Library · Berkeley
Central Library
Public library branch at 2090 Kittredge Street. Check its official page for current services and opening hours.
Upcoming at Central Library143
Today
Today · 10 AM
Read Aloud Storytelling
Read Aloud Storytelling at Central Library. Check the official page for attendance details.
Today · 1 PM
Line Dancing at the Library @Central
Line Dancing at the Library @Central at Central Library. Check the official page for attendance details.
Today · 3 PM
Curated Music Listening Session @Central
Curated Music Listening Session @Central at Central Library. Check the official page for attendance details.
Today · 3:30 PM
Fiber Arts @Central
Fiber Arts @Central at Central Library. Check the official page for attendance details.
Today · 4:30 PM
LEGO Club @Central CCR
LEGO Club @Central CCR at Central Library. Check the official page for attendance details.
Today · 5:30 PM
Old-time Tune Jam @Central Art & Music
Old-time Tune Jam @Central Art & Music at Central Library. Check the official page for attendance details.
Today · 5:30 PM
Popping the Science Bubble @Central
Popping the Science Bubble @Central at Central Library. Check the official page for attendance details.
Tomorrow
Tomorrow · 10 AM
Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central
Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central at Central Library. Check the official page for attendance details.
Tomorrow · 10:30 AM
A Sprinkle of Spanish / Un poquito de Español Storytime
A Sprinkle of Spanish / Un poquito de Español Storytime at Central Library. Check the official page for attendance details.
Tomorrow · 11 AM
Spectrum Community Services @Central
Spectrum Community Services @Central at Central Library. Check the official page for attendance details.
Tomorrow · 11 AM
Stay-n-Play @Central Children's Room
Stay-n-Play @Central Children's Room at Central Library. Check the official page for attendance details.
Tomorrow · 2 PM
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option) at Central Library. Check the official page for attendance details.
Tomorrow · 2 PM
Veteran Support Services @Central
Veteran Support Services @Central at Central Library. Check the official page for attendance details.
Tomorrow · 4:30 PM
Reading Buddies @ Central
Reading Buddies @ Central at Central Library. Registration is offered; check the official page for requirements and current availability.
Thursday, October 22
Thu, Oct 22 · 1 PM
BACS @Central
BACS @Central at Central Library. Check the official page for attendance details.
Thu, Oct 22 · 3 PM
Chess at Central
Chess at Central at Central Library. Check the official page for attendance details.
Thu, Oct 22 · 4 PM
Math Tutoring @ Central
Math Tutoring @ Central at Central Library. Check the official page for attendance details.
Friday, October 23
Fri, Oct 23 · 10:30 AM
Family Place Parent Child Playshops
Play, read, share, and grow! Ages 0-3 and their families/caregivers are welcome. Call 510-981-6223 to register. Registration begins September 14.
Fri, Oct 23 · 11 AM
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Drop in tech help
Fri, Oct 23 · 2:30 PM
Super Cinema @Central
Movies from all genres and eras.
Fri, Oct 23 · 3 PM
Bones at Central
Join us for some casual dominoes games every Friday from 3-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Fri, Oct 23 · 3:30 PM
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from the Museum of Children's Art!
Saturday, October 24
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:30 AM
What DO People Do at the Science Museum? @Central
Celebrate Maggie Tokuda-Hall's new book about science museums and the folks who run them, along with UC Berkeley Museum of Paleontology scientists!
Sat, Oct 24 · 1 PM
a READING of the NOITUTITSNOC & panel discussion
Audience participation encouraged! Chan will perform pieces of the Constitution backwards to give a new approach to this document. A panel discussion will follow.
Sat, Oct 24 · 1 PM
Wear your creation @Central
Create your own jewelry with polymer clay.
Monday, October 26
Tuesday, October 27
Tue, Oct 27 · 4 AM
Electronic Music-Making Studio @Central CMR
Drop-in, open-studio to play with Ableton music software and instruments -- learn how to make your own song *basic computer skills required*
Tue, Oct 27 · 10 AM
Read Aloud Storytelling
A book club for the IDD adult community
Tue, Oct 27 · 2:30 PM
Tai Chi @Central
Low impact exercise for all knowledge levels and ages
Tue, Oct 27 · 4:30 PM
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Join us for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00PM
Tue, Oct 27 · 5 PM
Resumes: Finding the best career paths for you
An interactive event for job seekers
Wednesday, October 28
Wed, Oct 28 · 10 AM
Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central
Visit the Berkeley History Room, located inside the Central Library in the southeast corner of the 2nd Floor Fiction Reading Room, during open hours every Wednesday from 10:00am-1:00pm.
