Special
Unique Derique @West
The "Clown Prince" Unique Derique has been making people laugh and smile since he was 15 years old with Circus a La Mode and later with the Pickle Family Circus. His blend of physical comedy and hambone body percussion is truly unique, entertaining, interactive, and fun!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library
NorCal Bats! @THPS
Meet Corky Quirk and her Northern California Bats! This informative presentation is all about our bats who live in the Bay Area. You'll learn about Northern California bats, the myths that surround them, and the importance of bats in our environment, and last but not least, you'll get to see a few of Corky's rescue bats and ask all about them.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library.
[photo: Pallid Bat. photo credit Merlin D. Tuttle]
Summer Reading Celebration @Central
Start your summer with a celebration of summer reading!
1:30-3:30PM
Library plaza outside front doors
Sign up for Summer Reading and get your free book!
Get a Gelato Bar from Gelateria Naia (while supplies last)
Enjoy music with DJ Ivan
2:00-4:00PM
Performances and Arts/Crafts on the 4th Floor
2:00PM Bri Reads and Friends
2:30PM RISE Danza - Cuauhtli Mitotiani Mexica
3:30PM Story Time Band
Teen poetry craft and giveaways in 1st Floor Teen Room
Author Talk: James Spooner and Special Guests @924 Gilman
Join us for a very special Library event with award-winning graphic novelist and filmmaker, James Spooner, in conversation at Berkeley’s iconic 924 Gilman Street (Alternative Music Foundation). He will discuss his 2022 graphic novel, The High Desert: Black. Punk. Nowhere., a formative coming-of-age graphic memoir.
Asheba - Caribbean Music for Children @Claremont
Come dance and sing along with the upbeat, joyful music of Asheba! Asheba is a musical storyteller who specializes in children's music and calypso, the music and folkloric tradition of Trinidad, Asheba's homeland. Hope and happiness are the focus of his songs, which range from original melodies to classic children's music with a Caribbean twist!
Ages 0-6.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Habitot Mobile Museum Pop Up @North
Fur, Scales, and Tails Animal Show @North
Play Day @Central CMR
Register to Vote @ Claremont
Alameda County Registrar of Voters staff will be onsite at Claremont Branch from 10am to 4pm on Monday, May 15, to register new voters. Have an impact -- become a registered voter. Please call 510-981-6280 for more information or visit our website at berkeleypubliclibrary.info.