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Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South

Tue, Sep 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South Books, rhymes, music 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

Rescheduled

Creative Pop-Up Lab @Claremont

Tue, Sep 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

New date Wednesday, November 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Claremont Branch

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 & 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.

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!

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!

Music for Everyone! @Central - A Neurodiversity-Affirming Music Series

Fri, Sep 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

4-week music series!

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

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

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.

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

West Branch

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

Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South

Tue, Sep 08, 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, 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!

Music for Everyone! @Central - A Neurodiversity-Affirming Music Series

Fri, Sep 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

4-week music series!

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 Matinee - 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 Matinee - 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!

Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South

Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Children's Room

Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South Books, rhymes, music 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

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.

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!

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.

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!

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

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.

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!

Music for Everyone! @Central - A Neurodiversity-Affirming Music Series

Fri, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

4-week music series!

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.

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.

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

Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR

Mon, Sep 21, 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, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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

Creative Pop-Up Lab @Central

Tue, Sep 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Library

Play! Learn! Create!

Storytime on the Lawn @North

Wed, Sep 23, 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 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Storytime with Spanish! ¡Hora de cuentos con español!

Stay & Play @North

Wed, Sep 23, 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 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Stay-n-Play, right after Un Poquito de Español Storytime!

DIY Beaded Bracelets @Claremont

Wed, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Join us for a beaded bracelet making activity at Claremont Branch. Drop in and make a beautiful, beaded bracelet to keep or share... more

Join us for a beaded bracelet making activity at Claremont Branch. Drop in and make a beautiful, beaded bracelet to keep or share with a friend.

Chess at Central

Thu, Sep 24, 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 24, 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.

Math Tutoring @ Central

Thu, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Central Library

Math tutoring for grades K-12.

To All the Songs I've Loved Before @West - All Ages Karaoke

Thu, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Canta your heart out and eat fajitas deliciosas

Family Place Parent Child Playshops

Fri, Sep 25, 10:15am - 11:15am

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Play, read, share, and grow! Ages 0-3 and their families/caregivers are welcome. Call 510-981-6223 to register. Registration begins... more

Play, read, share, and grow! Ages 0-3 and their families/caregivers are welcome. Call 510-981-6223 to register. Registration begins September 14.

Registration opens Monday, September 14 2026 at 9:00am

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

Fri, Sep 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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!

Music for Everyone! @Central - A Neurodiversity-Affirming Music Series

Fri, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

4-week music series!

Ballet & Books

Sat, Sep 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Ballet & Books is a dance and literacy program for children ages 6–9, combining movement-based learning with reading skills to... more

Ballet & Books is a dance and literacy program for children ages 6–9, combining movement-based learning with reading skills to support early education.

Family Story Time @Central CCR

Sat, Sep 26, 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!

Sonic Flea @Ashby BART - A function of The Break Room

Sat, Sep 26, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Other

Car show, Cowboys and Live Music

Stepping into STEM @Central - Strawberry DNA and Brain Science! for 3rd-5th grades

Sat, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us for two sessions centered around different science-related themes, presented by young folks in STEM with an engaging activity!

Habitot Worldwide Day of Play @North

Sat, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join North Branch and Habitot Children’s Museum in celebrating the Worldwide Day of Play with a Sensory Playdate for kids ages 1-7.

Sticker Club @Claremont

Mon, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library

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

Ala Costa Art Walk - Highlighting Creators of the Ala Costa x Ed Roberts Mural

Tue, Sep 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library - Outside the Tool Library area

We will Walk and Roll from Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library to meet up at Ed Roberts Campus for a viewing of the Ala Costa x... more

We will Walk and Roll from Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library to meet up at Ed Roberts Campus for a viewing of the Ala Costa x Ed Roberts Campus Community Mural.

Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South

Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

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

Papel Picado Craft @North

Tue, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

North Branch - North Children's Room

Learn how to make colorful cut tissue paper banners

LEGO Club @Central CCR

Tue, Sep 29, 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