Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Central Library
Family Storytime for ages 2-5
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Baby Storytime
Albany Library
This interactive lapsit storytime is designed for babies up to 18 months and their adult caregivers.
D&D and Beyond: Tabletop Roleplaying at Albany Library
Albany Library
Swords! Sorcery! Snacks!
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Central Library
Calling all builders! Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings. Drop in between 4:30-6:00PM! We'll provide the bricks, just bring your imagination.
Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central
Central Library
Whether you're trying to find a long-lost Berkeley relative, learn the date your house was built, or simply interested in Berkeley's rich history, come check out the Berkeley History Room! All are welcome, even to just browse our unique collection of books, newspapers, clipping f
Exhibition Tour: Some Particular Heaven: Ideas of Utopia in the BAMPFA Collection
BAMPFA
Included with admission.
Storytime on the Lawn @North
North Branch
Join us on the North Branch Library lawn for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5. Weather permitting, bring a blanket or mat to sit on. For more information, please call North Branch at 510-981-6250.
Stay & Play @North
North Branch
After storytime, please stay for playtime with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.
Rockin' Kids Sing-Along
Albany Library
Join East Bay children's musician Stephanie Pepitone for some singing, dancing and hands-on play with real instruments! There will be a mix of original children's music, multilingual nursery rhymes and family-friendly rock 'n roll…
Teen Hangout @North
North Branch
All middle and high schoolers are invited to come to the North Branch every Wednesday for video games, board games, snacks, and crafts. Bring your friends and meet new friends! Drop in any time between 2:00-4:00.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Central Library
Come to the third floor central library computer lab and use our computers or bring your own device (no appointment needed). Library staff and volunteers will be available to answer computer questions, and provide personal computer guidance. Beginner computer users are welcome.
Build It!
Albany Library
Come see what you can build! We have LEGO and other building materials. No registration necessary, just drop in.
Self-Portrait Along the Borderline
BAMPFA
Anna Dziapshipa,
Free First Thursday
BAMPFA
First Thursdays are a great time to visit BAMPFA! Admission to our galleries is free all day.
North Berkeley Farmers' Market
North Berkeley Farmers' Market
Monthly San Leandro Daily listing for the year-round North Berkeley Farmers' Market.
Exhibition Tour: Maren Hassinger: Living Moving Growing
BAMPFA
Included with admission.
Chess at Central
Central Library
We have plenty of boards and a big screen for online chess or puzzles!
Game On
Albany Library
You can play multi-player games on either Nintendo Switch 2 or Wii. Ages 8 and up.
Family Game Night @West
West Branch
Stop by West Branch between 5:30pm-7:30pm for fun family games! Learn a new game or revisit a classic. Light snacks will be provided. West Branch Library,1125 University Ave (near San Pablo), Berkeley CA, (510) 981-6270
Italianamerican and American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince
BAMPFA
(104 mins)
Super Cinema
Central Library
Super Cinema, June 2026
Bones at Central
Central Library
Everyone’s welcome, no matter your level! We’ll have sets on hand, or feel free to bring your own.
Wet Sand
BAMPFA
Elene Naveriani,
Collage Club @Central A&M
Central Library
Collage Club meets the first and third Friday of every month from 4-5pm on the 5th Floor of the Central Branch and is open to all (children 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult). Collage is an art form in which printed materials and other visual elements are cut and rec
Live Music With REV.RABIA 10/02/26
Kensington Circus Pub
Rev.Rabia has been performing in the Bay Area for over 30 years She was fortunate enough to have learned from and performed with Country Blues great Robert Lowery. She honed her guitar skills as she began to pen folk rock and Americana tunes. For the past decade, she has been per
Sewing Circle @Central
Central Library
This is a self-directed opportunity to use our sewing machines on site for your own project. Some basic supplies (fabric, thread, etc.) and a few volunteers will be available to help you with setting up a machine.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Central Library
Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!
My Undesirable Friends: Part 2—Exile
BAMPFA
Julia Loktev,
Ukulele Club @THP South
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Come Play Ukulele! Let's get together and strum and sing some songs at THP South Branch!
Chess @North
North Branch
Join us at North Branch for casual chess games on the first Saturday of the month. All ages and experience levels welcome! There will be help available from an experienced chess player, along with chess books from the library's collection.
