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Berkeley Public Library

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As changes to your library take place, look here for information and photos of the improvements being made.

Your library is now hiring! If you're interested in joining our team and serving the community, see what positions are available.

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Explore More Illinois

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Get tickets to Chicago-area museums and attractions with your library card.

Library Newsletter

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Take a peek at the most recent edition of our quarterly newsletter, full of program announcements and updates!

Museum Adventure Pass

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Reserve free and discounted admission, parking, and gift store purchases from cultural and recreational attractions in Illinois.

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  • Story Time
    Story Time
    Wed 04 Oct
    Multiple Dates
    Details
    Oct 04, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    Join us as we read stories and play together!
  • Preschool Play Cafe
    Preschool Play Cafe
    Wed 04 Oct
    Multiple Dates
    RSVP
    Oct 04, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    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
    Wed 04 Oct
    Multiple Dates
    Details
    Oct 04, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Victoria Jackson, a certified yoga instructor will be leading this class in gentle exercises. All adults are welcome.
  • Friends' Fall Sale
    Friends' Fall Sale
    Sat 07 Oct
    Details
    Oct 07, 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    Join us for our annual fall sale! We’ll have used books and DVDs, a variety of baked goods, many great fine arts and craft vendors, and amazing raffle prizes!
  • Senior Bingo
    Senior Bingo
    Mon 09 Oct
    Multiple Dates
    Details
    Oct 09, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Come have some fun and meet your neighbors! Snacks and prizes provided.
  • Homeschool Connections
    Homeschool Connections
    Tue 10 Oct
    Multiple Dates
    Details
    Oct 10, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    This program provides an opportunity for homeschooled children in the area to come together and explore. Dress to get messy! Ages: 5+
  • Adult Book Group
    Adult Book Group
    Wed 11 Oct
    Multiple Dates
    Details
    Oct 11, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Join us for a monthly discussion on a featured read!
  • Tea & Mystery
    Tea & Mystery
    Fri 13 Oct
    Multiple Dates
    RSVP
    Oct 13, 10:30 AM – 12:30 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.
  • Teen/Tween Dungeons & Dragons
    Teen/Tween Dungeons & Dragons
    Sat 14 Oct
    Multiple Dates
    RSVP
    Oct 14, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Always wanted to try Dungeons and Dragons? Or already know how to play, but looking for a group?
  • Bunco!
    Bunco!
    Mon 16 Oct
    Multiple Dates
    RSVP
    Oct 16, 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.
  • Cemetery Safari
    Cemetery Safari
    Wed 18 Oct
    RSVP
    Oct 18, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
    Join us for a supernatural Cemetery Safari presentation given by Hillside locals Jim and Paula Hantak. It promises to be a spooky good time! Registration required.
  • Berkeley Neighborhood Watch Meeting
    Berkeley Neighborhood Watch Meeting
    Thu 19 Oct
    Multiple Dates
    Details
    Oct 19, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Neighborhood Watch presents crime prevention seminars on the third Thursday of each month (February through December) at the Berkeley Public Library.
  • Teen Advisory Board
    Teen Advisory Board
    Fri 20 Oct
    Multiple Dates
    RSVP
    Oct 20, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    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.
  • Teen After Hours
    Teen After Hours
    Fri 20 Oct
    RSVP
    Oct 20, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    The teens take over the library! Movies, gaming, karaoke, laser tag- you decide. Food will be provided. Limited space, so sign up today! Ages: 13-18. Registration required.
  • Community Puzzle Exchange
    Community Puzzle Exchange
    Sat 21 Oct
    Details
    Oct 21, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle!
  • Lotería
    Lotería
    Sat 21 Oct
    Multiple Dates
    RSVP
    Oct 21, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Join us at BPL as we introduce Lotería! This Spanish game of chance is for all ages. So, join us and let's have some fun.
  • Library Board of Trustees Meeting
    Library Board of Trustees Meeting
    Wed 25 Oct
    Multiple Dates
    Details
    Oct 25, 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!
  • Sugar Skull Craft
    Sugar Skull Craft
    Sat 28 Oct
    RSVP
    Oct 28, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    This year, BPL will be hosting our annual sugar skull craft on October 28th as well as offering sugar skulls as a take home craft! If you are unable to attend the craft, swing by from October 23rd-31st during library hours to pick up a sugar skull and directions for making the icing. Supplies are li
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