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Library Hours
| Day | Central | Branches | Tool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 12pm–8pm | 10am–6pm | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–8pm | 10am–8pm | 10am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm | 10am–8pm | 12pm–8pm |
| Thursday | 10am–6pm | 12pm–8pm | 12pm–8pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm | 10am–6pm | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–6pm | 10am–6pm | 10am–6pm |
Two branches are open on Sunday from 10–6: Tarea Hall Pittman South & North.
New Login Requirements for Libby and Kanopy
Beginning October 15, 2026, OverDrive (the provider of Libby and Kanopy) will require your library card number and PIN (last name) when you log in.
Learn about the new login requirements for Libby and Kanopy.
Upcoming Featured Events
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Curated Music Listening Session @Central - A Function of The Break Room
Tuesday, October 20 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
The Black American Sound System is joining forces with the Berkeley Public Library to transform its branches into vibrant hubs of Black musical culture and community memory.
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Old-time Tune Jam @Central Art & Music - hosted by Berkeley Old Time Music Convention
Tuesday, October 20 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Bring your musical instrument and play American old-time repertoire in a jam-session with Berkeley Old Time Music Convention.
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Emerging from the Shadows @THP South - Revisiting Black Horror & Black Healing
Tuesday, October 20 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
A conversation on Black horror, healing, history, and how speculative storytelling can help us imagine liberation.
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MOCHA Creative Art Play @THPS - Fall 2026 Series
Thursday, October 22 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from the Museum of Children's Art!
