Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Please join us at the Live Oak and Frances Albrier Community Centers for a Musical Story Time series with the Berkeley Public... more
Please join us at the Live Oak and Frances Albrier Community Centers for a Musical Story Time series with the Berkeley Public Library's Story Time Band.

Thu, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Read to a Dog is a great way for children to practice oral fluency, spend time with a friendly dog, and have fun. For Children ages... more
Read to a Dog is a great way for children to practice oral fluency, spend time with a friendly dog, and have fun. For Children ages 5 to 12.

Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Sing along, dance and enjoy the joyful sounds of Asheba's Caribbean Music for Children!

Fri, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch
Storytime for babies and toddlers

Fri, Feb 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Fri, Feb 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Author Tiffany Golden will be here to share her picture book and a special game created just for us!

Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Sat, Feb 15, 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... more
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, Feb 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Branch
Join Carrie Staller from Fork in the Path for an interactive hour of hands-on fun exploring the fascinating world of mushrooms!

Sat, Feb 15, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
A dance experience designed to uplift, inspire and inform!

Mon, Feb 17, All day
Central Library
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, February 17, 2025 for President's Day.

Mon, Feb 17, All day
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, February 17, 2025 for President's Day.

Mon, Feb 17, All day
North Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, February 17, 2025 for President's Day.

Mon, Feb 17, All day
West Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, February 17, 2025 for President's Day.

Mon, Feb 17, All day
Claremont Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, February 17, 2025 for President's Day.

Mon, Feb 17, All day
Tool Lending Library
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, February 17, 2025 for President's Day.

Tue, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for books, rhymes, lapjogs, tickles and songs geared for toddlers and babies.

Tue, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Crafternoons @Claremont Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Tue, Feb 18, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00pm.

Tue, Feb 18, 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, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us on the North Branch Library lawn for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun!

Wed, Feb 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
After storytime, please stay for playtime with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.

Wed, Feb 19, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Central Library
Kids will be paired up with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun.

Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for a special After Dark Silent Book Club @THP South Branch!

Thu, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Please join us at the Live Oak and Frances Albrier Community Centers for a Musical Story Time series with the Berkeley Public... more
Please join us at the Live Oak and Frances Albrier Community Centers for a Musical Story Time series with the Berkeley Public Library's Story Time Band.

Thu, Feb 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Read to a Dog is a great way for children to practice oral fluency, spend time with a friendly dog, and have fun. For Children ages... more
Read to a Dog is a great way for children to practice oral fluency, spend time with a friendly dog, and have fun. For Children ages 5 to 12.

Thu, Feb 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
This event is perfect for parents looking to develop writing skills or be in community with other families of Berkeley.
Register

Fri, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch
Storytime for babies and toddlers

Fri, Feb 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Fri, Feb 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Fri, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch
The Rising Readers Third Grade Book Club meets monthly at the Claremont Branch Library.

Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Tool Lending Library
Bring your bike to the Tool Lending Library parking lot for a free tune-up and repair from our friends with the BikeMobile!

Sat, Feb 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Sat, Feb 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for fun stories and songs inside the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!

Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for Mandarin Story Time w/ Tianxin (Aries) Wang and celebrate the Lantern Festival!

Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Afro Futurism Workshop

Mon, Feb 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Play group for TK-5th grade Homeschoolers

Mon, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for books, rhymes, lapjogs, tickles and songs geared for toddlers and babies.

Tue, Feb 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Crafternoons @Claremont Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Tue, Feb 25, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00pm.

Wed, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us on the North Branch Library lawn for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun!

Wed, Feb 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
After storytime, please stay for playtime with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.

Wed, Feb 26, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Central Library
Kids will be paired up with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun.

Thu, Feb 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Berkeley Record Club is hosting a celebration of the music & aesthetic of FUNK with a curated listening session and a DIY bell... more
Berkeley Record Club is hosting a celebration of the music & aesthetic of FUNK with a curated listening session and a DIY bell bottom craft, facilitated by Community Fits.

Fri, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch
Storytime for babies and toddlers

Fri, Feb 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Fri, Feb 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch
Are you an elementary or middle school student looking for something fun to do after school? If so, come to Claremont for Kids Take... more
Are you an elementary or middle school student looking for something fun to do after school? If so, come to Claremont for Kids Take Over, which is held on second and fourth Fridays.

Fri, Feb 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Fri, Feb 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
The Black Banjo & Fiddle Fellowship (BBFF) is a program of the Oakland Public Conservatory of Music. The performance will feature... more
The Black Banjo & Fiddle Fellowship (BBFF) is a program of the Oakland Public Conservatory of Music. The performance will feature musicians Joe Zavaan Johnson and Patrice Strahan.

Fri, Feb 28, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Claremont Branch
Come out and enjoy a participatory family experience of African drumming with Village Rhythms' Onye Onyemaechi! All ages are... more
Come out and enjoy a participatory family experience of African drumming with Village Rhythms' Onye Onyemaechi! All ages are invited- you won't be able to sit still once the drums start playing! 

Sat, Mar 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Sat, Mar 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for fun stories and songs inside the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!

Sat, Mar 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch
Chess on the first Saturday of the month

Sat, Mar 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch
Animated films for children and their caregivers!

Sat, Mar 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Lego coding with UC Berkeley's Lego club Brick by Brick

Mon, Mar 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Play group for TK-5th grade Homeschoolers

Mon, Mar 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Children's Room
Children ages 6 and up learn to fold origami stars.

Mon, Mar 03, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Tue, Mar 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.

Tue, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00pm.

Thu, Mar 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Please join us at the Freight & Salvage, one of Berkeley's oldest and most beloved music venues, for a special musical story time... more
Please join us at the Freight & Salvage, one of Berkeley's oldest and most beloved music venues, for a special musical story time series with the Berkeley Public Library's Story Time Band!

Thu, Mar 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Mar 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Kids will be paired up with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun.

Thu, Mar 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Families, join us for family fun with new and classic board games!

Fri, Mar 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Sat, Mar 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Sat, Mar 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for fun stories and songs inside the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!

Sat, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Celebrate the upcoming Persian New Year with community at the Library.

Sat, Mar 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Lego coding with UC Berkeley's Lego club Brick by Brick

Mon, Mar 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Play group for TK-5th grade Homeschoolers

Mon, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Children's Room
Children ages 6 and up learn to fold origami cranes.

Mon, Mar 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Tue, Mar 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.

Tue, Mar 11, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00pm.

Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 4:40pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Stretches, books, movement and more.

Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Stretch, move, dance and do yoga poses.

Thu, Mar 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Please join us at the Live Oak and Frances Albrier Community Centers for a Musical Story Time series with the Berkeley Public... more
Please join us at the Live Oak and Frances Albrier Community Centers for a Musical Story Time series with the Berkeley Public Library's Story Time Band.

Thu, Mar 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Mar 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Kids will be paired up with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun.

Fri, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come Jump and Shake at this movement story time.

Fri, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for this supportive and inclusive Community Wellness Dance Class, every 1st and 3rd Friday from 2-3pm in the Community... more
Join us for this supportive and inclusive Community Wellness Dance Class, every 1st and 3rd Friday from 2-3pm in the Community Meeting Room of the North Branch Library!

Fri, Mar 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Sat, Mar 15, 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... more
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, Mar 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Sat, Mar 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for fun stories and songs inside the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!

Sat, Mar 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Lego coding with UC Berkeley's Lego club Brick by Brick