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Upcoming Events
- Sat 04 Feb04SatFebAfrican American Heritage DayFeb 04, 10:30 AM – Feb 05, 3:00 PMBerkeley Public Library , 1637 N Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163, USAYou’re invited to a special Saturday full of programs for all ages to kick off Black History Month! Story Time @ 10:30am-11:00am Cook the Book @ 11:30am-1:00pm “Pre-Civil War Quilts: The Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad” Presentation by Connie Martin @ 2:00pm
- Sat 04 Feb04SatFebTeen/Tween Dungeons & DragonsRSVPMultiple Dates
- Tue 07 Feb07TueFebHomeschool ConnectionsDetailsMultiple Dates
- Wed 08 Feb08WedFebStory TimeDetailsMultiple Dates
- Wed 08 Feb08WedFebChair YogaDetailsMultiple Dates
- Wed 08 Feb08WedFebAdult Book GroupDetailsMultiple Dates
- Wed 08 Feb08WedFebSaying Yes to Your Story: A Conversation with Kwame Alexander
- Fri 10 Feb10FriFebTea & MysteryDetailsMultiple Dates
- Fri 10 Feb10FriFebTeen Advisory BoardRSVPMultiple DatesFeb 10, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMBerkeley Public Library , 1637 N Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163, USALooking for volunteer opportunities? Interested in helping the library better serve you? Join our Teen Advisory Board! You can earn volunteer hours by participating in our meetings and helping the library by sharing ideas about teen services. Each meeting, snacks will be available.
- Sat 11 Feb11SatFebAnimals Around the WorldFeb 11, 11:00 AM – Feb 12, 12:00 PMBerkeley Public Library , 1637 Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163, USAJoin the library as we welcome Kim White from the 'Natural Naturalist' and Sharon Peterson from 'Incredible Bats' as they present more than 20 interesting animals found throughout the world! Program is for families of all ages. Registration required, so sign up today.
- Mon 13 Feb13MonFebSenior BingoDetailsMultiple Dates
- Wed 22 Feb22WedFebLibrary Board of Trustees MeetingDetailsMultiple Dates
- Mon 27 Feb27MonFebSenior MondayDetailsMultiple Dates
- Wed 01 Mar01WedMarThe Weird and Wonderful World with Mary Roach
- Thu 02 Mar02ThuMarKing Takers Chess ClubDetailsMultiple DatesMar 02, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMBerkeley, 1637 N Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163, USAEnjoy playing chess and looking to play others? If so, this new program is for you. Are you a King Taker? Come in and test your skills with other experienced chess players to find out. Open to all skill levels, but you must know the game. Ages 10+. No registration is required.
- Thu 09 Mar09ThuMarS.N.A.P. ChatMar 09, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PMBerkeley, 1637 N Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163, USASNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients have received an additional emergency issuance. February 2023 will be the last month recipients will receive this additional issuance. Stop in and get your questions answered!
- Sat 11 Mar11SatMarCook the BookDetailsMultiple DatesMar 11, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMBerkeley Public Library , 1637 N Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163, USACook the Book is Back! Check out the monthly selection at the circulation desk, choose a recipe, prepare it, and bring to share with others on the meeting date. Any questions contact Cathy at cjohnson@berkeleypl.org
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