Children's Events

Baby Lapsit@South

13 Feb 2012 18:15:00 GMT

1901 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:15 – 10:35am

A one-on-one program for parents/caregivers and their PRE-WALKING babies. We will do a variety of songs, books, tickles, lap-jogs and sometimes play simple rhythm instruments together.

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 5-12 months

Baby and Toddler Time@Live Oak Park

14 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT

1301 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94709
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10 – 10:20am

We read stories, sing songs, and do fingerplays, lapjogs, and tickles.

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 6 months - 3

Toddler Time@South

14 Feb 2012 18:15:00 GMT

1901 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:15 – 10:40am

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 12-36 months

Baby Bounce and Toddler Tales

15 Feb 2012 18:15:00 GMT

2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:15am

Join us for a celebration of infants and toddlers with finger plays, bounces, music and very brief stories selected for our youngest ones, birth to 36 months!

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: Birth through 3 years

Baby Bounce and Toddler Tales

15 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 11am

Join us for a celebration of infants and toddlers with finger plays, bounces, music and very brief stories selected for our youngest ones, birth to 36 months!

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: Birth through 3 years

Preschool Picture Book Time@Central Library

16 Feb 2012 18:30:00 GMT

2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

We read stories and do fingerplays and stretches.

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 3 - 5

Baby & Toddler Time @ St. John's

16 Feb 2012 19:15:00 GMT

2727 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 11:15 – 11:45am

Nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for children ages 6 months to 3 years.

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 6 mos. to 3 yrs.

Games! Galore @ Central

17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 4 – 5pm

Board games, card games, and Wii games (on a movie screen!) plus a few classic favorites! 3rd Floor, Community Meeting Room. Ages 8-13.

Children's Activity: Special
Children's Age: Ages: 8 to 13

Baby Bounce & Toddler Tales @ West

17 Feb 2012 18:15:00 GMT

1125 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:15 – 10:45am

Songs, lap-bounces, tickles and stories for babies and toddlers 6 mos - 35 mos and their parent or caregiver. Limit of two children per adult. Three year olds may attend with a younger sibling. Space is limited and tickets are required. Tickets are handed out 15 minutes before each program starts. Questions? Call Nora @ 981-6270.

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 6 mos - 35 mos

Puppet Art Theater: Tommy's Train Troubles @ South

17 Feb 2012 18:30:00 GMT

1901 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

Children's Activity: Special
Children's Age: Ages: 3 and up

Baby Bounce & Toddler Tales @ West Branch

17 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

1125 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702
Friday, February 17, 2012, 11 – 11:30am

Songs, lap-bounces, tickles and stories for babies and toddlers age 6 mos - 35 mos and their parent or caregiver. Limit of two children per adult. Three year olds may attend with a younger sibling. Space is limited and tickets are required. Tickets are handed out 15 minutes before each program begins. Questions? Call Nora @ 981-6270.

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 6 mos - 35 mos

Family Storytime @ Central

18 Feb 2012 18:30:00 GMT

2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

Join the children’s librarians for stories, songs, and other activities. A great way to rediscover favorite titles and meet some of the best new books for early listeners.
Fourth Floor, Children's Department.

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 3-7

President's Day Holiday - Library Closed

20 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Monday, February 20, 2012, 12 – 1pm

Baby and Toddler Time@Live Oak Park

21 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT

1301 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94709
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 10 – 10:20am

We read stories, sing songs, and do fingerplays, lapjogs, and tickles.

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 6 months - 3

Toddler Time@South

21 Feb 2012 18:15:00 GMT

1901 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 10:15 – 10:40am

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 12-36 months

Middle School Book Group

22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 4pm

6th, 7th and 8th graders --- join the Middle School Book Group! Read and discuss thought-provoking books, eat book-themed snacks and discover new authors! Call (510) 981-6223 to find out which book we are discussing this month!

Children's Activity: Book Group
Children's Age: Grades 6 through 8

Baby Bounce and Toddler Tales

22 Feb 2012 18:15:00 GMT

2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 10:15am

Join us for a celebration of infants and toddlers with finger plays, bounces, music and very brief stories selected for our youngest ones, birth to 36 months!

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: Birth through 3 years

Baby Bounce and Toddler Tales

22 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 11am

Join us for a celebration of infants and toddlers with finger plays, bounces, music and very brief stories selected for our youngest ones, birth to 36 months!

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: Birth through 3 years

Preschool Picture Book Time@Central Library

23 Feb 2012 18:30:00 GMT

2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

We read stories and do fingerplays and stretches.

