New to Line Dance? Get started with step-by-step instruction of easy-to-do dances choreographed to a variety of music from Old Standards to Country, Latin, Rock-n-Roll, Hip Hop, and the latest hit tunes. Learn and recognize Line Dance’s unique vocabulary and typical steps, patterns while improving your balance, footwork, cardiovascular activity, and stamina.
Instructor: Delia Schletter
Join us Saturday, September 28th to learn about Bay Wheels bike share, its reduced-rate program, and essential safety tips and need-to-knows for getting around the city by bike! We'll meet in the library for the first half of the program and then roll out for a group rid on BayWheels bikes! West Branch Community Meeting Room.
In the Stax is a live-music series that takes place among the shelves of the Berkeley Public Library.
In November, the Claremont Branch hosts local songwriter and poet Emily Brown. Her impressive vocal range, wandering melodies, and conversational lyrical style have drawn frequent comparisons to Joni Mitchell, Judee Sill, and Fiona Apple.
She has released many impressive records and EPs including the formidable "A Fish of Earth" in 2020.
You can check it and Emily's other releases out here,
Do you have finished jigsaw puzzles that are ready for a new home? Are you looking to find your next favorite puzzle? Come visit the North Branch Community Room to trade puzzles!
You are welcome to donate a puzzle without taking one or take a puzzle without donating one.
"So Make the Friendship Bracelets..." is the lyric in Taylor Swift's song, You're On Your Own, Kid, that sparked the interest in friendship bracelets for Swifties and more.
Learn about the Hundred Camera Grid Project, which captures images from wildlife cameras through East Bay Regional Park District, from mountain lion to squirrel, coyote to Steller’s Jay, and how you can be involved.
About East Bay Regional Park District:
Calling all Homeschool Families! Berkeley Public Library is offering a drop in Play Group for TK-5th grade Homeschoolers at West Branch.
This is a unstructured play group run by a credentialed teacher and BPL staff member. Parents and caregivers are expected to stay for the play time.
Activities include: Art, Lego, Play Doh/Clay/Slime, Games, and More!
Monday, Sept 16th 2-3:30pm at West Branch 1125 University Ave Berkeley, Ca.
We had such a fun time at LGBTQ+ Speed Meeting/Connecting during Pride Month, Alternative Theater Ensemble and Berkeley Public Library are teaming up again!
We are excited to offer a space for community building and just plain fun at West Branch!
Seeking Joy Together is a 3-part Monthly Series for Queer and Trans Community. Look out for upcoming joyful programs in October and November!
🌟 Join us for epic movies at the library, where the popcorn is fresh, the seats are cozy, and the screen is all yours! 🍿🎉.
Come enjoy The Mitchells vs. the Machines [rated PG] on September 21... and get ready for a special Halloween TweenFlix showing of Five Nights at Freddy's [rated PG13] on October 26.
Tweens!
See above for PG and PG13 ratings