Just for fun

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.

January’s play will be Jean Anouilh’s Thieves Carnival translated from the French and written in 1938. 

The play relates the adventures of three thieves who become the guests of a rich and thoroughly bored old woman in search of diversion. 

It has a delicate, charming style which is something like a waltz of distinctly impressionistic orchestration. 

Looking for a fun, quick craft to do? Make cute little worms out of pipe cleaners and other materials. Pin them on your jacket, or make a few for your friends! Ages 5 and up. 

Fourth Floor, Children's Room, Central Library

Sign-up for a reading session

Read to a Dog is a great way for children to practice oral fluency, spend time with a friendly dog, and have fun. The goal is to help build a child's self-esteem and confidence, as well as foster a fondness for reading.

Brian Scott Magic's engaging Biblio Spectactular magic show nudges kids to think and wonder with amazing magic, laughter, interactive fun, and messages designed to show the fun of reading. 

It's LEGO DAY!!!

Join us for a celebration of all things Legos, with fun activities for kids of all ages, from 2-4 pm on Saturday, January 18th in the Central Library Children's Room (4th Floor). There will be:

Homeschool Fun Club: A place for kids and caregivers to play and connect!

This is a weekly, unstructured play group for homeschool TK-5th graders 

 Fun materials such as marble run, legos, beading, painting, kenetic sand, games, etc will be out. 

*homeschool is used as a broad term, including kids learning at home, outside the traditional school system. 

Please check dates on the calendar for when the library are closed. There will be no play group on the days the library is closed

Everyone is welcome to come craft cards for hospitalized kids! This is an all ages event. 

You will get a chance to make special cards to send a note of kindness that will be sent to a nonprofit organization that distributes cards to children in hospitals. 

We will provide craft supplies, inspiring ideas, and instructions to follow (so that the cards can be sent to the children). 

Join us for this supportive and inclusive Community Wellness Dance Class, every 2nd and 4th Friday from 2-3pm in the Mystery Room of the Central Library! 

Stop by West Branch every first Thursday of every month, betwen 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

Join us on the Tuesday Dec. 18th for a movie in the Teen Room. 

Watch the PG-13 Horror, Who Slew Auntie Roo?, with your friends. Popcorn will be provided. 

Wheelchair accessible. To request a sign language interpreter, real-time captioning, materials in large print or braille, or other accommodations for this program, please call 510-981-6195 (voice); at least five working days before to help ensure availability. Please refrain from wearing scented products to public programs