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 3 - 5

Baby & Toddler Time @ St. John's

23 Feb 2012 19:15:00 GMT

2727 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 11:15 – 11:45am

Nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for children ages 6 months to 3 years.

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 6 mos. to 3 yrs.

Family Storytime @ Central

25 Feb 2012 18:30:00 GMT

2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

Join the children’s librarians for stories, songs, and other activities. A great way to rediscover favorite titles and meet some of the best new books for early listeners.
Fourth Floor, Children's Department.

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 3-7

Decorate Your Dome! Bike Helmet and Spoke Card Craft @ Central

25 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

•2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 2 – 4pm

In conjunction with the Red, Bike and Green Photo Exhibition, the Art & Music and Children's Departments co-host this Free Family Program including hands-on crafts and a presentation by the founders of Red, Bike and Green and exhibiting artists.

Children's Activity: Craft
Children's Age: Ages: 5 and up

Baby Lapsit@South

27 Feb 2012 18:15:00 GMT

1901 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
Monday, February 27, 2012, 10:15 – 10:35am

A one-on-one program for parents/caregivers and their PRE-WALKING babies. We will do a variety of songs, books, tickles, lap-jogs and sometimes play simple rhythm instruments together.

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 5-12 months

Baby and Toddler Time@Live Oak Park

28 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT

1301 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94709
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 10 – 10:20am

We read stories, sing songs, and do fingerplays, lapjogs, and tickles.

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 6 months - 3

Toddler Time@South

28 Feb 2012 18:15:00 GMT

1901 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 10:15 – 10:40am

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 12-36 months

Learn String Tricks and String Figures@South

28 Feb 2012 23:30:00 GMT

1901 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Learn to make easy "cat's cradle" style string figures and perform string magic tricks that come from cultures all over the world. Also learn how short stories can accompany string figures.
String figures are a challenging and satisfying family activity that can be done anywhere with only a loop of string. Making string figures exercises coordination and memory skills. A loop of string will be provided for participants to use and take home.

Children's Activity: Special
Children's Age: Ages: 7 and up!

Baby Bounce and Toddler Tales

29 Feb 2012 18:15:00 GMT

2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 10:15am

Join us for a celebration of infants and toddlers with finger plays, bounces, music and very brief stories selected for our youngest ones, birth to 36 months!

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: Birth through 3 years

Baby Bounce and Toddler Tales

29 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 11am

Join us for a celebration of infants and toddlers with finger plays, bounces, music and very brief stories selected for our youngest ones, birth to 36 months!

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: Birth through 3 years

Preschool Picture Book Time@Central

01 Mar 2012 18:30:00 GMT

2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

We read stories, and do fingerplays and stretches.

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 3 - 5

Baby & Toddler Time @ St. John's

01 Mar 2012 19:15:00 GMT

2727 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 11:15 – 11:45am

Nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for children ages 6 months to 3 years.

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 6 mos. to 3 yrs.

Baby Bounce & Toddler Tales @ West

02 Mar 2012 18:15:00 GMT

1125 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702
Friday, March 2, 2012, 10:15 – 10:45am

Songs, lap-bounces, tickles and stories for babies and toddlers 6 mos- 35 mos and their parent or caregiver. Limit of two children per adult. Three year olds may attend with a younger sibling. Space is limited and tickets are required. Tickets are handed out 15 minutes before each program begins. Questions? Call Nora @ 981-6270.

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 6 mos - 35 mos

Baby Bounce & Toddler Tales @ West

02 Mar 2012 19:00:00 GMT

1125 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702
Friday, March 2, 2012, 11 – 11:30am

Songs, lap-bounces, tickles and stories for babies and toddlers 6 mos - 35 mos and their parent or caregiver. Limit of two children per adult. Three year olds may attend with a younger sibling. Space is limited and tickets are required. Tickets are handed out 15 minutes before each program. Questions? Call Nora @ 981-6270.

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 6 mos - 35 mos

Baby and Toddler Time@Live Oak Park

06 Mar 2012 18:00:00 GMT

1301 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94709
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 10 – 10:20am

We read stories, sing songs, and do fingerplays, tickles, and bounces.

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 6 months - 3

Chinese Computer Class @Central

06 Mar 2012 22:00:00 GMT

2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 2 – 4:30pm

Free Chinese typing class, learn how to
1. type Chinese characters on a computer.
2. search internet in Chinese.
3. use BPL catalog to find Chinese materials.

4th & 5th Grade Book Club

07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 4 – 5pm

*Read and talk about great books
*Eat yummy snacks
*Play games, make crafts, and more
*Make new friends

If you are coming for the first time, it's fine if you haven't read that month's book!

