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Berkeley Public Library

Downtown Berkeley

This Zig Zag Moderne masterpiece from 1931 is more than books. Five floors of discovery await, from the children's storytime room to the art collection upstairs, plus free workshops and community events year-round.

Art Deco architecture
free family programs
children's storytime
community events

Tips

📚"treasure trove" with five floors to explore
👟elevator has giant foot pedal buttons kids love
💰Friends bookstore has fifty cent paperbacks

Berkeley Public Library

2090 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA

Free

Upcoming at Berkeley Public Library

Thursday, Jun 11
Super Cinema

Super Cinema

June 11 at 2:30pm

Every Thursday afternoon, Berkeley's historic central library hosts free film screenings for anyone looking to catch a movie without spending a dime.

Friday, Jun 12
Dance, Dance, Dance Party

Dance, Dance, Dance Party

June 12 at 10:30am

DJ AvoColey spins 80s and 90s hits while Children's Librarians read stories and teach the moves. Kids bring your adults for this free throwback dance party in Berkeley's historic Central Library.

Saturday, Jun 13
Family Story Time

Family Story Time

June 13 at 10:30am

Bring the little ones for a cozy half-hour of stories in a historic library that knows how to welcome families. Afterward, let them loose in the play areas while you browse five floors of books and hidden gems.