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Sat, May 23, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
9th St. Labs helps participants create their own custom jewelry!
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Cancelled
Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library
Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!

Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Come to our regularly scheduled story time for books, puppets, songs, and more and stay to meet some of our feathered... more
Come to our regularly scheduled story time for books, puppets, songs, and more and stay to meet some of our feathered neighbors--pigeons!

Cancelled
Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Families are invited to participate in an afternoon of exploring feelings big and small with their little ones.

Mon, May 25, All day
Central Library
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Mon, May 25, All day
Claremont Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Mon, May 25, All day
North Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Mon, May 25, All day
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Mon, May 25, All day
Tool Lending Library
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Mon, May 25, All day
West Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Tue, May 26, 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.

Tue, May 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Crafternoons @Claremont

Tue, May 26, 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*

Tue, May 26, 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

Tue, May 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
A creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library.

Wed, May 27, 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.

Wed, May 27, 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.

Thu, May 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Claremont Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Fri, May 29, 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.

Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tool Lending Library
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
West Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Fri, May 29, 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!

Sat, May 30, 8:30am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Birding is for everyone! Meet at THP South for a field trip by bus to Lake Temescal to join our friends from East Bay Regional... more
Birding is for everyone! Meet at THP South for a field trip by bus to Lake Temescal to join our friends from East Bay Regional Parks to celebrate Black Birders Week.

Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Tool Lending Library
Free Bike Repair Day

Sat, May 30, 10:30am - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room,Mystery Room,Teen Room,The Commons
Bay Area Book Festival YouthLit takes over the library!

Mon, Jun 01, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South Books, rhymes, music and more

Tue, Jun 02, 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.

Tue, Jun 02, 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

Wed, Jun 03, 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.

Wed, Jun 03, 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.

Thu, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Hālau o Keikiali`i is a traditional Hālau Hula (Hula School) whose main focus is to share the ancient culture of Hawaii – its... more
Hālau o Keikiali`i is a traditional Hālau Hula (Hula School) whose main focus is to share the ancient culture of Hawaii – its music, dance, chant, language, story-telling, arts, crafts and more.

Thu, Jun 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Families, join us for family fun with new and classic board games!

Fri, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Central Children's Story Room,Children's Non-Fiction Room
Dance, Dance, Dance! Hear a story, learn a dance, travel back in time!

Fri, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Fri, Jun 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Fri, Jun 05, 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.

Fri, Jun 05, 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!

Sat, Jun 06, 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!

Sat, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
Wrestling at the library!

Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Join us for a joyful celebration featuring storytelling, music, drumming and a performance by a clown artist.

Sat, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Chess on the first Saturday of the month

Mon, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South Books, rhymes, music and more

Tue, Jun 09, 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! 

Tue, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
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*

Tue, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Kids’ Summer Movie Nights is a fun weekly movie program for elementary school students.

Tue, Jun 09, 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

Tue, Jun 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
A creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library.

Wed, Jun 10, 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.

Wed, Jun 10, 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.

Wed, Jun 10, 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! 

Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for a performance by Māori Mo Ake Tonu!

Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Freight
Music, Movement, and Stories for Children

Thu, Jun 11, 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! 

Thu, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
You're the star at Adventure Theater! Episode 1: Adventure in Space!

Thu, Jun 11, 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.

Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Fri, Jun 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Fri, Jun 12, 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.

Fri, Jun 12, 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!

Fri, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
Free Bike Repair Clinic

Fri, Jun 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Dance, Dance, Dance! Hear a story, learn a dance, travel back in time!

Sat, Jun 13, 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!

Sat, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Freight
A Benefit Concert for the Berkeley Public Library

Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Edible Schoolyard @King Middle School
Storytime at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley

Sat, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Learn about this national holiday with a dive into gospel, r&b, soul, funk, jazz, and hip hop

Mon, Jun 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
A fun and humorous version of a classic tale! Ages 3 to 8.

Mon, Jun 15, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South Books, rhymes, music and more

Tue, Jun 16, 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! 

Tue, Jun 16, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Come learn about situational awareness and bystander intervention in a safe, inclusive setting.

Tue, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Kids’ Summer Movie Nights is a fun weekly movie program for elementary school students.

Tue, Jun 16, 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

Tue, Jun 16, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
West Branch
Do you love anime? Want to learn how to draw comics or manga? Come to this program and learn how. Ages 6-13. Registration Required.

Wed, Jun 17, 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.

Wed, Jun 17, 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.

Wed, Jun 17, 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! 

Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
LGBTQIA+ and allies: join us to make your own buttons and friendship bracelets! We'll have snacks and great music to sing along as... more
LGBTQIA+ and allies: join us to make your own buttons and friendship bracelets! We'll have snacks and great music to sing along as you wish.

Wed, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Learn to make Oxmel, an herbal honey-vinegar-based tonic, in this free class taught by Hanan Masri. Registration required.

Thu, Jun 18, 11:15am - 12:00pm
South Berkeley Senior Center
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers

Thu, Jun 18, 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! 

Thu, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
The Bee and Me. Learn about the importance of bees for our food and gardens.

Thu, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Other
Come out and see us at the North Berkeley Farmer's Market, located at Shattuck Ave and Vine Street. Children will enjoy stories,... more
Come out and see us at the North Berkeley Farmer's Market, located at Shattuck Ave and Vine Street. Children will enjoy stories, songs, and crafts!

Thu, Jun 18, 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.

Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Barb Raboy (reeds), Michele Korb (guitar and vocals), and Susanne DiVincenzo (bass) play music from the Great American Songbook.

Fri, Jun 19, All day
Central Library
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Fri, Jun 19, All day
Claremont Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Fri, Jun 19, All day
North Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Fri, Jun 19, All day
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Fri, Jun 19, All day
Tool Lending Library
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Fri, Jun 19, All day
West Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Fri, Jun 19, 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!

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!

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.

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!

Sat, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
San Pablo Park
Come join West Branch staff at San Pablo Park for Storytime and Songs (3-3:30pm) and attend our Clothing and Toy Swap (3:30-5pm).... more
Come join West Branch staff at San Pablo Park for Storytime and Songs (3-3:30pm) and attend our Clothing and Toy Swap (3:30-5pm). Near the Toddler Playground!

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.

Mon, Jun 22, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!