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 4th & 5th Grade

Baby Bounce and Toddler Tales

07 Mar 2012 18:15:00 GMT

2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 10:15am

Join us for a celebration of infants and toddlers with finger plays, bounces, music and very brief stories selected for our youngest ones, birth to 36 months!

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: Birth through 3 years

Baby Bounce and Toddler Tales

07 Mar 2012 19:00:00 GMT

2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 11am

Join us for a celebration of infants and toddlers with finger plays, bounces, music and very brief stories selected for our youngest ones, birth to 36 months!

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: Birth through 3 years

Preschool Picture Book Time@Central

08 Mar 2012 18:30:00 GMT

2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704
Thursday, March 8, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

We read stories, and do fingerplays and stretches.

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 3 - 5

Baby & Toddler Time @ St. John's

08 Mar 2012 19:15:00 GMT

2727 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
Thursday, March 8, 2012, 11:15 – 11:45am

Nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for children ages 6 months to 3 years.

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 6 mos. to 3 yrs.

Baby Bounce & Toddler Tales @ West

09 Mar 2012 18:15:00 GMT

1125 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702
Friday, March 9, 2012, 10:15 – 10:45am

Songs, lap-bounces, tickles and stories for babies and toddlers 6 mos - 35 mos and their parent or caregiver. Limit of two children per adult. Three year olds may attend with a younger sibling. Space is limited and tickets are required. Tickets are handed out 15 minutes before each program. Questions? Call Nora @ 981-6270.

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 6 mos - 35 mos

Baby Bounce & Toddler Tales @ West

09 Mar 2012 19:00:00 GMT

1125 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702
Friday, March 9, 2012, 11 – 11:30am

Songs, lap-bounces, tickles and stories for babies and toddlers 6 mos - 35 mos and their parent or caregiver. Limit of two children per adult. Three year olds may attend with a younger sibling. Space is limited and tickets are required. Tickets are handed out 15 minutes before each program begins. Questions? Call Nora @ 981-6270.

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 6 mos - 35 mos

Baby and Toddler Time@Live Oak Park

13 Mar 2012 17:00:00 GMT

1301 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94709
Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 10 – 10:20am

We read stories, sing songs, and do fingerplays, tickles, and bounces.

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 6 months - 3

Baby Bounce and Toddler Tales

14 Mar 2012 17:15:00 GMT

2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704
Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 10:15am

Join us for a celebration of infants and toddlers with finger plays, bounces, music and very brief stories selected for our youngest ones, birth to 36 months!

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: Birth through 3 years

Baby Bounce and Toddler Tales

14 Mar 2012 18:00:00 GMT

2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704
Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 11am

Join us for a celebration of infants and toddlers with finger plays, bounces, music and very brief stories selected for our youngest ones, birth to 36 months!

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: Birth through 3 years

Preschool Picture Book Time@Central

15 Mar 2012 17:30:00 GMT

2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

We read stories, and do fingerplays and stretches.

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 3 - 5

Baby & Toddler Time @ St. John's

15 Mar 2012 18:15:00 GMT

2727 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 11:15 – 11:45am

Nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for children ages 6 months to 3 years.

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 6 mos. to 3 yrs.

Games! Galore @ Central

15 Mar 2012 23:00:00 GMT

2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 4 – 5pm

Board games, card games, and Wii games (on a movie screen!) plus a few classic favorites! 3rd Floor, Community Meeting Room. Ages 8-13.

Children's Activity: Special
Children's Age: Ages: 8 to 13

Baby Bounce & Toddler Tales @ West

16 Mar 2012 17:15:00 GMT

1125 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702
Friday, March 16, 2012, 10:15 – 10:45am

Songs, lap-bounces, tickles and stories for babies and toddlers 6 mos - 35 mos and their parent or caregiver. Limit of two children per adult. Three year olds may attend with a younger sibling. Space is limited and tickets are required. Tickets are handed out 15 minutes before each program begins. Questions? Call Nora @ 981-6270.

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 6 mos - 35 mos

Baby Bounce & Toddler Tales @ West

16 Mar 2012 18:00:00 GMT

1125 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702
Friday, March 16, 2012, 11 – 11:30am

Songs, lap-bounces, tickles and stories for babies and toddlers 6 mos - 35 mos and their parent or caregiver. Limit of two children per adult. Three year olds may attend with a younger sibling. Space is limited and tickets are required. Tickets are handed out 15 minutes before each program begins. Questions? Call Nora @ 981-6270.

Children's Activity: Story Time
Children's Age: Ages: 6 mos - 35 mos