Tue, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Middle & high school students are invited to a weekly afternoon of youth-led tabletop role play games!

Tue, Jun 03, 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.

Tue, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Bring your planner, desk calendar, digital dailies, and stacks of post-it notes- let's get together to trade agenda tips and tricks, planner side by side, and learn about a new resource each month!

Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Guided meditation for deep physical, emotional and mental relaxation and well being

Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
Join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts every Wednesday after school, 2-4pm @THP South

Wed, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
AMA (Ask Me Anything) with a teen therapist

Thu, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Fri, Jun 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Have you always wanted to know how to play Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know who to ask? Come learn a basic overview of D&D for beginners. Ages 8-12

Fri, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Chess Club @ Claremont is a weekly chess meet up open to players of all ages and levels. It's a great place to learn the game, hone your skills, and play in real life.

Fri, Jun 06, 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, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Middle & high schoolers at any experience level are invited to join us for tabletop role playing games like DnD, Coyote & Crow, Hasbro RPGS and more.

Sat, Jun 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Claremont Branch
Learn strategies and winning moves with Larry Snyder, a National Master. Free and for all ages and skill levels. Classes are in-person and held each month in the Claremont Branch Children's area.

Sat, Jun 07, 11:30am - 1:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stop by West and use air dry clay to make your favorite ocean creatures!

Sat, Jun 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for line dance classes with instructor Carah Herring!

Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Chanel London of Hella Artsy will lead an afternoon of creative art making in the library!

Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Branch
Have fun, Meet people, and Make a Pride Flag at Art Club's June gathering.

Sat, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Chess on the first Saturday of the month

Mon, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
We will provide sewing machines, you bring a project to work on.

Mon, Jun 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Join us for the opening reception of "Transmissions Quilts: A Multimedia Exhibit of Objects, Stories, and Trans Care," curated by Cordy Joan, on view at the Central Library during June.

Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Learn a new sewing technique!
This event is full

Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Learn how to dance the Festejo with Cunamacue in a special family dance class that also serves as an introduction to Afro-Peruvian culture!

Tue, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Learn Effective Resume Building Skills from Marilyn Tullius

Tue, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Let's watch a movie together and chat about it afterward! There will be popcorn and snacks.

Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Guided meditation for deep physical, emotional and mental relaxation and well being

Wed, Jun 11, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth Ages 18 and under

Wed, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
A Community Board Game Night Every second Wednesday May - July, from 5:30-7:30PM, come join host & author Kitty Stryker and play some board games - old favorites and new discoveries!

Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Claremont Branch
Local music live in the library.

Thu, Jun 12, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth Ages 18 and under

Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch
8-week Mandarin Language class

Thu, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Pre-game at West Branch before our Pride After Dark: A Celebration of House Music & Queer Vibes Event. Participate in Theater Games with Alternative Theater Ensemble. No Experience Needed!

Thu, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
This event embraces the history and power of house music in a fun, Pride-filled setting to educate, empower, and create an inclusive space for creative expression and celebration.

Fri, Jun 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Get some lunch! For youth Ages 18 and under

Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Chess Club @ Claremont is a weekly chess meet up open to players of all ages and levels. It's a great place to learn the game, hone your skills, and play in real life.

Fri, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Middle & high schoolers at any experience level are invited to join us for tabletop role playing games like DnD, Coyote & Crow, Hasbro RPGS and more.

Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Join Chef Jennifer of NUSA to explore Indonesia's iconic 1000 Layer Cake --Lapis Legit-- and the journey of the spices that give their warmth and character. Registration required. Call 510-981-6280.

Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Outside
Start your summer off right! Sign up for summer reading, see performers, get a free sign up book, do a craft and more!

Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
The history of the Finnish community in West Berkeley

Sat, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Caro De Robertis,The Palace of Eros and So Many Stars: an Oral History of Trans, Nonbinary, Gender Queer, and Two-Spirit People of Color, in conversation with author Kate Schatz.

Mon, Jun 16, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch
Free Bike Repair!

Tue, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Guided meditation for deep physical, emotional and mental relaxation and well being

Wed, Jun 18, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth Ages 18 and under

Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come meet kittens and cats from Berkeley Animal Care Services!

Wed, Jun 18, 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, Jun 19, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth Ages 18 and under

Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay tuned for details!

Thu, Jun 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Jun 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch
8-week Mandarin Language class

Thu, Jun 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Oakland Creates is leading zine and comic making workshops every third Thursday from April to August at THP South Branch!

Fri, Jun 20, All day
Central Library
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, June 20, 2025 for Junteenth Observed.

Fri, Jun 20, All day
Tool Lending Library
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, June 20, 2025 for Junteenth Observed.

Fri, Jun 20, All day
West Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, June 20, 2025 for Junteenth Observed.

Fri, Jun 20, All day
Claremont Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, June 20, 2025 for Junteenth Observed.

Fri, Jun 20, All day
North Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, June 20, 2025 for Junteenth Observed.

Fri, Jun 20, All day
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, June 20, 2025 for Junteenth Observed.

Cancelled
Fri, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
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, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Join artist Cordy Joan for a curator tour of the "Transmissions Quilts" exhibit throughout the Central Library, followed by a quilting bee on the 5th floor.

Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us for Family Pride Fest at the North Branch

Sat, Jun 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join drag queen Phoebe Cakes for an afternoon of queer trivia!

Tue, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
West Branch
Come to West Branch Teen Room to join our Dungeons and Dragons gathering on the fourth Tuesday of the month, from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m! Ages 11 - 22 welcome. Beginners welcome! Treats will be provided!!

Tue, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us for a summer of love!

Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Simple magic and mindfulness for those watching the world closely and wanting to make a difference, or just trying to get by.

Wed, Jun 25, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth Ages 18 and under

Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Weaving magic, storytelling, and learning, Heather creates a world of enchantment for children. Ages 4 and up.

Thu, Jun 26, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth Ages 18 and under

Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch
8-week Mandarin Language class

Fri, Jun 27, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Get some lunch! For youth Ages 18 and under

Fri, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Chess Club @ Claremont is a weekly chess meet up open to players of all ages and levels. It's a great place to learn the game, hone your skills, and play in real life.

Fri, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Middle & high schoolers at any experience level are invited to join us for tabletop role playing games like DnD, Coyote & Crow, Hasbro RPGS and more.

Sat, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall,Teen Room,The Commons
Come celebrate all things D&D. Crafts, snacks, games, & more!

Sat, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Learn how to disassemble and reassemble a ThinkPad laptop in this hands-on workshop!

Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Children's Room
Black Girls United connects girls to the joy of reading.

Sat, Jun 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Learn about Afro-Peruvian culture through its dance and music.

Mon, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Meet your friendly neighborhood bats!

Tue, Jul 01, 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.