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Family Story Time @Central CCR

Sat, Jun 20, 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!

Honoring Yoshiko Uchida @North - Reading & craft

Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Learn about Yoshiko Uchida, hear one of her stories, and make a bracelet for yourself and a friend.

MJ's Brass Boppers - Community Dance Party!

Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Frances Albrier Community Center

MJ’s Brass Boppers Brass Band is an authentic New Orleans singing and swinging Second Line brass band fusing traditional NOLA... more

MJ’s Brass Boppers Brass Band is an authentic New Orleans singing and swinging Second Line brass band fusing traditional NOLA standards, funk, jazz, modern pop & more with a second line twist!

Juneteenth Crafternoon @North

Sat, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Children's Room

Celebrate Juneteenth at North Branch

Mind Matters @Claremont - Kids learn about feelings

Mon, Jun 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Join Global Mental Health Outreach (GMHO) for three workshops on feelings. For kids 5-12 and their caregivers.

Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR

Mon, Jun 22, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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*

Mind Matters @Claremont - Kids learn about feelings

Tue, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Join Global Mental Health Outreach (GMHO) for three workshops on feelings. For kids 5-12 and their caregivers.

LEGO Club @Central CCR

Tue, Jun 23, 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 23, 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 on the Lawn @North

Wed, Jun 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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!

Tie Dye Party @Claremont

Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Claremont Branch

Make a tie dye shirt with us! ✌🏻

Mind Matters @Claremont - Kids learn about feelings

Wed, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Join Global Mental Health Outreach (GMHO) for three workshops on feelings. For kids 5-12 and their caregivers.

Lunch at the Library @Central

Thu, Jun 25, 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!

Maggie Tokuda-Hall storytime @Claremont - Love in the Library author visit and Storytime

Thu, Jun 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Join Berkeley Public Library and Maggie Tokuda-Hall for a special author talk and storytime.

Chess at Central

Thu, Jun 25, 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 25, 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 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Rainbow Rox Music @West

Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch

A musical read-a-long!

Stay-n-Play @West

Fri, Jun 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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!

Kids Musical Instrument Making @THP South

Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 12:20pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Builders will design and create a musical instrument.

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Family Story Time @Central CCR

Sat, Jun 27, 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!

Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR

Mon, Jun 29, 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 30, 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 30, 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!

Kids' Summer Movie Nights

Tue, Jun 30, 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, Jun 30, 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, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 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!

Lunch at the Library @Central

Thu, Jul 02, 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!

Chess at Central

Thu, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Families, join us for family fun with new and classic board games!

Library Closure - Holiday

Fri, Jul 03, All day

Central Library

All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Library Closure - Holiday

Fri, Jul 03, All day

Claremont Branch

All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Library Closure - Holiday

Fri, Jul 03, All day

North Branch

All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Library Closure - Holiday

Fri, Jul 03, 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

Fri, Jul 03, All day

Tool Lending Library

All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Library Closure - Holiday

Fri, Jul 03, All day

West Branch

All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Library Closure - Holiday

Sat, Jul 04, All day

Central Library

All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Library Closure - Holiday

Sat, Jul 04, All day

Claremont Branch

All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Library Closure - Holiday

Sat, Jul 04, All day

North Branch

All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Library Closure - Holiday

Sat, Jul 04, 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

Sat, Jul 04, All day

Tool Lending Library

All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Library Closure - Holiday

Sat, Jul 04, All day

West Branch

All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Kids Music Play Group @North

Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Music fun for Kids! Explore and play different musical instruments.

Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR

Mon, Jul 06, 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 07, 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 07, 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!

Using Tools @North - Literally How: A Life Literacy Series

Tue, Jul 07, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Learn how to use manual and power tools safely and successfully!

Library Helper Club @North - for 4th and 5th graders

Tue, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Kids help out at the library!

Beads For Every Body @West

Tue, Jul 07, 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, Jul 07, 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 07, 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

Possibly Puppets presents Gardenia and Greedy Gus

Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Join us for this fun, interactive puppet storytime!

Storytime on the Lawn @North

Wed, Jul 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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!

Musical Story Time @The Freight - with The Story Time Band

Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

The Freight

Music, Movement, and Stories for Children

Lunch at the Library @Central

Thu, Jul 09, 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!

Fanily Movie Matinee @North

Thu, Jul 09, 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 09, 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, Jul 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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!

Sidewalk Chalk Art @North

Fri, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Lawn

Join us on the library's front patio for an outdoor art project with sidewalk chalk!

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!

Kids Create @West - Pinch Pots

Sat, Jul 11, 11:30am - 1:30pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

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!

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 with AAVE Cafe, 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 with AAVE Cafe, 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 with AAVE Cafe, arts, crafts, games and more!

Fanily 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!