Drop-in Lego Build @West
Like to build? Then Lego at the library!
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Just for fun
Games, Crafts, makerspace, recreational
Games, Crafts, makerspace, recreational
Anime, Manga and Comics for Teens @THP South
Comics, manga and anime fans - bring your friends or make new ones while reading, watching, drawing and talking about graphic novels of all genres. Every Tuesday from 4-5:30 at the Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch.
All teens are welcome and snacks will be provided.
This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library (www.berkeleylibraryfriends.org)
Cat Cafe @North
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 some hot chocolate, browse information on pet care, and do a cat-themed craft in the Community Meeting Room. These cats are in need of forever homes, but adoption is not necessary to visit. All are welcome; children, please bring parents.
Call 510-981-6250 or visit North Branch to sign up for a timeslot.
Research Talks: Popping the Science Bubble @Central
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.
This month’s topics:
Uranium: Skeletons from its Past, Myths of its Presents & Questions for Its Future
- Joe Brackbill, Chemistry, UC Berkeley
Turning the Tables on CO2 Fuels from Sunlight
- Rajiv Ramanujam Prabhakar, Chemical Science Division, Berkeley Lab
Happening onsite at Berkeley Public Central Library and on Zoom.
Dance & Rhythm With La Mezcla
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.
Founded in 2015 by Dance/USA fellow Vanessa Sanchez, their work brings together Tap dance, Son Jarocho and Afro-Caribbean rhythms to bring the often unseen histories and experiences of communities of color to stages, streets and fields
National Night Out @ THPS
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", buttonmaking crafts and more.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Self-Care Kits for Teens @North
The beginning of the school year can bring up a lot of emotions - maybe you are nervous, excited, anxious, lonely, overwhelmed, or all of the above! Come by the North Branch after school to make a self-care kit full of goodies to help you through the beginning of the school year. There will also be volunteers from SafeSpace, a peer-led mental health organization, there to share resources with you. Find out more about them here: https://safespace.org/ . All middle and high schoolers welcome.
Meet Officer Kajahna Futch, Community Liaison for BPD
We have an incredible Community Liason Officer, Kajahna Futch, supporting the Claremont Branch and surrounding area. Meet her in this special outdoor visiting session open to all. We'll have snacks, too.
Farm Life Crafternoons @Claremont
Enjoy a series of farm animal-themed paper crafting sessions!
All supplies and instructions will be provided. This program is most suitable for children in preschool and kindergarten.
Loud in the Library: Queeraoke
Join us for an evening of music, laughter, and self-expression at Loud in the Library: Queeraoke! Get ready to share your inner diva and embrace the spotlight as we bring the joy of karaoke to the library. This lively event will be hosted by Jota Mercury, an international award winning drag performer who uses drag to challenge machismo as we know it.