Rescheduled
Mon, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Tuesday, July 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Linocut printmaking in the library

Mon, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Please stop by and meet with an enrollment representative and discover how the PACE Program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) supports older adults with complex health needs.

Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Art & Music Study Hall
Linocut printmaking in the library
This event is full

Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Cancelled
Tue, Jul 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Knitting, crocheting, embroidering and sometimes felting.

Tue, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Meeting Room
A program to help the public understand how to read their city council agenda and how to become involved in local government

Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Need help paying your energy bill?

Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Wed, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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, Jul 17, 10:00am - 1:00pm
The East Bay Community Law Center (EBCLC) is a major provider of free legal services in the Bay Area, assisting 4,000 clients each year.

Thu, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Berkeley History Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month

Thu, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.

Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Bay Wheels offers reduced-rate memberships to Bay Area residents who qualify for CalFresh, SFMTA Lifeline Pass, or PG&E CARE.

Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Fri, Jul 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Meeting Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.

Fri, Jul 18, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Meeting Room
Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Friday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!

Fri, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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 alike. Don?t know how to play? Come and learn! Ages 8-13

Fri, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
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!

Mon, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Commons
a creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library!

Mon, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Need help connecting to medical care or community resources? Come to the Library for assistance with urgent care, care coordination, linkage, and referrals to community resources.

Tue, Jul 22, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Thu, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.

Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?

Thu, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 25, 2025.

Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Fri, Jul 25, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Meeting Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.

Fri, Jul 25, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Meeting Room
Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Friday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!

Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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 alike. Don?t know how to play? Come and learn! Ages 8-13

Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
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, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Meeting Room
A Friendly Gathering with Strangers to Chat about Death.
Register

Sat, Jul 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Mystery Room
Recital poético y conversación con la poeta, escritora y artista, Aurea Altamirano

Mon, Jul 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Commons
a creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library!

Mon, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Please stop by and meet with an enrollment representative and discover how the PACE Program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) supports older adults with complex health needs.

Tue, Jul 29, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.

Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Thu, Jul 31, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.

Thu, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Fri, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Fri, Aug 01, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Meeting Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.

Fri, Aug 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central CMR East,Central CMR West
Play board games, card games, and (retro) Wii on a big screen! Ages 6 and up.

Fri, Aug 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
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, Aug 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Meeting Room
Drop in and use one of our sewing machines.

Mon, Aug 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Commons
a creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library!

Mon, Aug 04, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Tue, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Tue, Aug 05, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.

Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Wed, Aug 06, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Children's Non-Fiction Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.

Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Fri, Aug 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Fri, Aug 08, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Meeting Room
Get some lunch! For youth ages 18 and under.

Fri, Aug 08, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Meeting Room
Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Friday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!

Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
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, Aug 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mystery Room
Join us for a Peace Day Commemoration. Listen to beautiful koto music, fold origami cranes, dance an Obon dance and hear about the story of Sadako, Ages 8 and up.

Mon, Aug 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Commons
a creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library!

Mon, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Tue, Aug 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Wed, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Meeting Room
Come celebrate, remember, and/or be introduced to the Berkeley Barb!

Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Need help with housing matters or facing eviction?

Thu, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?

Thu, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Fri, Aug 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Fri, Aug 15, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Meeting Room
Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Friday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!

Fri, Aug 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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, Aug 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
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!

Mon, Aug 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Commons
a creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library!

Mon, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Tue, Aug 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Tue, Aug 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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, Aug 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Wed, Aug 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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, Aug 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Fri, Aug 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Fri, Aug 22, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Meeting Room
Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Friday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!

Fri, Aug 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Non-Fiction Room
Interactive Read-aloud and Craft w/ Author Laura Atkins, to celebrate picture book Bringing the Beach Home

Sat, Aug 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
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!

Mon, Aug 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Commons
a creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library!

Mon, Aug 25, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Tue, Aug 26, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Thu, Aug 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?

Thu, Aug 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Fri, Aug 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Fri, Aug 29, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Meeting Room
Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Friday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!

Sat, Aug 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
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!

Mon, Sep 01, All day
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, September 1, 2025 for Labor Day.

Tue, Sep 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Tue, Sep 02, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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, Sep 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Wed, Sep 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Fri, Sep 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Fri, Sep 05, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Meeting Room
Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Friday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!

Fri, Sep 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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, Sep 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
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, Sep 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Meeting Room
Drop in and use one of our sewing machines.

Mon, Sep 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Tue, Sep 09, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Thu, Sep 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Fri, Sep 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Fri, Sep 12, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Meeting Room
Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Friday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!

Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Meeting Room
Learn to use a fire extinguisher with this hands-on workshop.
Register

Sat, Sep 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
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!

Mon, Sep 15, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Tue, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Tue, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Wed, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Fri, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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, Sep 20, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mystery Room
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.

Sat, Sep 20, 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Non-Fiction Room
Old-time folk music for kids with husband and wife duo WB Reid and Bonnie Zahnow. Their sweet harmonies on songs range from poignant to humorous twin-fiddling, foot-tapping tunes.

Mon, Sep 22, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Tue, Sep 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Thu, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Fri, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Fri, Sep 26, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Meeting Room
Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Friday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!

Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
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, Sep 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Non-Fiction Room
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".

Mon, Sep 29, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Tue, Sep 30, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Wed, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Fri, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Fri, Oct 03, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Meeting Room
Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Friday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!

Fri, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
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, Oct 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Meeting Room
Drop in and use one of our sewing machines.

Mon, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Tue, Oct 07, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Thu, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Fri, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Fri, Oct 10, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Meeting Room
Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Friday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!

Sat, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
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!