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Upcoming Events

  • Story Time
    Story Time
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 24
    Jun 24, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Join us for Story Time, where we read 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. Once a month we will feature a bilingual story—check out our Facebook page for details!
  • Board Games & Lunch
    Board Games & Lunch
    Jun 24, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
    Enjoy board games, chess, mancala, or bring your own! Come with friends or make new ones in a relaxed setting—bring your lunch and enjoy library-provided snacks while you play.
  • Chair Yoga
    Chair Yoga
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 24
    Jun 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Victoria Jackson, a certified yoga instructor will be leading this class in gentle exercises. All adults are welcome.
  • Legal Aid Chicago - Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, & Property Transfers
    Legal Aid Chicago - Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, & Property Transfers
    Jun 24, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Join Molly Bryant from Legal Aid Chicago in getting questions answered about living wills,power of attorney, and property transfers upon death.
  • Digital Literacy
    Digital Literacy
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jun 25
    Jun 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    In need of assistance with basic computer skills? Sign up and we will get you started with a Northstar digital literacy program tutorial.
  • Switch Gaming
    Switch Gaming
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jun 26
    Jun 26, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Battle it out in Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and other popular games. Play for fun and enjoy a snack!
  • Home School Summer Meet Up
    Home School Summer Meet Up
    Jun 30, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Join fellow homeschooling families as we learn, play, and do a craft to celebrate our country's 250th birthday. This program offers an opportunity for anyone considering homeschooling or currently homeschooling to make some local connections and learn more about our 2026-27 Homeschool Connections.
  • Water Gun Tie-Dye
    Water Gun Tie-Dye
    Fri, Jul 03
    Jul 03, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Join us for our water gun tie-dye event! Bring in any cotton item that you’d like and create the perfect tie-dye design! Dye and materials will be available. If weather permits, the program will take place on the south lawn for even more outdoor fun! Registration required. For ages 5-14.
  • Library Closed
    Library Closed
    Sat, Jul 04
    Jul 04, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:50 PM
    The library is closed for Independence Day. Have a safe holiday!
  • Anime Club
    Anime Club
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jul 06
    Jul 06, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Calling all teens! Drop in for one of our monthly Anime Club days. You help pick what we watch, share a snack (or two), and can enjoy fun crafts. Registration requested.
  • Lego Lunch
    Lego Lunch
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jul 08
    Jul 08, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
    Bring your lunch and get building at Lego Lunch! Families can create with Lego sets or design their own builds in a relaxed, fun environment. Eat, build, and enjoy time together!
  • Adult Book Discussion
    Adult Book Discussion
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jul 08
    Jul 08, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
    Join us for a lively discussion on this month's selection.
  • Teen Snack Lab
    Teen Snack Lab
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jul 10
    Jul 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Calling all teens! Join Teen Snack Lab to learn how to make a new snack from start to finish. Make it yourself, then sit back and enjoy every bite! For ages 12–18. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants.
  • STEM Club
    STEM Club
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jul 10
    Jul 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Calling all tweens! Join our new monthly STEM Club to explore cool concepts and try fun, hands-on experiments. Learn, build, and discover something new! Recommended for ages 7-13. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants.
  • Birthday Party
    Birthday Party
    Sat, Jul 11
    Jul 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    It's our Birthday! Join us as we celebrate our past and look forward to a bright future! No library card required to party and plenty of memories to be checked out.
  • Senior Bingo
    Senior Bingo
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jul 13
    Jul 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Take a card and pull up a seat. Listen as numbers are called and then BINGO! Maybe it's you, and you win a prize! Either way you're a winner because there is conversation with others and light refreshments served.
  • Tiny Tot Time
    Tiny Tot Time
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jul 18
    Jul 18, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Calling all toddlers! Join us for a fun-filled program designed to engage little ones through activities that foster play, exploration, creativity, and socialization.
  • Bunco!
    Bunco!
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jul 20
    Jul 20, 2026, 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.
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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