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Berkeley Public Library

Summer Reading registration for all ages opens June 2nd. You can even sign up online!

Our kick-off to Summer Reading is Saturday, June 14 from 11:00a to 1:00p. Meet us at Berkeley Park for games, face painting, and much more!  

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Upcoming Events

  • Adult Book Discussion
    Adult Book Discussion
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 11
    Jun 11, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
    Join us for a lively discussion on this month's selection.
  • Story Time
    Story Time
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jun 12
    Jun 12, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    " Join us for Story Time, where we read, learn, and grow together through stories! Make connections with other area parents of small children, while your child(ren) get to enjoy books, music, tactile play, and a snack.
  • Kick Off @ Berkeley Park
    Kick Off @ Berkeley Park
    Jun 14, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Join us at Berkeley Park for a special kick-off to the summer! Sign up for summer reading and enjoy face painting, bingo, a building contest, button making, and much more! Free and all ages welcome!
  • Gazebo Walking Group
    Gazebo Walking Group
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jun 16
    Jun 16, 2025, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
    Put on your walking shoes and meet us at the Gazebo in Berkeley Park, across from the Village Hall. We will walk the new Prairie Path Loop from the gazebo and back again. This is a drop-in program, so come as often as you like. See you at the Gazebo!
  • Bunco!
    Bunco!
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jun 16
    Jun 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Bunco is a newer program to the library. Join us in this fun dice game, meet new people, enjoy some snacks and maybe even win a prize or two.
  • Switch Gaming Days
    Switch Gaming Days
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jun 16
    Jun 16, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Join your fellow gamers as we battle it out in Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, and other popular games. Play for fun or compete with others for a fun prize!
  • LEGO Build - Family
    LEGO Build - Family
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jun 16
    Jun 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Love to build? Join us twice a month @ 6:30 p.m. for a family-friendly session of LEGO building. Join us to participate in one of our build challenges or free build! We will provide a snack.
  • "Read 'em and Weed" - Gardening Group
    "Read 'em and Weed" - Gardening Group
    Jun 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
    A casual group where you can meet with like-minded neighbors and chat plants and all things gardening, swap seedlings, exchange tips, or learn new skills. All levels of experience welcome!
  • Chair Yoga
    Chair Yoga
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 18
    Jun 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Victoria Jackson, a certified yoga instructor will be leading this class in gentle exercises. All adults are welcome.
  • Anime Club
    Anime Club
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 18
    Jun 18, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Calling all teens! We're happy to introduce an monthly anime club just for you: you help pick what anime to watch, we'll have a snack (or two), and have fun crafts available as well! Register in advance to vote on what we watch!
  • Family Movie Matinees
    Family Movie Matinees
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jun 20
    Jun 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Join us once a month for a fun-filled kid friendly movie @ 1:00 p.m. Popcorn will be provided at each viewing!
  • Crafternoon
    Crafternoon
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jun 20
    Jun 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    Do you enjoy crafts? Join our monthly social Crafternoon! Bring your own project or start something new with us! No registration required; all ages welcome!
  • Cookout Cuisine and Sauces with Chef Maddox
    Cookout Cuisine and Sauces with Chef Maddox
    Jun 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    Barbecuing for the summer? 4th of July? Then this is your program. Come taste and see what Chef Susan Maddox is grilling up.
  • Family Tie Dye
    Family Tie Dye
    Sat, Jun 21
    Jun 21, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Bring in a cotton item and create the perfect tie-dye design! We recommend you bring a white item for the best results! Dress to get messy! Registration required.
  • Miss Allison Tiny Tot Time
    Miss Allison Tiny Tot Time
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jun 28
    Jun 28, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Calling all toddlers! Join us for a special Tiny Tot session with Allison Davis of Miss Allison’s Musikgarten. Kids aged 0-5, their parents and/or caregivers will have loads of fun with music, instruments, and dancing! Registration requested.
  • Board Games & Chess
    Board Games & Chess
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jun 28
    Jun 28, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Join us in a friendly game of chess, checkers, or mancala here at the library.
  • Taco 'Bout Books!
    Taco 'Bout Books!
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 01
    Jul 01, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Snacks and casual conversations about fun titles from a variety of genres!
  • LIBRARY CLOSED
    LIBRARY CLOSED
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jul 04
    Jul 04, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:50 PM
Contact

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1637 N. Taft Avenue

Berkeley, IL 60163

708-544-6017 mail@berkeleypl.org

Opening Hours

Mon - Thu: 9:30am - 8pm

Friday: 9:30am - 6pm

​Saturday: 10am - 5pm

Closed Sundays

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