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Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more

Tue, Mar 17, 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, Mar 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Crafternoons @Claremont

LEGO Club @Central CCR

Tue, Mar 17, 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

Reading Buddies @THP South - Kids read to a teen!

Tue, Mar 17, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Kids will be paired with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun. For readers in grades TK-3.

Pop-Up Creative Lab @Central

Tue, Mar 17, 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, Mar 18, 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.

Storytime & Community Cafe@West

Wed, Mar 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Community Cafe #1 for caregivers. This workshop covers the important qualities and resources families need to support their... more

Community Cafe #1 for caregivers. This workshop covers the important qualities and resources families need to support their children's well-being and manage life's challenges and stresses.

Stay & Play @North

Wed, Mar 18, 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.

Cancelled

Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks - with The Story Time Band

Thu, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Frances Albrier Community Center

Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers

Chess at Central

Thu, Mar 19, 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@ THP South

Thu, Mar 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Children's 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, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Stay-n-Play @West

Fri, Mar 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central - Spring Series

Fri, Mar 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Family Story Time @Central CCR

Sat, Mar 21, 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!

MOCHA Creative Art Play @West - Spring Series

Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Animated Afternoons @Claremont

Sat, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Please join us once a month at the Claremont Branch Library for a fun-filled afternoon of animated film!

A Year of Kites with author Monisha Bajaj

Sat, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Author book reading and kite craft!

Toddler Art @North

Mon, Mar 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Explore early learning skills and imagination with your child through free-form art activities.

Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR

Mon, Mar 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library

Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more

Tue, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Crafternoons @Claremont

LEGO Club @Central CCR

Tue, Mar 24, 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

Reading Buddies @THP South - Kids read to a teen!

Tue, Mar 24, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Kids will be paired with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun. For readers in grades TK-3.

Storytime @North

Wed, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 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, Mar 26, 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@ THP South

Thu, Mar 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Children's 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.

SpringFest @Claremont

Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Spring has sprung! Join us at the Claremont Branch for an afternoon of crafting and music to celebrate the new spring season.

Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebé

Fri, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Stay-n-Play @West

Fri, Mar 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central - Spring Series

Fri, Mar 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

MOCHA Creative Art Play @West - Spring Series

Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Family Story Time @Central CCR

Sat, Mar 28, 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!

Slime Lab @Claremont

Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Slime making fun for children ages 5-8!

Registration opens Saturday, March 21 2026 at 11:00am

Storytime with Nikoo Yahyazadeh @North - Author Event

Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

North Branch - North Children's Room

Author Nikoo Yahyazadeh visits North Branch to share her new book Yasi and Mina's Pomegranate Tree.

Insect Discovery Lab @THP South

Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Explore insects with Insect Discovery Lab!

Library Closure - Holiday

Mon, Mar 30, 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, Mar 30, 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, Mar 30, All day

North Branch

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

Library Closure - Holiday

Mon, Mar 30, All day

Claremont Branch

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

Library Closure - Holiday

Mon, Mar 30, All day

Central Library

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

Library Closure - Holiday

Mon, Mar 30, All day

West 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, Mar 31, 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.

West x North Springfest @North - with Mariachi Luz de Oro

Tue, Mar 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Lawn

Spring Break fun at West Branch and North Branch!! Every day this week - Tuesday thru Saturday - we host a different FREE & FUN... more

Spring Break fun at West Branch and North Branch!! Every day this week - Tuesday thru Saturday - we host a different FREE & FUN program for kids

Crafternoons @Claremont

Tue, Mar 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Crafternoons @Claremont

LEGO Club @Central CCR

Tue, Mar 31, 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

Cancelled

Reading Buddies @THP South - Kids read to a teen!

Tue, Mar 31, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Kids will be paired with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun. For readers in grades TK-3.

Storytime @North

Wed, Apr 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, Apr 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.

West x North Springfest @North - Ice Cream in a Bag

Wed, Apr 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Spring Break fun at West Branch and North Branch!! Every day this week - Tuesday thru Saturday - we host a different FREE & FUN... more

Spring Break fun at West Branch and North Branch!! Every day this week - Tuesday thru Saturday - we host a different FREE & FUN program for kids

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

Thu, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:30pm

The Freight

Music, Movement, and Stories for Children

Chess at Central

Thu, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

West x North Springfest @North - Cake in a Mug

Fri, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Spring Break fun at West Branch and North Branch!! Every day this week - Tuesday thru Saturday - we host a different FREE & FUN... more

Spring Break fun at West Branch and North Branch!! Every day this week - Tuesday thru Saturday - we host a different FREE & FUN program for kids

Chess Club @Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.

Fri, Apr 03, 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.

MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central - Spring Series

Fri, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Ballet & Books - Ballet & Books and Berkeley Reads

Sat, Apr 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Dance and Literacy Program

MOCHA Creative Art Play @West - Spring Series

Sat, Apr 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Family Story Time @Central CCR

Sat, Apr 04, 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!

Charged Particles: Live Jazz Trio @ Central - Classic piano trio setup

Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

Experience great jazz from "a tight and enormously talented trio" (Jazz Times Magazine)

Chess @North

Sat, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Chess on the first Saturday of the month

Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR

Mon, Apr 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 - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more

Tue, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Crafternoons @Claremont

Beads For Every Body @West

Tue, Apr 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.

LEGO Club @Central CCR

Tue, Apr 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

Storytime @North

Wed, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 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.

Read to a Dog @North

Thu, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

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.

Chess at Central

Thu, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Family Place Parent-Child Playshops - for ages 0-3 and their parents and caregivers

Fri, Apr 10, 10:15am - 11:15am

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Enjoy open-ended, child-directed play with a variety of toys and art activities, learn from community resource professionals on... more

Enjoy open-ended, child-directed play with a variety of toys and art activities, learn from community resource professionals on topics such as nutrition and child development & hear a story and song.

Registration opens Wednesday, April 1 2026 at 9:00am

Chess Club @Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.

Fri, Apr 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.

MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central - Spring Series

Fri, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Ballet & Books - Ballet & Books and Berkeley Reads

Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Dance and Literacy Program

Family Story Time @Central CCR

Sat, Apr 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!

MOCHA Creative Art Play @West - Spring Series

Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

National Letter Writing Month Craft @North

Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Celebrate the art of letter writing!

Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR

Mon, Apr 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 - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more

Tue, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, 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, Apr 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*

LEGO Club @Central CCR

Tue, Apr 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

Pop Up Creative Lab @Central

Tue, Apr 14, 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, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 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.

Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks - with The Story Time Band

Thu, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Frances Albrier Community Center

Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers

Chess at Central

Thu, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

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.

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