Just for fun

Join us for a lively talk with Good Vibrations Sexologist Carol Queen, PhD! We will be identifying the different stages of menopause–the beginnings of perimenopause, all the way through “the change.” Discover how menopause can alter sex drive, arousal, orgasm, and more, including how “the change” often changes our sex lives for the better!

Dr. Queen is an award-winning author, sex-positive activist and educator with a PhD in sexology. Serving as Good Vibrations' Staff Sexologist and Historian, Dr. Queen engages audiences with humor, information, and expertise.

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. 

Plays are usually selected by the participants.  Scripts are provided by the library. 

April's play will be Approaching Zanzibar by Tina Howe.  It's been called "‘A comedy with serious undertones" . . . "that takes the audience by surprise time after time".

So why not surprise yourself?  Come to read or come to listen! 

WEDNESDAY: From autoharps to zithers, Jim Carter's Amazing Musical Instrument Petting Zoo will wow you! Come bang the bodhran slowly or grab a glockenspiel! All ages welcome.

Week of Wonder (WOW) offers a full week of fun, inspirational, and exciting afternoon events for kids at West Branch Library. Check out the other events and join us for one or all!

Please join us at the Frances Albrier Community Center located at 2800 Park St. in Berkeley for a musical story time series with the Berkeley Public Library's Story Time Band. These events will take place on Thursdays 3/28, 4/18, and 5/16 at 10:30 a.m. Each session will feature live music, movement activities, and read-aloud stories for children ages 2-7. See you there!

Band Bio

Let's talk about movies! Join us for a screening of The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019, R), directed by Joe Talbot and starring Jimmie Fails. 

Jimmie and his best friend Mont try to reclaim the house built by Jimmie's grandfather, launching them on a poignant odyssey that connects them to their past, even as it tests their friendship and sense of belonging in the place they call home.

FRIDAY: Come by West Branch for a clay-tastic afternoon, exploring and creating with all different types of clay! 

Week of Wonder (WOW) offers a full week of fun, inspirational, and exciting afternoon events for kids at West Branch Library. Check out the other events and join us for one or all!

THURSDAY: Mike the Magician will mesmerize the audience with a family magic performance full of WONDER and LAUGHTER. Equal parts PLAYFUL and ASTONISHING, the show will be engaging for all!

Week of Wonder (WOW) offers a full week of fun, inspirational, and exciting afternoon events for kids at West Branch Library. Check out the other events and join us for one or all!

TUESDAY: Get ready to unleash your creativity as we take over the Community room and fill it up with our marvelous marble run creations! Join us for a fun-filled family event where you're invited to design and construct your very own marble run using a variety of materials.

Week of Wonder (WOW) offers a full week of fun, inspirational, and exciting afternoon events for kids at West Branch Library. Check out the other events and join us for one or all!

MONDAY: Week of Wonder (WOW) kicks off with Lindsay Wildlife Experience's most cool and crawly animals, up close and personal. Spend time with some special reptile friends and see how friendly they really are!

Week of Wonder (WOW) offers a full week of fun, inspirational, and exciting afternoon events for kids at West Branch Library. Check out the other events and join us for one or all!

For Teens & Young Adults

Spend time with, give and receive affection from a volunteer dog! Elevate your mood & relax at the Library.

This visit is with Jojo! No registration required.

Partnership with Alliance of Therapy Dogs