Crafts

Need to hem some pants? Sew on a button? Come mend clothes with friends! Needles, thread, and sewing machines will be available 2pm-4pm on Saturday, December 10th in the Community Meeting Room at North Branch. Bring your own project.

Learn how to make and publish a zine, no experience required. Use found materials to create collages & poems. Maybe combine both into a collage poetry zine!

Join us for weekly drop-in creative art play with the Museum of Children's Art.

Every Saturday, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm (unless closed) @West Branch.

For kids 5 and up. Families and younger siblings welcome.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library

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Like to knit?  Join our Knitting Circle in the North Branch Library Community Meeting Room from 2pm to 4pm.  Beginners to experts of all ages are welcome. Knitting needles and yarn will be available, but bring your own if you have a project in mind. Masks are required.

Like to crochet?  Join our Crochet Club in the North Branch Library Teen Room from 2pm to 4pm.  Beginners to experts of all ages are welcome. Crochet hooks and yarn will be available, but bring your own if you have a project in mind. Masks are required.

Join us for weekly drop-in art sessions with the Museum of Children's Art! Excited to host these sessions every Friday, 3:30-5pm (unless closed).

You'll find us on the Central Library 4th Floor, in the Childrens nonfiction area.

Kids and family welcome! 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library

About MOCHA:

Crafts

February 23: Origami animal corner bookmark

March 1: Beaded bracelet

March 8: Bookmark with tassel

March 15: Frog Jumper

March 22: Friendly Cat Stand

March 29: Folded Paper Swan

Join us in the children's section every Friday from 3:00pm to 5:00pm for a new craft activity at North Branch Library.  All supplies will be provided!  For ages 3 & up.

November schedule:

November 4: Shrinky Dink Keychains

November 18: Butterfly Clip

Join Cal Raijin Taiko, Nikkei Choral Ensemble, and the UC Berkeley Nikkei Student Union for a celebration of Japanese cultural activities and fun! In addition to performances by the 15 member a capella chorus and Taiko drummers we will have craft activities, snacks, anime and more.

Special thanks to the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library for sponsoring this all-ages family-friendly event!

Join us for a series of dinosaur themed paper crafting sessions! All supplies and instructions will be provided. This program is most suitable for preschool-kindergarten aged children.

Please note that on November 22nd and 29th, the Claremont Branch Library will not be hosting the regular crafternoon program, but will provide take and make craft kits. These materials will be available, while supplies last, at the library's information desk beginning at 3:00p.m.