Drop by the library for a flu vaccine from the Berkeley Public Health Immunization Program. Always free; no insurance needed!

Create and tinker on costume and cosplay ideas.

A program to help the public understand how to read their city council agenda and how to become involved in local government

A book club for all those who love to read about love!

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

Beware 6th-12th graders! This isn't a regular Teen Hangout... it's a scary Teen Hangout!

Teen games & snacks!

Make a bookmark, wall hanging or patch while learning about weaving practices throughout the world. Please call to reserve your space.

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

Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Latine (Hispana) y Día de los Muertos con una actividad divertida y artístic. Crea tu propio alebrije!

For children ages 5 to 12

Halloween movies every Thursday in October!

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

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Celebrate Halloween at the Library!

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

Part 2 - Kids Woodworking Class from 10am-noon in the Tool Lending Parking Lot.

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

This Saturday's Art Club will be about building your own "automata", a mini-machine with moveable parts. Younger kids will need the help of an adult for this session of Art Club.

Chess on the first Saturday of the month

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Twilight, the first book in the saga being published, and the 17th anniversary of the movie Twilight being released, is Twilight Prom!

Come visit the North Branch Community Room to trade puzzles!

Stop by after school every First Tuesday of the Month between 3:30-5:00pm and make a beautiful, beaded bracelet.

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

Come on down to Claremont Branch every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm starting August 20th.

Teen games & snacks!

Teens! Come join us for Dungeons and Dragons Club at Central the first and third Wednesday of each month from 3:30pm-5:30pm.

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

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

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

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

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

Beginner and seasoned adventurers alike are invited to join us for chill afternoons telling inclusive, collaborative stories through tabletop role playing games!

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!

Chanel London of Hella Artsy will lead crafts to celebrate Hip-Hop music.

Berkeley Public Library will be back for its Third Annual Comic Con, featuring panels, workshops, and vendors!

Come move your body and learn line dances in the library!

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

Maribel Garcia leads a cook-along and talk about indigenous foodways, ethnobotany, and cooking with plants.

Bay Area artist Urbanrezlife's art will be displayed all November at the Central library. Join her for an opening reception including prayer, song, and a brief reflection about her first solo art.

All library locations will be closed all day Tuesday, November 11, 2025 for Veterans' Day.

All library locations will be closed all day Tuesday, November 11, 2025 for Veterans' Day.

All library locations will be closed all day Tuesday, November 11, 2025 for Veterans' Day.

All library locations will be closed all day Tuesday, November 11, 2025 for Veterans' Day.

All library locations will be closed all day Tuesday, November 11, 2025 for Veterans' Day.

All library locations will be closed all day Tuesday, November 11, 2025 for Veterans' Day.

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

Come on down to Claremont Branch every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm starting August 20th.

Teen games & snacks!

Learn about living Ohlone culture while enjoying tea and a treat.

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

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

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

In the Stax performance by Nyree.

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

Beginner and seasoned adventurers alike are invited to join us for chill afternoons telling inclusive, collaborative stories through tabletop role playing games!

Learn how to document your daily life, scrapbook style

Registration for this casual clash is now open!

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

Accessing Mental Health care can be a navigation maze depending on your provider. Learn how to get through to the care you want.

🌈 Follow the Yellow Brick Road… 🎧 …to the Dark Side of the Moon.

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

A supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club

Learn basic sewing techniques and skills. All levels of experience are welcomed.

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

Come on down to Claremont Branch every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm starting August 20th.

Teen games & snacks!

Teens! Come join us for Dungeons and Dragons Club at Central the first and third Wednesday of each month from 3:30pm-5:30pm.

Hands On Textile Workshop for Youth with Cristina Edwards!

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

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

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

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

Beginner and seasoned adventurers alike are invited to join us for chill afternoons telling inclusive, collaborative stories through tabletop role playing games!

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!

Learn strategies and winning moves with Larry Snyder, a National Chess Master. For all ages and skill levels.

Come move your body and learn line dances in the library!

Bring Them Home/Aiskótáhkapiyaaya chronicles a decades-long initiative by members of the Blackfoot Confederacy to bring wild buffalo (Blackfeet: iinnii) back to the Blackfeet Reservation.

Let's get crafty! Evoke comfort, warmth, and relaxation by engaging in hands-on crafts that prioritize calming processes and gentle focus.

Explore the world of succulents with Lori Caldwell.

Come see Bay Area artist Donté Clark read from his latest work WE CRY FREEDOM

An event for active job seekers.

Come on down to Claremont Branch every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm starting August 20th.

All Library locations will close early at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Eve.

All Library locations will close early at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Eve.

All Library locations will close early at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Eve.

All Library locations will close early at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Eve.

All Library locations will close early at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Eve.

All Library locations will close early at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Eve.

All library locations will be closed all day Thursday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Holiday.

All library locations will be closed all day Thursday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Holiday.

All library locations will be closed all day Thursday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Holiday.

All library locations will be closed all day Thursday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Holiday.

All library locations will be closed all day Thursday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Holiday.

All library locations will be closed all day Thursday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Holiday.