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

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.

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 for hours of mahjong, with coaches on-site!

Join us for a presentation on Mural Art led by local artist Yazmin Shi Shi Madriz. Event includes a stroll to the nearby mural "Sacred Waters Run Deep" on University and Bonar.

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*

This month we will discuss A Botanist's Guide to Rituals and Revenge by Kate Khavari.

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!

Make a suncatcher out of everyday items with artist and educator Lynne-Rachel Altman.

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

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

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!

Not using some of your craft supplies and need to make room? Want to try a new craft before buying all the materials for it? Come participate in our craft supply swap!

The 2026 Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate, Nolawit Ketema, and Vice Youth Poet Laureate, Rachel Dunn, read their poetry then sit for an interview and discussion.

A book club for the IDD adult community

Join us for a fun line dancing class.

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

Cybersecurity, identity safety, and wellness for young people in the digital age.

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!

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!

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!

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!

Bring your musical instrument and play American old-time repertoire in a jam-session with Berkeley Old Time Music Convention.

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

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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

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