Saturday, July 25
Oh no, the library cat Lucky Day North de la Biblioteca has escaped outdoors! We must find Lucky Day before they get into trouble. Follow the outdoor obstacle course and catch the cat! The obstacle course is located on the pathway between the library building and the trees on the lawn. After completing the obstacle cou…
Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch! Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and their families are all welcome. Saturday at 10:30 AM
In partnership with the teachers from the Edible Schoolyard Project, the Berkeley Public Library is excited to present storytime at the Edible Schoolyard! Come sit under the shade of the Grandmother Oak tree and hear some garden-themed tales and songs. After storytime, you are welcome to stay and enjoy the garden space…
From Harry Potter and SpongeBob Square Pants to Scooby Doo and Garden Gnomes, builders will create their own action hero. These figurine-scale creations, inspired by books, films, and more will be made using a variety of fun materials and building techniques. In the workshop, builders will use a variety of hand tools a…
TILDEN NATURE AREA: Help our Naturalist staff close the Little Farm for the night! Meet our friendly farm residents, learn what they eat, and bring them their evening meal provided by the farmer (food provided by staff only). Meet at the pig pen. Activities may vary depending on the animals’ needs, weather, and season.…
Sunday, July 26
Oh no, the library cat Lucky Day North de la Biblioteca has escaped outdoors! We must find Lucky Day before they get into trouble. Follow the outdoor obstacle course and catch the cat! The obstacle course is located on the pathway between the library building and the trees on the lawn. After completing the obstacle cou…
TILDEN NATURE AREA: Gather ‘round for stories and fun! Enjoy different nature themes each week. Meet at the front desk of the visitor center. Wheelchair accessible, drop-in program; no registration required. For info call (510) 544-2233.
TILDEN NATURE AREA: Help our Naturalist staff close the Little Farm for the night! Meet our friendly farm residents, learn what they eat, and bring them their evening meal provided by the farmer (food provided by staff only). Meet at the pig pen. Activities may vary depending on the animals’ needs, weather, and season.…
Monday, July 27
Oh no, the library cat Lucky Day North de la Biblioteca has escaped outdoors! We must find Lucky Day before they get into trouble. Follow the outdoor obstacle course and catch the cat! The obstacle course is located on the pathway between the library building and the trees on the lawn. After completing the obstacle cou…
Summer Sessions E (Three Weeks) Begins
TILDEN NATURE AREA - Experience what it's like to be a farmer during a week of farm camp fun! We'll learn about caring for farm animals, craft, cook, get dirty, and have fun! Register early for this popular camp. Pre-requisites: 1) Due to working with live animals and tools, children must be able to follow directions f…
Everyone loves bubbles! Join us for a bubble show with the Bubblesmith, who was said to conjure up "innocent wonder and aerial fancy" by San Francisco Weekly. This program will be on the North Branch lawn.
Family Storytime for ages 2-5 Mondays, 6:30PM-7:00PM at the Central Library, 4th Floor, 2090 Kittredge Street in Berkeley Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more! Questions? Give us a call at 510-981-6223
Tuesday, July 28
Oh no, the library cat Lucky Day North de la Biblioteca has escaped outdoors! We must find Lucky Day before they get into trouble. Follow the outdoor obstacle course and catch the cat! The obstacle course is located on the pathway between the library building and the trees on the lawn. After completing the obstacle cou…
June 9 to August 6 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays Lunch served 12:00 - 1:30 pm Funding provided by the State of California and the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library. In partnership with Berkeley Unified School District. On the Menu for Week 7: Tuesday, July 21 Serving - Hamburger or Impossible Burger with Roa…
Are you a rising 5th or 6th grader? Nothing to do over the summer? Be Junior Librarian at North Branch Library! Junior Librarians help with a variety of tasks, including: recommending favorite books, cleaning book covers, cutting stickers, and other simple library tasks. Sign up for a timeslot by calling 510-981-6250 o…
Join us for Kids’ Summer Movie Nights, a fun film series for elementary school students! Enjoy family-friendly movies, snacks, and a great time with friends at the Claremont Branch Library! June 9 Ratatouille 2007/PG/Director, Brad Bird (111 minutes) "A rat named Remy dreams of becoming a great chef despite his family'…
Calling all builders! Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings. Drop in between 4:30-6:00PM! We'll provide the bricks, just bring your imagination.
