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Next event (Monthly): November 10, 2018 - 10:00am-12:00pm View all dates Saturdays from 10-12p: October 13th November 10th December 15th Introducing the Maker Lab at Claremont Branch, a place to drop in and try out: Sewing on a Babylock sewing machine Button-making Drawing on a ProWise whiteboard Experimenting with a Foldscope microscope Needle-felting Sculpting with polymer clay […]

Native People lived in California for thousands of years. They had no books, and indeed no written language. Yet complex stories were passed down from one generation to the next, skills were transmitted without instruction manuals, children were taught what they needed to know. The retention and transmission of knowledge, beliefs, and values are essential […]

Make upcycled earrings with Nga Trinh, a local origami artist. Space is limited. Please call 510-981-6285 to secure your space or to learn more about this program. Best for teen and adult crafters. Visit our website at www.berkeleypubliclibray.org to see more.

Join us once a month for hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) concepts! Registration is required and space is limited. To enroll, visit our Eventbrite page. For more information, call (510) 981-6280. Ages 9-11 only. November's Project: Assembling Foldscopes

Bills Trading post and Gem gallery will be celebrating the installation of the Peggy Casey Historical plaque on December 1st at 1pm.   Refreshments will be served.

Come and explore the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Meet scientists and representatives from science organizations: AI4all, http://ai-4-all.org/ CLEAR Project, https://clear-project.org/ Foldscope, https://www.foldscope.com/ Kiwi Robots, https://www.kiwicampus.com/ N. CA Girl Scouts, https://www.gsnorcal.org/ Sandia Labs, https://www.sandia.gov/index.html Try out hands-on activities. Everyone welcome!

Come and carol in the Elmwood from 6-8pm, for all ages.  Music sheets will be provided

Come and carol in the Elmwood from 6-8pm, for all ages.  Music sheets will be provided

Read the book and join us at the Claremont Branch for a screening of the movie it inspired!  Space is limited, so make your reservation on Eventbrite soon. For more information, contact Michael at (510) 981-6280. Ages 9 and 11. What to read: The Tale of Despereux written by Kate DiCamillo What we will watch: The Tale […]

Maker Lab Kids: Learn About Insects @Claremont (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) Join us once a month for hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) concepts! Registration is required and space is limited. To enroll, visit our Eventbrite page. Ages 9-11 only. For more information, call (510) 981-6280. January's Special Event: Insect Discovery Lab led by SaveNature.org  

  A fairy tale mermaid puppet story set beneath the waves at the Farallon Islands during the Gold Rush era. This interactive paper puppet show features a scrolling back-drop (or cranky) and jointed paper puppets. Ages 4-10.

Maker Lab Kids: Create Foldscope Slides @Claremont (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) Join us once a month for hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) concepts! Registration is required and space is limited. To enroll, visit our Eventbrite page. For more information, call (510) 981-6280. Ages 9-11 only.

Enjoy a hot beverage and chat with local service providers: Crisis Support Services of Alameda County provides counseling, education, and prevention services. More at www.crisissupport.org/. Alameda County Food Bank/CalFresh works to end hunger in our community. More at www.accfb.org/.

Maker Lab Kids: Owl Pellet Dissection @Claremont (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) Join us once a month for hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) concepts! Registration is required and space is limited. To enroll, visit our Eventbrite page. Ages 9-11 only. For more information, call (510) 981-6280. January's Special Event: Owl Pellet Dissection led by SaveNature.org […]

Let the joyous music of Asheba bring a little sunshine into your child's day! Asheba, a musical storyteller who specializes in calypso, sings a combination of original music and remakes of classic children's music with a Caribbean twist. Always a fun and energy-filled show! Ages 2-7.

A place to drop in and try out: Sewing on a Babylock sewing machine Button-making Drawing on the ProWise whiteboard Experimenting with a Foldscope microscope Needle-felting Sculpting with modeling clay No previous experience necessary! This program is for kids with parents, teens, and adults.

