Coming Up this Week
Read to a Dog
Claremont
Thursday, Nov 2
Please call 510-981-6280 or visit the Claremont Branch to sign up.
Teens: Drop-in Tutoring for Math & Science
Central Teen Room
Thursday, Nov 2
4-6pm
Japanese Language Series: Travel in Japan
via Zoom
Thursdays
4:45pm
In The Stax Series: Kariktan Dance Company Celebrating Filipino Music & Dance
Central
Saturday, Nov 4
12noon
Day of the Dead Felt Embroidery
West
Saturday, Nov 4
1:30pm
Dia De Los Muertos Calaveras Skull Rock Decorating for Kids
Tarea Hall Pittman South
Wednesday, Nov 1
3:30pm
Asian American Herbalism
North
Wednesday, Nov 1
6:30pm
Introduction to US Citizenship Process
via Zoom
Thursday, Nov 2
1pm
Neverland Book Club for Adults
Claremont
Thursday, Nov 2
4pm
November Event Highlights
Local Author Talk: Richard Rothstein and Leah Rothstein
Black Repertory Group Theatre - 3201 Adeline Street (about a 10 minute walk from the Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch and right next to Ashby BART)
Tuesday, Nov 7
6:30pm
The Color of Law recounted how government at all levels created segregation. Just Action describes how we can begin to undo it. This father-daughter author duo will be in conversation with one another, followed by an audience Q&A.
Just Action was chosen by the Berkeley Public Library’s Racial Justice Advisory Group (RJAG) as the second in a series of “all staff reads." Books will be available for sale at the event.
Cafe Ohlone Talks: Ohlone Perspectives on Thanksgiving
Zoom
Wednesday, Nov 15
6pm
Every month, join mak-‘amham/Cafe Ohlone founders Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino as they discuss a topic related to East Bay Ohlone culture, experiences, and community. Through this partnership, the Berkeley community as a whole can learn about and celebrate East Bay Ohlone culture as a vital, vibrant part of the Bay Area's past, present, and future.
Author Event: Luisa Maria Giulanetti
North
Wednesday, Nov 15
6:30pm
Poet & Cal Professor Giulanetti reads from her latest, Agrodolce. This multi-genre collection explores and unravels the complexities of "home" as a physical and cultural space.
Art Talk: The World of Yayoi Kusama
West
Friday, Nov 17
2pm
Learn about Yayoi Kusama who has been called the most important living Japanese artist, the world's best-selling female artist, and the world's most successful living artist—and the princess of polka dots.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre Docent Talk Series
Tarea Hall Pittman South
Come to these talks to learn more about each show and the exciting 2023-2024 season at the Rep!
Nov 8 - Bullrusher
Nov 22 - Harry Clarke
Jan 31- Cult of Love
March 13 - The Far Country
May 15 - Galileo
June 19 - Mother Road
More Events In November
New Date & Location: Knitting Circle
Central - 3rd floor Community Meeting Room
1st Tuesdays - Nov 7
3:30pm
Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
Claremont
Monday, Nov 5
12noon
Mocktail Mixology
West
Tuesday, Nov 7
6:30pm
Container Gardening
West
Wednesday, Nov 8
5:30pm
In the Stax Concert with Zero Charisma
Claremont
Wednesday, Nov 8
6:30pm
Diabetes Health Fair
Central
Tuesday, Nov 14
10am-3pm
Art Talk: The Photography of Weegee
via Zoom
Tuesday, Nov 14
5:30pm
Monthly Skill & Idea Share
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Tuesday, Nov 14
6pm
Every month join your neighbors in connecting, learning and resource sharing! This month explore different ways people live, work and steward together both in California and the rest of the world.
Indigenous Musical Story Time
North
Saturday, Nov 18
11am
Inspired by Central and South American legends of The Three Sisters - Corn, Bean and Squash - the program includes interactive songs and an introduction to playing Indigenous musical instruments.
There is always a lot going on at our Libraries with programs for a variety of interests & ages. Come browse for books and stay for a program!
Programming is made possible by the support of the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library. Thank you, Friends
New Collection: Artist Works
Free, unlimited access to master musicians. With your Library Card, use ArtistWorks to watch a guided path of video lessons from world-class, Grammy Award-winning music professionals. All level and genres including Blues, Bluegrass, Jazz, Rock, Classical and more...
New Collection: Journals of the American Physical Society (APS)
A robust collection of over 400,000 scientific research papers. All issues available - from 1893 to the present!
Note: This collection must be accessed within the Library (not remotely).
New Collection: Creativebug
Experience the joy of making with thousands of award-winning video classes taught by top designers and artists.
Sign up for Creativebug for free with your library card! Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes.
Knitting, Crochet, Art + Design, Paper, Sewing, Quilting, Jewelry, KidsFood + Home, Holiday + Party
Library Services Reminder
All library locations will be closed on the following days:
- Friday, Nov 10 & Saturday, Nov 11
- Thursday, Nov 23 & Friday, Nov 24