Events

Learn strategies and winning moves with Larry Snyder, a National Master. Free and for all ages and skill levels.


Join us for fun stories and songs during the winter season inside the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch! Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers and their families are all welcome… more

Meet and discuss a wide range of books featuring prominent queer characters and themes!

In partnership with the Culture Center of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco (Milpitas), the Berkeley Public Library will be offering a 8 week Mandarin language workshop for… more


Silent Book Club: the Introvert Happy Hour at the Claremont Branch Library.

All readers (any age) reading in any format are welcome to attend.


At eLibrary Help Hour at North Branch, you'll learn about our eLibrary resources, including streaming movies, eBooks, eAudiobooks, online magazines and newspapers.


Family storytime for ages 2-5

Mondays, 6:30PM-7:00PM

at the Central Library, 4th Floor  2090 Kittredge St in Berkeley


Learn more about using eBooks, eAudiobooks and streaming movies in our Tuesday Tech Hour at Claremont Branch.


One-on-one (scheduled) drop-in tutoring sessions are available for learners of Berkeley READS Adult Literacy Program who are on our wait list and for those who want additional assistance. … more