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Be sure to visit us for our annual holiday Open House! We'll have treats, cocoa, crafting for all ages, and a visit from Santa!

Snack while we have friendly conversations about a variety of book titles you help pick! Meeting at Super Taco Express on the first Tuesday each month!

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Upcoming Events

Sat, Dec 07
2024 Holiday Open House
Berkeley
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Dec 07, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join us for our annual open house!
Mon, Dec 09
Senior Bingo
Berkeley
Multiple Dates
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Dec 09, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Come have some fun and meet your neighbors! Snacks and prizes provided.
Wed, Dec 11
Story Time
Berkeley
Multiple Dates
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Dec 11, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Join us as we read stories and play together!
Wed, Dec 11
Chair Yoga
Berkeley Public Library
Multiple Dates
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Dec 11, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Victoria Jackson, a certified yoga instructor will be leading this class in gentle exercises. All adults are welcome.
Wed, Dec 11
Adult Book Group
Berkeley
Multiple Dates
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Dec 11, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
Join us for a monthly discussion on a featured read!
Fri, Dec 13
Tea & Mystery
Berkeley Public Library
Multiple Dates
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Dec 13, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Join us as we watch a classic mystery movie or TV show and enjoy tea and some light refreshments. See if you can figure out whodunit before the end of the show.
Sat, Dec 14
I-PASS on Demand Event
Berkeley Public Library
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Dec 14, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Free I-PASS Sticker Tags and I - PASS Assist. Sticker Tags available for every passenger vehicle.
Mon, Dec 16
Bunco!
Berkeley
Multiple Dates
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Dec 16, 2024, 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.
Tue, Dec 17
Homeschool Connections
Berkeley Public Library
Multiple Dates
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Dec 17, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Registration is currently closed for this session.
Mon, Dec 23
Gaming
Berkeley Public Library
Multiple Dates
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Dec 23, 2024, 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.
Sat, Dec 28
Board Games & Chess
Berkeley Public Library
Multiple Dates
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Dec 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Join us in a friendly game of chess, checkers, or mancala here at the library.
Fri, Jan 03
Crafternoon
Berkeley Public Library
Multiple Dates
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Jan 03, 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!
Mon, Jan 06
Fit & Strong
Berkeley Public Library
Multiple Dates
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Jan 06, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
This is a 90-minute (60 minute workout, 30 minute discussion) group exercise and educational program through Illinois Pathways that meets biweekly for 12 weeks lead by an AgeOptions, certified instructor. Registration is required.
Tue, Jan 07
Taco 'Bout Books!
Super Taco Express #1
Multiple Dates
RSVP
Jan 07, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Snacks and casual conversations about fun titles from a variety of genres!
Sat, Jan 11
Introduction to Making Mocktails
Berkeley Public Library
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Jan 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Join Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh of Backyard Patch Herbs as she demonstrates making mocktails using the herbs and spices you have right in your own kitchen cabinet.
Wed, Jan 15
Anime Club
Berkeley Public Library
Multiple Dates
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Jan 15, 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!
Wed, Jan 22
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Berkeley PL
Multiple Dates
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Jan 22, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Unless otherwise noted, meetings of the Berkeley Public Library Board of Trustees are open to the public. The Board welcomes you to attend!
Wed, Feb 05
Teen Study Sesh
Berkeley Public Library
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Feb 05, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
On the first Wednesday each month, we'll have dedicated teen study time. Bring your homework, have a snack, chill at the library!

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