Spend your afternoon with us as we welcome author Dororthy Lazard to the Berkeley Public Library!
She will be reading from her memoir What You Don't Know Will Make A Whole New… more
Spend your afternoon with us as we welcome author Dororthy Lazard to the Berkeley Public Library!
She will be reading from her memoir What You Don't Know Will Make A Whole New… more
Author Yael Goldstein-Love visits North Branch to discuss her new novel, The Possibilities, with author Vanessa Hua. The Possibilities is available from… more
Join Eastwind Books and Berkeley Public Library for an event with Grace Lin for her new book Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods. Books will be for sale from… more
Join us for a reading from Author and Illustrator Robert Liu-Trujillo as he reads from his new book Fresh Juice. Author-illustrator Rob Liu-Trujillo's warm and vibrant watercolor… more
Maureen Hurley reads her poetry, then sits for an interview and discussion, as part of the Clearly Meant series.
A West Marin native, Maureen Hurley has taught poetry for many years… more
Celebrate National Night (or in our case, Afternoon) Out at the North Branch! There will be lawn games, crafts, popsicles, and music for the whole family. This is a free community event for all… more
Celebrate National Night out with your commmunity at the library! Mingle with others and enjoy live jazz music courtesy of the "Bay Area Jazz Mobile",… more
Join us for an evening of community and fun when Claremont Branch Library holds its annual National Night Out event. We'll have an all-ages-friendly craft to entertain and a refreshing beverage to… more
CANCELLED: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE CHECK OUR CALENDAR FOR OTHER EVENTS.
Join us for a live music performance by singer, song writer, Chris Waltz at… more
Berkeley Public Library presents In The Stax a Music Series.
We will have musical performances in the stacks of our library throughout the summer and fall season. Intimate… more
Do you have finished jigsaw puzzles that are ready for a new home? Looking to find your next favorite puzzle? Come visit the North Branch Community Room to trade jigsaw puzzles!
Resumes: Tips From Interview Questions That Can Strengthen Your Resume
Beyond getting interview invitations your resume can also set you up for success in the interview process. Consider… more
Every month, learn about cutting-edge research happening at UC Berkeley, directly from the scientists themselves. Join Popping the Science Bubble every third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm.
… moreJoin us for the second in our series of five art history talks with art historian, Mallory Mortillaro. This talk will be "Exciting Discoveries in Art History" and will be a… more
In partnership with Berkeley Animal Care Services, the Berkeley Public Library is hosting Cat Cafe at North Branch Library on Thursday, August 24 from 3pm to 5pm!
Meet adoptable cats, enjoy… more
La Mezcla is a poly rythmic dance group rooted in Chicana, Latina, Indigenous traditions and social justice. Come enjoy their award winning documentary followed by a dance demonstration.
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The Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate Program is a project to elevate and amplify Berkeley teens’ voices through poetry. Teens will get a chance to explore their civic voices, join a cohort of young writers, and help nurture a writing environment at the library and in school this Fall.
One person will be named Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate for 2024!
Applications accepted July 1 – September 5.
Celebrate the summer with an ice cream party at North. See a demonstration of the Tool Lending Library's ice cream maker, enjoy homemade ice cream, and vote for your favorite flavor!
Join us for this intergenerational Peace Day Commemoration.
Join East Bay Parks naturalists to learn about the differences between reptiles, amphibians, and humans. They will even be a real reptile for you to meet!
Come say hello to a wonderful gathering of reptiles, spiders and other creatures great and small!
Herencia Guantanamera is bringing the rhythms of Eastern Cuba, with the crossover influence of Haitian culture, to celebrate and share this rich Afro-Caribbean cultural heritage with Berkeley kids… more
Join Bay Rise and Berkeley Public Library for introductory coding sessions, building games with Scratch!
Join Bay Rise and Berkeley Public Library for introductory coding sessions, building games with Scratch!
Join Bay Rise and Berkeley Public Library for introductory coding sessions, building games with Scratch!
MAKE YOUR OWN HALLOWEEN SPELLBOOK!
Just in time for Halloween we'll use paint, mod podge, hot glue and more to make cool looking halloween spellbooks!
MAKE YOUR OWN HALLOWEEN SPELLBOOK!
Just in time for Halloween we'll use paint, mod podge, hot glue and more to make cool looking halloween spellbooks!
Join us for books, storytelling, rhymes, and a few magic tricks! Then we will parade through the library in our costumes and possibly walk next door to the coi ponds.
Trick-or-Treat at the Library
Come and celebrate Halloween at the Berkeley Public Library!
Join us for a fun/scary movie and candy on All Hallow's Eve! There will also be a book giveaway with horror, witchy books, and some haunting stories. All middle and high schoolers welcome.
Join us at the Claremont Branch Library on Halloween afternoon for a special holiday-themed Story Time with our Story Time Band, a "Spooktacular" puppet show with… more
Crafts
Join us in the North children's section on Fridays from 3pm to 5pm for weekly craft projects.
Crafts
Join us in the North children's section on Fridays from 3pm to 5pm for weekly craft projects.
Crafts
Join us in the North children's section on Fridays from 3pm to 5pm for weekly craft projects.
Crafts
Join us in the North children's section on Fridays from 3pm to 5pm for weekly craft projects.
Crafts
Join us in the North children's section on Fridays from 3pm to 5pm for weekly craft projects.
Crafts
Join us in the North children's section on Fridays from 3pm to 5pm for weekly craft projects.
Crafts
Join us in the North children's section on Fridays from 3pm to 5pm for weekly craft projects.
Crafts
Join us in the North children's section on Fridays from 3pm to 5pm for weekly craft projects.
Crafts
Join us in the North children's section on Fridays from 3pm to 5pm for weekly craft projects.
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