Wed, Oct 28 · 10:30 AM
A Sprinkle of Spanish / Un poquito de Español Storytime
Storytime with Spanish! ¡Hora de cuentos con español!
Wed, Oct 28 · 11 AM
Stay-n-Play @Central Children's Room
Stay-n-Play, right after Un Poquito de Español Storytime!
Wed, Oct 28 · 2 PM
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Drop in tech help
Wed, Oct 28 · 4:30 PM
Reading Buddies @ Central
Kids are paired up with a teen reading mentor to read together, build reading confidence, and make reading fun.
Thursday, October 29
Friday, October 30
Fri, Oct 30 · 10 AM
Library Late Opening
All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
Fri, Oct 30 · 11 AM
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Drop in tech help
Fri, Oct 30 · 2 PM
Super Cinema @Central
Movies from all genres and eras.
Fri, Oct 30 · 2:30 PM
Super Cinema @Central
Movies from all genres and eras.
Fri, Oct 30 · 3 PM
Bones at Central
Join us for some casual dominoes games every Friday from 3-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Fri, Oct 30 · 3:30 PM
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from the Museum of Children's Art!
Fri, Oct 30 · 6:30 PM
Wild West Femme Cypher After Hours @Central
The Black American Sound System is joining forces with the Berkeley Public Library to transform its branches into vibrant hubs of Black musical culture and community memory.
Saturday, October 31
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30 AM
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!
Sat, Oct 31 · 2 PM
Stepping into STEM @Central
Join us for two sessions centered around different science-related themes, presented by young folks in STEM with an engaging activity!
Sat, Oct 31 · 4 PM
LEGO Halloween Themed Coding @Central
Lego coding with UC Berkeley's Lego club Brick by Brick
Monday, November 2
Tuesday, November 3
Tue, Nov 3 · 1 PM
Line Dancing at the Library @Central
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Tue, Nov 3 · 3:30 PM
Fiber Arts @Central
Where Knitters and Crocheters Meet!
Tue, Nov 3 · 4:30 PM
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Join us for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00PM
Tue, Nov 3 · 5 PM
Curated Music Listening Session @Central
The Black American Sound System is joining forces with the Berkeley Public Library to transform its branches into vibrant hubs of Black musical culture and community memory.
Tue, Nov 3 · 6 PM
Music of Four Centuries: A Solo Guitar Recital
A program of classical guitar music from across the centuries, including popular and favorite compositions
Wednesday, November 4
Wed, Nov 4 · 10 AM
Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central
Visit the Berkeley History Room, located inside the Central Library in the southeast corner of the 2nd Floor Fiction Reading Room, during open hours every Wednesday from 10:00am-1:00pm.
Wed, Nov 4 · 10:30 AM
A Sprinkle of Spanish / Un poquito de Español Storytime
Storytime with Spanish! ¡Hora de cuentos con español!
Wed, Nov 4 · 11 AM
Insight Housing @Central
The SSVF Alameda Team will be on-site to support veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Wed, Nov 4 · 11 AM
Stay-n-Play @Central Children's Room
Stay-n-Play, right after Un Poquito de Español Storytime!
Wed, Nov 4 · 2 PM
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Drop in tech help
Wed, Nov 4 · 4:30 PM
Reading Buddies @ Central
Kids are paired up with a teen reading mentor to read together, build reading confidence, and make reading fun.
Thursday, November 5
Thu, Nov 5 · 12 PM
Playreaders Circle @Central
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month
Thu, Nov 5 · 3 PM
Chess at Central
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Thu, Nov 5 · 4 PM
Math Tutoring @ Central
Math tutoring for grades K-12.
Thu, Nov 5 · 4:30 PM
Leamos Autoras @Central
¡Bienvenides al primer club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!
Friday, November 6
Fri, Nov 6 · 11 AM
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Drop in tech help
Fri, Nov 6 · 2:30 PM
Super Cinema @Central
Movies from all genres and eras.
