Baby Storytime
Albany Library
This interactive lapsit storytime is designed for babies up to 18 months and their adult caregivers.
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Line Dancing at the Library @Central
Central Library
New to Line Dance? Get started with step-by-step instruction of easy-to-do dances choreographed to a variety of music from Old Standards to Country, Latin, Rock-n-Roll, Hip Hop, and the latest hit tunes. Learn and recognize Line Dance’s unique vocabulary and typical steps, patter
South Berkeley Farmers' Market
South Berkeley Farmers' Market
Monthly San Leandro Daily listing for the year-round South Berkeley Farmers' Market.
Fiber Arts @Central
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.
Beads For Every Body @West
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.
D&D and Beyond: Tabletop Roleplaying at Albany Library
Albany Library
Swords! Sorcery! Snacks!
LEGO Club @Central CCR
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.
Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central
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
Exhibition Tour: Some Particular Heaven: Ideas of Utopia in the BAMPFA Collection
BAMPFA
Included with admission.
Storytime on the Lawn @North
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.
Stay & Play @North
North Branch
After storytime, please stay for playtime with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.
Rockin' Kids Sing-Along
Albany Library
Join East Bay children's musician Stephanie Pepitone for some singing, dancing and hands-on play with real instruments! There will be a mix of original children's music, multilingual nursery rhymes and family-friendly rock 'n roll…
Teen Hangout @North
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 2:00-4:00.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
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.
Build It!
Albany Library
Come see what you can build! We have LEGO and other building materials. No registration necessary, just drop in.
Chess Class
Albany Library
Each session will have a lesson, demonstration, “simul” play against our experienced chess guide, and open informal play.For 2nd grade - teens.
Free First Thursday
BAMPFA
First Thursdays are a great time to visit BAMPFA! Admission to our galleries is free all day.
Toddler Time
Albany Library
Join us for songs, stories, and movement activities!
Exhibition Tour: Maren Hassinger: Living Moving Growing
BAMPFA
Included with admission.
Chess at Central
Central Library
We have plenty of boards and a big screen for online chess or puzzles!
Family Game Night @West
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
Saint Omer
BAMPFA
Alice Diop,
Super Cinema
Central Library
Super Cinema, June 2026
Bones at Central
Central Library
Everyone’s welcome, no matter your level! We’ll have sets on hand, or feel free to bring your own.
We
BAMPFA
Alice Diop,
Chess Club @Claremont
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.
Collage Club @Central A&M
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
Live Music With Joe Peters
Kensington Circus Pub
Prior to a career in music, Joe Peters was an academic in natural resources management, teaching and conducting research in South America, Africa and Asia. Upon retirement, he began playing his songs at open mics, restaurants, coffee shops, theaters, fundraisers and other venues
Sewing Circle @Central
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.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Central Library
Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!
Breathless
BAMPFA
Jean-Luc Godard,
Ukulele Club @THP South
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Come Play Ukulele! Let's get together and strum and sing some songs at THP South Branch!
Chess @North
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.
Mean Streets
BAMPFA
Martin Scorsese,
Live Music With Feral Katz 09/05/26
Kensington Circus Pub
Ray Gorson – He is a jazz guitarist who has played with many bands as well as a solo artist in concerts, restaurants, parties, and clubs. A few highlights include shows at Glide Memorial (SF), Cafe Au Go Go (NYC), Boston Gardens, and The Catacombs in Boston, as well as concerts i
Family Storytime
Albany Library
Join us for an afternoon of stories, songs, and movement! Best for ages 3-7 but children of all ages are welcome.
Exhibition Tour: Maren Hassinger: Living Moving Growing
BAMPFA
Included with admission.
A Woman Is a Woman
BAMPFA
Jean-Luc Godard,
Library Closure - Holiday
West Branch
2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings
Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore
BAMPFA
Martin Scorsese,
Library Closure - Holiday
Tool Lending Library
2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings
Library Closure - Holiday
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings
Baby Storytime
Albany Library
This interactive lapsit storytime is designed for babies up to 18 months and their adult caregivers.
Library Closure - Holiday
North Branch
2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings
Library Closure - Holiday
Claremont Branch
2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings
D&D and Beyond: Tabletop Roleplaying at Albany Library
Albany Library
Swords! Sorcery! Snacks!
Library Closure - Holiday
Central Library
2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings
Electronic Music-Making Studio @Central CMR
Central Library
Join us for fun electronic music making studio sessions this winter.
Exhibition Tour: Maren Hassinger: Living Moving Growing
BAMPFA
Included with admission.
LEGO Club @Central CCR
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.
Autistic Connections @THP South
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
Rockin' Kids Sing-Along
Albany Library
Join East Bay children's musician Stephanie Pepitone for some singing, dancing and hands-on play with real instruments! There will be a mix of original children's music, multilingual nursery rhymes and family-friendly rock 'n roll…
Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central
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
Storytime on the Lawn @North
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.