March 2, 2019 - 12:00am to March 9, 2019 - 12:00am  Central Library Claremont Branch North Branch Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch West Branch Come celebrate Tech Week at Berkeley Public Library! This is your chance to get up and close with facets of our technological world, right here at BPL. This week we will be having […]

To Our Friends in the Elmwood Neighborhood,   We'll be having a 40 year Anniversary Party at Eli's Mile High Club in Oakland on March 30, 7pm-1am.  There will raffle prizes, a free gift bag to the first 50 guests, onsite chainstitch embroidery, and live music with DJs.  Please stop by and enjoy the festivities!

Faces Places:  Road Trip with Legendary Filmmaker Agnes Varda and Photographer J.R. 2017/PG/ 90minutes Agnes Varda, one of the leading figures of the French New Wave, and acclaimed 33 year-old French photographer and muralist JR teamed up to co-direct this enchanting documentary/road movie.

In this special Maker Lab: Open Lab, we will celebrate Earth Day with local artist, Nga Tran, who will show us how to do paper weaving using recycled materials. No previous experience necessary! This program is for kids with parents, teens, and adults. Nga Tran came to the US in 1975 as a refugee from […]

"Won’t You Be My Neighbor" 2018/PG-13 /94 min Morgan Neville’s  Oscar-nominated documentary paints a portrait of the life and work of children's entertainer Fred Rogers, star of “Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.” A former minister, Mister Rogers creatively communicated themes of empathy and acceptance. Winer of the Critic’s Choice and dozens of other awards.

Indie Bookstore Day! Saturday, April 27, 2019 - 10:00am to 9:00pm

Shad Harris and the Groovenators will knock your socks off in this 90-minute Blues concert and talk. This event is free and for all music lovers. Please call 510-981-6280 for more information. Shad Harris has been performing, touring and teaching for 45 years in local and international nightclubs, world tours, community theater stages, and major […]

Come celebrate Free Comic Book Day by learning to make cartoons. This program is for all ages. Space is very limited, registration is required. Please go to https://bit.ly/2tS2ply. Aaron Southerland is a Brooklyn native, a graphic novelist, and an art mentor in the Bay Area. He is the creator of the graphic novels Strawberry Dough and Solforce.

Orator  (O Le Tulafale 2012/PG/112minutes) Small in stature and humble, Saili lives a simple life with his beloved wife and daughter in an isolated, traditional village in the islands of Samoa. Forced to protect his land and family, Saili must face his fears and seek the right to speak up for those he loves.

Don’t miss our Bike to Work Energizer Station giveaways: Free bike safety checks and flat tire repair by Trek Bicycles. Delicious Dream Fluff Donuts (while supplies last). Our Bicycle Fixit station. Free  Bike to Work totebags and more!

Hunt for the Wilder People 2016/PG-13/103minutes A defiant young city kid finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle in the wild New Zealand bush. New Zealand Indigenous director Taika Waititi’s film won Best Narrative Feature at the San Francisco International Film Festival and Best Film at the New Zealand Film Awards and has been […]

Learn what to do before, during, and after an earthquake with tips for everyone in your household. FREE Giveaways for Attendees:  Mini-Disaster Kit, Snacks, and preparedness brochures!  For all ages.

Join us for a free a cappella concert! Mozaik Vocal Ensemble is a Berkeley-based a cappella group of women who sing folk songs from around the world. They will be singing songs from Ukraine, Bulgaria, Russia, Mongolia, Ireland, Macedonia, and Khazakhstan.  The women of Mozaik have been making music together for many years and all […]

Mondays 1-3pm in JUNE (17th), JULY (8th & 22nd), and AUGUST (5th) Graphic novelist and art mentor, Aaron Southerland, will hold a series of cartooning vibe sessions focused on outer space. The sessions are dedicated to the artsy students who desire to create and continue working on their own cartoon and comic characters. Aaron will […]

Tuesdays at 1pm June 11th & 18th, July 9th & 16th Ever look up at the night sky and wonder what’s all that up there? Have you been following the news about the black hole and the event horizon and would like to understand more about these phenomena and other Astronomy concepts? Join us and […]

