Just for fun

Berkeley Public Library is holding its' first ever International Chess Day Tournament on Saturday July 22nd.

The tournament will be for all ages with two separate ages categories, Youth and Adults.  

Trophies and medals will be up for grabs in this causally competitive competition.

Come test your skills and meet some other chess fanatics.

We have reached our registration capacity for this event. We will have a same-day waitlist that we'll use to fill any no-shows. 

Teen Movie Nite at West Branch presents: Top Gun: Maverick. Come watch the Best Picture Nominee with free popcorn!

Sign-ups for reading sessions begin June 1.

Read to a Dog is a great way for children to practice oral fluency, spend time with a friendly dog, and have fun. The goal is to help build a child's self-esteem and confidence, as well as foster a fondness for reading. Children ages 5 to 12 can sign up for a twenty minute session where they will read aloud to a gentle dog provided by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, a nonprofit all-volunteer organization. Read to a Dog will be held in North Branch's Community Meeting Room.

About Alliance of Therapy Dogs

Read to a Dog

Starting June 1, children ages 5 to 12 can sign up for a twenty minute session where they will read aloud to a gentle dog provided by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, a nonprofit all-volunteer organization.

Read to a Dog will be held on June 15, June 22, and June 29 from 3pm to 4pm in THP South Branch's Community Meeting Room.

Join us for the second in our series of five art history talks with art historian, Mallory Mortillaro. This talk will be "Exciting Discoveries in Art History" and will be a hybrid event, taking place both virtually and in person at the Central Library (5th floor). To attend virtually, please register online HERE.

Calling all rising 4th graders!

Join us for a graphic novel book club at North Branch Library!  From June 26 to August 7, we will be meeting every other Monday to discuss some great graphic novels for the summer.  While supplies last, participants will receive their own copy of each title.

Graphic Novel Book Club registration will start June 5.  Please visit North Branch or call 510-981-6250 to sign up and pick up the first title.

Meeting Schedule:

Join us for a series of sea life-themed paper crafting sessions!  All supplies and instructions will be provided. This program is most suitable for children in preschool and kindergarten.

Come shake it up with Luna Dance in the Library!

Join our FREE family creative dance classes for all ages and spark your Fridays with joyful movement! Classes are drop-in, no registration required.

Friday mornings, 11-11:50am
June 9, 16, 23, 30

Central location, 2090 Kittredge St., 3rd Floor Community Meeting Room

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!