Movie

Let's talk about movies! Join us for a screening of several award-winning short films. We'll have time for a discussion and we will select what to watch next month. There will be popcorn and snacks!

Join us at Claremont Branch on Wednesday evenings in February from 5:30-7:30pm. to mark African American Heritage Month:

Wed., February 7, 5:30p
Hidden Figures (PG) 2016
Three African American women mathematicians help win the space race while enduring racism and sexism.

Wed., February 14, 5:30p
Till (PG-13) 2022
Danielle Deadwyler electrifies as Mamie Till-Mobley, a mother fighting for justice for her murdered son, Emmett Till.

Enjoy a family-friendly movie night each third Thursday of the month at North Branch.  Come and see G and PG favorites suitable for the whole family!

January 17: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG)

After a bite from a radioactive spider, Miles Morales becomes the one and only Spider-Man. When a dimensional gateway opens up, Miles soon realizes he isn't the only spider superhero as he meets many different versions of spiderman from other universes, including the original Peter Parker.

We'll screen the following four great movies this month at Claremont Branch Library. Please call 510-981-6280 for more information.

Barbie -- January 10, 5:30pm. Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. Directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. PG-13

Let's talk about movies! Join us for a screening of Children of Men (2006, R). After the movie our group will have a short discussion and select what we will watch next month. There will be popcorn and snacks!

Children of Men shows us a world one generation from now that has fallen into anarchy on the heels of an infertility defect in the population. The world's youngest citizen has just died at 18, and humankind is facing the likelihood of its own extinction.

Enjoy a family-friendly movie matinee at North Branch in the meeting room.

Come and see PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie!

Join neighbors and friends for a screening of Barbie (2023. PG-13. 116 minutes)

Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.

This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library (www.berkeleylibraryfriends.org)

Join friends for a screening of Growing Up Trans, a candid documentary about what life is like growing up transgender.

This free program is offered in partnership with the Longfellow Middle School Proud Parents and Allied Adults group and sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library (www.berkeleylibraryfriends.org)

All teens are welcome and snacks will be provided.

Get in the winter spirit with the '90s classic Cool Runnings! We will be showing the movie in the Teen Room and snacks will be provided. We will also have a free book giveaway so you have something new to read over winter break. Middle and high schoolers welcome.

Let's talk about movies! Join us for a screening of Bonnie and Clyde (1968, R). After the movie our group will have a short discussion and select what we will watch next month. There will be popcorn and snacks!