Next event (Monthly): July 20, 2019 - 10:00am-12:00pm View all dates Claremont Branch A place to drop in and try out: *Sewing on a Babylock sewing machine *Button-making *Drawing on the ProWise whiteboard *Experimenting with a Foldscope microscope *Needle-felting *Sculpting with modeling clay No previous experience necessary! This program is for kids with parents, teens, and adults

On Monday, June 24, at 2:00-3:00pm Chef Jillian Love is back!  Learn to make your own veggie noodles from Zucchini and two delicious sauces. Gluten, Meat  and Dairy Free. For cooks of all ages and levels of experience. Please call 510-981-6285 to reserve your space. Event Category: Food, Special

Join us for re-created, re-discovered, and re-imagined chamber music. Black Cedar’s accolades include multiple grants from the Zellerbach Family Foundation and the San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music, and an invite to the National Flute Association Convention. They have performed over 60 concerts throughout California and their critically-praised debut album, A Path Less Trod , was […]

R/2016/111 minutes A young black man struggles to find his place in the world while growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami. Please call 510-981-6280 for more information about any of the films in this weekly series.  Made possible by a generous donation from the Berkeley Friends of the Library. https://www.berkeleylibraryfriends.org/

Please join us on Friday, June 28th from 12-2pm for a presentation on disaster preparedness planning for people with disabilities and seniors. Walter Delson from Easy Does It Emergency Services will talk about disability-specific issues when planning for disasters or other emergency events. Receive a free "Go Kit" (while supplies last) with emergency supplies to […]

Soul Soup with Amber Hines is a family style music ritual for all ages with live drum accompaniment. Come sing, dance, and play! Amber blends traditional and contemporary music that uplifts, builds social-emotional literacy, and creates community. All ages.

Join us for a screening of The Guardians on June 29th at 1:00pm as we mark Elder Abuse Awareness Month.  The Guardians is a 2017 documentary that exposes corruption within the Nevada Guardianship and Family Court system. The film shines a light on a lucrative business that drains seniors’ life-savings and robs them of their […]

Tuesdays at 1pm June 11th & 18th, July 9th & 16th Ever look up at the night sky and wonder what’s all that up there? Have you been following the news about the black hole and the event horizon and would like to understand more about these phenomena and other Astronomy concepts? Join us and […]

12-1pm Crafts and board games (Spaceteam and Chronology) 1-2pm Watch NASA live webcast We will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11’s Moon Landing with crafting, playing board games (Spaceteam and Chronology), and then watching a live webcast from NASA on our Prowise big screen. Everyone welcome!

Tuesdays at 1pm June 11th & 18th, July 9th & 16th Ever look up at the night sky and wonder what’s all that up there? Have you been following the news about the black hole and the event horizon and would like to understand more about these phenomena and other Astronomy concepts? Join us and […]

Get a taste of maritime life and lore when Peter from the National Park Service leads a sea chantey sing for would- be sailors of all ages. Free.

Mondays 1-3pm in JUNE (17th), JULY (8th & 22nd), and AUGUST (5th) Graphic novelist and art mentor, Aaron Southerland, will hold a series of cartooning vibe sessions focused on outer space. The sessions are dedicated to the artsy students who desire to create and continue working on their own cartoon and comic characters. Aaron will […]

Little Rabbit goes into the forest to pick flowers even though her mother has warned her not to. There she meets the Gunniwolf who wants her to sing him to sleep. Everytime she stops, he wakes up and wants another song. Meanwhile, Little Rabbit's froggy friends are working on their act with hilarious results! Ages […]

Hands-on, educational workshops where you can meet live bees and learn about how they live and their importance to the environment. Ages 4 and up.

