Spend your afternoon with us as we welcome author Dororthy Lazard to the Berkeley Public Library!
She will be reading from her memoir What You Don't Know Will Make A Whole New… more
August Library Happenings
Local Author Events in August
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Author Yael Goldstein-Love visits North Branch to discuss her new novel, The Possibilities, with author Vanessa Hua. The Possibilities is available from… more
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Join Eastwind Books and Berkeley Public Library for an event with Grace Lin for her new book Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods. Books will be for sale from… more
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Join us for a reading from Author and Illustrator Robert Liu-Trujillo as he reads from his new book Fresh Juice. Author-illustrator Rob Liu-Trujillo's warm and vibrant watercolor… more
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Maureen Hurley reads her poetry, then sits for an interview and discussion, as part of the Clearly Meant series.
A West Marin native, Maureen Hurley has taught poetry for many years… more
National Night Out is Tuesday, August 1
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Celebrate National Night (or in our case, Afternoon) Out at the North Branch! There will be lawn games, crafts, popsicles, and music for the whole family. This is a free community event for all… more
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Celebrate National Night out with your commmunity at the library! Mingle with others and enjoy live jazz music courtesy of the "Bay Area Jazz Mobile",… more
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Join us for an evening of community and fun when Claremont Branch Library holds its annual National Night Out event. We'll have an all-ages-friendly craft to entertain and a refreshing beverage to… more
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Join us for a live music performance by singer, song writer, Chris Waltz at… more
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Make sweet felt creations to decorate for Day of the Dead
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Create wintry stamps to roll out on paper or fabric
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We are on! Get your dance on at West Branch!
More August Highlights
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Berkeley Public Library presents In The Stax a Music Series.
We will have musical performances in the stacks of our library throughout the summer and fall season. Intimate… more
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Onye Onyemaechi, world-renowned percussionist, educator and performing musician, engages families and students in a participatory experience of African drumming!
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Do you have finished jigsaw puzzles that are ready for a new home? Looking to find your next favorite puzzle? Come visit the North Branch Community Room to trade jigsaw puzzles!
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Resumes: Tips From Interview Questions That Can Strengthen Your Resume
Beyond getting interview invitations your resume can also set you up for success in the interview process. Consider… more
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Every month, learn about cutting-edge research happening at UC Berkeley, directly from the scientists themselves. Join Popping the Science Bubble every third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm.
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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… more
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In partnership with Berkeley Animal Care Services, the Berkeley Public Library is hosting Cat Cafe at North Branch Library on Thursday, August 24 from 3pm to 5pm!
Meet adoptable cats, enjoy… more
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La Mezcla is a poly rythmic dance group rooted in Chicana, Latina, Indigenous traditions and social justice. Come enjoy their award winning documentary followed by a dance demonstration.
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Get Creative at the Library!
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Focus on Teens
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Teens: Become Berkeley's First Ever Youth Poet Laureate
The Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate Program is a project to elevate and amplify Berkeley teens’ voices through poetry. Teens will get a chance to explore their civic voices, join a cohort of young writers, and help nurture a writing environment at the library and in school this Fall.
One person will be named Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate for 2024!
Applications accepted July 1 – September 5.
More Summer Fun for Kids
Celebrate the summer with an ice cream party at North. See a demonstration of the Tool Lending Library's ice cream maker, enjoy homemade ice cream, and vote for your favorite flavor!
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Join us for this intergenerational Peace Day Commemoration.
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Join us for Jelly Jam Time's puppet show featuring live acting, paper puppetry, crankie, and lots of singing and dancing! Ages 2-5.
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Join East Bay Parks naturalists to learn about the differences between reptiles, amphibians, and humans. They will even be a real reptile for you to meet!
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Come say hello to a wonderful gathering of reptiles, spiders and other creatures great and small!
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An alpaca, a pig, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, and bunnies are just some of the friendly animals you might get to meet in this traveling petting zoo! All ages.