Wednesday, July 29
Oh no, the library cat Lucky Day North de la Biblioteca has escaped outdoors! We must find Lucky Day before they get into trouble. Follow the outdoor obstacle course and catch the cat! The obstacle course is located on the pathway between the library building and the trees on the lawn. After completing the obstacle cou…
Join us on the North Branch Library lawn for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5. Weather permitting, bring a blanket or mat to sit on. For more information, please call North Branch at 510-981-6250. ***In the event of rain or cold weather, we will meet in the…
After storytime, please stay for playtime with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.
June 9 to August 6 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays Lunch served 12:00 - 1:30 pm Funding provided by the State of California and the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library. In partnership with Berkeley Unified School District. On the Menu for Week 7: Tuesday, July 21 Serving - Hamburger or Impossible Burger with Roa…
Thursday, July 30
Oh no, the library cat Lucky Day North de la Biblioteca has escaped outdoors! We must find Lucky Day before they get into trouble. Follow the outdoor obstacle course and catch the cat! The obstacle course is located on the pathway between the library building and the trees on the lawn. After completing the obstacle cou…
July 9 - PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2023) Synopsis When a magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City, it gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The MIGHTY PUPS! For Skye, the smallest member of the team, her new powers are a dream come true. But things take a turn for the worse when the pups…
Friday, July 31
Bring a blanket and enjoy an amazing bubble show on the grass in front of Hidden Cafe at 1260 Allston Way at Strawberry Creek Park! Bubble Sam will make gigantic bubbles with an assortment of tri-string bubble wands. Kids can run in the grass and chase the bubbles. There will be trays with bubble solution for the kids…
Saturday, August 1
Find the Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle StoryWalk® along pathway between the North Branch Library building and the trees on the lawn. About Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle When Snow's mother tells her that they're going to move to an exciting new place, Snow isn't so sure. She likes her home and her friend…
Music, movement and farm rhythms in an engaging, hands-on sing-along for kids and their families. This interactive program will connect ideas of food, farming and fun! Plant a Seed, Read this Summer at the Berkeley Public Library Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library
Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch! Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and their families are all welcome. Saturday at 10:30 AM
This will be a day of celebrating D&D! Come enter our tavern for some snacks and potions, join us at the tailor to sew a dice bag and design other D&D themed crafts, or enter our Wizard's Tower to learn how to play and build your character for the day. We will be running multiple one-shot campaigns for anyone who wants…
Games Galore, Retro Edition: board games, card games, and Wii games on a big screen. Do one type of game, or the other, or a little of this and a little of that! Ages 6 and up. Children's Non-Fiction Room. Enjoy board games from 1:30pm - 5:00pm, and Wii games from 3:00pm - 5:00pm You can also enjoy Dungeons and Dragons…
TILDEN NATURE AREA: Crafts, coloring, creatures or games? What natural explorations will we experience today? That's a mystery you'll have to join us to find the answer to! Meet at the visitor center. No registration required; Drop-in Program only. For information, call 510-544-2233.
TILDEN NATURE AREA: Help our Naturalist staff close the Little Farm for the night! Meet our friendly farm residents, learn what they eat, and bring them their evening meal provided by the farmer (food provided by staff only). Meet at the pig pen. Activities may vary depending on the animals’ needs, weather, and season.…
Sunday, August 2
Find the Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle StoryWalk® along pathway between the North Branch Library building and the trees on the lawn. About Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle When Snow's mother tells her that they're going to move to an exciting new place, Snow isn't so sure. She likes her home and her friend…
TILDEN NATURE AREA: Insects play a very important part in our ecosystem. From decomposition to food, bugs help make the world go round. Discover animals that rely on insects for food (including us) then make old fashioned ice cream ...topped with bugs! Meet at the visitor center. Drop-in program, no registration requir…
Monday, August 3
Find the Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle StoryWalk® along pathway between the North Branch Library building and the trees on the lawn. About Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle When Snow's mother tells her that they're going to move to an exciting new place, Snow isn't so sure. She likes her home and her friend…
Meet a City of Berkeley Fire Department Firefighter (BFD) and stay for a firefighter themed storytime! The Firefighter will give a show and tell of their gear and answer questions. We will also read firefighter stories and sing songs! For children and their caregivers.
