Family Storytime (10-10:30 & 10:30-11)

Join your friends at Hercules Library for music, rhymes, flannel board stories, and book-centered fun every Saturday! We'll have two identical back-to-back storytimes with limited space in each: 10:00-10:30am in the Children's Library (limited to 75 attendees) 10:30......More

Join your friends at Hercules Library for music, rhymes, flannel board stories, and book-centered fun every Saturday! We'll have two identical back-to-back storytimes with limited space in each: 10:00-10:30am in the Children's Library (limited to 75 attendees) 10:30-11:00am in the Large Conference Room (limited to 65 attendees)  Library storytime is a great way to help young children develop their early literacy and social skills while building a lifelong love of learning. Plus, it's a lot fun! Best for children ages 5 and younger with a caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Winter Craft for Kids

Make a watercolor winter-themed paper craft together with your friends at the library using white crayons, watercolor paints, scissors and yarn. Registration is not required. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice

Noon Year's Eve Dance Party at Hercules!

Join us for a dance party to welcome in the new year! Stay till noon for a countdown and bubble-filled celebration! đ Space is limited, so please be sure to arrive on time. Best suited for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. All ages and abilities welcome. For special......More

Join us for a dance party to welcome in the new year! Stay till noon for a countdown and bubble-filled celebration! đ Space is limited, so please be sure to arrive on time. Best suited for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. All ages and abilities welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Picture Book Month: Book Bundles & Seek and Find Game

Bundle Up with Picture Books this month as we celebrate Picture Book Month at the Hercules Library!    Online Reading Challenge Join our online Beanstack reading challenge for families, where you can track the picture books you read together and earn fun badges to m......More

Bundle Up with Picture Books this month as we celebrate Picture Book Month at the Hercules Library!    Online Reading Challenge Join our online Beanstack reading challenge for families, where you can track the picture books you read together and earn fun badges to mark your progress! Celebrate the joy of reading as a family and inspire a love of books with every story you share. Finishers will receive a wintery enamel pin.  Picture Book Bundles The best way to celebrate Picture Book Month is by reading picture books. Check out a bundle of books--lovingly curated by topic, author, or general vibe by your librarians--and receive a coloring bookmark as a prize! Bundle Up Seek & Find Game Can you find all the cozy winter pictures hidden around the Childrenâs Library? If you find them all, youâll get a fun stamp or sticker prize.

Family Storytime (10-10:30 & 10:30-11)

Join your friends at Hercules Library for music, rhymes, flannel board stories, and book-centered fun every Saturday! We'll have two identical back-to-back storytimes with limited space in each: 10:00-10:30am in the Children's Library  10:30-11:00am in the Large Con......More

Join your friends at Hercules Library for music, rhymes, flannel board stories, and book-centered fun every Saturday! We'll have two identical back-to-back storytimes with limited space in each: 10:00-10:30am in the Children's Library  10:30-11:00am in the Large Conference Room  Library storytime is a great way to help young children develop their early literacy and social skills while building a lifelong love of learning. Plus, it's a lot fun! Best for children ages 5 and younger with a caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Doodle Hour

Get your cray-on at the library after school on Wednesdays. We'll provide the crayons and coloring pages, you bring your creativity.

Chess Club

Welcome to Hercules Library's Chess Club!  The first Wednesday of each month we'll have chess games in the Homeschool Resource Center. We provide boards, or you can bring your own. The club will be led by a skilled teacher with 5+ years experience with the Berkeley Ch......More

Welcome to Hercules Library's Chess Club!  The first Wednesday of each month we'll have chess games in the Homeschool Resource Center. We provide boards, or you can bring your own. The club will be led by a skilled teacher with 5+ years experience with the Berkeley Chess School, and their daughter who was CalChess State Champion Top 10 Year Old! All ages are welcome. Bring your friends or find a new opponent.  For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Family Storytime (10-10:30 & 10:30-11)

Join your friends at Hercules Library for music, rhymes, flannel board stories, and book-centered fun every Saturday! We'll have two identical back-to-back storytimes with limited space in each: 10:00-10:30am in the Children's Library  10:30-11:00am in the Large Con......More

Join your friends at Hercules Library for music, rhymes, flannel board stories, and book-centered fun every Saturday! We'll have two identical back-to-back storytimes with limited space in each: 10:00-10:30am in the Children's Library  10:30-11:00am in the Large Conference Room  Library storytime is a great way to help young children develop their early literacy and social skills while building a lifelong love of learning. Plus, it's a lot fun! Best for children ages 5 and younger with a caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Doodle Hour

Get your cray-on at the library after school on Wednesdays. We'll provide the crayons and coloring pages, you bring your creativity.

Max Meditation

Thoughts racing?  Feeling a little overwhelmed?  Need a mid-week reprieve?  If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then the Max Meditation program at the Hercules Library is right for you! With the guidance of a professional healer, you'll clear your mind a......More

Thoughts racing?  Feeling a little overwhelmed?  Need a mid-week reprieve?  If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then the Max Meditation program at the Hercules Library is right for you! With the guidance of a professional healer, you'll clear your mind and gain serenity.  This event is completely FREE!   Pro Tip: Bring a seat cushion for your chair! This program is made possible with support from the Friends of the Hercules Library.

