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Thu, Nov 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, Nov 12, 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 the Museum of Children's Art!

Thu, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Math tutoring for grades K-12.

Thu, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
A workshop for teens to explore and learn literary techniques.
Register

Fri, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Historic Lobby,Mystery Room
The Black American Sound System is joining forces with the Berkeley Public Library to transform its branches into vibrant hubs of Black musical culture and community memory.

Fri, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for some casual dominoes games every Friday from 3-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Fri, Nov 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from the Museum of Children's Art!

Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Come to the Claremont puzzle swap. All are welcome and we have puzzles of all sizes at most of our sessions.

Sat, Nov 14, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Central Library - 1st Floor Non-fiction Room,Art & Music Study Hall,Central Children's Story Room,Electronic Classroom,Historic Lobby,Mystery Room,Teen Room,The Commons
A day of panels, workshops, artists, and more!

Sat, Nov 14, 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 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
An interactive educational presentation to teach community members about youth heart health, CPR awareness, and emergency preparedness.

Sat, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
LEGO and comics

Mon, Nov 16, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
explore easy tools to release built-up tension in the body and feel calmer, more present, energized, and focused

Tue, Nov 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
The Black American Sound System is joining forces with the Berkeley Public Library to transform its branches into vibrant hubs of Black musical culture and community memory.

Tue, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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!

Tue, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Come by West and enjoy our peaceful, friendly and community writing space. All levels of writers welcomed!

Tue, Nov 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.

Wed, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Make a Quilt top for West Branch!

Wed, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Games, snacks, and friends!

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch
Attention teens! Come on down to the Claremont Branch on Wednesdays any time between 2-4pm for snacks and a fun time!

Wed, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, YouTube videos, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.

Wed, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Claremont Branch
Play! Learn! Create!

Wed, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for a cozy evening of crochet, tea and community!

Thu, Nov 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, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Other
Learn about living Ohlone culture while enjoying tea and a treat.

Thu, Nov 19, 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 the Museum of Children's Art!

Thu, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Children's Room
Create your own Indigenous Land Acknowledgment sign.

Thu, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Math tutoring for grades K-12.

Fri, Nov 20, 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.

Fri, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for some casual dominoes games every Friday from 3-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Fri, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from the Museum of Children's Art!

Fri, Nov 20, 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 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Learn about pollinators and how native plants support them with naturalist Margaret Flaherty.

Mon, Nov 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Experience traditional Aztec dancing with Berkeley High School's R.I.S.E. Danza!

Tue, Nov 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
This month we will discuss Fortune favors the dead by Stephen Spotswood

Tue, Nov 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Drop-in, open-studio to play with Ableton music software and instruments -- learn how to make your own song *basic computer skills required*

Tue, Nov 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Lawn
The Black American Sound System is joining forces with the Berkeley Public Library to transform its branches into vibrant hubs of Black musical culture and community memory.

Wed, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Claremont Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Wed, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Wed, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
West Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Wed, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Wed, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tool Lending Library
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Thu, Nov 26, All day
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Thu, Nov 26, All day
West Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Thu, Nov 26, All day
Tool Lending Library
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Thu, Nov 26, All day
Central Library
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Thu, Nov 26, All day
North Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Thu, Nov 26, All day
Claremont Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

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

Fri, Nov 27, All day
Tool Lending Library
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Fri, Nov 27, All day
West Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Fri, Nov 27, All day
Central Library
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Fri, Nov 27, All day
Claremont Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Fri, Nov 27, All day
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Fri, Nov 27, All day
North Branch
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

Sat, Nov 28, 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!

Tue, Dec 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
The Black American Sound System is joining forces with the Berkeley Public Library to transform its branches into vibrant hubs of Black musical culture and community memory.

Tue, Dec 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Hey families, stop by West every First Tuesday of the Month between 3:30-5:00pm and make a beautiful, beaded bracelet.

Tue, Dec 01, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Come learn how to budget for food and clothing, and how to shop efficiently.

Tue, Dec 01, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Come join us for mocktails and stamping!

Wed, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, YouTube videos, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.

Wed, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Games, snacks, and friends!

Wed, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Attention teens! Come on down to the Claremont Branch on Wednesdays any time between 2-4pm for snacks and a fun time!

Wed, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for a cozy evening of crochet, tea and community!

Thu, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Dec 03, 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 the Museum of Children's Art!

Thu, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Families, join us for family fun with new and classic board games!

Fri, Dec 04, 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.

Fri, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for some casual dominoes games every Friday from 3-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Fri, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from the Museum of Children's Art!

Fri, Dec 04, 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, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Learn about Carrying Things by Bike
Register

Sat, Dec 05, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
The Black American Sound System is joining forces with the Berkeley Public Library to transform its branches into vibrant hubs of Black musical culture and community memory.

Sat, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Chess on the first Saturday of the month

Sat, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Gently used toy swap in time for the holidays

Sat, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Mariachi Music

Rescheduled
Tue, Dec 08, 4:00am - 6:00pm
New date Tuesday, December 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library
Drop-in, open-studio to play with Ableton music software and instruments -- learn how to make your own song *basic computer skills required*

Tue, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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!

Tue, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Drop-in, open-studio to play with Ableton music software and instruments -- learn how to make your own song *basic computer skills required*

Tue, Dec 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
A supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club

Wed, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Games, snacks, and friends!

Wed, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Attention teens! Come on down to the Claremont Branch on Wednesdays any time between 2-4pm for snacks and a fun time!

Wed, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, YouTube videos, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.

Wed, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
A creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library!

Thu, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Children's Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from the Museum of Children's Art!

Fri, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for some casual dominoes games every Friday from 3-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Fri, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from the Museum of Children's Art!

Sat, Dec 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Come to the Claremont puzzle swap. All are welcome and we have puzzles of all sizes at most of our sessions.

Sat, Dec 12, 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!