Family Storytime for ages 2-5 Mondays, 6:30PM-7:00PM at the Central Library, 4th Floor, 2090 Kittredge Street in Berkeley Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more! Questions? Give us a call at 510-981-6223
Tuesday, August 4
Find the Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle StoryWalk® along pathway between the North Branch Library building and the trees on the lawn. About Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle When Snow's mother tells her that they're going to move to an exciting new place, Snow isn't so sure. She likes her home and her friend…
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South Books, rhymes, music and more
Stop by West Branch and make a beautiful beaded bracelet or hemp cord necklace for yourself or a friend. All materials and snacks provided. This program is intended for Elementary and tween age children and occurs every first Tuesday of the month from 3:30pm-5:00pm.
Join us for Kids’ Summer Movie Nights, a fun film series for elementary school students! Enjoy family-friendly movies, snacks, and a great time with friends at the Claremont Branch Library! June 9 Ratatouille 2007/PG/Director, Brad Bird (111 minutes) "A rat named Remy dreams of becoming a great chef despite his family'…
Calling all builders! Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings. Drop in between 4:30-6:00PM! We'll provide the bricks, just bring your imagination.
Wednesday, August 5
Find the Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle StoryWalk® along pathway between the North Branch Library building and the trees on the lawn. About Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle When Snow's mother tells her that they're going to move to an exciting new place, Snow isn't so sure. She likes her home and her friend…
Join us on the North Branch Library lawn for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5. Weather permitting, bring a blanket or mat to sit on. For more information, please call North Branch at 510-981-6250. ***In the event of rain or cold weather, we will meet in the…
After storytime, please stay for playtime with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.
The Participatory Children's Theater (PCT) workshops are aimed at children and families that can experience new ways of communication through storytelling, dance and music. The main goal is the free participation, where there is no need of scripts or previous instructions; spontaneity and joy are everything that partic…
Thursday, August 6
Find the Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle StoryWalk® along pathway between the North Branch Library building and the trees on the lawn. About Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle When Snow's mother tells her that they're going to move to an exciting new place, Snow isn't so sure. She likes her home and her friend…
June 9 to August 6 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays Lunch served 12:00 - 1:30 pm Funding provided by the State of California and the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library. In partnership with Berkeley Unified School District. On the Menu for Week 7: Tuesday, July 21 Serving - Hamburger or Impossible Burger with Roa…
Join us for our Intergenerational 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. Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library
Stop by West Branch between 5:30pm-7:30pm for fun family games! Learn a new game or revisit a classic. Light snacks will be provided. West Branch Library,1125 University Ave (near San Pablo), Berkeley CA, (510) 981-6270
Friday, August 7
Come join us for a free, fun-filled family event celebrating World Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Week! Bring your blankets and your loved ones!
Find the Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle StoryWalk® along pathway between the North Branch Library building and the trees on the lawn. About Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle When Snow's mother tells her that they're going to move to an exciting new place, Snow isn't so sure. She likes her home and her friend…
We will sing, sway, clap, read and move together to start building readiness for early literacy and bilingual awareness. Trae tu bebé y disfruten de divertidas canciones, movimiento y un toquecito de lectura para comenzar a familiarizarnos con los libros. Who / Quienes: Our baby bounce is appropriate for children aged…
Unstructured play in a group is a great way to build social and emotional skills by spending time together! Después de nuestro programa de cantar, quédense y compartan juegos con otros bebés. Who / Quienes For children aged approximately 6 to 30 months. Apropiado para niños de los 6 a los 30 meses. Where / Donde Berkel…
Saturday, August 8
Find the Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle StoryWalk® along pathway between the North Branch Library building and the trees on the lawn. About Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle When Snow's mother tells her that they're going to move to an exciting new place, Snow isn't so sure. She likes her home and her friend…
Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch! Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and their families are all welcome. Saturday at 10:30 AM