Live Music With Groove Portal 10/03/26
Kensington Circus Pub
Groove Portal….is your funky gateway to another dimension—where the bass is deep, the horns are hot, and the dance floor is always in motion.
Freedom to Read Fest
Albany Library
This fun, family-friendly, all-ages event celebrates Banned Books Week with something for everyone!
Band of Outsiders
BAMPFA
Jean-Luc Godard,
Exhibition Tour: Maren Hassinger: Living Moving Growing
BAMPFA
Included with admission.
Little Dance Party
Albany Library
Dance, move, and play at our Little Dance Party. Children and their caregivers will listen to music, dance, and enjoy simple activities that build motor skills. It is also a chance to have fun and connect with other families.
La Gradiva
BAMPFA
Marine Atlan,
Little Dance Party
Albany Library
Dance, move, and play at our Little Dance Party. Children and their caregivers will listen to music, dance, and enjoy simple activities that build motor skills. It is also a chance to have fun and connect with other families.
Build It!
Albany Library
You can build with LEGO©, Duplo, or Straw Connectors.
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Central Library
Family Storytime for ages 2-5
Baby Storytime
Albany Library
This interactive lapsit storytime is designed for babies up to 18 months and their adult caregivers.
Beads For Every Body @West
West Branch
Stop by West Branch and make a beautiful beaded bracelet or hemp cord necklace for yourself or a friend. All materials and snacks provided.
D&D and Beyond: Tabletop Roleplaying at Albany Library
Albany Library
Swords! Sorcery! Snacks!
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Central Library
Calling all builders! Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings. Drop in between 4:30-6:00PM! We'll provide the bricks, just bring your imagination.
Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central
Central Library
Whether you're trying to find a long-lost Berkeley relative, learn the date your house was built, or simply interested in Berkeley's rich history, come check out the Berkeley History Room! All are welcome, even to just browse our unique collection of books, newspapers, clipping f
Exhibition Tour: Some Particular Heaven: Ideas of Utopia in the BAMPFA Collection
BAMPFA
Included with admission.
Storytime on the Lawn @North
North Branch
Join us on the North Branch Library lawn for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5. Weather permitting, bring a blanket or mat to sit on. For more information, please call North Branch at 510-981-6250.
Stay & Play @North
North Branch
After storytime, please stay for playtime with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.
Rockin' Kids Sing-Along
Albany Library
Join East Bay children's musician Stephanie Pepitone for some singing, dancing and hands-on play with real instruments! There will be a mix of original children's music, multilingual nursery rhymes and family-friendly rock 'n roll…
Teen Hangout @North
North Branch
All middle and high schoolers are invited to come to the North Branch every Wednesday for video games, board games, snacks, and crafts. Bring your friends and meet new friends! Drop in any time between 2:00-4:00.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Central Library
Come to the third floor central library computer lab and use our computers or bring your own device (no appointment needed). Library staff and volunteers will be available to answer computer questions, and provide personal computer guidance. Beginner computer users are welcome.
Kid Craft Hour
Albany Library
Get crafty with us at the Albany Library! No registration necessary, just drop in.
Chess Class
Albany Library
Each session will have a lesson, demonstration, “simul” play against our experienced chess guide, and open informal play.For 2nd grade - teens.
Films by the COUSIN Collective and Christophe Katrib
BAMPFA
(81 mins)
An Interview with Sarita Sarvate, Author of the Memoir Midnight's Daughter
Albany Library
An interview with Sarita Sarvate, author of the memoir Midnight’s Daughter
ESL Conversation Club @West
West Branch
ESL Conversation Club @West
Chess at Central
Central Library
We have plenty of boards and a big screen for online chess or puzzles!
Game On
Albany Library
You can play multi-player games on either Nintendo Switch 2 or Wii. Ages 8 and up.
Leamos Autoras @Central
Central Library
¡Empezamos nuestro quinto año como club! ¿Ya te has apuntado?
Union Town
BAMPFA
Barbara Kopple,
Community Craft Circle @THP South
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Craft Circle
Super Cinema
Central Library
Super Cinema, June 2026
When a Witness Recants
BAMPFA
Dawn Porter,
Bones at Central
Central Library
Everyone’s welcome, no matter your level! We’ll have sets on hand, or feel free to bring your own.
