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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!
StoryWalk @North
Sat, Aug 01, All day
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
Take a stroll and enjoy successive pages from a children’s story along your path.
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!
Music Time with Farmer Arann - E-i-e-i-o!
Sat, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch
Lively music for littles all about the farm! Ages 0-6
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
StoryWalk @North
Sun, Aug 02, All day
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
Take a stroll and enjoy successive pages from a children’s story along your path.
StoryWalk @North
Mon, Aug 03, All day
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
Take a stroll and enjoy successive pages from a children’s story along your path.
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!
StoryWalk @North
Tue, Aug 04, All day
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
Take a stroll and enjoy successive pages from a children’s story along your path.
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
Caring For Pets @North - Literally How: A Life Literacy Series
Tue, Aug 04, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Beginner and intermediate pet care instruction!
StoryWalk @North
Wed, Aug 05, All day
North Branch
Take a stroll and enjoy successive pages from a children’s story along your path.
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! 
The Participatory Childrens Theater
Wed, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
A fun interactive way of storytelling through music and dance.
StoryWalk @North
Thu, Aug 06, All day
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
Take a stroll and enjoy successive pages from a children’s story along your path.
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!
Peace Day Crane Folding and Obon Dance @Central - a Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes event
Thu, Aug 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for our Intergenerational Peace Day Commemoration. Listen to beautiful koto music, fold origami cranes, dance an Obon dance... more
Join us for our Intergenerational Peace Day Commemoration. Listen to beautiful koto music, fold origami cranes, dance an Obon dance and hear about the story of Sadako. Ages 8 and up.
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!
StoryWalk @North
Fri, Aug 07, All day
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
Take a stroll and enjoy successive pages from a children’s story along your path.
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebé
Fri, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Aug 07, 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, 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!
StoryWalk @North
Sat, Aug 08, All day
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
Take a stroll and enjoy successive pages from a children’s story along your path.
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!
Dholrhythms Bhangra Dance for Families @Claremont
Sat, Aug 08, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Teen Room
Move to the rhythm of your soul, and you'll never miss a beat! Learn a dance from the group that brought you Non-Stop Bhangra! All... more
Move to the rhythm of your soul, and you'll never miss a beat! Learn a dance from the group that brought you Non-Stop Bhangra! All ages.
StoryWalk @North
Sun, Aug 09, All day
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
Take a stroll and enjoy successive pages from a children’s story along your path.
StoryWalk @North
Mon, Aug 10, All day
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
Take a stroll and enjoy successive pages from a children’s story along your path.
Aguacate Music Kids @North
Mon, Aug 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch
Aguacate brings the beats and a lot of fun!
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!
StoryWalk @North
Tue, Aug 11, All day
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
Take a stroll and enjoy successive pages from a children’s story along your path.
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South
Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South Books, rhymes, music and more
Tai Chi @Central - Ancient Chinese Mind/Body Exercise
Tue, Aug 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Low impact exercise for all knowledge levels and ages
Electronic Music-Making Studio @Central CMR - play and learn music creation with Ableton
Tue, Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 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
StoryWalk @North
Wed, Aug 12, All day
North Branch
Take a stroll and enjoy successive pages from a children’s story along your path.
Storytime on the Lawn @North
Wed, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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.
StoryWalk @North
Thu, Aug 13, All day
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
Take a stroll and enjoy successive pages from a children’s story along your path.
Musical Story Time @The Freight - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Freight
Music, Movement, and Stories for Children
Chess at Central
Thu, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
StoryWalk @North
Fri, Aug 14, All day
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
Take a stroll and enjoy successive pages from a children’s story along your path.
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebé
Fri, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 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 14, 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!
Compost Gal @West Branch - Story of a Seed!
Fri, Aug 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Learn about seeds and plant some to take home with you! Ages 5 and up.
StoryWalk @North
Sat, Aug 15, All day
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
Take a stroll and enjoy successive pages from a children’s story along your path.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Aug 15, 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, Aug 15, 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.
Storytme @Edible Schoolyard
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Edible Schoolyard
Storytime at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Aug 17, 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 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South Books, rhymes, music and more
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Tue, Aug 18, 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 19, 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, Aug 19, 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.
Musical Story Time @South Berkeley Senior Center - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Aug 20, 11:15am - 12:00pm
South Berkeley Senior Center
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers
Chess at Central
Thu, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebé
Fri, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 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 21, 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 22, 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!
Tattoo Storytime @CCR
Sat, Aug 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Central Children's Story Room,Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join local artists from Old Crow Tattoo for a special storytime all about tattoos!
Author Tea Party with Annie Barrows @North (registration)
Sat, Aug 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Meet children's author Annie Barrows!
Registration opens Saturday, August 1 2026 at 9:00am
Sticker Club @Claremont
Mon, Aug 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Design and make a sticker you can keep and share. Sign up required. Please call 510-981-6280 to reserve your space.
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Aug 24, 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 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South Books, rhymes, music and more
Tai Chi @Central - Ancient Chinese Mind/Body Exercise
Tue, Aug 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Low impact exercise for all knowledge levels and ages
Electronic Music-Making Studio @Central CMR - play and learn music creation with Ableton
Tue, Aug 25, 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, Aug 25, 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 26, 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, Aug 26, 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.
DIY Suncatchers @Claremont
Wed, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Make a suncatcher out of everyday items with artist and educator Lynne-Rachel Altman.
Chess at Central
Thu, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebé
Fri, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Aug 28, 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, Aug 28, 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 28, 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 29, 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 @West
Sat, Aug 29, 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!
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