Free lunch for kids and teens 18 and under. Plus activities like cooking classes, arts, crafts, games and more! 

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

Join us for our Intergenerational Peace Day Commemoration. Listen to beautiful koto music, fold origami cranes, dance an Obon dance and hear about the story of Sadako. Ages 8 and up.

Thursday Features screens monthly where we bring the big screen to the library.

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

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.

Join us for some casual dominoes games every Friday from 3-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Whether you're a seasoned collage maker or you've never tried to collage before, bring out your inner artist with this simple and engaging art form!

Play ukulele with us. No experience needed, bring your own ukulele or use one of ours!

Move to the rhythm of your soul, and you'll never miss a beat! Learn a dance from the group that brought you Non-Stop Bhangra! All ages.

A presentation on women in tattooing and the tattoo community in the Bay Area from local artist and shop owner, Karen Roze of Sacred Rose Tattoo

Low impact exercise for all knowledge levels and ages

Drop-in, open-studio to play with Ableton music software and instruments -- learn how to make your own song *basic computer skills required*

A supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club

6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, YouTube videos, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.

Games, snacks, and friends!

Attention teens! Come on down to the Claremont Branch on Wednesdays any time between 2-4pm for snacks and a fun time!

Your Turn! A monthly board game night for the curious and the adventurous at Berkeley Public Library West Branch :)

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

Thursday Features screens monthly where we bring the big screen to the library.

Community Craft Circle, work on your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or any craft you like!  This is not a class, so there will be no instruction, but we learn from each other and enjoy conversation.

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.

Join us for some casual dominoes games every Friday from 3-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Come by West and enjoy our peaceful, friendly and community writing space. All levels of writers welcomed!

A UC Berkeley Seminar Series

Bring your musical instrument and play American old-time repertoire in a jam-session with Berkeley Old Time Music Convention.

Come make new friends, share your favorite board games, and try something new!

Learn about the college admissions practice and try out essay prompts.

Make a Quilt top for West Branch!

Games, snacks, and friends!

6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, YouTube videos, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.

Attention teens! Come on down to the Claremont Branch on Wednesdays any time between 2-4pm for snacks and a fun time!

Join us for an evening of felting and fiber arts fun. Macarons are quick and easy to felt and are a great project for folks new to felting. Children are welcome with a caregiver's supervision.

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

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.

Join us for some casual dominoes games every Friday from 3-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Whether you're a seasoned collage maker or you've never tried to collage before, bring out your inner artist with this simple and engaging art form!

Play ukulele with us. No experience needed, bring your own ukulele or use one of ours!

Join for hours of mahjong, with coaches on-site!

Join us for a presentation on Mural Art led by local artist Yazmin Shi Shi Madriz. Event includes a stroll to the nearby mural "Sacred Waters Run Deep" on University and Bonar.

Low impact exercise for all knowledge levels and ages

This month we will discuss A Botanist's Guide to Rituals and Revenge by Kate Khavari.

Drop-in, open-studio to play with Ableton music software and instruments -- learn how to make your own song *basic computer skills required*

Games, snacks, and friends!

Attention teens! Come on down to the Claremont Branch on Wednesdays any time between 2-4pm for snacks and a fun time!

6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, YouTube videos, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.

Make a suncatcher out of everyday items with artist and educator Lynne-Rachel Altman.

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

Thursday Features screens monthly where we bring the big screen to the library.

Community Craft Circle, work on your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or any craft you like!  This is not a class, so there will be no instruction, but we learn from each other and enjoy conversation.

Join us for some casual dominoes games every Friday from 3-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

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.

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!

The 2026 Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate, Nolawit Ketema, and Vice Youth Poet Laureate, Rachel Dunn, read their poetry then sit for an interview and discussion.

Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Hey families, stop by West every First Tuesday of the Month between 3:30-5:00pm and make a beautiful, beaded bracelet.

Games, snacks, and friends!

6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, YouTube videos, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.

Attention teens! Come on down to the Claremont Branch on Wednesdays any time between 2-4pm for snacks and a fun time!

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

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

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.

Join us for some casual dominoes games every Friday from 3-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Whether you're a seasoned collage maker or you've never tried to collage before, bring out your inner artist with this simple and engaging art form!

Play ukulele with us. No experience needed, bring your own ukulele or use one of ours!

Join us for an intergenerational folk song circle and build community through singing!

Chess on the first Saturday of the month