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dholrhythms Dance Company is dedicated to promoting the artistic and cultural heritage of India by sharing the vibrant rhythms of Punjab through classes, workshops, performances, and events. Since its inception in 2003, Dholrhythms has evolved into a unique platform where people fro…
Sunday, August 9
Find the Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle StoryWalk® along pathway between the North Branch Library building and the trees on the lawn. About Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle When Snow's mother tells her that they're going to move to an exciting new place, Snow isn't so sure. She likes her home and her friend…
Monday, August 10
Find the Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle StoryWalk® along pathway between the North Branch Library building and the trees on the lawn. About Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle When Snow's mother tells her that they're going to move to an exciting new place, Snow isn't so sure. She likes her home and her friend…
Aguacate Music Kids presents an interactive, fun, and educational experience where kids and their families sing, dance, play instruments, and explore healthy habits together! Through the power of music, they’ll be inspired to drink water, eat veggies, exercise and brush teeth - all while having a blast. For children an…
Family Storytime for ages 2-5 Mondays, 6:30PM-7:00PM at the Central Library, 4th Floor, 2090 Kittredge Street in Berkeley Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more! Questions? Give us a call at 510-981-6223
Tuesday, August 11
Find the Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle StoryWalk® along pathway between the North Branch Library building and the trees on the lawn. About Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle When Snow's mother tells her that they're going to move to an exciting new place, Snow isn't so sure. She likes her home and her friend…
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South Books, rhymes, music and more
Calling all builders! Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings. Drop in between 4:30-6:00PM! We'll provide the bricks, just bring your imagination.
Wednesday, August 12
Find the Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle StoryWalk® along pathway between the North Branch Library building and the trees on the lawn. About Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle When Snow's mother tells her that they're going to move to an exciting new place, Snow isn't so sure. She likes her home and her friend…
Join us on the North Branch Library lawn for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5. Weather permitting, bring a blanket or mat to sit on. For more information, please call North Branch at 510-981-6250. ***In the event of rain or cold weather, we will meet in the…
After storytime, please stay for playtime with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.
Middle and high schoolers, looking for a place to chill after school? Join us every Wednesday between 2-4pm for Teen Hangout. Teen Hangout is your space to relax and have fun. Whether you're into games, movies, music, arts and crafts, or just hanging out with friends, there's always something going on. Drop in, be your…
All middle and high schoolers are invited to come to the North Branch every Wednesday for video games, board games, snacks, and crafts. Bring your friends and meet new friends! Drop in any time between 2:00-4:00. No Teen Hangout during BUSD school breaks.
Thursday, August 13
Find the Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle StoryWalk® along pathway between the North Branch Library building and the trees on the lawn. About Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle When Snow's mother tells her that they're going to move to an exciting new place, Snow isn't so sure. She likes her home and her friend…
Come to the library for assistance with substandard housing conditions, subsidized housing, rent increases, fair housing matters, and eviction defense. The Eviction Defense Center also handles Rental Assistance Applications for the City of Berkeley. For more information call 510-981-6240 or Drop-in on the day of the ev…
Friday, August 14
Find the Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle StoryWalk® along pathway between the North Branch Library building and the trees on the lawn. About Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle When Snow's mother tells her that they're going to move to an exciting new place, Snow isn't so sure. She likes her home and her friend…
We will sing, sway, clap, read and move together to start building readiness for early literacy and bilingual awareness. Trae tu bebé y disfruten de divertidas canciones, movimiento y un toquecito de lectura para comenzar a familiarizarnos con los libros. Who / Quienes: Our baby bounce is appropriate for children aged…
Unstructured play in a group is a great way to build social and emotional skills by spending time together! Después de nuestro programa de cantar, quédense y compartan juegos con otros bebés. Who / Quienes For children aged approximately 6 to 30 months. Apropiado para niños de los 6 a los 30 meses. Where / Donde Berkel…
Seeds are full of potential. Let's go on a journey from seed to fruit and back to seed with Compost Gal, Lori Caldwell. We will plant seeds and talk about how to take care of them. There’s a take home project for this interactive workshop. Ages 5 and up.
