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Services Available

Notary Service

Notary Service is available to residents of Berkeley, Illinois at no cost and is handled as staffing levels allow. The Library's notary will notarize documents at their discretion, but is not able to notarize real estate and immigration documents. Be sure to bring your government-issued identification with you. Documents must be signed in front of the notary, and all people signing the document must be present. It is highly recommended that you call the library (708-544-6017) prior to visiting to insure that the notary is available or if you have questions regarding the documents to be notarized. 

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Passports: The Berkeley Library is now an authorized as a passport acceptance location! You can now bring in your photo and identifying documents and library staff will accept your applications for passports. This service is available by appointment only.  Please see our passports page for more information.

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Specialty Recycling

The Berkeley Public Library is happy to partner with Roy Strom Waste Disposal to assist residents by offering a collection point for certain items not otherwise easily recyclable. Just inside the main entrance to the library, you will find receptacles for toner cartridges, batteries, and CFL lightbulbs. For information on what materials are eligible for residential curbside recycling service, please see Roy Strom's Website.

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Library Programs

Recurring Programs
Looking to join in on one of our regular programs? We offer several programs on a weekly and monthly basis for a variety of age groups. You can review the list and see what's right for you. 

Summer & Winter Reading Programs
​Depending on the season, the BPL offers special programs with reading goals and great prizes. Summer 2023 is no exception, so find out the details and join in the fun!

Upcoming Programs and Events
Be sure to check our full Events Calendar for a complete listing of public programs and special events in the coming days and weeks!

  • Bunco!
    Bunco!
    Multiple Dates
    Sep 16, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Berkeley, 1637 Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163, USA
    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.
  • Story Time
    Story Time
    Multiple Dates
    Sep 18, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    Berkeley, 1637 N Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163, USA
    Join us as we read stories and play together!
  • Preschool Play Cafe
    Preschool Play Cafe
    Multiple Dates
    Sep 18, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Berkeley Public Library, 1637 N Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163, USA
    Join us for some pre-school geared free play following Story Time and an opportunity to engage with other parents and caregivers in the area! Coffee available upstairs. No registration required.
  • Chair Yoga
    Chair Yoga
    Multiple Dates
    Sep 18, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Berkeley Public Library, 1637 N Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163, USA
    Victoria Jackson, a certified yoga instructor will be leading this class in gentle exercises. All adults are welcome.
  • Senior Monday
    Senior Monday
    Multiple Dates
    Sep 23, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Berkeley, 1637 Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163, USA
    Come listen to an informative speaker, play a brain game, or enjoy general conversation. Light refreshments will be served.
  • Homeschool Connections
    Homeschool Connections
    Multiple Dates
    Sep 24, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Berkeley Public Library, 1637 N Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163, USA
    Registration is currently closed for this session.
  • Library Board of Trustees Meeting
    Library Board of Trustees Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Sep 25, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Berkeley PL, 1637 Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163, USA
    Unless otherwise noted, meetings of the Berkeley Public Library Board of Trustees are open to the public. The Board welcomes you to attend!
  • Vaccination Clinic
    Vaccination Clinic
    Sep 26, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Berkeley Public Library, 1637 N Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163, USA
    The library will be hosting Osco Pharmacy in providing a vaccination clinic. If you need your flu shot, Covid booster, Shingles vaccination, or Pneumonia shot you will want to sign up! To sign up through Osco Pharmacy, follow the link below.
  • Teen Advisory Board
    Teen Advisory Board
    Multiple Dates
    Sep 27, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Berkeley Public Library , 1637 N Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163, USA
    Looking 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.
  • Board Games & Chess
    Board Games & Chess
    Multiple Dates
    Sep 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Berkeley Public Library, 1637 N Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163, USA
    Join us in a friendly game of chess, checkers, or mancala here at the library.
  • Fall Book Sale
    Fall Book Sale
    Oct 05, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    Berkeley Public Library, 1637 N Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163, USA
    Help support the library by attending our Fall Sale. This year, we are happy to host craft vendors selling their wares just in time for the holidays. The sale will also feature a homemade baked goods sale, raffle, and book/DVD/CD sale. Check out Facebook for more details!
  • Adult Book Group
    Adult Book Group
    Multiple Dates
    Oct 09, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
    Berkeley, 1637 Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163, USA
    Join us for a monthly discussion on a featured read!
  • Illinois Libraries Present: Erika Sanchez
    Illinois Libraries Present: Erika Sanchez
    Oct 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Virtual Event, hosted by ILP
    Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Illinois Libraries Present and Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. She will be joined in conversation by Cythia Pelayo.
  • Tea & Mystery
    Tea & Mystery
    Multiple Dates
    Oct 11, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    Berkeley Public Library , 1637 Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163, USA
    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.
  • Bottled Potions Event
    Bottled Potions Event
    Oct 12, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Berkeley Public Library, 1637 N Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163, USA
    Feeling spooky? Come join us at the library with other teens in creating your own spooky bottled potions. Limited space, so sign up today! Ages 10-18
  • Gaming
    Gaming
    Multiple Dates
    Oct 12, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Berkeley Public Library, 1637 N Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163, USA
    Join your fellow gamers as we battle it out in Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, and other popular games.
  • Senior Bingo
    Senior Bingo
    Multiple Dates
    Oct 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Berkeley, 1637 N Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163, USA
    Come have some fun and meet your neighbors! Snacks and prizes provided.
  • FSA ID Workshop
    FSA ID Workshop
    Oct 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:40 PM
    Berkeley, 1637 N Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163, USA
    Learn about FSA IDs and what they're used for and get one created! Great for high school juniors and seniors and their parents.
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