Kid Craft Hour
Albany Library
Get crafty with us at the Albany Library! No registration necessary, just drop in.
Stay & Play @North
North Branch
After storytime, please stay for playtime with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.
Teen Hangout @North
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 2:00-4:00.
High School Book Club
Albany Library
A fun, relaxed space to talk about books. This book club is led by high school students and for high school students.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
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.
Fiber and Needle Arts @North
North Branch
Join us for Fiber and Needle Arts time every 2nd Wednesday in the North Branch Community Meeting Room from 5pm-7pm.
Pajama Storytime
Albany Library
Wear your pajamas*, put on your bunny slippers*, bring your stuffed animals, and get ready to hear some stories, sing, and do some movement.
Your Turn! A Community Board Game Night @West
West Branch
A Community Board Game Night
Push Buttons and AI
BAMPFA
(83 mins)
Toddler Time
Albany Library
Join us for songs, stories, and movement activities!
ESL Conversation Club @West
West Branch
ESL Conversation Club @West
Chess at Central
Central Library
We have plenty of boards and a big screen for online chess or puzzles!
On Call
BAMPFA
Alice Diop,
Leamos Autoras @Central
Central Library
¡Empezamos nuestro quinto año como club! ¿Ya te has apuntado?
Community Craft Circle @THP South
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Craft Circle
Vivre sa vie
BAMPFA
Jean-Luc Godard,
Super Cinema
Central Library
Super Cinema, June 2026
Bones at Central
Central Library
Everyone’s welcome, no matter your level! We’ll have sets on hand, or feel free to bring your own.
Live Music With Dimond Dogs 9/11/26
Kensington Circus Pub
An Oakland-based trio, Dimond Dogs blend distinctive originals with uniquely reimagined versions of rock, Americana, and country classics that breathe fresh insights into the songs. Comprised of Mad Dog (vocals, guitar), Joe DiMilia (guitar, harmonica, vocals), and Jacob Hart (ba
Chess Club @Claremont
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.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Central Library
Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!
Gallery + Studio / Lines That Connect: Pattern, Repetition, and Belonging
BAMPFA
For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s).
September Death Cafe @Central
Central Library
You are invited to a Death Café experience where people, often strangers, gather to discuss death.
The Unlearning
BAMPFA
Tickets required. Gallery admission included with ticket purchase.
Roundtable Reading / The Long Way Around by Anne Nesbet
BAMPFA
Recommended for ages 7 and up with accompanying adult(s).
Live Music with West Coast Sidecar 09/12/26
Kensington Circus Pub
West Coast Sidecar is an electric 4 piece band fom Oakland. We play rock, blues, country and ska!. Yeh we do. Our music is a groovy mix of old and new. Many of our cover tunes will be familiar, but some will NOT. We play tunes from 1934 to the present.
Modern Times
BAMPFA
Charles Chaplin,
Taxi Driver
BAMPFA
Martin Scorsese,
Family Storytime
Albany Library
Join us for an afternoon of stories, songs, and movement! Best for ages 3-7 but children of all ages are welcome.
Exhibition Tour: Some Particular Heaven: Ideas of Utopia in the BAMPFA Collection
BAMPFA
Included with admission.
Danton’s Death
BAMPFA
Alice Diop,
Little Dance Party
Albany Library
Dance, move, and play at our Little Dance Party. Children and their caregivers will listen to music, dance, and enjoy simple activities that build motor skills. It is also a chance to have fun and connect with other families.
New York, New York
BAMPFA
Martin Scorsese,
Build It!
Albany Library
You can build with LEGO©, Duplo, or Straw Connectors.
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Central Library
Family Storytime for ages 2-5
Baby Storytime
Albany Library
This interactive lapsit storytime is designed for babies up to 18 months and their adult caregivers.
Line Dancing at the Library @Central
Central Library
New to Line Dance? Get started with step-by-step instruction of easy-to-do dances choreographed to a variety of music from Old Standards to Country, Latin, Rock-n-Roll, Hip Hop, and the latest hit tunes. Learn and recognize Line Dance’s unique vocabulary and typical steps, patter
D&D and Beyond: Tabletop Roleplaying at Albany Library
Albany Library
Swords! Sorcery! Snacks!
Creative Writing Space @West
West Branch
Whether you are working on a novel, poetry, memoir or just exploring the craft, this program is designed to offer encouragement and camaraderie. Sessions takes place in our Community Meeting Room every third Tuesday of the Month. We'll do a quick check in at the beginning fo
LEGO Club @Central CCR
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.
Exhibition Tour: Maren Hassinger: Living Moving Growing
BAMPFA
Included with admission.
Berkeley events calendar
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Library, arts, and campus-area happenings
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Markets, music, and local things to do
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