Storytime @North
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.
Lunch at the Library - Week 5
Wed, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Joys of Chinese Brush Painting @Claremont - with Pauline Tsui
Wed, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Celebrate the Joys of Chinese Painting and learn to paint seasonal flowers, fruits, and small animals. For ages 6 to 106.... more
Celebrate the Joys of Chinese Painting and learn to paint seasonal flowers, fruits, and small animals. For ages 6 to 106. Registration is required. Please call 510-981-6280 to reserve your space
Musical Story Time @The Freight - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Freight
Music, Movement, and Stories for Children
Lunch at the Library - Week 5
Thu, Jul 10, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Chess at Central
Thu, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Lunch at the Library - Week 5
Fri, Jul 11, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Chess Club @ Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
Fri, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Each Friday afternoon outside the Claremont Branch we will have informal chess games going from 3pm-5pm.
Board Game Swap @North
Fri, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Level up with a new board game!
Magic the Gathering @Central CCR
Fri, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Play this popular trading card game of strategy with your friends! Led by Aldo Jackson, who will guide both novice and expert... more
Play this popular trading card game of strategy with your friends! Led by Aldo Jackson, who will guide both novice and expert alike. Don?t know how to play? Come and learn! Ages 8-13
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Jul 12, 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!
Ukulele Club @THP South
Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
Play ukulele with us. No experience needed, bring your own ukulele or use one of ours!
Storytme @Edible Schoolyard
Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Storytime at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley
Book Reading with author Natasha Tripplett @Claremont - Planted with Love: Growing Into a Family
Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Join author Natasha Tripplett for a book reading and presentation of her title Planted with Love.
Family Emergency Preparedness Workshop @THP South - Build & Plan Your Go Bag
Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join the City of Berkeley Office of Emergency Services and Public Health Division for an event designed for families! Learn how to... more
Join the City of Berkeley Office of Emergency Services and Public Health Division for an event designed for families! Learn how to create a evacuation plan and build your very own emergency "Go Bag".
Register
3rd & 4th Grade Graphic Novel Book Club @North
Mon, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Please visit North Branch or call 510-981-6250 to sign up for the 3rd & 4th Grade Graphic Novel Book Club.
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Jul 15, 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.
Storytime @North
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.
Lunch at the Library - Week 6
Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers
Lunch at the Library - Week 6
Thu, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Chess at Central
Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
A Recipe For Food Sovereignty @North
Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
With author Sara Calvosa Olson
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Lunch at the Library - Week 6
Fri, Jul 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Chess Club @ Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
Fri, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Each Friday afternoon outside the Claremont Branch we will have informal chess games going from 3pm-5pm.
Magic the Gathering @Central CCR
Fri, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Play this popular trading card game of strategy with your friends! Led by Aldo Jackson, who will guide both novice and expert... more
Play this popular trading card game of strategy with your friends! Led by Aldo Jackson, who will guide both novice and expert alike. Don?t know how to play? Come and learn! Ages 8-13
In The Stax with Kaylee Daugherty @North - a live music series
Fri, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch
Our popular live-music series In The Stax is back with more unique and intimate shows in the library. This month's edition features... more
Our popular live-music series In The Stax is back with more unique and intimate shows in the library. This month's edition features genre-spanning singer-songwriter Kaylee Daugherty.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Jul 19, 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!
Cunamacué: Afro-Peruvian Family Dance Class @THPS
Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS 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... more
Learn how to dance the Festejo with Cunamacue in a special family dance class that also serves as an introduction to Afro-Peruvian culture! If you missed Cunamacue last month, see them here!
International Chess Day Tournament @ Claremont - A causally competitive chess tournament.
Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch
A causally competitive chess tournament with three separate ages groups. Adults, Young Teens and Children.
Tea Ceremony @North - Seating One
Sat, Jul 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join Omotesenke Domonkai Northern California to learn about the art of Chanoyu (Japanese tea ceremony).
This event is full
Elements of Clay - Introduction to clay sculpting for kids
Sat, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Not your everyday clay play!
Ice Cream Social @THP South - Ice Cream Craft and Treats
Sun, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Cool down in the library with a craft, music and sweet treat!
