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Upcoming Events

  • Story Time
    Story Time
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Aug 19
    Aug 19, 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!
  • Chair Yoga
    Chair Yoga
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Aug 19
    Aug 19, 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.
  • Digital Literacy
    Digital Literacy
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Aug 20
    Aug 20, 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.
  • STEM Club
    STEM Club
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Aug 21
    Aug 21, 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.
  • Board Games & Lunch
    Board Games & Lunch
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Aug 26
    Aug 26, 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.
  • Switch Gaming
    Switch Gaming
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Aug 28
    Aug 28, 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!
  • Story Time at the Gazebo
    Story Time at the Gazebo
    Sep 02, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Join us on September 2nd to enjoy the fall weather with a story time under the gazebo at Berkeley Park! We will enjoy fall-themed stories, a scavenger hunt, and play! A snack will be provided.
  • Pokémon Go at Berkeley Park
    Pokémon Go at Berkeley Park
    Sep 04, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Calling all Pokémon trainers! Join us for Pokémon Club at Berkeley Park! We will explore and play Pokémon Go together to capture, trade, and battle Pokémon. Registration requested. Recommended for ages 6 and older.
  • Home School Connections
    Home School Connections
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Sep 08
    Sep 08, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    This program provides homeschooled children in the area to come together to learn and explore. Dress to get messy! Ages: 7-13
  • A Walk in the Park
    A Walk in the Park
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Sep 12
    Sep 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Lace up your walking shoes and come join us as we walk the loop on the prairie path. Meet at the Gazebo in Berkeley Park.
  • Vaccine Clinic w/ Osco
    Vaccine Clinic w/ Osco
    Sep 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Get ready for cold and flu season! The library is hosting Osco Pharmacy for a Vaccination Clinic, offering flu, Covid, shingles, pneumonia, RSV, MMR, hepatitis B, and tetanus. Sign up directly with Osco (and bring your insurance card with you!).
  • Cozy Crafting Corner: Alebrijes
    Cozy Crafting Corner: Alebrijes
    Sep 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Looking for a relaxing evening? Come get cozy, mold and paint your very own Alebrijes, the stunningly vibrant, dreamlike spirit guides of Mexican folk art tradition. Registration Required.
  • Introduction to Mahjong for Seniors
    Introduction to Mahjong for Seniors
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Sep 15
    Sep 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Learn to play Mahjong : A game of skill, strategy, and luck that originated in China during the 19th century.
  • Piñata-making
    Piñata-making
    Fri, Sep 18
    Sep 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by joining us for our piñata-making workshop where you will create and decorate a star-shaped piñata! Recommended for ages 12-18. Registration is requested. Limited to 25 participants.
  • Introduction to Mahjong
    Introduction to Mahjong
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Sep 24
    Sep 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM
    Learn to play Mahjong : A game of skill strategy and Luck that originated in China during the 19th century.
  • Pokémon Club
    Pokémon Club
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Oct 02
    Oct 02, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Calling all Pokémon trainers! Join us for Pokémon Club at the library! Enjoy Pokémon-themed crafts, Pokémon card trading, and gaming! Recommended for ages 6 and older.
  • Creepy Clay Creatures
    Creepy Clay Creatures
    Oct 09, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Celebrate the spooky season by creating your own creepy clay creature at the library! Add scary eyes, teeth, multiple arms–the possibilities are endless! Registration is required. Recommended for ages 6-11.
  • Sugar Skulls
    Sugar Skulls
    Fri, Oct 23
    Oct 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Join us for our annual sugar skull decorating craft on October 23rd! Recommended for ages 18 and under. Registration is required and limited to 38 participants.
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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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