October Author Visits
John Curl + members of the Indigenous Peoples Day Committee
Indigenous Peoples Day
North
Thurs, Oct 2
6 pm
Peter Tieryas, acclaimed novelist of the Mecha Samurai Empire series
North
Sat, Oct 4
2 pm
Author Story Time + Drawing Event with Author Vivienne Chang + Illustrator Eugenia Yoh
Central
Fri, Oct 3
4 pm
DragonBeard Screening with Playwright Clara Hsu
Central
Sat, Oct 4
2:30 pm
Newbery Honored and Bestselling Author Shannon Hale
presented by Litquake
Central
Wed, Oct 8
4 pm
Storytelling with Author Brother Ben
Tarea Hall Pittman South
Sat, Oct 11
2:30 pm
The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence with John Gertz
Central
Tuesday, Oct 14
6 pm
Cosponsored by the Chabot Space & Science Center — don't miss the free giveaways!
Liam O'Brien
Butterflies of the Bay Area
North
Wed, Oct 15
7 pm
Bay Area Cemeteries Talk
with Buried San Francisco Bay Area author Jessica Ferri in conversation with author Lauren Markham.
North
Sat, Oct 25
1 pm
Berkeley Poet Rachel Richardson Poetry Reading + Discussion
Claremont
Sat, Oct 25
1 pm
October Event Highlights
Clases de Computación Gratis
Regístrese para nuestras clases de computación informática a continuación.
Clase impartida en Español: Cada jueves, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM los días 2, 9, 16 y 23 de octubre de 2025. En la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley - Servicios para Adultos de la Sede Central (2090 Kittredge Street, Berkeley, CA).
Registration required.
Ballet and Books Program
For ages 6-9
Central
Saturdays
10 am
Registration required.
Crea Tu Propio Alebrije
Acompáñanos en la Biblioteca Central para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Latine (Hispana) y el Día de los Muertos con una divertida actividad artística.
Moldea tu propio alebrije con arcilla que se seca al aire y luego dale vida con un diseño colorido.
Donde: Biblioteca Central, A&M, 5º piso
Regístrate para participar el 30 de octubre de 3 a 5 p. m. La capacidad es limitada.
Spotlight on Teens + Tweens
Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs) for October: "Monster of the Week"
North
Fridays
3:30 pm
Each month, we'll take the pressure off learning different TTRPG rules and systems with simplified character sheets and guided sessions.
Registered participants will get all the materials they need to play each game, as well as the option to use a pre-made character.
Learn more about Monster of the Week
Taylor Swift Takeover
North
Friday, Oct 3
3:30 pm
Taylor Swift's twelfth album, The Life of a Showgirl, comes out on October 3 and we will be listening to it in the Teen Room.
Come listen with friends, make friendship bracelets, and enjoy themed snacks.
Boba & Goth Karaoke
Central
Monday, Oct 20
4 pm
A chill night for teens who love music, boba, and a darker vibe.
Sing your favorite songs—emo, alt, goth, or whatever fits your mood—and enjoy a free boba tea for every performance.
Free. All voices welcome.