Special

Join humanistic astrologer Jessica Lanyadoo as she discusses the ways astrology can help you be kinder to yourself and others.

Drawing from her personal journey into astrology and her many years of helping people as a  Psychic Medium, tarot reader, and Animal Communicator, Jessica offers a unique and modern view of this ancient practice. 

Jessica is the host of the top ranking astrology and advice show, Ghost of a Podcast, the co-founder of the get-out-the-vote project, Zodiac the Vote, and was the co-host of TLC’s digital show Stargazing.

Join neighbors and friends for a screening of Barbie (2023. PG-13. 116 minutes)

Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.

This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library (www.berkeleylibraryfriends.org)

Join friends for a screening of Growing Up Trans, a candid documentary about what life is like growing up transgender.

This free program is offered in partnership with the Longfellow Middle School Proud Parents and Allied Adults group and sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library (www.berkeleylibraryfriends.org)

All teens are welcome and snacks will be provided.

Learn Spanish from a real-life luchador! Join us for a fun game of Lotería for kids and families with wrestlers from Oasis Pro Wrestling!

Lotería is a traditional game enjoyed by many people in Mexico that is similar to bingo - instead of listening for the numbers you have on your card, you listen for the cantor (the caller) to call out the images on your tabla (game card).

This event will take place on Saturday, December 2 from 3pm tp 4pm.  It will be followed by a meet-and-greet with the wrestlers.

Wrestlers appear courtesy of Oasis Pro Wrestling.

Explore the fantastic lives of beetles, millipedes, hissing cockroaches, walking sticks, whip scorpions and more! Learn about the extraordinarily diverse world of insects & other arthropods and their key role in the web of life.

Join us in the North Branch meeting room on Saturday, January 27 at 11am for this fun and educational program presented by SaveNature.Org!  For ages 5 and up.

Join us to connect with others in a fun and supportive atmosphere.  We will play communication games and do connection exercises to get to know each other better.  This is a chance to see others and be seen.  We will also have time to snack on light refreshments that will be provided.    

When was the last time someone asked you questions like:

"Where do you get your best ideas?"

"What are you obsessed about right now?"

What is something life has been teaching you lately?"

"What makes you feel alive?"

Highlighting our new on-line learning tool CREATIVEBUG!  Learn basic wire jewlery techniques and make a pendant or pair of earrings in the North Branch Community Meeting Room. All supplies provided, no registration required.

Join us for a very special Library event as we celebrate the release of BLACK PUNK NOW, an anthology co-edited by punk rock authors James Spooner and  Chris L. Terry. Contributors to the collection include critic Hanif Abdurraqib and cartoonist Raeghan Buchanan, conversations with Brontez Purnell, and a roundtable of all femme festival organizers.