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Herencia Guantanamera is bringing the rhythms of Eastern Cuba, with the crossover influence of Haitian culture, to celebrate and share this rich Afro-Caribbean cultural heritage with Berkeley kids… more
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Join Bay Rise and Berkeley Public Library for introductory coding sessions, building games with Scratch!
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Enjoy a series of Halloween-themed paper crafting sessions!
All supplies and instructions will be provided. This program is most suitable for children in preschool and kindergarten.
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Join Bay Rise and Berkeley Public Library for introductory coding sessions, building games with Scratch!
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Enjoy a series of Halloween-themed paper crafting sessions!
All supplies and instructions will be provided. This program is most suitable for children in preschool and kindergarten.
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Join Bay Rise and Berkeley Public Library for introductory coding sessions, building games with Scratch!
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Enjoy a series of Halloween-themed paper crafting sessions!
All supplies and instructions will be provided. This program is most suitable for children in preschool and kindergarten.
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Make a spooky Halloween craft with a Cal student-athlete
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Enjoy a series of Halloween-themed paper crafting sessions!
All supplies and instructions will be provided. This program is most suitable for children in preschool and kindergarten.
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Come in costume to our cute Halloween Baby Bounce and Stay-n-Play
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Come in costume to our cute Halloween Baby Bounce and Stay-n-Play
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MAKE YOUR OWN HALLOWEEN SPELLBOOK!
Just in time for Halloween we'll use paint, mod podge, hot glue and more to make cool looking halloween spellbooks!
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MAKE YOUR OWN HALLOWEEN SPELLBOOK!
Just in time for Halloween we'll use paint, mod podge, hot glue and more to make cool looking halloween spellbooks!
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Join us for books, storytelling, rhymes, and a few magic tricks! Then we will parade through the library in our costumes and possibly walk next door to the coi ponds.
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Join us for a fun/scary movie and candy on All Hallow's Eve! There will also be a book giveaway with horror, witchy books, and some haunting stories. All middle and high schoolers welcome.
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Trick-or-Treat at the Library
Come and celebrate Halloween at the Berkeley Public Library!
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Join us at the Claremont Branch Library on Halloween afternoon for a special holiday-themed Story Time with our Story Time Band, a "Spooktacular" puppet show with… more
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Come read, sing, and play with your child (6-30 months).
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Come read, sing, and play with your child (6-30 months).
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Come read, sing, and play with your child (6-30 months).
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Come read, sing, and play with your child (6-30 months).
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Come read, sing, and play with your child (6-30 months).
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Come read, sing, and play with your child (6-30 months).
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Come read, sing, and play with your child (6-30 months).
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Register on Eventbrite beginning Wednesday, 4/17/24 at 10:00 a.m… more
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Come read, sing, and play with your child (6-30 months).
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Come read, sing, and play with your child (6-30 months).
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Come read, sing, and play with your child (6-30 months).
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Come read, sing, and play with your child (6-30 months).
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Come read, sing, and play with your child (6-30 months).
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Come read, sing, and play with your child (6-30 months).
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Crafts
February 23: Origami animal corner bookmark
March 1: Beaded bracelet
March 8: Bookmark with tassel
March 15: Frog Jumper
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Come read, sing, and play with your child (6-30 months).
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Crafts
February 23: Origami animal corner bookmark
March 1: Beaded bracelet
March 8: Bookmark with tassel
March 15: Frog Jumper
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Register on Eventbrite beginning Wednesday, 4/17/24 at 10:00 a.m… more
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Come read, sing, and play with your child (6-30 months).
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Crafts
February 23: Origami animal corner bookmark
March 1: Beaded bracelet
March 8: Bookmark with tassel
March 15: Frog Jumper
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Come read, sing, and play with your child (6-30 months).
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Crafts
February 23: Origami animal corner bookmark
March 1: Beaded bracelet
March 8: Bookmark with tassel
March 15: Frog Jumper
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Come read, sing, and play with your child (6-30 months).
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