Fri, Nov 6 · 3 PM
Bones at Central
Join us for some casual dominoes games every Friday from 3-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Fri, Nov 6 · 3:30 PM
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from the Museum of Children's Art!
Fri, Nov 6 · 4 PM
Collage Club @Central A&M
Whether you're a seasoned collage maker or you've never tried to collage before, bring out your inner artist with this simple and engaging art form!
Saturday, November 7
Sat, Nov 7 · 10 AM
Sewing Circle @Central
Drop in and use one of our sewing machines.
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!
Sat, Nov 7 · 11:30 AM
Very First Concerts @Central
Rhythm Rascals!
Monday, November 9
Tuesday, November 10
Tue, Nov 10 · 4 AM
Electronic Music-Making Studio @Central CMR
Drop-in, open-studio to play with Ableton music software and instruments -- learn how to make your own song *basic computer skills required*
Tue, Nov 10 · 2:30 PM
Tai Chi @Central
Low impact exercise for all knowledge levels and ages.
Tue, Nov 10 · 3 PM
Beat Making & Song Writing Workshop @Central
The Black American Sound System is joining forces with the Berkeley Public Library to transform its branches into vibrant hubs of Black musical culture and community memory.
Tue, Nov 10 · 4:30 PM
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Join us for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00PM
Wednesday, November 11
Thursday, November 12
Thu, Nov 12 · 10 AM
Eviction Defense Center @Central Com
Need help with housing matters or facing eviction?
Thu, Nov 12 · 12 PM
Playreaders Circle @Central
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month
Thu, Nov 12 · 1 PM
BACS @Central
Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?
Thu, Nov 12 · 3 PM
Chess at Central
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Thu, Nov 12 · 4 PM
Math Tutoring @ Central
Math tutoring for grades K-12.
Friday, November 13
Fri, Nov 13 · 11 AM
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Drop in tech help
Fri, Nov 13 · 2:30 PM
Super Cinema @Central
Movies from all genres and eras.
Fri, Nov 13 · 3 PM
Bones at Central
Join us for some casual dominoes games every Friday from 3-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Fri, Nov 13 · 3 PM
Church of John Coltrane Convocation and Jazz Night @Central
The Black American Sound System is joining forces with the Berkeley Public Library to transform its branches into vibrant hubs of Black musical culture and community memory.
Fri, Nov 13 · 3:30 PM
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from the Museum of Children's Art!
Saturday, November 14
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30 AM
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30 AM
BPL 4th Annual Comic Con!
A day of panels, workshops, artists, and more!
Sat, Nov 14 · 2 PM
November Death Cafe @Central
A Friendly Gathering with Strangers to Chat about Death.
Sat, Nov 14 · 4 PM
UC Berkeley's Brick by Brick Comic Themed Build at Comic-Con
LEGO and comics
Monday, November 16
Tuesday, November 17
Tue, Nov 17 · 1 PM
Line Dancing at the Library @Central
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Tue, Nov 17 · 3 PM
Curated Music Listening Session @Central
The Black American Sound System is joining forces with the Berkeley Public Library to transform its branches into vibrant hubs of Black musical culture and community memory.
Tue, Nov 17 · 3:30 PM
Fiber Arts @Central
Where Knitters and Crocheters Meet!
Tue, Nov 17 · 4:30 PM
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Join us for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00PM
Tue, Nov 17 · 5:30 PM
Old-time Tune Jam @Central Art & Music
Bring your musical instrument and play American old-time repertoire in a jam-session with Berkeley Old Time Music Convention.
Wednesday, November 18
Wed, Nov 18 · 10 AM
Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central
Visit the Berkeley History Room, located inside the Central Library in the southeast corner of the 2nd Floor Fiction Reading Room, during open hours every Wednesday from 10:00am-1:00pm.
Wed, Nov 18 · 10:30 AM
A Sprinkle of Spanish / Un poquito de Español Storytime
Storytime with Spanish! ¡Hora de cuentos con español!
Wed, Nov 18 · 11 AM
Spectrum Community Services @Central
Need help paying your energy bill?
Wed, Nov 18 · 11 AM
Stay-n-Play @Central Children's Room
Stay-n-Play, right after Un Poquito de Español Storytime!
