Just for fun

Bring your creative ideas to this biweekly drop-in art and crafts studio for teens and adults. Topics and projects will vary each session. While project materials are provided, attendees are also welcome to bring their own work-in-progress pieces and tools. Whether you're looking to learn a new project or just have some fun with like-minded individuals, CraftLab is the perfect space for you. Join us for an afternoon of creativity and let's build something amazing together!

Join us for an evening of music, laughter, and self-expression at Loud in the Library: Queeraoke! Get ready to share your inner diva and embrace the spotlight as we bring the joy of karaoke to the library. This lively event will be hosted by Jota Mercury, an international award winning drag performer who uses drag to challenge machismo as we know it.

If you're going into 6th-12th grade in the fall, join us at Claremont Branch Library for Teen Summer Afternoon!

We will snack, make stuff, and chillax with friends.

Explore Gelli Printing in a hands-on class with Raine Robichaud of the Oakland-based Art Collective Rock, Paper, Scissors. Raine is a Berkeley artist, author and educator who is passionate about creating accessible art spaces where anyone can come together to explore, experiment and build community with each other.

Stop by West Branch every first Thursday of the month,  between 5:30pm-7:30pm to learn a new game or enjoy a long time favorite!  Light snacks will be provided.

Program is intended for children, their parents or caregivers. 

West Branch, 1125 University Ave (near San Pablo Ave), Berkeley, CA (510) 981-6270

Come to West Branch Community Meeting Room to join our Dungeons and Dragons club on Tuesday, July 25, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.! Ages 14 - 22 welcome. Beginners welcome! Dice will be provided!! Treats will be provided!!!

Was Silent Sustained Reading your favorite subject at school?
Relive the glory days when you had time to read and join us at Claremont Branch Library for the Silent Book Club!
We'll meet up, sip a delicious mocktail, and spend some time reading.
Feeling friendly? Put a blue bookmark (provided) in your book to let others know you'd enjoy a friendly chat.

Saturday, May 13th, 2:00-4:00pm.

Teens and adults and anyone who wants to read may join us!

Teamwork Thursdays @Claremont Branch

What project do you need to work on? Bring it to Teamwork Thursdays!

• organize your photo album
• do homework or work
• catch up on the paperwork of life
• clean up the email inbox
• knit a sweater
• balance your budget
• close all the tabs

Working alongside others can increase productivity and focus.

Please join us at our Central Library on May 12th for a dazzling koto performance from Shirley Kazuyo Muramoto.  The performance will take place on our Art and Music 5th floor.  

Shirley Kazuyo Muramoto – Koto musician, teacher, band leader, filmmaker