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Chef Susan Maddox is back at the library, this time highlighting great vegetarian dishes you can try at home!

Join us for some heart-shaped fun on Valentine's Day! Sweet stories, a special craft, and play!  

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Upcoming Events

  • Taco'Bout Books
    Taco'Bout Books
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Feb 03
    Feb 03, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Get ready for great tacos and even better books! Our winter quarter book club is bringing the discussion to Taco Express #1. Registration requested. You can pick up a copy of the book for the upcoming meeting at the library before each discussion. We can't wait to see you there!
  • Chair Yoga
    Chair Yoga
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Feb 04
    Feb 04, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Victoria Jackson, a certified yoga instructor will be leading this class in gentle exercises. All adults are welcome.
  • Story Time
    Story Time
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Feb 05
    Feb 05, 2026, 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.
  • Gaming Day
    Gaming Day
    Fri, Feb 06
    Feb 06, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Join us for a fun gaming day! Enjoy Switch games like Super Smash Bros. and Just Dance, board games, laser tag, and more! A snack will be provided. Ages 6-13.
  • Senior Bingo
    Senior Bingo
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Feb 09
    Feb 09, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Take a card and pull up a seat. Listen as numbers are called and then BINGO! Maybe it's you, and you win a prize! Either way you're a winner because there is conversation with others and light refreshments served.
  • Switch Gaming
    Switch Gaming
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Feb 09
    Feb 09, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Join us once a month for Switch Gaming @ 3:30 p.m.! Battle it out in Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, and other popular games. Play for fun and enjoy a snack!
  • Home School Connections
    Home School Connections
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Feb 10
    Feb 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    This program provides homeschooled children in the area to come together to learn and explore. Dress to get messy! Ages: 7-13
  • Adult Book Discussion
    Adult Book Discussion
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Feb 11
    Feb 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
    Join us for a lively discussion on this month's selection.
  • Valentine's Day Story & Craft
    Valentine's Day Story & Craft
    Feb 14, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Join us for some heart-shaped fun at our Valentine's Day Story & Craft event. We will celebrate love and friendship with sweet stories, a special craft, and play! Registration requested.
  • Bunco!
    Bunco!
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Feb 16
    Feb 16, 2026, 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.
  • Mystery Oreo Taste-Off
    Mystery Oreo Taste-Off
    Feb 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Classic, wild card, or limited-edition? Use your detective and taste-testing skills at our Mystery Oreo Taste-Off event! Sample a variety of Oreos and try to guess each mysterious flavor. Participate for fun or compete with friends! Registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Ages 12-18.
  • Cozy Crafting Corner
    Cozy Crafting Corner
    Feb 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Tired of the daily grind? Give yourself a well-deserved break and rekindle your creative spark! Join us at the Cozy Crafting Corner for a relaxing evening of great conversation, warm drinks, and laid-back crafting. Come relax and create with us! Registration required. Ages 16 and up.
  • "Read 'em and Weed" - Gardening Group
    "Read 'em and Weed" - Gardening Group
    Feb 17, 2026, 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!
  • Anime Club
    Anime Club
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Feb 18
    Feb 18, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Calling all teens! Drop in for one of our monthly Anime Club days. You help pick what we watch, share a snack (or two), and can enjoy fun crafts. Registration requested.
  • Tiny Tot Time
    Tiny Tot Time
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Feb 21
    Feb 21, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Calling all toddlers! Join us for a fun-filled program designed to engage little ones through activities that foster play, exploration, creativity, and socialization.
  • Dragon & Board Gaming
    Dragon & Board Gaming
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Feb 21
    Feb 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Stop by with family and friends, or come make new friends as we enjoy chess, mancala, board games, dragon card gaming or a game you bring with you! Light snacks, friendly environment.
  • Vegetarian Cuisine Explored
    Vegetarian Cuisine Explored
    Feb 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Maybe you want to eat a little healthier. Maybe you want to do a post-holiday reset. Maybe you've always wanted to try meatless dishes, but don't know where to begin. Join Chef Susan Maddox as she prepares some vegetarian dishes that we get to sample. Recipes will be provided. Registration required.
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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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