Starting September 24, donate clean, gently used Halloween costumes at the North Branch desk! Then, join us to pick a new costume on October 15 from 4 pm - 5 pm. You are also welcome to bring your costumes directly to the swap. All ages and sizes are invited and encouraged to participate. You are welcome to take a costume without donating or donate a costume without taking one.
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Our Fall 2026 series will be at: THPS Community Room (1901 Russell St) - Thursdays, 3:30-5:00pm, 10/8-12/10* Central 4th Floor Children's Nonfiction Room (2090 Kittredge St) - Fridays, 3:30-5:00pm, 10/9-12/11* *Library closed 11/26-11/27 Kids and family welcome! Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library A…
Read to a Dog returns to the Claremont Branch! On Thursday, October 8th, October 15th, and October 22nd, kids ages 5 to 12 years old can practice their reading, build confidence, and have fun with a gentle therapy dog from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Sign up for a 20 minute session between 3:30 and 4:30pm by calling…
Neutral site (ITA Northwest Regional Championships)
Graduate students from the Departments of African American and African Diaspora Studies and History of Art offer exhibition tours on selected Wednesdays at 12:15 PM, Sundays at 2 PM, and Free First Thursdays at 1:15 PM.
September 24 - November 19 Thursdays from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Central Library, 4th Floor Children's Room Free math, drop-in tutoring for students grades K-12. We will pair up tutors on a first come, first serve basis. In collaboration with Equal Math, a student led organization. About Equal Math: The mission of Equal Mat…
Enjoy open-ended, child-directed play with a variety of toys and art activities, learn from community resource professionals on topics such as nutrition and child development & hear a story and songs. Ages 0-3 and their families and caregivers. Registration opens on September 14. Please register online or call 510-981-…
TILDEN NATURE AREA – Bring the littlest ones to the park to explore! Do an activity, meet some animals, and listen along to a story. Meet outside the visitor center. No registration, drop-in, for info (510) 544-2233
Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment. We are here to assist you and connect you with local organizations tailored to your needs. Questions? Call 510-981-6240
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
Join us for a weekly read aloud book club where the members choose the next read. This library event is designed for and welcomes adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the community. This weekly program was co-designed with Ala Costa Center . The first meeting will be Tuesday, September 1, at…
TILDEN NATURE AREA: Join Naturalist Melissa and Librarians Deborah & Sheila in nature exploration activities, and a themed Storytime.
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South Books, rhymes, music and more
