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Community Celebrations and Observances
The Berkeley Public Library is proud to celebrate our community celebrations and observances. Look to the following pages for lists of resources including books, databases and websites as well as highlighted events we're featuring related to them. We will continue to add observances as we develop guides and resources each month.
African American Histories and Futures
The 2026 national theme for Black History Month, “A Century of Black Commemorations,” invites us to reflect on the enduring traditions of remembrance, storytelling, and collective…
Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian Heritage
Join us for a range of programs for the whole family this May!
Autism Acceptance
Autism Acceptance Month is celebrated in April and centers autistic people and their experiences. The month also highlights the gaps in autism acceptance in our society, as well…
Comics & Graphic Novels
The Berkeley Public Library will be giving away hundreds of free comics and hosting fun comic-book themed events in celebration of Free Comic Book Day on Saturday May 3! The…
Disability Pride
Disability Pride Month celebrates the achievements and contributions of people with disabilities. The celebration takes place in July to commemorate the passage of the Americans…
Latine Heritage
From September 15- October 15, 2025, the Berkeley Public Library joins the nation in celebrating Latine Heritage Month. This year, the Library honors the cultural contributions…
LGBTQIA2S+ Pride
June is LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Month, an annual commemoration of LGBTQIA2S+ achievements and contributions to local, national, and international history and culture. Berkeley Public…
Novel Writing
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is an annual, internet-based creative writing event that takes place in November. Participants from around the world can sign up atNaNoWri…
Ohlone and Indigenous Heritage
Join us as we celebrate the history and culture of Ohlone and other Indigenous peoples in California.
Older Americans
Older Americans Month (OAM) is a time to recognize older
Americans' contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm
commitments to serving the older adults in our communities.
Women's History
The 2026 theme for Women’s History month, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future” recognizes the many ways women are building pathways toward collective well…
Women's Suffrage
August 1-31 is Women’s Suffrage Month. This is a relatively new observance that grew out of the 2020 centennial celebration of the 19th Amendment’s addition to the US Constitution…