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South Berkeley Farmers' Market
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South Berkeley Farmers' Market
Monthly San Leandro Daily listing for the year-round South Berkeley Farmers' Market.

Central Library
We meet the first and third Tuesday of the month from 3:30 - 5:30 PM. Beginners to experts of all ages are welcome. Knitting needles and yarn will be available, but bring your own if you have a project in mind.

Central Library
For this Fiber Arts event, we will be meeting in the Berkeley History Room on the 2nd Floor.

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West Branch
Stop by West Branch and make a beautiful beaded bracelet or hemp cord necklace for yourself or a friend. All materials and snacks provided.

Central Library
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.

Central Library
Join us on Tuesday, June 2 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm where we will be in conversation with Dr. Alberto Ledesma, artist and author whose work "Cartooning Against Silence: Futile Prayers from an Undocumented Heart” is currently on exhibit on the Art and Music floor from May until the en

North Branch
About A Feather and a Fork:

Central Library
Whether you're trying to find a long-lost Berkeley relative, learn the date your house was built, or simply interested in Berkeley's rich history, come check out the Berkeley History Room! All are welcome, even to just browse our unique collection of books, newspapers, clipping f

North Branch
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.

North Branch
After storytime, please stay for playtime with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.

Central Library
The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program provides outreach, case management, and housing navigation to help veterans access essential resources overcome barriers and move toward stable housing.

Claremont Branch
Attention 6th-12th graders! Join us at Claremont Branch Library every Wednesday from 2-4:00pm for a changing menu of snacks and activities. Program begins on August 20th. Please call 510-981-6280 for more information.

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
For 6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.

North Branch
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 2:30-4:30.

Central Library
Come to the third floor central library computer lab and use our computers or bring your own device (no appointment needed). Library staff and volunteers will be available to answer computer questions, and provide personal computer guidance. Beginner computer users are welcome.

Central Library
Playreaders do exactly what the name says: it’s an interactive program where participants read aloud from plays, changing parts frequently so everyone gets a chance to bring theater to life.

North Branch
Middle and high schoolers, come celebrate the start of summer break on the lawn at North Branch! We will have ice cream, crafts, and giveaways. You can sign up for Summer Reading and get your FREE book as well!

Central Library
We have plenty of boards and a big screen for online chess or puzzles!

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Join us this month as we screen movies set in the Bay Area.

Claremont Branch
Hālau O Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural & dance group based in South San Francisco under the direction of Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche. Since 1994, our goal has been to educate the general public about the Hawaiian Culture, its traditional customs, values and protocols. The hālau h

West Branch
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

North Branch
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.

West Branch
We will sing, sway, clap, read and move together to start building readiness for early literacy and bilingual awareness.

Central Library
Come and hear music on the wheels of steel played by DJ AvoColey, "the fruitiest DJ in Berkeley"! We'll hear a story and learn dances from the 80's and 90's with the Children's Librarians!

West Branch
Unstructured play in a group is a great way to build social and emotional skills by spending time together!

Central Library
Super Cinema, May 2026

Central Library
Everyone’s welcome, no matter your level! We’ll have sets on hand, or feel free to bring your own.

Claremont Branch Exterior
Chess Club happens every Friday from 3pm-5pm outside the Claremont Branch. All ages and skills levels are welcome. Boards, pieces and clocks are provided.

Central Library
Collage Club meets the first and third Friday of every month from 4-5pm on the 5th Floor of the Central Branch and is open to all (children 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult). Collage is an art form in which printed materials and other visual elements are cut and rec

Central Library
This is a self-directed opportunity to use our sewing machines on site for your own project. Some basic supplies (fabric, thread, etc.) and a few volunteers will be available to help you with setting up a machine.

Central Library
Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!

Virtual
Every month we'll be focusing on a book featuring prominent Queer characters and themes. Our selection is not restricted by genre, but a combination of young adult, new adult, fantasy and science fiction, memoirs, essays, etc. If you have a favorite book you want to talk about, l

North Branch
Celebrate the start of the summer with live wrestling on the North Branch lawn! Come see some wrestling and sign up for Summer Reading!

Claremont Branch
Jan Steckel is an Oakland poet, bi, disabled and Jewish. Her book The Horizontal Poet won a 2012 Lambda Literary Award for poetry. Like Flesh Covers Bone won two Rainbow Awards. Among her other books are the fiction chapbook Mixing Tracks and poetry chapbook The Underwater Hospi

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Sponsored by The Storytelling Associations of California. Red Velvet cupcakes after the performance.