Mondays 1-3pm in JUNE (17th), JULY (8th & 22nd), and AUGUST (5th) Graphic novelist and art mentor, Aaron Southerland, will hold a series of cartooning vibe sessions focused on outer space. The sessions are dedicated to the artsy students who desire to create and continue working on their own cartoon and comic characters. Aaron will […]

Enjoy a leisurely Sunday afternoon stroll in The Elmwood and sample over 50 wines! Buy tickets online by October 4th for only $25. After October 4th, tickets will be available for $35. If we do not sell out, tickets will be available day of at the ticket table on the lawn next to Wells Fargo […]

Playing for Free at the Elmwood Wine Walk!  Come check them out at from 1:30-4:30 at College & Russell

Come celebrate Halloween with some trick or treating in the Elmwood. Wear a costume & pick up your treat bag and map.  Pick up the map and bag at either The Cutting Edge Optical (2980 College Avenue) or Your Basic Bird (2940 College Avenue).   Treats available at over 30 businesses, fun for children and […]

Goosebumps (2016), 103 min, PG Upset about moving from a big city to a small town, teenager Zach Cooper finds a silver lining when he meets the beautiful girl, Hannah, living right next door, and makes a quick friend in Champ. But every silver lining has a cloud, and Zach's comes when he learns that […]

Vegan Chef and cookbook author Hannah Kaminsky discusses her latest mouthwatering cookbook, Sweet Vegan Treats.  There will be a cooking demonstration, book signing and goodies to eat, too. All ages welcome. Read more about Hannah at http://www.bittersweetblog.com.  Hannah will also visit the Tarea Hall Pittman South on December 10th at 6:30 pm.

Please help us help the Alameda County Food Bank- collecting nutritious non-perishable food. Collecting food November 1-30th! Most Wanted items: Peanut Butter, Chili, Soups, Tuna, Bean, Canned Veggies, Canned Fruits, Pasta, Rice, Cereal, Cat + Dog food too. Donation Barrels located at Anton's Salon, Vintage Berkeley, McGuire Real Estate, Cheap Pete's

November 2, 2019 - 1:00pm-2:00pm  Claremont Branch As part of National Novel Writing Month at the Claremont Branch, Peter Goodman from Stone Bridge Press (Albany, CA), Jennifer Joseph from Manic D Press (San Francisco), and Sharon Coleman from Berkeley City College will explain the process of publishing and distribution. Bring your questions! Sharon Coleman writes for […]

Warrior Women is the story of Madonna Thunder Hawk, an American Indian Movement (AIM) leader who, in the 1970s, shaped a group of AIM activists' children - including her daughter Marcy - into the "We Will Remember" Survival School as a Native alternative to government-run education. This film explores what it means to navigate a […]

Please join us when Dena Spatz talks about applying data science to inform avian conservation on islands. Dr. Spatz leads a database building project of the world’s active seabird restoration efforts, tracking the methods and outcomes and conservation efforts, to inform best-practices and help expand the conservation effort. Dr. Spatz received her PHD from the […]

Saturdays October 12th, November 9th, and December 7th at 1pm Ever look up at the night sky and wonder what’s all that up there? Have you been following the news about the black hole and the event horizon and would like to understand more about these phenomena and other Astronomy concepts? Join us and get […]

Spencer Grey's magic shows are high-energy and include audience participation, visual illusions, and original magic. Kids, teens, and adults alike will be amazed! Ages 5 and up.

The amazing Squandering Minstrels will be playing music in front of  in front Bill's Trading Post & Gem Gallery

It's not too early to be making summer plans for kids! Meet Kent Collard, Director, see a slideshow about one of California's oldest summer camps located in the Trinity Alps.  Sunday, January 26, 2020 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Elmwood Art & Music 2020 May 30th – June 7th ARTISTS AMONG US Artists are such an important part of all of our lives, in their passion, growth, and determination for expression. Our event plans to bring the celebration of Art to the Elmwood. Many of our business already, display and sell Art, but we […]

Next Friday, 8/28. 7:00 PM, PST. Because: there's zero chance you have a cooler Friday night planned! Because: these are 2-4 of the most exciting bottles you'll try in 2020. (If not, please tell us what beat these - for reals!) And because: the indefatigable, irrepressible Beka Gotsadze himself will be waking up at the crack of Georgian dawn... just to meet with you! […]