Saturday, August 15
Find the Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle StoryWalk® along pathway between the North Branch Library building and the trees on the lawn. About Nieve en la Jungla/Snow in the Jungle When Snow's mother tells her that they're going to move to an exciting new place, Snow isn't so sure. She likes her home and her friend…
Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch! Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and their families are all welcome. Saturday at 10:30 AM
In partnership with the teachers from the Edible Schoolyard Project, the Berkeley Public Library is excited to present storytime at the Edible Schoolyard! Come sit under the shade of the Grandmother Oak tree and hear some garden-themed tales and songs. After storytime, you are welcome to stay and enjoy the garden space…
Through playful and mindful movement, breathing exercises, and intentional affirmations, children will have fun while developing healthy habits that build positive physical, social, and emotional regulation skills. This class is suitable for children ages 4-8 years old. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. Grace Re…
Monday, August 17
Family Storytime for ages 2-5 Mondays, 6:30PM-7:00PM at the Central Library, 4th Floor, 2090 Kittredge Street in Berkeley Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more! Questions? Give us a call at 510-981-6223
Tuesday, August 18
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South Books, rhymes, music and more
Calling all builders! Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings. Drop in between 4:30-6:00PM! We'll provide the bricks, just bring your imagination.
Wednesday, August 19
Join us on the North Branch Library lawn for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5. Weather permitting, bring a blanket or mat to sit on. For more information, please call North Branch at 510-981-6250. ***In the event of rain or cold weather, we will meet in the…
After storytime, please stay for playtime with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.
All middle and high schoolers are invited to come to the North Branch every Wednesday for video games, board games, snacks, and crafts. Bring your friends and meet new friends! Drop in any time between 2:00-4:00. No Teen Hangout during BUSD school breaks.
Join our butterfly docents for a guided walk through the Garden in search of butterflies — Join our butterfly docent specialist Sally Levinson and Andy Liu for a guided walk through the Garden in search of butterflies, as you learn about their plant relationships and amazing life cycle. Bring binoculars if you have the…
Middle and high schoolers, looking for a place to chill after school? Join us every Wednesday between 2-4pm for Teen Hangout. Teen Hangout is your space to relax and have fun. Whether you're into games, movies, music, arts and crafts, or just hanging out with friends, there's always something going on. Drop in, be your…
Friday, August 21
We will sing, sway, clap, read and move together to start building readiness for early literacy and bilingual awareness. Trae tu bebé y disfruten de divertidas canciones, movimiento y un toquecito de lectura para comenzar a familiarizarnos con los libros. Who / Quienes: Our baby bounce is appropriate for children aged…
Unstructured play in a group is a great way to build social and emotional skills by spending time together! Después de nuestro programa de cantar, quédense y compartan juegos con otros bebés. Who / Quienes For children aged approximately 6 to 30 months. Apropiado para niños de los 6 a los 30 meses. Where / Donde Berkel…
Saturday, August 22
Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch! Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and their families are all welcome. Saturday at 10:30 AM
Listen to stories about tattoos read by professional tattoo artists from Old Crow Tattoo in Berkeley, CA. Then, get a chance to ask them all of your questions about tattoos and tattooing. Finally, stay after storytime to get your very own (temporary) tattoo and color a tattoo-inspired coloring page, designed by the Old…
Sunday, August 23
Few films better capture the magic of childhood than My Neighbor Totoro, "a children's film made for the world we should live in, rather than the one we occupy" (Roger Ebert). Two young sisters move to the countryside for a long, sleepy summer to be near their sick mother. They soon make a new friend, Totoro, who is ki…
Monday, August 24
Family Storytime for ages 2-5 Mondays, 6:30PM-7:00PM at the Central Library, 4th Floor, 2090 Kittredge Street in Berkeley Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more! Questions? Give us a call at 510-981-6223
Tuesday, August 25
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South Books, rhymes, music and more
Calling all builders! Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings. Drop in between 4:30-6:00PM! We'll provide the bricks, just bring your imagination.
Wednesday, August 26
Join us on the North Branch Library lawn for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5. Weather permitting, bring a blanket or mat to sit on. For more information, please call North Branch at 510-981-6250. ***In the event of rain or cold weather, we will meet in the…
After storytime, please stay for playtime with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.
Middle and high schoolers, looking for a place to chill after school? Join us every Wednesday between 2-4pm for Teen Hangout. Teen Hangout is your space to relax and have fun. Whether you're into games, movies, music, arts and crafts, or just hanging out with friends, there's always something going on. Drop in, be your…