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Mon, Oct 26
Senior Mahjong: Open play for beginners
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Oct 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Now that you've learned to play, come try out your skills. Light refreshments will be served.
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Wed, Oct 28
Story Time
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Oct 28, 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!
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Wed, Oct 28
Chair Yoga
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Oct 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Victoria Jackson, a certified yoga instructor will be leading this class in gentle exercises. All adults are welcome.
Fri, Oct 30
Halloween Party
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Oct 30, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Join us for a special Halloween celebration at the Library! Wear your costume and enjoy spooky stories followed by a fun Halloween craft, music, treats, and play! Recommended for ages 0-10. Registration is requested.
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Sat, Oct 31
A Walk in the Park
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Oct 31, 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.
Sat, Oct 31
Halloween: Trick-or-Treating with NHW and BPD
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Oct 31, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Looking for a group to trick-or-treat with? The Berkeley Police Department and Neighborhood Watch have you covered! We will meet at the library at 3 p.m. to form groups, chaperoned by officers and NHW members, and trick-or-treat throughout Berkeley!
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Fri, Nov 06
Pokémon Club
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Nov 06, 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.
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Sat, Nov 07
Tiny Tot Time
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Nov 07, 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.
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Sat, Nov 07
Board Games & Lunch
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Nov 07, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 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.
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Mon, Nov 09
Senior Bingo
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Nov 09, 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.
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Mon, Nov 09
Anime Club
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Nov 09, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 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.
Mon, Nov 09
Cozy Crafting Corner: Creativebug Embroidered Photo Ornament
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Nov 09, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Get ready for the holiday season with a cozy, creative night out! We’re getting together to make Embroidered Photo Ornaments using one of our favorite library resources, Creativebug.
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Wed, Nov 11
Adult Book Discussion
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Nov 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
Join us for a lively discussion on this month's selection.
Fri, Nov 13
Family Village Ornament Making
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Nov 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Gather the family and join us for a special holiday collaboration! We’re hosting a Village Christmas Tree Ornament Craft Night, and we need your creative touch to make our community tree shine bright this year. Kids and families can decorate a beautiful wooden ornament together.
Fri, Nov 13
Read 'Em & Weed: Bulb Lasagna Planting
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Nov 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Join us to learn about 'lasagna planting' of bulbs in order to maximize spring blooms! Registration requested.
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Mon, Nov 16
Bunco!
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Nov 16, 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.
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Tue, Nov 17
Home School Connections
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Nov 17, 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
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Fri, Nov 20
Snack Lab
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Nov 20, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Calling all tweens! Join us for Snack Lab and enjoy a fun food-related craft. Make it yourself, then sit back and enjoy every bite! This fall, we will enjoy cupcake decorating, create food monsters, and make fall-themed cake pops. Recommended for ages 6-11. Registration is required and limited.

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