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

Oscar nominated feature films playing at THP South

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

work, study, drink tea, listen to some lofi chill beats to study to

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.

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

From Nat "King" Cole to Sinatra to Johnny Hartmann, enjoy the smooth sounds of vocal jazz with professionally mixed mocktails

Come learn line dances in the library with fitness instructor Carah Herring

Come together to discuss a book, learn from others, and create meaningful connections in our community.

A celebratory showcase honoring girls, specifically pre-teens and teens, from Black and LatinX communities.

Come learn about the Strawberry Creek restoration that is happening on the CAL Campus!

For April's meeting choose a cozy mystery to read and share with the group.

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

Attention 2026 graduates... turn your graduation cap into a masterpiece!

Teen Game Program

A creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library.

Teen games & snacks!

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.

Grant writing workshop led by multi-awarded grant recipient and facilitator Milani Pelley.

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

Oscar nominated feature films playing at THP South

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Join us for a North Branch Spring Food Drive!

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

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!

Join us for a North Branch Spring Food Drive!

Exchange your old puzzles for new ones at our Puzzle Swap every other month!

Pick up free comics and check out BPL's new graphic novel mural!

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

Come celebrate Free Comic Book Day with us!

It's Free Comic Book Day!

Celebrate spring with egg painting inspired by the holiday of Nowruz

Sima Savdharia, founder of Mediation & Healing Justice, hosts a 2-hour Conflict Deescalation training.

Chess on the first Saturday of the month

Join local young adult folk artist Aeryn Roseman live at the Berkeley Public Library for a musical experience!

Join us for a North Branch Spring Food Drive!

Join library staff at Music in the Elmwood and make simple felt crafts on Benvenue Avenue, which will be closed to traffic for this event.

Join us for a North Branch Spring Food Drive!

Have a wild time with the East Bay Vivarium's Traveling Reptile Show!

Learn how to turn a precious memory into a comic strip

Join us for a North Branch Spring Food Drive!

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

Come learn how to get around safely and efficiently using public transportation and other no-license-required movement!

Come celebrate AAPI Heritage Month through art! This guided paint and sip will allow you to create your own masterpiece while enjoying some delicious mocktails!

Learn how to use Signal for secure, private messaging and understand why it’s a safer alternative to apps like WhatsApp, iMessage, and Telegram.

Join us for a North Branch Spring Food Drive!

Teen games & snacks!

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.

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 a North Branch Spring Food Drive!

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

Thursday Features is a monthly screening of movies in the library!

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

Join us for a North Branch Spring Food Drive!

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!

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

Join us for a North Branch Spring Food Drive!

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

Paint with local artist and educator Yami Carrion in this free, hands-on program for artists of all ages and abilities.

Learn rules of the road.

Join us for a North Branch Spring Food Drive!

Join us for a North Branch Spring Food Drive!

Join us for a North Branch Spring Food Drive!

The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the East Bay's voice on mental Illness.

Learn to sew in a supportive and fun environment!

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

Attention 2026 graduates... turn your graduation cap into a masterpiece!

A creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library.

A supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club

Join us for a North Branch Spring Food Drive!

Teen games & snacks!

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.

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

Join us for a North Branch Spring Food Drive!

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

Celebrate Filipinx-American culture with a live music performance featuring The Sampaguitas!

Berkeley Reads, Adult & Family Literacy Program Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutoring

Join us for a North Branch Spring Food Drive!

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!

Join us for a North Branch Spring Food Drive!

Bring the family and enjoy the magic of Michael Nguyen. A program for all ages! This program will be outside on the lawn of the North Branch

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!

An art day for the whole Community. Every third Saturday of the month outside the Claremont Branch. All ages and levels are welcome. Fun for all.

Jewish Dance @North celebrating Jewish-American Heritage Month

Participate in a film screening of Allegiance to honor George Takei's experience during WWII after reading his graphic novel "They Called Us Enemy" as part of One Book, One Coast.

Join us for a North Branch Spring Food Drive!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Join us for a North Branch Spring Food Drive!

Attention 2026 graduates... turn your graduation cap into a masterpiece!

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

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

Join us for a North Branch Spring Food Drive!

Teen games & snacks!

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.

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

A creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library.

Join us for a North Branch Spring Food Drive!

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

Thursday Features is a monthly screening of movies in the library!

Join us to learn about essential items in the Japanese cooking pantry.

Berkeley Reads, Adult & Family Literacy Program Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutoring

Join us for a North Branch Spring Food Drive!

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!

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

Join us for a North Branch Spring Food Drive!

9th St. Labs helps participants create their own custom jewelry!

Come for a workshop on Vietnamese coffee with Vina Vo.

Come together to discuss a book, learn from others, and create meaningful connections in our community.

60th anniversary celebration for Berkeley's Community Chorus & Orchestra.

Explore the inner workings of music and why it moves us