For the whole month - come out and play:  December 7th - January 3rd We have created a safe socially-distanced window game for all ages.  Complete the game and be entered in a drawing to win one of five $20 gift certificates. There are fun questions to answer from looking at the front window of […]

On January 28th we're hosting TV critic and Elmwood fanatic Tim Goodman to discuss his and my favorite television show of the last few years: Patriot. Here's the idea: watch Season One in the next few weeks, grab one of Tim's favorite bottles (light red, orange, or pet nat -- he doesn't do whites!), and join us as we discuss […]

The Elmwood Business Association (EBA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is sponsoring “Music in the Elmwood” Sunday April 28th 2024 12pm-5pm. The purpose of “Music in the Elmwood” is to support Elmwood merchants, restaurants, musicians and give back to the community through the celebration of music. The live music will be outdoors. The style is a concentration of […]

Embark on a sensory journey blending scents of perfume with the flavors of wine for an unforgettable evening. Start the evening off by savoring the richness of life with a Red or White Wine Flight, featuring three curated wines from Vintage Berkeley. You can even purchase a glass or bottle to enjoy for the next […]

Join us for Music in The Elmwood, Sunday April 28th, from 12-5PM.  Come enjoy a day out in the Elmwood – a day filled with music, shopping and people.We will have 2 staged areas:  College @ Russell, and College @ Webster as well as: Local Artisan Booths Kids Activities Poetry Reading This is a juried […]

Come enjoy a day out in the Elmwood - a day filled with music, shopping and people. We will have 2 staged areas:  College @ Russell, and College @ Webster We will also have: Local Artisan Booths Kids Activities Poetry Reading Our amazing lineup of bands at the College @ Webster Stage: Neverly Brothers @ […]

Join a free outdoor movie night, showing The Nightmare Before Christmas. Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. Grab your movie dinner special from an Elmwood restaurant. Showtime starts at 6:30pm. This event takes place in the parking lot behind Vintage Berkeley: 2949 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94705 Get your free tickets here

Enjoy a free movie matinee of Hotel Transylvania in Berkeley's last movie theater.   Stay for free trick or treating at over 30 stores in the Elmwood.  Costumes encouraged

Stroll through the stores of the Elmwood in Berkeley and trick or treat for free from 12-5pm on the Saturday before Halloween (Oct 26). Wear a costume, pickup a treat bag & map at Your Basic Bird 2940 College Ave. Fun for all ages.  

Please join us for our 2nd Annual Music in the Elmwood festival.  It will be a fun filled day full of great music, shopping and eating all while enjoying the Elmwood.  The festival will last from 12-5pm. We will have 2 staged areas: College @ Russell, and College @ Webster as well as: - Local […]

Come play at our Festival in the Elmwood Festival on May 4th from 12-5pm.  You will play for approx 45 minute set.  For more information please fill out this application: https://forms.gle/vuQj2XQXkSNcS3TZ6  

The 2nd Annual Elmwood Wine Walk! Saturday, September 13th | 1–5 PM Early Bird Tickets: $35 through August 31st ($40 online after August 31st | $45 day of event) 20+ Participating Businesses 25+ Wines from around the world Exclusive merchant discounts for ticket holders Special Pricing on all wines poured (10% off 6, 15% off 12) […]

Come pickup a game card at any participating store, or print it out and play bingo!  Halloween object in the stores, find the object and keep playing till you get bingo and instantly get a price.  Get blackout and get entered to win $25 gift certificate to the Elmwood. You can play all of the […]

Free Outdoor Movie: Hotel Transylvania Come join us for a spooktacular evening under the stars at our Free Outdoor Movie event featuring Hotel Transylvania! Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and head over to the Parking lot for a night of fright and fun. This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages. Buy some food to go or bring your […]

Come trick or treating in the Elmwood Business District.  Participating stores will be giving out halloween treats, come dressed in some fun costumes.