Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Sep 17, 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.
Teen Hangout @Claremont
Wed, Sep 17, 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.
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Sep 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
Dungeons & Dragons @Central
Wed, Sep 17, 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.
mak-'amham/Cafe Ohlone
Wed, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Other
Learn about living Ohlone culture while enjoying tea and a treat.
Registration is now closed
Chess at Central
Thu, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Live Latin American Music @THP South - featuring Wasska Project
Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Live music performance celebrating Latine Heritage Month
Chess Club @ Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
Fri, Sep 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Each Friday afternoon outside the Claremont Branch we will have informal chess games going from 3pm-5pm.
Teen TTRPGs @ North
Fri, Sep 19, 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!
Collage Club @Central A&M
Fri, Sep 19, 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!
Berkeley Old-Time Music Convention @Central - Stringband Contest, Jams, Panels, & Family Concert
Sat, Sep 20, 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 discussions will take place all day throughout the Central Library.
Ukulele Club @THP South
Sat, Sep 20, 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!
Cancelled
Beginning Crochet Class @North
Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
North Branch
Come into the North Branch and learn the very basics of crochet.
Fire Extinguisher @North
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Learn to use a fire extinguisher with this hands-on workshop.
Register
Libraries Rock!
Sat, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Teen Room
Get ready to rock as we plug-in to a fresh new partnership with Berkeley School of Rock and Albany
Community Craft Circle @THP South
Mon, Sep 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
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.
Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Crafternoons @Claremont
80's week @THP South - 80's fun
Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Return to the 80's, or visit for the first time, with 3 days of fun at the library.
Dungeons & Dragons @West Branch - Teen Games
Tue, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
West Branch - West Teen Room
Teen Games
Resumes and Job Searching - Boost Your Results
Tue, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Free and Online via Zoom on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays monthly at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time Marilyn Tullius, Leader and Organizer, 510-590-0110.
Teen Hangout @Claremont
Wed, Sep 24, 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.
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Sep 24, 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.
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Sep 24, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
80's week @THP South - 80's fun
Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Return to the 80's, or visit for the first time, with 3 days of fun at the library.
Chess at Central
Thu, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Freshhh Tea Karaoke @West - Enjoy the freshness
Thu, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
West Branch
Sing to your heart's content and get in some cool sips of a fine selection of tasty teas.
Chess Club @ Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
Fri, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Each Friday afternoon outside the Claremont Branch we will have informal chess games going from 3pm-5pm.
Teen TTRPGs @ North
Fri, Sep 26, 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!
80's week @THP South - 80's fun
Fri, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Return to the 80's, or visit for the first time, with 3 days of fun at the library.
Puzzle Swap @Claremont
Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Claremont Branch
Join us for our first-ever puzzle swap at Claremont Branch Library! All puzzlers welcome!
Go Bags @CCR - Family Emergency Preparedness: Build & Plan Your Go Bag
Sat, Sep 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join the City of Berkeley Office of Emergency Services and Public Health Division for an event designed for families! Learn how to create a evacuation plan and build your very own emergency "Go Bag".
Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Crafternoons @Claremont
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Oct 01, 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.
Teen Hangout @Claremont
Wed, Oct 01, 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.
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Oct 01, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
Dungeons & Dragons @Central
Wed, Oct 01, 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.
Chess at Central
Thu, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Teen Halloween Film Fest @North
Thu, Oct 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Halloween movies every Thursday in October!
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Family Game Night@West
Thu, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Families, join us for family fun with new and classic board games!
Chess Club @ Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
Fri, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Each Friday afternoon outside the Claremont Branch we will have informal chess games going from 3pm-5pm.
Taylor Swift Takeover @North
Fri, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Party to celebrate Taylor's new album!
Teen TTRPGs @ North
Fri, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Beginner and seasoned adventurers alike are invited to join us for chill afternoons telling inclusive, collaborative stories through tabletop role playing games!
Collage Club @Central A&M
Fri, Oct 03, 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!
Go Bags @Claremont - Family Emergency Preparedness: Build & Plan Your Go Bag
Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Join the City of Berkeley Office of Emergency Services and Public Health Division for an event designed for families! Learn how to create a evacuation plan and build your very own emergency "Go Bag".
