Event Highlights
Author & Disability Justice Event: Kam Redlawsk — Yumi and Monster
Friday, April 3
4 pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South
Jazz Concert: Charged Particles
Experience great jazz from “a tight and enormously talented trio” (Jazz Times Magazine).
Saturday, April 4
2 pm
Central
Young Adults "Literally How" Series: Document Day
Learn about acing all the different kinds of paperwork you need to get out there on your own!
Tuesday, April 7
4:30 pm
North
Documentary Screening
Join us for a film about an art exhibit, Painting Ourselves Into Society, which was on display at the Berkeley Art Center.
Wednesday, April 8
11 am
Central
Trivia Night
Trophies & prizes!
Wednesday, April 8
6 pm
Claremont
Tai Chi on the Lawn Series
Saturdays
April 11 – May 9
10 am
North
Local Author Event: Mark Anthony Wilson — Frank Lloyd Wright in the Movies: Iconic California Sites on Film
Saturday, April 11
1 pm
Central
Also attend screenings of the featured movies: Gattaca on April 4 and Rush Hour on April 8.
Plan Together: An Emergency Plan Writing Workshop
Saturday, April 11
10:30 am
Tarea Hall Pittman South
All Ages: National Letter Writing Month Craft
Saturday, April 11
2 pm
North
Local Poet Event: James Cagney — Ghetto Koans
Saturday, April 11
2 pm
West
Parents of Berkeley Writing Circle
For parents, caregivers, and those parenting the “inner child.”
Saturday, April 11
2 pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South
Register for Parents of Berkeley Writing Circle
15 Ways to Revitalize Your Job Search
Tuesday, April 14
5 pm
Virtual
mak-'amham / Cafe Ohlone
Learn about living Ohlone culture while enjoying tea and a treat.
Thursday, April 16
3:30 pm
Lawrence Hall of Science
1 Centennial Dr, Berkeley, CA 94720
Friendly Poetry Circle
Share poetry — your own, the famous, the ancient, or something new — with friendly ears.
Thursday, April 16
6 pm
Claremont
Family Tree Research 101
Thursday, April 16
6 pm
North
Berkeley Adult & Youth Poet Laureates 2026: A Poetry Reading & Community Conversation
Saturday, April 18
2 pm
Central
The Anatomy of a Song: Explore Why Music Moves Us
Hosted by violinist, vocalist, and teacher Lila Sklar.
Saturday, April 18
4 pm
Central
Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
Monday, April 20
10 am
Claremont
Henna Design Workshop
Tuesday, April 21
4 pm
Central
UC Berkeley Seminar Series: Popping the Science Bubble
April topics: Chimpanzee Diet & Animal Optics
Tuesday, April 21
5:30 pm
Central Library & Zoom
Rainwater Harvesting
Wednesday, April 22
6 pm
Claremont
Lofi Beats, Tea and Study/Work Space — Teens & Adults
Thursday, April 23
6 pm
North
On the Record: It Might As Well Be Spring
Jazz crooners and mocktails.
Friday, April 24
4 pm
Central
Free Kidney Disease Screening
Saturday, April 25
10 am – 2 pm
Central
Affirmations for Black and Brown Girls: A Writers Showcase for Youth
Saturday, April 25
1 pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South
Join us in person for a powerful celebratory showcase honoring Black and Brown girls.
Facilitated by Milani Pelley and featuring Alie Jones, this showcase will include special performances by Longfellow Middle School's Black Girl Legacy Group.
Spread the word: Spaces to perform still available.
Learn more about the youth writers showcase
Interactive Workshop & Talk: Strawberry Creek Preservation
Saturday, April 25
1 pm
Central
All About Waste and Recycling with Berkeley Waste Management Experts
Saturday, April 25
4 pm
Central
Attention 2026 Grads! Grad Cap Workshop
Tuesday, April 28
4 pm
Central Teen Room
Grant Writing Basics: From Proposal to Project
Wednesday, April 29
6 pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South
Aguacate Celebrates El día de los niños / El día de los libros
Thursday, April 30
10:30 am
Central
El día de los niños / El día de los libros (Children’s Day / Book Day) is a celebration of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30.
Join in the musical moments and pick up free bilingual books while supplies last.
From the City: Berkeley Bay Festival
Berkeley Bay Festival
Saturday, May 2
11 am – 4 pm
Shorebird Park
Celebrate the San Francisco Bay at the Berkeley Marina and connect with the community through live music, food, and hands-on educational activities.
Join us for the Berkeley Bay Festival to enjoy:
- Interactive learning exhibits
- Fun activities
- Boat rides
- Food vendors
- Free bike valet
- Adventure Playground
- Music by the West Grand Brass Band, Taylor Mountain Band & Battria Batuki
This free, family-focused event celebrates the Bay, its local wildlife, and the people and agencies dedicated to its protection.
Over 30 environmental and wildlife conservation organizations from around the Bay will share their exhibits with the public.
Earth Day Clean-Up
Saturday, April 18
9 am – 12 pm
Shorebird Park Nature Center
There are hundreds of upcoming library programs for all ages and a diversity of interests:
Many library programs are funded by the generous support of the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library .
Thank you, Friends!
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