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

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

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

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.

Join us for a fun, family-friendly wrestling event at THPS Branch!

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

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.

A book club for the IDD adult community

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 movies monthly where we bring the big screen to the library.

Are you ready to write your college application essays, but need help getting started? Join experienced college essay coach Jess Reich for a FREE 1.5 hour workshop that will get you ready to write.

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.

Bring the whole familia and crea algo bello!

Learn e-bike basics

Join us for a screening of the latest Star Wars movie!

Meet a variety of friendly animals!

Join us for a screening of the latest Star Wars movie!

A book club for the IDD adult community

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.

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!

Enjoy a special storytime with a professional soccer player!

Come learn book binding in the library

Unleash your creativity in a light hearted environment and make some "bad" art!

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!

Come to the Claremont puzzle swap. All are welcome and we have puzzles of all sizes at most of our sessions.

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.

Get ready to dance and sing along to some Old Time Music! Join us for the popular BOTMC Family Concert in the Children's Room on the 4th Floor with the Canote Brothers. All ages are welcome.

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

Come learn book binding in the library

A book club for the IDD adult community

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*

Join us for a special reception of a sound exhibit on display at Central

This month we will discuss Reykjavík: A Crime Story by Ragnar Jónasson and Katrín Jakobsdóttir

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

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

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.

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

An exploration and sampling of John Coltrane's recorded music

Join us for a beaded bracelet making activity at Claremont Branch. Drop in and make a beautiful, beaded bracelet to keep or share with a friend.

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

Math tutoring for grades K-12.

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

Canta your heart out and eat fajitas deliciosas

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!

Car show, Cowboys and Live Music

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

Join us for two sessions centered around different science-related themes, presented by young folks in STEM with an engaging activity!

A book club for the IDD adult community

Learn a simple form of handsewn bookbinding in this free participatory craft program!

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!

Games, snacks, and friends!

Learn about gentle, herbal ingredients and simple routines for healthy skin with Hanan Masri. Please call to reserve your space: 510-981-6280.

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

Math tutoring for grades K-12.

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

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!

Costume Sewing Lab Special

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

Chess on the first Saturday of the month