Central Library
Defiant to the Last: Resistance at the Tule Lake Jail, is a documentary that explores a story of collective resistance, revealing the chilling history of the Tule Lake Segregation Center and putting a timely, corrective spotlight on the dissident Japanese Americans who were demon

North Branch
Join us at North Branch for casual chess games on the first Saturday of the month. All ages and experience levels welcome! There will be help available from an experienced chess player, along with chess books from the library's collection.

Central Library
Family Storytime for ages 2-5

Central Library
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. Services are provided free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the event. R

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South

Central Library
June 9 to August 6

Claremont Branch
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.

Central Library
Join us for fun electronic music making studio sessions this winter.

Central Library
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.

Virtual
The puzzle many job seekers face is a jumble of job titles and organizational restructuring. Then add a confusing mix of employer approaches as they attempt to navigate a change. Varying rates of adopting new processes quickly result in an enigmatic workplace. Using case examples

Central Library
PLAY, LEARN, CREATE!

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Join our supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club, dedicated to creating a safe space where autistic individuals can connect, share experiences, and build friendships. With meetups, activities, and peer support, we foster a sense of community and belonging, e

Central Library
Whether you're trying to find a long-lost Berkeley relative, learn the date your house was built, or simply interested in Berkeley's rich history, come check out the Berkeley History Room! All are welcome, even to just browse our unique collection of books, newspapers, clipping f

North Branch
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.

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Maori Mo Ake Tonu or "Maori Forever, opens a new window" aims to preserve Maori performing arts. This San Francisco Bay Area group has performed throughout the Western United States. Directed by Tracey Wihongi Panek (Nga Puhi Maori tribe), the group performs skillful poi dances,

North Branch
Join us for Fiber and Needle Arts time every 2nd Wednesday in the North Branch Community Meeting Room from 5pm-7pm.

West Branch
A Community Board Game Night

Claremont Branch
Claremont Branch hosts a monthly Trivia Night on the second Wednesday of the month. Questions will be general knowledge. Participants can come as a team or join one on the night to compete. Trophies and small prizes will be on offer for winners and participates.

Central Library
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.

Central Library
MCI provides social services and support for immigrant communities. Please come and learn about their Day Worker Program, Food Distribution, and Educational Programs.

The Freight
Please join us at The Freight, one of Berkeley's oldest and most beloved music venues, for a special musical story time series with The Story Time Band! These FREE events will take place on Thursdays, 6/11, 7/9, and 8/13 at 10:30 am (doors open at 10:00 am), and will feature live

Central Library
Playreaders do exactly what the name says: it’s an interactive program where participants read aloud from plays, changing parts frequently so everyone gets a chance to bring theater to life.

West Branch
ESL Conversation Club @West

Central Library
June 9 to August 6

North Berkeley Farmers' Market
Monthly San Leandro Daily listing for the year-round North Berkeley Farmers' Market.

Central Library
Come to the Library and meet one-on-one with BACS team members for assistance with the following:

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Be a part of this zany, interactive theatrical adventure where audience members make all the sound effects, help to create the story, and leap up on stage to play the main characters. You'll blast off in a flying saucer, do battle with a horrible space-monster, meet the strange s

Central Library
Need some practice reading? Come hang out with gentle trained therapy dogs who love to listen to kids read! Sign up on site for a 20 minute session to read to a dog.

Central Library
Cada mes tendremos dos sesiones; una en persona y una sesión virtual para conversar sobre narrativa escrita por autoras contemporáneas y obras literarias clásicas de escritoras del siglo XX de habla hispana. Nuestro club estará dirigido a participantes que puedan hablar y leer en

North Branch
Join us for an 8-week series of introductory Mandarin language classes for Adults at the North Branch Library.

Central Library
Super Cinema, May 2026

Central Library
Everyone’s welcome, no matter your level! We’ll have sets on hand, or feel free to bring your own.

North Branch
The Bay Area Bikemobile returns to offer free bike repair at North. Limited to the first 20 people with bikes in need of repair.

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
A mash-up of art, comedy, and history that is sure to make you laugh and think. No Straight Lines tells the remarkable stories of five scrappy and pioneering comic book artists who broke the doors open and made LGBTQIA+ lives visible. The challenges they faced, and the solutions
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