Just for fun

Please join us Thursday mornings at 10:30am (weather permitting) for live music, movement activities, and stories with our story time band. For children ages 2-6, but younger and older children are welcome.

Bateman Mall Park, 3027 Colby St.
Thursdays, September 1st and 8th

Virginia-McGee Totland, 1644 Virginia St.
Thursdays, September 15th and 22nd

Prince Street Mini Park,1631 Prince St.
Thursdays, September 29th and October 6th

Bateman Mall Park, 3027 Colby St.
Thursdays, October 13th and 20th

If you like to play chess or would like to learn, come by North Branch Library each Tueday of the month.  We will meet outside the North Branch entrance from 3pm to 5pm for casual games or tips on how to play.  Chess sets will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.  All ages and experience levels are welcome to this outdoor chess program.

If you like to play chess or would like to learn, come by North Branch Library each Wednesday of the month.  We will meet outside the North Branch entrance from 2pm to 4pm for casual games or tips on how to play.  Chess sets will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.  All ages and experience levels are welcome to this outdoor chess program.

Teens, joins us in the Teen Room at Central to enjoy The Bob's Burgers Movie on the big screen! Enjoy a delicious snack and make a Bob’s Burgers themed craft.

“You should know when you hold hands with me, you’re holding hands with everything I’ve ever eaten.” – Gene Belcher

Pick up your gameboard in the Teen Room and spend the month completing a row of five activities. Turn it in to the information desk at the North Branch when you're done for a fun PRIZE! Ages 11+. 

Chess is one of the oldest games still played. It is known around the world as "The Game of Kings."  We like it because you can start playing right away and study it for a lifetime.  The Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch is hosting a Chess Club for all ages and experience levels.  If you like to play chess or would like to learn, come join us for a fun afternoon. The Library will provide everything you need to play chess inside our Community Meeting Room.

Lock it-Don't Lose it!

Learn more and register with Bike East Bay

Protect your bike from theft, covering topics such as:

• Locking techniques
• Secure parking options
• Bike registration
• Strategies for how to recover a stolen bike

Regardless of vaccination status, masks are a requirement for this indoor, in-person event. (No proof of vaccination required).

NOTE: This event is Cancelled.

You can bike with that! 

Learn more and register with Bike East Bay

Bikes are a great tool for transportation, and the ability to carry loads of various sizes makes even more types of trips possible. At this workshop we'll provide info to get you started while avoiding some common mistakes, and share tips to help make any size load more manageable.

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Join Cal Raijin Taiko, Nikkei Choral Ensemble, and the UC Berkeley Nikkei Student Union for a celebration of Japanese cultural activities and fun! In addition to performances by the 15 member a capella chorus and Taiko drummers we will have craft activities, snacks, anime and more.

Special thanks to the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library for sponsoring this all-ages family-friendly event!

Join us for a series of dinosaur themed paper crafting sessions! All supplies and instructions will be provided. This program is most suitable for preschool-kindergarten aged children.

Please note that on November 22nd and 29th, the Claremont Branch Library will not be hosting the regular crafternoon program, but will provide take and make craft kits. These materials will be available, while supplies last, at the library's information desk beginning at 3:00p.m.