North
Sat, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Chess for all levels!
Toddler Art @North
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Explore early learning skills and imagination with your child through free-form art activities.
Fur, Scales and Tails @North
Mon, Jul 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
Meet a variety of animals - you might meet Baby Chicks, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, Turtles, Snakes, Ducks, Tortoises, Lizards,... more
Meet a variety of animals - you might meet Baby Chicks, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, Turtles, Snakes, Ducks, Tortoises, Lizards, Tarantulas, Roosters, and More!
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Jul 13, 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, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 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, arts, crafts, games and more! 
Library Helper Club @North - for 4th and 5th graders
Tue, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Kids help out at the library!
Electronic Music-Making Studio @Central CMR - play and learn music creation with Ableton
Tue, Jul 14, 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*
Kids' Summer Movie Nights
Tue, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Kids’ Summer Movie Nights is a fun weekly movie program for elementary school students.
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Tue, Jul 14, 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
Library Obstacle Course @North
Wed, Jul 15, All day
North Branch
Catch the Cat Obstacle Course at North Branch!
Storytime on the Lawn @North
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Lawn,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, Jul 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Lawn,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, Jul 15, 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, arts, crafts, games and more! 
Library Obstacle Course @North
Thu, Jul 16, All day
North Branch
Catch the Cat Obstacle Course at North Branch!
Musical Story Time @South Berkeley Senior Center - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Jul 16, 11:15am - 12:00pm
South Berkeley Senior Center
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers
Lunch at the Library @Central
Thu, Jul 16, 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, arts, crafts, games and more! 
Family Movie Matinee @North
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Enjoy a family-friendly movie matinee at North Branch in the meeting room on Thursdays 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm in July.
Chess at Central
Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Library Obstacle Course @North
Fri, Jul 17, All day
North Branch
Catch the Cat Obstacle Course at North Branch!
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebé
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Jul 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Botany with East Bay Parks @Central
Fri, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 1:40pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Two sessions for different age groups!
Botany with East Bay Parks @Central
Fri, Jul 17, 1:50pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Two sessions for different age groups!
Chess Club @Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
Fri, Jul 17, 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, Jul 17, 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!
Library Obstacle Course @North
Sat, Jul 18, All day
North Branch
Catch the Cat Obstacle Course at North Branch!
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Jul 18, 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!
Kids Yoga @West
Sat, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Young yogis will stretch their bodies, minds, and hearts with yoga and mindfulness activities and games.
Japanese American History Walking Tour @THP South
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Meet at the Tarea Hall Pitman Library and join Arlene Makita-Acuña on a walking tour of her childhood neighborhood, a red-lined... more
Meet at the Tarea Hall Pitman Library and join Arlene Makita-Acuña on a walking tour of her childhood neighborhood, a red-lined district in post-WWII Berkeley.
Board Game Swap @North
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Get your game on this summer!
Library Obstacle Course @North
Sun, Jul 19, All day
North Branch
Catch the Cat Obstacle Course at North Branch!
Library Obstacle Course @North
Mon, Jul 20, All day
North Branch
Catch the Cat Obstacle Course at North Branch!
Toddler Music Play Group @North
Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Music fun for Kids! Explore and play different musical instruments.
The Magic of Michael Nguyen
Mon, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come enjoy the Magic of Michael Nguyen
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Jul 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Library Obstacle Course @North
Tue, Jul 21, All day
North Branch
Catch the Cat Obstacle Course at North Branch!
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South
Tue, Jul 21, 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, Jul 21, 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, arts, crafts, games and more! 
Using Tools @North - Literally How: A Life Literacy Series
Tue, Jul 21, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Learn how to use manual and power tools safely and successfully!
This event is full
Library Helper Club @North - for 4th and 5th graders
Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Kids help out at the library!
Kids' Summer Movie Nights
Tue, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Kids’ Summer Movie Nights is a fun weekly movie program for elementary school students.
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Tue, Jul 21, 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
Library Obstacle Course @North
Wed, Jul 22, All day
North Branch
Catch the Cat Obstacle Course at North Branch!
Storytime on the Lawn @North
Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
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, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.
Lunch at the Library @Central
Wed, Jul 22, 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, arts, crafts, games and more! 
Nature in Your Neighborhood
Wed, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
An urban nature walk for families with kids ages 5 and up. Adults must accompany children.
Library Obstacle Course @North
Thu, Jul 23, All day
North Branch
Catch the Cat Obstacle Course at North Branch!
Lunch at the Library @Central
Thu, Jul 23, 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, arts, crafts, games and more! 
Family Movie Matinee @North
Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Enjoy a family-friendly movie matinee at North Branch in the meeting room on Thursdays 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm in July.
Chess at Central
Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
The Many Voices of Cinderella - an SF Opera Guild Sing a Story program
Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch
Learn about the opera Cinderella, then act it out with costumes and props!
