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Upcoming Events

  • Homeschool Connections
    Homeschool Connections
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, May 20
    May 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Registration is currently closed for this session.
  • "Read 'em and Weed" - Gardening Group
    "Read 'em and Weed" - Gardening Group
    May 20, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
    A casual group where you can meet with like-minded neighbors and chat plants and all things gardening, swap seedlings, exchange tips, or learn new skills. All levels of experience welcome!
  • Chair Yoga
    Chair Yoga
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, May 21
    May 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Victoria Jackson, a certified yoga instructor will be leading this class in gentle exercises. All adults are welcome.
  • Anime Club
    Anime Club
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, May 21
    May 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Calling all teens! We're happy to introduce an monthly anime club just for you: you help pick what anime to watch, we'll have a snack (or two), and have fun crafts available as well! Register in advance to vote on what we watch!
  • Butterfly Story Time, Craft, and Release
    Butterfly Story Time, Craft, and Release
    May 24, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Join us for a special butterfly themed Story Time at 10:30 AM, followed by a craft. Then, join us on the south lawn as we release our Painted Lady Butterflies at 11:30 AM.
  • Board Games & Chess
    Board Games & Chess
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 24
    May 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Join us in a friendly game of chess, checkers, or mancala here at the library.
  • LIBRARY CLOSED
    LIBRARY CLOSED
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, May 26
    May 26, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:50 PM
  • Switch Gaming Days
    Switch Gaming Days
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jun 02
    Jun 02, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Join your fellow gamers as we battle it out in Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, and other popular games. Play for fun or compete with others for a fun prize!
  • LEGO Build - Family
    LEGO Build - Family
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jun 02
    Jun 02, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Love to build? Join us twice a month @ 6:30 p.m. for a family-friendly session of LEGO building. Join us to participate in one of our build challenges or free build! We will provide a snack.
  • Taco 'Bout Books!
    Taco 'Bout Books!
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jun 03
    Jun 03, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Snacks and casual conversations about fun titles from a variety of genres!
  • Story Time
    Story Time
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jun 05
    Jun 05, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    " Join us for Story Time, where we read, learn, 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.
  • How to Train Your Dragon Movie & Craft
    How to Train Your Dragon Movie & Craft
    Jun 07, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Join us for a special showing of the original How to Train Your Dragon movie @ 1:00 p.m. before the live-action version releases in theaters on June 13th! There will be free popcorn and a fun craft too!
  • Senior Bingo
    Senior Bingo
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jun 09
    Jun 09, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Come have some fun and meet your neighbors! Snacks and prizes provided.
  • Backyard Birds with Brookfield Zoo
    Backyard Birds with Brookfield Zoo
    Jun 09, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
    Birdwatching doesn't just have to be done in the woods. It can be done in your own backyard. Come listen to a family friendly presentation given by Christina Suiter from the Brookfield Zoo.
  • Homeschool Play Days
    Homeschool Play Days
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jun 10
    Jun 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Homeschooling families are welcome to join us monthly for exploration, discovery, and socializing with other area homeschoolers. This is a great opportunity for homeschool families to meet and make connections. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.
  • Adult Book Discussion
    Adult Book Discussion
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 11
    Jun 11, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
    Join us for a lively discussion on this month's selection.
  • Kick Off @ Berkeley Park
    Kick Off @ Berkeley Park
    Jun 14, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Join us at Berkeley Park for a special kick-off to the summer! Sign up for summer reading and enjoy face painting, bingo, a building contest, button making, and much more! Free and all ages welcome!
  • Gazebo Walking Group
    Gazebo Walking Group
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jun 16
    Jun 16, 2025, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
    Put on your walking shoes and meet us at the Gazebo in Berkeley Park, across from the Village Hall. We will walk the new Prairie Path Loop from the gazebo and back again. This is a drop-in program, so come as often as you like. See you at the Gazebo!
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1637 N. Taft Avenue

Berkeley, IL 60163

708-544-6017 mail@berkeleypl.org

Opening Hours

Mon - Thu: 9:30am - 8pm

Friday: 9:30am - 6pm

​Saturday: 10am - 5pm

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