Line Dance with Carah @THP South
Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come move your body and learn line dances in the library!
Art Club with Yami @Claremont
Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Create a creepy canvas with local artist and educator Yami Carrion.
DragonBeard Screening w/ Playwright Clara Hsu
Sat, Oct 04, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
DragonBeard Screening w/ Playwright Clara Hsu
Autumn Decluttering: Choose Your Own Adventure @THP South
Sat, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Autumn is considered the optimal time to declutter. Learn different methods of decluttering to find the best fit for you to make progress and improve organization in your home.
Chess @North
Sat, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Chess on the first Saturday of the month
Community Craft Circle @THP South
Mon, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
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.
Beads For Every Body@West
Tue, Oct 07, 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.
Learn Simple Handsewn Bookbinding @Central - and Leave with Your Own Blank Journal or Original Booklet
Tue, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Learn a simple form of handsewn bookbinding in this free participatory craft program!
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Oct 08, 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.
Teen Hangout @Claremont
Wed, Oct 08, 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.
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Oct 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
An Afternoon with Shannon Hale @Central!
Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Presented by Litquake and Berkeley Public Library
Register
Mental Wellness and the Art of Embrodery @THP South
Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
How embroidery contributes mental wellness and is being used by people around the world.
Chess at Central
Thu, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Teen Halloween Film Fest @North
Thu, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Halloween movies every Thursday in October!
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Costume Swap @North
Thu, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Clean, gently used costume donations will be accepted at the North Branch Desk starting September 19 all the way through the day of the costume swap. 
Chess Club @ Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
Fri, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Each Friday afternoon outside the Claremont Branch we will have informal chess games going from 3pm-5pm.
Teen TTRPGs @ North
Fri, Oct 10, 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!
Animated Afternoons @Claremont
Sat, Oct 11, 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!
Lego Coding - 3 Week Series
Sat, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Learn Lego Coding
Library Closure - Indigenous People's Day
Mon, Oct 13, All day
Claremont Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, October 13, 2025 for Indigenous People's Day.
Library Closure - Indigenous People's Day
Mon, Oct 13, All day
Central Library
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, October 13, 2025 for Indigenous People's Day.
Library Closure - Indigenous People's Day
Mon, Oct 13, All day
North Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, October 13, 2025 for Indigenous People's Day.
Library Closure - Indigenous People's Day
Mon, Oct 13, All day
West Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, October 13, 2025 for Indigenous People's Day.
Library Closure - Indigenous People's Day
Mon, Oct 13, All day
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, October 13, 2025 for Indigenous People's Day.
Library Closure - Indigenous People's Day
Mon, Oct 13, All day
Tool Lending Library
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, October 13, 2025 for Indigenous People's Day.
Lucha Libro @THPS
Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tool Lending Library
Join us for a fun, family-friendly wrestling event at THPS Branch!
The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence @Central - A Book Talk and Presentation with Local Author John Gertz
Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
This event is cosponsored by our friends at Chabot Space & Science Center!
Autistic Connections - Autism Support Group and Social Club
Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
A supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club
Guided Meditation @Central - Take A Moment
Wed, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Enjoy an hour of Meditation guided by Jesse from the Shambhala Center
Teen Hangout @Claremont
Wed, Oct 15, 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.
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Oct 15, 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.
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Oct 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
Dungeons & Dragons @Central
Wed, Oct 15, 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.
October Movies @THP South - Haunting Movies in October
Wed, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
THPS presents Haunting Movies in October
Liam O'Brien Author Talk @North
Wed, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Butterflies of the Bay Area
Chess at Central
Thu, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @THP South
Thu, Oct 16, 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.
Teen Halloween Film Fest @North
Thu, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Halloween movies every Thursday in October!
Read to a Dog @Central CMR
Thu, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
For children ages 5 to 12
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
In the Stax @THP South - Live Music Series
Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come hear live music in the library amongst the bookshelves.
Chess Club @ Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
Fri, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Each Friday afternoon outside the Claremont Branch we will have informal chess games going from 3pm-5pm.
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central CCR
Fri, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Teen TTRPGs @ North
Fri, Oct 17, 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!
Collage Club @Central A&M
Fri, Oct 17, 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!
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