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Musical Story Time @South Berkeley Senior Center - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
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!
This event is full
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
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!
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.
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!
Bob Baker Marionette Theater @North
Mon, Aug 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
A variety show with marionettes that sing, dance, dazzle, and delight people of all ages.
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Aug 31, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Beads For Every Body @West
Tue, Sep 01, 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.
Once Upon a Time: Story Time for School-Aged Children
Tue, Sep 01, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Tue, Sep 01, 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
Creative Pop-Up Lab @Claremont
Tue, Sep 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Play! Learn! Create!
Storytime on the Lawn @North
Wed, Sep 02, 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.
A Sprinkle of Spanish / Un poquito de Español Storytime
Wed, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Storytime with Spanish! ¡Hora de cuentos con español!
Stay-n-Play @Central Children's Room
Wed, Sep 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Stay-n-Play, right after Un Poquito de Español Storytime!
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Sep 02, 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 @The Freight - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Freight - Main Music Hall
Music, Movement, and Stories for Children
Chess at Central
Thu, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Families, join us for family fun with new and classic board games!
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebé
Fri, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 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!
Lucha Libro Wrestling @THPS
Fri, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tool Lending Library
Join us for a fun, family-friendly wrestling event at THPS Branch!
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Sep 05, 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!
Chess @North
Sat, Sep 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Chess on the first Saturday of the month
Library Closure - Holiday
Mon, Sep 07, All day
Central Library
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Closure - Holiday
Mon, Sep 07, All day
West Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Closure - Holiday
Mon, Sep 07, All day
Claremont Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Closure - Holiday
Mon, Sep 07, 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, Sep 07, All day
North Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Library Closure - Holiday
Mon, Sep 07, All day
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Tai Chi @Central - Ancient Chinese Mind/Body Exercise
Tue, Sep 08, 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, Sep 08, 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, Sep 08, 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, Sep 09, 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.
A Sprinkle of Spanish / Un poquito de Español Storytime
Wed, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Storytime with Spanish! ¡Hora de cuentos con español!
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Sep 09, 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.
Stay-n-Play @Central Children's Room
Wed, Sep 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Stay-n-Play, right after Un Poquito de Español Storytime!
Musical Story Time @ City of Berkeley Parks - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frances Albrier Community Center
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers
Chess at Central
Thu, Sep 10, 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, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Sep 11, 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, Sep 11, 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, Sep 11, 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, Sep 12, 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!
Celebrate Latinx Heritage w/ Museum of Children's Art @West
Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Bring the whole familia and crea algo bello!
Claremont Family Movie Mantinee - Star Wars: Mandalorian and Grogu
Sat, Sep 12, 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Claremont Branch
Join us for a screening of the latest Star Wars movie!
Little Explorers Petting Zoo @North (Registration Required)
Sat, Sep 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
Meet a variety of friendly animals!
Claremont Family Movie Mantinee - Star Wars: Mandalorian and Grogu
Sat, Sep 12, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch
Join us for a screening of the latest Star Wars movie!
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Sep 14, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Tue, Sep 15, 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
A Sprinkle of Spanish / Un poquito de Español Storytime
Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Storytime with Spanish! ¡Hora de cuentos con español!
Storytime on the Lawn @North
Wed, Sep 16, 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-n-Play @Central Children's Room
Wed, Sep 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Stay-n-Play, right after Un Poquito de Español Storytime!
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Sep 16, 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.
Soccer Storytime @North
Wed, Sep 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
Enjoy a special storytime with a professional soccer player!
Chess at Central
Thu, Sep 17, 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 @North
Thu, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North 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, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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.
Puzzle Swap @Claremont
Sat, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Come to the Claremont puzzle swap. All are welcome and we have puzzles of all sizes at most of our sessions.
Berkeley Old-Time Music Convention 2026 @Central - Stringband Contest, Jams, Panels, & Family Concert
Sat, Sep 19, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
As part of the annual, weekend-long Berkeley Old-Time Music Convention, the string contest, family concert, jam sessions, and panel... more
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.
Children's Concert with The Canote Brothers @Central - part of the Berkeley Old Time Music Convention
Sat, Sep 19, 10:15am - 11:00am
Central Library - Central Children's Story Room,Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get ready to dance and sing along to some Old Time Music! Join us for the popular BOTMC Family Concert in the Children's Room on... more
Get ready to dance and sing along to some Old Time Music! Join us for the popular BOTMC Family Concert in the Children's Room on the 4th Floor with the Canote Brothers. All ages are welcome.
Kids Yoga @West
Sat, Sep 19, 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.
Baby and Toddler Clothing, Gear Swap @West
Sat, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Free Baby & Toddler Clothing and Gear Swap at West Branc
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