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Mon, Oct 27, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Drop by the library for a flu vaccine from the Berkeley Public Health Immunization Program. Always free; no insurance needed!

Mon, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Create and tinker on costume and cosplay ideas.

Mon, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
A program to help the public understand how to read their city council agenda and how to become involved in local government

Tue, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
A book club for all those who love to read about love!

Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
For 6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.

Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Beware 6th-12th graders! This isn't a regular Teen Hangout... it's a scary Teen Hangout!

Wed, Oct 29, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Make a bookmark, wall hanging or patch while learning about weaving practices throughout the world. Please call to reserve your space.

Thu, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Latine (Hispana) y Día de los Muertos con una actividad divertida y artístic. Crea tu propio alebrije!
This event is full

Thu, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
For children ages 5 to 12

Thu, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Halloween movies every Thursday in October!

Thu, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Thu, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Claremont Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
West Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tool Lending Library
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Fri, Oct 31, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Other
Celebrate Halloween at the Library!

Fri, Oct 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Sat, Nov 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tool Lending Library
Part 2 - Kids Woodworking Class from 10am-noon in the Tool Lending Parking Lot.

Sat, Nov 01, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
Play ukulele with us. No experience needed, bring your own ukulele or use one of ours!

Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Branch
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.

Sat, Nov 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Chess on the first Saturday of the month

Sat, Nov 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
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!

Mon, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Come visit the North Branch Community Room to trade puzzles!

Tue, Nov 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stop by after school every First Tuesday of the Month between 3:30-5:00pm and make a beautiful, beaded bracelet.

Wed, Nov 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
For 6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.

Wed, Nov 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Come on down to Claremont Branch every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm starting August 20th.

Wed, Nov 05, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Nov 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Teens! Come join us for Dungeons and Dragons Club at Central the first and third Wednesday of each month from 3:30pm-5:30pm.

Thu, Nov 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Nov 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Thu, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Thu, Nov 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Families, join us for family fun with new and classic board games!

Fri, Nov 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Fri, Nov 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Beginner and seasoned adventurers alike are invited to join us for chill afternoons telling inclusive, collaborative stories through tabletop role playing games!

Fri, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
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!

Fri, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Chanel London of Hella Artsy will lead crafts to celebrate Hip-Hop music.

Sat, Nov 08, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall,Historic Lobby,Mystery Room,Teen Room,The Commons
Berkeley Public Library will be back for its Third Annual Comic Con, featuring panels, workshops, and vendors!

Sat, Nov 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come move your body and learn line dances in the library!

Sat, Nov 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Please join us once a month at the Claremont Branch Library for a fun-filled afternoon of animated film!

Mon, Nov 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Maribel Garcia leads a cook-along and talk about indigenous foodways, ethnobotany, and cooking with plants.

Mon, Nov 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
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.

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

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

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

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

Tue, Nov 11, All day
Tool Lending Library
All library locations will be closed all day Tuesday, November 11, 2025 for Veterans' Day.

Tue, Nov 11, All day
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Tuesday, November 11, 2025 for Veterans' Day.

Wed, Nov 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
For 6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.

Wed, Nov 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Come on down to Claremont Branch every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm starting August 20th.

Wed, Nov 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Other
Learn about living Ohlone culture while enjoying tea and a treat.

Thu, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Nov 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Thu, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Other
In the Stax performance by Nyree.

Fri, Nov 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Fri, Nov 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Beginner and seasoned adventurers alike are invited to join us for chill afternoons telling inclusive, collaborative stories through tabletop role playing games!

Fri, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Learn how to document your daily life, scrapbook style

Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 5:30pm
Central Library - 1st Floor Non-fiction Room,The Commons
Registration for this casual clash is now open!
Register

Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Play ukulele with us. No experience needed, bring your own ukulele or use one of ours!

Sat, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Accessing Mental Health care can be a navigation maze depending on your provider. Learn how to get through to the care you want.

Rescheduled
Mon, Nov 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Tuesday, November 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
🌈 Follow the Yellow Brick Road… 🎧 …to the Dark Side of the Moon.

Tue, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
🌈 Follow the Yellow Brick Road… 🎧 …to the Dark Side of the Moon.

Tue, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Bring your musical instrument and play American old-time repertoire in a jam-session with Berkeley Old Time Music Convention.

Tue, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
A supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club

Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Learn basic sewing techniques and skills. All levels of experience are welcomed.

Wed, Nov 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
For 6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.

Wed, Nov 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Come on down to Claremont Branch every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm starting August 20th.

Wed, Nov 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Teens! Come join us for Dungeons and Dragons Club at Central the first and third Wednesday of each month from 3:30pm-5:30pm.

Wed, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Hands On Textile Workshop for Youth with Cristina Edwards!

Thu, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Fri, Nov 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Fri, Nov 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Beginner and seasoned adventurers alike are invited to join us for chill afternoons telling inclusive, collaborative stories through tabletop role playing games!

Fri, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
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!

Sat, Nov 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Learn strategies and winning moves with Larry Snyder, a National Chess Master. For all ages and skill levels.

Sat, Nov 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come move your body and learn line dances in the library!

Sat, Nov 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
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.

Sat, Nov 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Let's get crafty! Evoke comfort, warmth, and relaxation by engaging in hands-on crafts that prioritize calming processes and gentle focus.

Sat, Nov 22, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Explore the world of succulents with Lori Caldwell.

Sat, Nov 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Come see Bay Area artist Donté Clark read from his latest work WE CRY FREEDOM

Tue, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
An event for active job seekers.

Wed, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Come on down to Claremont Branch every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm starting August 20th.

Wed, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All Library locations will close early at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Eve.

Wed, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tool Lending Library
All Library locations will close early at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Eve.

Wed, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Claremont Branch
All Library locations will close early at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Eve.

Wed, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
West Branch
All Library locations will close early at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Eve.

Wed, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Branch
All Library locations will close early at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Eve.

Wed, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library
All Library locations will close early at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Eve.

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

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

Thu, Nov 27, All day
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Thursday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Holiday.

Thu, Nov 27, All day
Tool Lending Library
All library locations will be closed all day Thursday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving Holiday.

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

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