Wed, Nov 18 · 2 PM
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Drop in tech help
Wed, Nov 18 · 2 PM
Veteran Support Services @Central
Are you a veteran in need of housing and employment support?
Thursday, November 19
Friday, November 20
Fri, Nov 20 · 11 AM
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Drop in tech help
Fri, Nov 20 · 2:30 PM
Super Cinema @Central
Movies from all genres and eras.
Fri, Nov 20 · 3 PM
Bones at Central
Join us for some casual dominoes games every Friday from 3-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Fri, Nov 20 · 3:30 PM
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from the Museum of Children's Art!
Fri, Nov 20 · 4 PM
Collage Club @Central A&M
Whether you're a seasoned collage maker or you've never tried to collage before, bring out your inner artist with this simple and engaging art form!
Saturday, November 21
Monday, November 23
Tuesday, November 24
Tue, Nov 24 · 4 AM
Electronic Music-Making Studio @Central CMR
Drop-in, open-studio to play with Ableton music software and instruments -- learn how to make your own song *basic computer skills required*
Tue, Nov 24 · 2:30 PM
Tai Chi @Central
Low impact exercise for all knowledge levels and ages
Tue, Nov 24 · 4:30 PM
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Join us for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00PM
Wednesday, November 25
Wed, Nov 25 · 10:30 AM
A Sprinkle of Spanish / Un poquito de Español Storytime
Storytime with Spanish! ¡Hora de cuentos con español!
Wed, Nov 25 · 11 AM
Stay-n-Play @Central Children's Room
Stay-n-Play, right after Un Poquito de Español Storytime!
Wed, Nov 25 · 2 PM
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Drop in tech help
Thursday, November 26
Friday, November 27
Saturday, November 28
Monday, November 30
Tuesday, December 1
Tue, Dec 1 · 1 PM
Line Dancing at the Library @Central
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Tue, Dec 1 · 3 PM
Curated Music Listening Session @Central
The Black American Sound System is joining forces with the Berkeley Public Library to transform its branches into vibrant hubs of Black musical culture and community memory.
Tue, Dec 1 · 4:30 PM
LEGO Club @Central CCR
Join us for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00PM
Wednesday, December 2
Wed, Dec 2 · 10 AM
Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central
Visit the Berkeley History Room, located inside the Central Library in the southeast corner of the 2nd Floor Fiction Reading Room, during open hours every Wednesday from 10:00am-1:00pm.
Wed, Dec 2 · 10:30 AM
A Sprinkle of Spanish / Un poquito de Español Storytime
Storytime with Spanish! ¡Hora de cuentos con español!
Wed, Dec 2 · 11 AM
Insight Housing @Central
The SSVF Alameda Team will be on-site to support veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Wed, Dec 2 · 11 AM
Stay-n-Play @Central Children's Room
Stay-n-Play, right after Un Poquito de Español Storytime!
Wed, Dec 2 · 2 PM
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Drop in tech help
Thursday, December 3
Friday, December 4
Fri, Dec 4 · 11 AM
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Drop in tech help
Fri, Dec 4 · 2:30 PM
Super Cinema @Central
Movies from all genres and eras.
Fri, Dec 4 · 3 PM
Bones at Central
Join us for some casual dominoes games every Friday from 3-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Fri, Dec 4 · 3:30 PM
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from the Museum of Children's Art!
Fri, Dec 4 · 4 PM
Collage Club @Central A&M
Whether you're a seasoned collage maker or you've never tried to collage before, bring out your inner artist with this simple and engaging art form!
Past events5
Mon, Oct 19 · 6:30 PM
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR at Central Library. Check the official page for attendance details.
Sat, Oct 17 · 4 PM
LEGO Coding @Central
LEGO Coding @Central at Central Library. Registration is offered; check the official page for requirements and current availability.
Sat, Oct 17 · 3 PM
In the Stax feat. Demahjiae and Nimsins @Central
In the Stax feat. Demahjiae and Nimsins @Central at Central Library. Check the official page for attendance details.
Sat, Oct 17 · 11 AM
Berkeley...Is Mural Reception
Berkeley...Is Mural Reception at Central Library. Check the official page for attendance details.
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:30 AM
Celebrate Latine Heritage Month with Aguacate Music Kids
Celebrate Latine Heritage Month with Aguacate Music Kids at Central Library. Check the official page for attendance details.