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.
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.
This is the second in our three-part ukulele class. Following up to our introduction with the three basic chords (C,F G and variations) and some basic strumming pattersn we'll now explore three-chord songs in various keys, as a gentle way of expanding our chord playing vocabulary. We'll also larn the basics of fingerpicking as an exciting way to give a different flavor to our songs.
Watch classic movies with fellow film lovers on three Wednesdays in September at the Claremont Branch:
September 6 at 5:30p: Modern Times
September 13 at 5:30p: Safety Last
September 27 at 5:30p: Duck Soup
Please note the library will be closed for a staff day on September 20 so no movie will be shown. Please call 510-981-6280 or visit berkeleypubliclibrary.org for more information.
Here's the Book Club of your dreams: bring your own book and enjoy some quiet reading time. Sip a free mocktail (available while supplies last), and meet fellow readers.
We like to call it Introvert Happy Hour. (Extroverts are welcome!).
Join us at Claremont Branch for the Decolonized Kitchen, a gathering for anyone looking to learn in community about indigenous foodways, ethnobotany, and cooking! Join Maribel Garcia for an hour of connection and reclamation while we learn about our native plant relatives one recipe at a time through discussion, a presentation, and a cook along. Come prepared to take notes and share your insights, stories, and wisdom with others. Hasta pronto!
Come to West Branch for Teen Movie Night Presents: Dungeons & Dragons, starring Chris Pine! Showing in our Community Meeting Room. Popcorn and treats will be provided!
Calling all chess fanatics!
Claremont Branch hosts casual chess games every Friday, 3pm-5pm. All ages and levels are welcome and boards and pieces will be provided. During the summer months games will take place outside the library, weather permitting.
Come hone your skills and meet some other chess fans.
Celebrate Mid Autumn Festival: Learn about the legends of the Autumn Moon and create beautiful artworks in ink and colors. Artist-instructor Pauline Tsui presents a hands-on workshop with easy steps on how to paint seasonal flowers, fruits, and small animals. Art supplies, including brushes, papers, Chinese ink, and watercolors will be provided. This class is for beginner level participants. Pre-registration is required, space is limited. Please call (510) 981-6270 to register.
Teen Virtual Reality! Come to the West Branch Teen Room to experience our awesome virtual reality program! Take a tour of the International Space Station or take a trip to Mars; ride some amazing roller coasters or try to survive a haunted house! Play other great card games or Jenga! Thursday, September 28th, 4:00-5:30 p.m.