Street Party in front of Claremont! Saturday, Oct 7 2pm
Come celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with music and community. We'll be closing down the street for this open-air event featuring some of the Bay Area's finest performers including Mariela Herrera, La Familia Peña-Govea, and the Afro-Peruvian dance company Cunamacué - plus, free gelato! All ages are welcome.
Get ready for the first every BPL Comic Con, a free, all-ages, one-day event focused on all things comics, art, and animation. From strips to graphic novels, fanart and cosplay, to professional creators, we've got something for every fan.
Renowned authors/artists and other special guests will be at Central for panels, workshops, booksales, artist alley of vendors, and more!
Children and their families/caregivers are invited to stop by any of our libraries for Halloween treats (no candy) on Tuesday, October 31 from 3:30pm to 7:30pm. While supplies last. We can't wait to see all your costumes!
Join a cohort of young poets 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!
Get your eclipse glasses at the Library! All branches have them on hand in preparation for the October 14 annular eclipse. Staff tip: Keep these for the April 2024 eclipse.
New online resource: FREE Creativebug art & craft video classes with top designers! Classes for all levels include knitting, crochet, art, design, sewing, quilting, jewelry-making and more! Log into Creativebug for free with your library card.
All locations will be closed on Monday, October 9 in observance of Indigenous People's Day.
Join a cohort of young poets 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!