Elephants in the Fog
BAMPFA
Abinash Bikram Shah,
Live Music With Silver City
Kensington Circus Pub
Silver City combines a lively mix of classic bluegrass and country with the best of modern Americana roots music. Distinctive vocals and superb harmonies are at the forefront, backed by some of Northern California’s best musicians. The playlist features familiar classics, hidden
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Central Library
Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!
Storytime in Hebrew
Albany Library
Join us for a morning of stories and imagination in Hebrew with Michal.
Gallery + Studio / Wind Chime Sculpture
BAMPFA
For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s).
Sad Girlz
BAMPFA
Fernanda Tovar,
October Death Cafe @Central
Central Library
You are invited to a Death Café experience where people, often strangers, gather to discuss death.
¡Roundtable Reading Bilingüe! / The One and Only Ivan / El único e incomparable Iván by Katherine Applegate
BAMPFA
Recommended for ages 7 and up with accompanying adult(s).
Minotaur
BAMPFA
Andrey Zvyagintsev,
Upcycled Art Class: Flowers in a Book- Part 2
Albany Library
Join us for part 2 of how to make flower arrangements in a book. In this class, participants are shown how to add ribbon, decorative paper, and special flower arrangements into a recycled book. The entire process takes 40 to 45 minutes.
On Behalf of My Son
BAMPFA
Gabriel Martins,
🔸Live Music With Clifton Street Regulars 10/10/26
Kensington Circus Pub
For over a decade the Clifton Street Regulars have enchanted Bay Area music lovers with a program of jazz standards, sambas, and ballads, featuring our dynamic singer Debarati and Saxophone stylings by Jeff.
Getting Started with Your College Essays
Albany Library
Do you need help getting started with your college essays? Are you stuck because you don’t know what to write about?
Exhibition Tour: Some Particular Heaven: Ideas of Utopia in the BAMPFA Collection
BAMPFA
Included with admission.
A Girl Unknown
BAMPFA
Zou Jing,
Library Closure - Holiday
West Branch
2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings
The Dreamed Adventure
BAMPFA
Valeska Grisebach,
Library Closure - Holiday
Tool Lending Library
2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings
Library Closure - Holiday
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings
Little Dance Party
Albany Library
Dance, move, and play at our Little Dance Party. Children and their caregivers will listen to music, dance, and enjoy simple activities that build motor skills. It is also a chance to have fun and connect with other families.
Library Closure - Holiday
North Branch
2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings
Library Closure - Holiday
Claremont Branch
2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings
Little Dance Party
Albany Library
Dance, move, and play at our Little Dance Party. Children and their caregivers will listen to music, dance, and enjoy simple activities that build motor skills. It is also a chance to have fun and connect with other families.
Library Closure - Holiday
Central Library
2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings
Baby Storytime
Albany Library
This interactive lapsit storytime is designed for babies up to 18 months and their adult caregivers.
D&D and Beyond: Tabletop Roleplaying at Albany Library
Albany Library
Swords! Sorcery! Snacks!
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Central Library
Calling all builders! Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings. Drop in between 4:30-6:00PM! We'll provide the bricks, just bring your imagination.
Autistic Connections @THP South
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Join our supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club, dedicated to creating a safe space where autistic individuals can connect, share experiences, and build friendships. With meetups, activities, and peer support, we foster a sense of community and belonging, e
Live Music With Feral Katz 03/13/27
Kensington Circus Pub
Ray Gorson – He is a jazz guitarist who has played with many bands as well as a solo artist in concerts, restaurants, parties, and clubs. A few highlights include shows at Glide Memorial (SF), Cafe Au Go Go (NYC), Boston Gardens, and The Catacombs in Boston, as well as concerts i
Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central
Central Library
Whether you're trying to find a long-lost Berkeley relative, learn the date your house was built, or simply interested in Berkeley's rich history, come check out the Berkeley History Room! All are welcome, even to just browse our unique collection of books, newspapers, clipping f
Live Music With The NEVERLY BROTHERS 03/06/27
Kensington Circus Pub
Dave Seabury and Scotty Donaldson aka The Neverly Brothers have both played in many Bay Area bands dating back to the sixties and have played separately and together in several bands (including their current duo) at The Kensington Pub. The Neverly Brothers will play all your favo
Live Music with Beatles Thingy 02/28/27
Kensington Circus Pub
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