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FOR KIDS




Children's Storytime, ages 3-6

Mondays, 6:30pm


Bilingual Storytime

Last Monday of the month, 6:30pm


Read to the Dogs, ages 5-12

Date TBD



Sign up today for Summer Reading!


Summer Programs for Kids

  • Make your own terrarium - grades K-7
  • Crafternoon: Make and take crafts - grades K-7
  • Sack Lunch Bunch - up to 7th grade (Parents must accompany kids 7 and under)
  • Movie Matinee - all kids, parents/caregivers
  • Digging for Dinosaurs - kids will dig for dinosaur bones, make a craft, enjoy a treat and watch a movie featuring dinosaurs
  • Grassheads - home made grass pet
  • Rock Art - ages 7-12
  • Father’s Day Craft
  • Summer Reading Finale Pool Party - August 1st (for kids who completed the program)




Free Jazz Concert: June 30, 3-5 p.m.

Join us for some live jazz and refreshments on Sunday, June 30. The Chico Smorgallees Jazz Ensemble will entertain at the Berkeley Public Library from 3-5 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and is free and open to the public. To reserve a seat, please contact us at (708) 544-6017. R.S.V.P. required by June 22, 2013.




Leap Pad2

Leap Frog learning tablets, for children ages 3-9 years, are now available for check-out to patrons with a valid Berkeley Public Library card. Contact us for details.




Homework Help

Tutor.com Learning Suite provides free online tutoring in a variety of disciplines including social studies, algebra, physics, chemistry, etc. Students can obtain assistance with homework, studying, projects, writing, and test preparation. All sessions are online and one-to-one with a live professional tutor.


World Book Online provides easy-to-read articles, pictures, science projects, and activities for young readers.


World Book Web

Note: If you are accessing this website from outside the library, click on the World Book Online icon, then enter your Berkeley library card number to begin searching.


ipl2 and Great Websites for Kids provide links to information and homework help for math, science, history, religion, music, etc. Find information on science projects, sports, online games, and many other activities.


Internet Public Library (ipl2) for Kids

ipl2 for Kids

Great Websites for Kids





International Children's Digital Library

The International Children's Digital Library (ICDL) is a digital library of outstanding children's books from all over the world. Check it out at ICDL.




Board Games

Join us for board games...any time! Come and play chess, checkers, backgammon, mancala and more.






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Library Information

  • Location

    1637 N. Taft Avenue

    Berkeley, IL. 60163

    Voice: (708) 544-6017

    Fax: (708) 544-7551

  • Directions

    Located approximately 3 blocks south of the intersection of Taft Avenue and St. Charles Road.

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  • Library Hours

    Monday-Thursday, 10-9

    Friday-Saturday, 10-5

    Sunday-Closed

  • Contact Us

    (708) 544-6017

    mail@berkeleypl.org

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