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Upcoming Events

  • Tai Chi - Age Options
    Tai Chi - Age Options
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jul 24
    Jul 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Tai Chi helps to enhance balance, reduce pain, and boost overall health. This is an 8-week class that meets 2X a week.
  • Story Time
    Story Time
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jul 24
    Jul 24, 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.
  • Dragon Card Gaming
    Dragon Card Gaming
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jul 26
    Jul 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Unleash your dragons and battle other players to claim victory! Bring your reading dragon cards to play! A snack will be provided. Registration required.
  • Board Games & Chess
    Board Games & Chess
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jul 26
    Jul 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Join us in a friendly game of chess, checkers, or mancala here at the library.
  • Gazebo Walking Group
    Gazebo Walking Group
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jul 28
    Jul 28, 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!
  • Chair Yoga
    Chair Yoga
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jul 30
    Jul 30, 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.
  • Switch Gaming Days
    Switch Gaming Days
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Aug 04
    Aug 04, 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, Aug 04
    Aug 04, 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, Aug 05
    Aug 05, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Snacks and casual conversations about fun titles from a variety of genres!
  • Miss Allison Tiny Tot Time
    Miss Allison Tiny Tot Time
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Aug 09
    Aug 09, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Calling all toddlers! Join us for a special Tiny Tot session with Allison Davis of Miss Allison’s Musikgarten. Kids aged 0-5, their parents and/or caregivers will have loads of fun with music, instruments, and dancing! Registration requested.
  • Senior Bingo
    Senior Bingo
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Aug 11
    Aug 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Come have some fun and meet your neighbors! Snacks and prizes provided.
  • Homeschool Play Days
    Homeschool Play Days
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Aug 12
    Aug 12, 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, Aug 13
    Aug 13, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
    Join us for a lively discussion on this month's selection.
  • Family Movie Matinees
    Family Movie Matinees
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Aug 15
    Aug 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Join us once a month for a fun-filled kid friendly movie @ 1:00 p.m. Popcorn will be provided at each viewing!
  • Crafternoon
    Crafternoon
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Aug 15
    Aug 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    Do you enjoy crafts? Join our monthly social Crafternoon! Bring your own project or start something new with us! No registration required; all ages welcome!
  • Reptile Show & Ice Cream Social
    Reptile Show & Ice Cream Social
    Aug 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    The Trailside Museum of Natural History will present a reptile show with lots of artifacts to see and touch. Following the presentation there will be an ice cream treat. This is also the last day to turn in summer reading log.
  • Bunco!
    Bunco!
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Aug 18
    Aug 18, 2025, 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.
  • "Read 'em and Weed" - Gardening Group
    "Read 'em and Weed" - Gardening Group
    Aug 19, 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!
Contact

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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

Closed Sundays

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