Dragon Days - Get fired up about Dragons!
Thu, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Get fired up about dragons at THP South branch!
Library Obstacle Course @North
Fri, Jul 24, All day
North Branch
Catch the Cat Obstacle Course at North Branch!
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebé
Fri, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Jul 24, 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, Jul 24, 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, Jul 24, 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!
Library Obstacle Course @North
Sat, Jul 25, All day
North Branch
Catch the Cat Obstacle Course at North Branch!
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Jul 25, 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!
Storytme @Edible Schoolyard
Sat, Jul 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Edible Schoolyard
Storytime at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley
Kids Build Your Own Hero Figurine @THP South
Sat, Jul 25, 12:40pm - 3:20pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Builders will create their own action hero figurine!
This event is full
Bug Power with the Beetlelady
Sat, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join the Beetlelady to learn about her new book and meet live bugs up close.
Library Obstacle Course @North
Sun, Jul 26, All day
North Branch
Catch the Cat Obstacle Course at North Branch!
Library Obstacle Course @North
Mon, Jul 27, All day
North Branch
Catch the Cat Obstacle Course at North Branch!
Sterling the Bubblesmith
Mon, Jul 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch
Experience Sterling the Bubblesmith's wonderful world of bubbles!
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Jul 27, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Library Obstacle Course @North
Tue, Jul 28, All day
North Branch
Catch the Cat Obstacle Course at North Branch!
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South
Tue, Jul 28, 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, Jul 28, 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, arts, crafts, games and more! 
Library Helper Club @North - for 4th and 5th graders
Tue, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Kids help out at the library!
Electronic Music-Making Studio @Central CMR - play and learn music creation with Ableton
Tue, Jul 28, 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*
Kids' Summer Movie Nights
Tue, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Kids’ Summer Movie Nights is a fun weekly movie program for elementary school students.
How to Train your Dragon - Dragon movies in the library!!!
Tue, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
No drag-in your feet, come watch a movie with us!
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Tue, Jul 28, 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
Library Obstacle Course @North
Wed, Jul 29, All day
North Branch
Catch the Cat Obstacle Course at North Branch!
Storytime on the Lawn @North
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
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, Jul 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.
Lunch at the Library @Central
Wed, Jul 29, 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, arts, crafts, games and more! 
Library Obstacle Course @North
Thu, Jul 30, All day
North Branch
Catch the Cat Obstacle Course at North Branch!
Lunch at the Library @Central
Thu, Jul 30, 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, arts, crafts, games and more! 
Family Movie Matinee @North
Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Enjoy a family-friendly movie matinee at North Branch in the meeting room on Thursdays 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm in July.
Chess at Central
Thu, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Library Obstacle Course @North
Fri, Jul 31, All day
North Branch
Catch the Cat Obstacle Course at North Branch!
Library Late Opening
Fri, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Claremont Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Late Opening
Fri, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
West 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, Jul 31, 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!
Bubbles and Books
Fri, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Strawberry Creek Park
Bubble show and free books!
Puzzle Swap @Claremont
Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Join us for a community puzzle swap at Claremont Branch.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Aug 01, 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!
DnD Celebration @Central
Sat, Aug 01, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - 1st Floor Non-fiction Room,Teen Room,The Commons
Join us for crafts, snacks, games, and more at our second annual D&D Celebration!
Games Galore Retro Edition @CCR - Some of your favorite games all together!
Sat, Aug 01, 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Central Children's Story Room,Children's Non-Fiction Room
Games Galore, Retro Edition: board games, card games, and Wii games on a big screen! Ages 6 and up.
Chess @North
Sat, Aug 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Chess on the first Saturday of the month
Meet a City of Berkeley Firefighter
Mon, Aug 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Meet a Berkeley Firefighter!
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Aug 03, 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, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 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, arts, crafts, games and more! 
Beads For Every Body @West
Tue, Aug 04, 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.
Kids' Summer Movie Nights
Tue, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Kids’ Summer Movie Nights is a fun weekly movie program for elementary school students.
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Tue, Aug 04, 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 on the Lawn @North
Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
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, Aug 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.
Lunch at the Library @Central
Wed, Aug 05, 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, arts, crafts, games and more! 
Lunch at the Library @Central
Thu, Aug 06, 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, arts, crafts, games and more! 
Chess at Central
Thu, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Family Game Night @West
Thu, Aug 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Families, join us for family fun with new and classic board games!
Chess Club @Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
Fri, Aug 07, 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, Aug 07, 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, Aug 08, 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!
Craft Supplies Swap
Sat, Aug 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Not using some of your craft supplies and need to make room? Want to try a new craft before buying all the materials for it? Come... more
Not using some of your craft supplies and need to make room? Want to try a new craft before buying all the materials for it? Come participate in our craft supply swap!
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Aug 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
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