5th floor Art & Music
Chanticleer's Louis A. Botto Youth Choir returns with a special program of a cappella choral music. Don't miss this opportunity to hear outstanding young singers from all over the Bay Area. Suitable for ages 5+. Questions? Call 510-981-6241.
Happy Year of the Pig!! Celebrate Lunar New Year by making paper lanterns with Nga Trinh, a local origami artist. All materials will be provided in this free workshop. All ages are welcome.
Learn to play chess or play other experienced players when veteran chess teacher Larry Snyder launches Claremont Branch's first monthly chess club. Classes will meet on the 2nd Saturday of every month from 10:30am to 11:30am. All ages welcome. Beginners, experienced players and everyone in between are welcome and encouraged to come for a game and a chance to meet other chess fans! Free. The first class will be held on January 12th, 2019 at 10:30am.
Gregory MacDonald brings twenty years of experience to two Qi Gong classes. Please call 510-981-6285 to reserve a spot as space is limited.
Learn more about Gregory on his website at https://www.macdonaldbodywork.com/qi-gong.html.
Get ready to be baffled, amazed, and entertained!
Spencer Grey is an award winning magician who performs throughout California and the greater Bay Area.
The show is an an all ages family show. Recommended for ages 5+.
Meet with a Bike Share for All ambassador on second Sundays to learn more about this low-cost bike share program. Qualifying community members include CalFresh, PG&E Lifeline, and/ or SFMTA's Lifeline Pass holders.
If you are interested in joining Bike Share for All, please bring proof of your participation in CalFresh, PG&E Lifeline, and/ or SFMTA's Lifeline Pass down to the Central Library on either December 9, January 13, or February 10, from 1-4 PM.
The Bike Share for All ambassador will be located on the first floor of the Central Library.
Learn to make basic string figures and perform easy string magic tricks. String figures, which are found in traditional cultures all over the world, are made with just a loop of string. They range from simple to complex and are the perfect screen-free family hobby.
Strings will be provided and each participant will get a special knotless loop of string to take home!
Kids will learn easy-to-perform magic tricks that can amaze family and friends. Emphasis will be on performing and presentation skills, with a brief show presented by the young magicians at the end of the program.
Enjoy a hot cup of coffee and chat with local service providers:
Berkeley Adult School—Offers a wide array of courses for adult learners. More at https://bas.berkeleyschools.net/.
Operation Dignity—Provides shelter, housing, street outreach, and supportive services to veterans who are experiencing homelessness. More at https://operationdignity.org/.
For more information, please call 981-6287.
Forget the hearts and lovey-dovey nonsense - join us for an Un-Valentine's Day party! Celebrate a day of not worrying about who's dating who by hanging out, watching a non-romantic movie and eating treats that don't have flirty messages on them. Bring a friend or just your own amazing self!
This event brought to you by the Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch teen leadership group and sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library. All teens are welcome.