The Magic of Perry Yan! @North
Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Experience Perry Yan's amazing magic, comedy, and storytelling. Perry Yan is an award-winning, family-friendly magician whose... more
Experience Perry Yan's amazing magic, comedy, and storytelling. Perry Yan is an award-winning, family-friendly magician whose interactive show keeps audiences engaged.
3rd & 4th Grade Graphic Novel Book Club @North
Mon, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Please visit North Branch or call 510-981-6250 to sign up for the 3rd & 4th Grade Graphic Novel Book Club.
Pop-Up Creative Lab - play, learn, create!!
Mon, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - The Commons
a creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library!
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South
Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Jul 22, 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.
Magical Moonshine Theater Presents: Chanticleer the Rooster - a puppet show based on a classic tale
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Chanticleer the rooster has a dream that forewarns him to watch out for the fox, but he lets flattery overcome his caution and gets... more
Chanticleer the rooster has a dream that forewarns him to watch out for the fox, but he lets flattery overcome his caution and gets caught. Can he make his escape! Ages 4 and up.
Storytime @North
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.
Lunch at the Library - Week 7
Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers
Lunch at the Library - Week 7
Thu, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Chess at Central
Thu, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Late Opening - July 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Late Opening - July 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Late Opening - July 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
West Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Late Opening - July 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Claremont Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Late Opening - July 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tool Lending Library
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 25, 2025.
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Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Lunch at the Library - Week 7
Fri, Jul 25, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Magic the Gathering @Central CCR
Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Play this popular trading card game of strategy with your friends! Led by Aldo Jackson, who will guide both novice and expert... more
Play this popular trading card game of strategy with your friends! Led by Aldo Jackson, who will guide both novice and expert alike. Don?t know how to play? Come and learn! Ages 8-13
Chess Club @ Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Each Friday afternoon outside the Claremont Branch we will have informal chess games going from 3pm-5pm.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Jul 26, 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!
Ukulele Club @THP South
Sat, Jul 26, 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!
Unique Derique @Claremont
Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Claremont Branch
Clowning, juggling, hambone body percussion and hijinks!
Mariposa con Raices Peruanas - con la poeta, escritora y artista, Áurea Altamirano
Sat, Jul 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Recital poético y conversación con la poeta, escritora y artista, Aurea Altamirano
Aguacate Music Kids @North
Mon, Jul 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Come bop around with the fun, energetic, and unforgettable Aguacate Music Kids! In English and Spanish!
3rd & 4th Grade Graphic Novel Book Club @North
Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Please visit North Branch or call 510-981-6250 to sign up for the 3rd & 4th Grade Graphic Novel Book Club.
Pop-Up Creative Lab - play, learn, create!!
Mon, Jul 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - The Commons
a creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library!
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South
Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.
The Firebird with Academy of Ballet and Etiquette @West - Building confidence through the culture of classical ballet
Tue, Jul 29, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Learn the story of the classic ballet, The Firebird, as well as some of the ballets' steps, manners, and culture.
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Jul 29, 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.
Storytime @North
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.
Lunch at the Library - Week 8
Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Lunch at the Library - Week 8
Thu, Jul 31, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Chess at Central
Thu, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Soap Carving - Good clean fun!
Thu, Jul 31, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Learn the basics of soap carving, and carve you own cute soap sculpture.
Lunch at the Library - Week 8
Fri, Aug 01, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Fire Extinguisher @THPS PENDING
Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Learn to use a fire extinguisher with this hands-on workshop.
Register
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Aug 02, 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!
Storytme @Edible Schoolyard
Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Storytime at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley
Chess @North
Sat, Aug 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Chess on the first Saturday of the month
Pop-Up Creative Lab - play, learn, create!!
Mon, Aug 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - The Commons
a creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library!
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Aug 04, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South
Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.
Beads For Every Body@West
Tue, Aug 05, 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.
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Aug 05, 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.
Storytime @North
Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Aug 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.
Lunch at the Library - Week 9
Wed, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Lunch at the Library - Week 9
Thu, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
Chess at Central
Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Family Game Night@West
Thu, Aug 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Families, join us for family fun with new and classic board games!
Lunch at the Library - Week 9
Fri, Aug 08, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.
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