Berkeley Public Library

08/20/2026

Our Free Little Food Pantry is available to help those in need and has seen a rise in use in recent months. This vital community resource relies on generous donations made by our friends and neighbors. We are currently seeking: ramen, dry pasta, Hamburger Helper (or the like), tuna, oatmeal cups, and canned soups/stews. For those of you who prefer to donate remotely, please visit our Amazon Wish List at https://a.co/9eg6BsP. Thank you to everyone for donating and supporting your community in this vital way!

08/18/2026

Join us for Story Time Wednesday, August 19th, at 10:30 a.m. Our theme this week is Leaves! We will enjoy stories, a ripped paper leaf craft, and play!

08/17/2026

Update- we only have the 8 wooden chairs left!

We are getting rid of some furniture and wanted to see if any of you could use it before we post it for other libraries to grab! There are a total of 14 metal folding chairs, 5 kiddie chairs, and 8 wooden chairs. If you are interested, give us a call at 708-544-6017!

08/14/2026

Join us for STEM Club on Friday, August 21st, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM! Dress to get messy, as we will try the elephant toothpaste experiment! Recommended for ages 7-13. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants.

08/13/2026

Hear from our Director about what's to come at BPL!

08/11/2026

Wouldn't it be nice to enjoy your garden or farmers market produce all year long? Whether just starting out or updating your food preservation knowledge, join University of Illinois Extension, Food and Nutrition Educator, Yvonne Izquierdo for this timely seasonal program next Tuesday, August 18th from 6:30-8:00.

- Learn the basics of food preservation
- Receive the latest, most up-to-date home food safety guidelines
- Learn the latest scientific methods for preserving food safely
- Test your dial pressure canner gauge

Free program, but registration is required!

Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy your garden or farmers market produce all year long?

08/11/2026

Despite the crazy weather, the library still has power! If you are someone that has lost power, feel free to swing by and charge your devices at the library. Hot spots and laptops are also available to check out for Berkeley patrons!

08/11/2026

Join us for Story Time Wednesday, August 12th, at 10:30 a.m. Our theme this week is pumpkins! We will pumpkin-themed stories, a pom-pom pumpkin craft, and play!

08/10/2026

Looking for a language-learning Adventure?

Placement tests are now available on the mobile app! Choose a language, assess your knowledge, and dive in exactly where your skillset suits you — from anywhere, at any time.

All you need is a Berkeley Public Library card to log in today and learn for FREE. Find the link here https://www.berkeleypl.org/research-tools!

08/10/2026

Check out the Art on the Path next time you explore the Illinois Prairie Path!