Play Pals

Join us on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month for an informal meetup of young families with babies and toddlers. Make connections with each other and allow time for the little ones to build school readiness skills with shared toys and early literacy games provided by......More

Join us on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month for an informal meetup of young families with babies and toddlers. Make connections with each other and allow time for the little ones to build school readiness skills with shared toys and early literacy games provided by the library. This program is supported in part by the Friends of the Hercules Library.  For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

LEGOÂŽ Builders Club

Build your own LEGOÂŽ creations at Hercules Library on the 3rd Thursday of each month! LEGOÂŽ blocks encourage children to explore 3D design, creativity, and develop fine motor and social skills. We will have Duplo for small hands and classic bricks for older builders......More

Build your own LEGOÂŽ creations at Hercules Library on the 3rd Thursday of each month! LEGOÂŽ blocks encourage children to explore 3D design, creativity, and develop fine motor and social skills. We will have Duplo for small hands and classic bricks for older builders.  No registration required. All ages and abilities welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Family Storytime (10-10:30 & 10:30-11)

Join your friends at Hercules Library for music, rhymes, flannel board stories, and book-centered fun every Saturday! We'll have two identical back-to-back storytimes with limited space in each: 10:00-10:30am in the Children's Library  10:30-11:00am in the Large Con......More

Join your friends at Hercules Library for music, rhymes, flannel board stories, and book-centered fun every Saturday! We'll have two identical back-to-back storytimes with limited space in each: 10:00-10:30am in the Children's Library  10:30-11:00am in the Large Conference Room  Library storytime is a great way to help young children develop their early literacy and social skills while building a lifelong love of learning. Plus, it's a lot fun! Best for children ages 5 and younger with a caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Hercules Library: Sound Healing

Hercules Library invites you to join us for a self-care Sound Healing Experience with Sakai Parker, where weâll explore the healing vibrations of sound therapy to bring balance, clarity, and rejuvenation.  We'll start with stretching and breathing, relax into the soun......More

Hercules Library invites you to join us for a self-care Sound Healing Experience with Sakai Parker, where weâll explore the healing vibrations of sound therapy to bring balance, clarity, and rejuvenation.  We'll start with stretching and breathing, relax into the sound bath, and then, once you're refreshed and balanced, talk about the history of sound health and the positive effects on the body. Sound healing helps align mind, body, and spirit, and opens the heart and mind to opportunities and transformation. This program is for Teens and Adults. Please register with your email on this page to save your spot. If you require special accommodation please contact the library within 72 hours of this event.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Hercules Library: Men of Color Healing Circle

Join The Peaceful Warriorsâa local healing circle for men of colorâfor a vibrant and interactive rhythm experience. Rooted in community and collective healing, this program invites men of color to participate fully by using provided drums, dancing, or simply being pres......More

Join The Peaceful Warriorsâa local healing circle for men of colorâfor a vibrant and interactive rhythm experience. Rooted in community and collective healing, this program invites men of color to participate fully by using provided drums, dancing, or simply being present in shared space. While the program is centered on honoring men of color, everyone is welcome to joinâwhether by playing one of the extra instruments provided, dancing, or soaking in the energy of community. Together, weâll honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through rhythm, unity, and joyful connection. No experience necessaryâjust bring your heart, your curiosity, and your presence. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Hercules Library: Men of Color Healing Circle

Join The Peaceful Warriorsâa local healing circle for men of colorâfor a vibrant and interactive rhythm experience. Rooted in community and collective healing, this program invites men of color to participate fully by using provided drums, dancing, or simply being pres......More

Join The Peaceful Warriorsâa local healing circle for men of colorâfor a vibrant and interactive rhythm experience. Rooted in community and collective healing, this program invites men of color to participate fully by using provided drums, dancing, or simply being present in shared space. While the program is centered on honoring men of color, everyone is welcome to joinâwhether by playing one of the extra instruments provided, dancing, or soaking in the energy of community. Together, weâll honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through rhythm, unity, and joyful connection. No experience necessaryâjust bring your heart, your curiosity, and your presence. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Bundle Up with Picture Books this month as we celebrate Picture Book Month at the Hercules Library! This one is for our stuffed animal friends who listen along to stories with us each night as we fall asleep. 𧸠Bring your stuffy (not one you'll need at bedtime) to t......More

Bundle Up with Picture Books this month as we celebrate Picture Book Month at the Hercules Library! This one is for our stuffed animal friends who listen along to stories with us each night as we fall asleep. 𧸠Bring your stuffy (not one you'll need at bedtime) to the library on Tuesday, January 20th between 2:00-6:00pm to drop them off for a cozy winter sleepover at the library. You'll make a name tag for your stuffed animal, read them a bedtime story, and tuck them into bed. We sure hope they don't get into any shenanigans when the library closes up! