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Baby Bounce & Toddler Tales @Central

For Children 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. Space is limited and tickets are required. Tickets for the 10:15 program are available on the 4th floor beginning at 10 a.m. until we run out. For further information call 981-6223. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages: 6 mos - 35 mos. Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM. 2090 Kittredge St. Berkeley, CA 94704.

Baby Bounce & Toddler Tales @Central

For Children 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. Space is limited and tickets are required. Tickets for the 11:00 a.m. program are available on the 4th floor beginning at 10 a.m. until we run out. For further information call 981-6223. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages: 6 mos - 35 mos. Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM. 2090 Kittredge St. Berkeley, CA 94704.

Preschool Storytime @Claremont

For Children Preschoolers, join us with your family for fun with books, rhymes and movement! Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages: 3 to 6 years. Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM. 2940 Benvenue Ave. Berkeley, CA 94705.

Family Storytime (ages 3-7) @Central CSR

Special Children's Events Join our children's librarians every Saturday for stories, songs and other activities! A great way to rediscover favorite titles and meet some of the best new books for early listeners. 4th floor, Children's Department. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages: 3-7. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. 2090 Kittredge St. Berkeley, CA 94704.

Spanish Bilingual Storytime and Playtime@North

For Children Music and movement filled bilingual storytime, followed by playtime in North's Community Meeting Room. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Children ages 0-6. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. •1170 The Alameda. Berkeley, CA 94707.

LEGO in the Library @Central CSR

Special Children's Events ***Limited to 25 attendees at a time*** Use your imagination to build with LEGO blocks or try your hand at some board games. 4th fl. Children's Story Room. Children's Activity: Special. Children's Age: Ages: 5 -13. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. 2090 Kittredge St. Berkeley, CA 94704.

Library Closed - Memorial Day

All BPL Monday, May 27, 2013. For more info visit www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org.

Tiny Tots Storytime@South

For Children Join us as we discover the joy of books and language in this highly participatory program of books, songs, finger plays and movement activities. Please note: This is a participatory program for babies, toddler and walkers accompanied by a parent/caregiver interacting with their child. (Thus the format is not suitable for most daycare groups). Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages: 6-36 months. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 10:15 AM – 10:40 AM. 1901 Russel St. Berkeley CA 94703.

Preschool Picture Book Time @North

For Children For older preschoolers who are ready to listen to longer stories and do fingerplays and stretches. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages: 3 - 5. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM. 1170 The Alameda. Berkeley, CA 94707.

Paws to Read @North

For Children Children grades K - 5 may sign up to read to a dog provided by TherapyPets. Bring a book or choose a book here. Children's Activity: Special. Children's Age: Ages: Grades K - 5. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. 1170 The Alameda. Berkeley, CA 94707.

Baby Bounce & Toddler Tales @Central

For Children 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. Space is limited and tickets are required. Tickets for the 10:15 program are available on the 4th floor beginning at 10 a.m. until we run out. For further information call 981-6223. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages: 6 mos - 35 mos. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM. 2090 Kittredge St. Berkeley, CA 94704.

Baby Bounce & Toddler Tales @Central

For Children 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. Space is limited and tickets are required. Tickets for the 11:00 a.m. program are available on the 4th floor beginning at 10 a.m. until we run out. For further information call 981-6223. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages: 6 mos - 35 mos. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM. 2090 Kittredge St. Berkeley, CA 94704.

Preschool Storytime @Claremont

For Children Preschoolers, join us with your family for fun with books, rhymes and movement! Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages: 3 to 6 years. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM. 2940 Benvenue Ave. Berkeley, CA 94705.

Family Storytime (Ages 3-7) @ Central

Special Children's Events Join our children's librarians every Saturday for stories, songs and other activities! A great way to rediscover favorite titles and meet some of the best new books for early listeners. 4th floor, Children's Department. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages: 3-7. Saturday, June 1, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. 2090 Kittredge St. Berkeley, CA 94704.

Spanish Bilingual Storytime and Playtime@North

For Children Music and movement filled bilingual storytime, followed by playtime in North's Community Meeting Room. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Children ages 0-6. Saturday, June 1, 2013, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. •1170 The Alameda. Berkeley, CA 94707.

Home Ec@North

All BPL Come one, come all for an afternoon of crafting! Bring a project and sewing machine, or come for inspiration. The library provides two sewing machines, embroidery hoops, floss, and needles, clay, beads, hot glue guns, and much more...including inspiration! All are welcome, come and craft! Saturday, June 1, 2013, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Baby and Toddler Playtime@North Branch Library

For Children Stories, songs, followed by playtime. It's a fun way to start your week. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages: 0 - 3. Monday, June 3, 2013, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. 1170 The Alameda. Berkeley, CA 94707.

Tiny Tots Storytime@South

For Children Join us as we discover the joy of books and language in this highly participatory program of books, songs, finger plays and movement activities. Please note: This is a participatory program for babies, toddler and walkers accompanied by a parent/caregiver interacting with their child. (Thus the format is not suitable for most daycare groups). Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages: 6-36 months. Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 10:15 AM – 10:40 AM. 1901 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703.

Preschool Picture Book Time

For Children Stories, stretches, and fingerplays for the preschool crowd. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages:3 - 5. Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM. 1170 The Alameda. Berkeley, CA 94707.

Baby Bounce & Toddler Tales @Central

For Children 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. Space is limited and tickets are required. Tickets for the 10:15 program are available on the 4th floor beginning at 10 a.m. until we run out. For further information call 981-6223. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages: 6 mos - 35 mos. Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM. 2090 Kittredge St. Berkeley, CA 94704.

Baby Bounce & Toddler Tales @Central

For Children 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. Space is limited and tickets are required. Tickets for the 11:00 a.m. program are available on the 4th floor beginning at 10 a.m. until we run out. For further information call 981-6223. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages: 6 mos - 35 mos. Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM. 2090 Kittredge St. Berkeley, CA 94704.

Family Storytime (Ages 3-7) @ Central

Special Children's Events Join our children's librarians every Saturday for stories, songs and other activities! A great way to rediscover favorite titles and meet some of the best new books for early listeners. 4th floor, Children's Department. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages: 3-7. Saturday, June 8, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. 2090 Kittredge St. Berkeley, CA 94704.

Spanish Bilingual Storytime and Playtime@North

For Children Music and movement filled bilingual storytime, followed by playtime in North's Community Meeting Room. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Children ages 0-6. Saturday, June 8, 2013, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. •1170 The Alameda. Berkeley, CA 94707.

Baby and Toddler Playtime@North Branch Library

For Children Stories, songs, followed by playtime. It's a fun way to start your week. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages: 0 - 3. Monday, June 10, 2013, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. 1170 The Alameda. Berkeley, CA 94707.

Tiny Tots Storytime@South

For Children Join us as we discover the joy of books and language in this highly participatory program of books, songs, finger plays and movement activities. Please note: This is a participatory program for babies, toddler and walkers accompanied by a parent/caregiver interacting with their child. (Thus the format is not suitable for most daycare groups). Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages: 6-36 months. Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 10:15 AM – 10:40 AM. 1901 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703.

Preschool Picture Book Time

For Children Stories, stretches, and fingerplays for the preschool crowd. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages:3 - 5. Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM. 1170 The Alameda. Berkeley, CA 94707.

Baby Bounce & Toddler Tales @Central

For Children 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. Space is limited and tickets are required. Tickets for the 10:15 program are available on the 4th floor beginning at 10 a.m. until we run out. For further information call 981-6223. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages: 6 mos - 35 mos. Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM. 2090 Kittredge St. Berkeley, CA 94704.

Baby Bounce & Toddler Tales @Central

For Children 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. Space is limited and tickets are required. Tickets for the 11:00 a.m. program are available on the 4th floor beginning at 10 a.m. until we run out. For further information call 981-6223. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages: 6 mos - 35 mos. Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM. 2090 Kittredge St. Berkeley, CA 94704.

Summer Reading Game starts today!

Special Children's Events Children's Activity: Special. Children's Age: Grades 1-8. Friday, June 14, 2013, 10:00 AM. For more info visit berkeleypubliclibrary.libguides.com.

Family Storytime (Ages 3-7) @ Central

Special Children's Events Join our children's librarians every Saturday for stories, songs and other activities! A great way to rediscover favorite titles and meet some of the best new books for early listeners. 4th floor, Children's Department. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages: 3-7. Saturday, June 15, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. 2090 Kittredge St. Berkeley, CA 94704.

Spanish Bilingual Storytime and Playtime@North

For Children Music and movement filled bilingual storytime, followed by playtime in North's Community Meeting Room. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Children ages 0-6. Saturday, June 15, 2013, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. •1170 The Alameda. Berkeley, CA 94707.

Baby and Toddler Playtime@North Branch Library

For Children Stories, songs, followed by playtime. It's a fun way to start your week. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages: 0 - 3. Monday, June 17, 2013, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. 1170 The Alameda. Berkeley, CA 94707.

Tiny Tots Storytime@South

For Children Join us as we discover the joy of books and language in this highly participatory program of books, songs, finger plays and movement activities. Please note: This is a participatory program for babies, toddler and walkers accompanied by a parent/caregiver interacting with their child. (Thus the format is not suitable for most daycare groups). Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages: 6-36 months. Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 10:15 AM – 10:40 AM. 1901 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703.

Jennifer Holm @Claremont

Special Children's Events Kids of all ages love Babymouse, the adorable and irrepressible star of the hit comics series. Writer Jennifer Holm will visit the Claremont Branch to talk about what it’s like to make comics with her brother, the wild success of Babymouse, what’s coming next for her beloved characters, and cupcakes! She’ll also be talking to parents about the importance of reading and the role that comics can play in children’s literacy development. This will be a fun event for the whole family. Books will be available for purchase, courtesy of Mrs. Dalloway’s. Children's Activity: Special. Children's Age: Ages: 5 and Up. Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 2940 Benvenue Ave. Berkeley, CA 94705. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Preschool Picture Book Time

For Children Stories, stretches, and fingerplays for the preschool crowd. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages:3 - 5. Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM. 1170 The Alameda. Berkeley, CA 94707.

Family Storytime (ages 3-7) @ Central

Special Children's Events Join our children's librarians every Saturday for stories, songs and other activities! A great way to rediscover favorite titles and meet some of the best new books for early listeners. 4th floor, Children's Department. Children's Activity: Special. Children's Age: Ages: 3-7. Saturday, June 22, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. 2090 Kittredge St. Berkeley, CA 94704.

Spanish Bilingual Storytime and Playtime@North

For Children Music and movement filled bilingual storytime, followed by playtime in North's Community Meeting Room. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Children ages 0-6. Saturday, June 22, 2013, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. •1170 The Alameda. Berkeley, CA 94707.

Baby and Toddler Playtime@North Branch Library

For Children Stories, songs, followed by playtime. It's a fun way to start your week. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages: 0 - 3. Monday, June 24, 2013, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. 1170 The Alameda. Berkeley, CA 94707.

Tiny Tots Storytime@South

For Children Join us as we discover the joy of books and language in this highly participatory program of books, songs, finger plays and movement activities. Please note: This is a participatory program for babies, toddler and walkers accompanied by a parent/caregiver interacting with their child. (Thus the format is not suitable for most daycare groups). Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages: 6-36 months. Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 10:15 AM – 10:40 AM. 1901 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703.

Preschool Picture Book Time

For Children Stories, stretches, and fingerplays for the preschool crowd. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages:3 - 5. Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM. 1170 The Alameda. Berkeley, CA 94707.

Family Storytime (ages 3-7) @ Central

Special Children's Events Join our children's librarians every Saturday for stories, songs and other activities! A great way to rediscover favorite titles and meet some of the best new books for early listeners. 4th floor, Children's Department. Children's Activity: Special. Children's Age: Ages: 3-7. Saturday, June 29, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. 2090 Kittredge St. Berkeley, CA 94704.

Spanish Bilingual Storytime and Playtime@North

For Children Music and movement filled bilingual storytime, followed by playtime in North's Community Meeting Room. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Children ages 0-6. Saturday, June 29, 2013, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. •1170 The Alameda. Berkeley, CA 94707.

The Knitting Hour@Central Branch

Special Children's Events All skill levels welcome. Ages 8+. Learn how to knit, knit with others and be inspired. Some supplies available. This is an intergenerational program so the whole family is welcome. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Ages: 8+. Saturday, June 29, 2013, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. 2090 Kittredge St. Berkeley, CA 94704.

Library Closed - Independence Day

All BPL Thursday, July 4, 2013. For more info visit www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org.

Family Storytime (ages 3-7) @ Central

Special Children's Events Join our children's librarians every Saturday for stories, songs and other activities! A great way to rediscover favorite titles and meet some of the best new books for early listeners. 4th floor, Children's Department. Children's Activity: Special. Children's Age: Ages: 3-7. Saturday, July 6, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. 2090 Kittredge St. Berkeley, CA 94704.

Spanish Bilingual Storytime and Playtime@North

For Children Music and movement filled bilingual storytime, followed by playtime in North's Community Meeting Room. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Children ages 0-6. Saturday, July 6, 2013, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. •1170 The Alameda. Berkeley, CA 94707.

Home Ec@North

All BPL Come one, come all for an afternoon of crafting! Bring a project and sewing machine, or come for inspiration. The library provides two sewing machines, embroidery hoops, floss, and needles, clay, beads, hot glue guns, and much more...including inspiration! All are welcome, come and craft! Saturday, July 6, 2013, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Spanish Bilingual Storytime and Playtime@North

For Children Music and movement filled bilingual storytime, followed by playtime in North's Community Meeting Room. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Children ages 0-6. Saturday, July 13, 2013, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. •1170 The Alameda. Berkeley, CA 94707.

Spanish Bilingual Storytime and Playtime@North

For Children Music and movement filled bilingual storytime, followed by playtime in North's Community Meeting Room. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Children ages 0-6. Saturday, July 20, 2013, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. •1170 The Alameda. Berkeley, CA 94707.

Spanish Bilingual Storytime and Playtime@North

For Children Music and movement filled bilingual storytime, followed by playtime in North's Community Meeting Room. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Children ages 0-6. Saturday, July 27, 2013, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. •1170 The Alameda. Berkeley, CA 94707.

Spanish Bilingual Storytime and Playtime@North

For Children Music and movement filled bilingual storytime, followed by playtime in North's Community Meeting Room. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Children ages 0-6. Saturday, August 3, 2013, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. •1170 The Alameda. Berkeley, CA 94707.

Home Ec@North

All BPL Come one, come all for an afternoon of crafting! Bring a project and sewing machine, or come for inspiration. The library provides two sewing machines, embroidery hoops, floss, and needles, clay, beads, hot glue guns, and much more...including inspiration! All are welcome, come and craft! Saturday, August 3, 2013, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Spanish Bilingual Storytime and Playtime@North

For Children Music and movement filled bilingual storytime, followed by playtime in North's Community Meeting Room. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Children ages 0-6. Saturday, August 10, 2013, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. •1170 The Alameda. Berkeley, CA 94707.

Spanish Bilingual Storytime and Playtime@North

For Children Music and movement filled bilingual storytime, followed by playtime in North's Community Meeting Room. Children's Activity: Story Time. Children's Age: Children ages 0-6. Saturday, August 17, 2013, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. •1170 The Alameda. Berkeley, CA 94707.