Ballet & Books is a dance and literacy program for children ages 6–9, combining movement-based learning with reading skills to support early education. Ballet & Books is a not-for-profit dance and literacy mentorship program run by UC Berkeley students in partnership with the Berkeley Public Library/Berkeley READS.
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Ballet & Books offers movement‑based learning and reading activities in the Central Library’s Community Meeting Room, run by UC Berkeley students, for ages 5–10.
Ballet & Books offers movement‑based learning and reading activities in the Central Library’s Community Meeting Room, run by UC Berkeley students, for ages 5–10.
Movement-based learning and reading activities blend dance and literacy at YWCA Berkeley/Oakland, for ages 5–10.
Stories and songs fill the Central Children’s Room on the 4th floor of the Central Library, for ages 5 and under.
Four‑week beginner Salsa, Bachata & Merengue class at La Peña Cultural Center offers partner work and turn practice; $94 includes free entry to the ¡BAILA! dance party.
Free 30‑minute classical concerts with themed selections and hands‑on musical activities for ages 5–10 at West Branch, Central 4th Floor and West Community Room.
African drumming, dancing, songs, and stories led by percussionist Onye Onyemaechi at the Claremont Branch engage participants in cultural heritage, ages 5–12 and 18 and up.
Storytime in Spanish and English with singing, swaying, clapping, reading and movement for babies and toddlers at Berkeley Public Library West Branch, ages 6–30 months.
Open-ended play with toys, art activities, nutrition and child development talks, plus a story and songs at the Central Library for ages 0–3 and caregivers.
Free 30‑minute classical concerts with themed selections and hands‑on musical activities for ages 5–10 at Central Library’s 4th‑floor and West Community Room.
Crafts, coloring, creatures and games await inside the Tilden Environmental Education Center, drop‑in with no registration required, for all ages.
Bilingual music and movement class at La Peña Cultural Center with singing, dancing, and instrument play for children and caregivers, for ages 6 and under.
Spanish‑language music and movement class with singing, dancing, and instrument play for children and caregivers at La Peña Cultural Center, for ages 6 and under.
Stay‑n‑Play at West Branch offers unstructured group play and singing for babies 6–30 months, encouraging social and emotional skill building, for ages 5 and under.
Drop‑in computer assistance on the third‑floor lab, staff and volunteers answer questions and guide personal devices, no appointment needed, for ages 18 and up.
