Just for fun

What happens at the library when it's closed? We will share our mysterious world at night with your stuffed animals at North Branch's Stuffed Animal Sleepover.

Drop off your stuffed animal to North Branch on Wednesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 16. When you drop off your stuffy, you will sign permission slips and name tags. If you want, you can read a bedtime story to your stuffed animal and say goodnight.

Pick up your stuffed animal on Friday, May 17. In the morning, everyone will see pictures of what their stuffed animals were up to at the library after dark

Join us as we delve deep into a topic each month AND meet a resident expert on the subject.

This month’s topic is  Hallucinogens, or psychedelics: natural or manmade drugs that alter a person's perception of reality.

Our expert is Karyn Leigh.  Karyn is an Ordained Facilitator with the Sacred Garden Community.

For more information about Karyn and her work click here.

Join us for some fun paper crafts using comic book pages and paper that are great for all ages at Claremont Branch Library.

Be sure to pick up your free comic books while you are here!

Megan Bander of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley shares information and resources to support your well-being and foster a thriving resilient, and compassionate society. This special lunchtime talk centers the power of compassion and is part of the Berkeley Public Library's Year of Kindness.

Join fellow movie lovers for five stunning films and popcorn at Claremont Branch Library. This month's movies celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage month. Wednesdays in May at 5:30pm. Join us early for popcorn while it lasts.

March Madness Tournament featuring Manga Titles

See how your favorites match up!

1. Download your Tournament Bracket.

2. Cheer your picks onto the next round!

Follow the link to vote in each round:

- First Four

- Round 1

- Sweet 16

- Elite 8

- Final 4

- Championship

3. Turn in your completed bracket to staff at the Central Teen Room desk for a prize.

Let's talk about movies! Join us for a screening of To Be Takei (2014).

Berkeley Public Library presents In the Stax, a Music Series featuring the experimental jazz ensemble, Wiener Kids. 

The saxophones/drum trio was formed in 2007 in Oakland, CA by drummer/composer Jordan Glenn with the help of Aram Shelton and Cory Wright. It incoporates percussive sounds from near and far. Objects and instruments include gongs, tin cans, Tibetan bowls, bundt pans, chromatic cowbells, angklung (bamboo rattles), car springs, glockenspiels, various whistles, suitcase-vibraphone, drums and bells. The music is a wild ride of energy and whimsy. 

Celebrate summer with a Teen tie dye party on the lawn at North Branch! Our friends from Berkeley Parks & Rec will be here to lead the tie dying. We will provide white t-shirts (while supplies last), snacks, and instructions. You bring creativity and clothes that can get dirty. You are welcome to bring your own item to tie dye if you wish! Middle and high schoolers welcome.

West Branch and North Branch of Berkeley Public Library Present

A very special Stay & Play bilingual concert with the fabulous Aguacate Music Kids!

Join us at George Florence Park on the afternoon of April 25!

¡Venga al Parque George Florence y disfrute de nuestro concierto musical infantil!

WHEN / CUANDO

Thursday, April 25 @ 4:00 PM
Jueves 25 de abril a las 4:00 PM
 

WHERE / DONDE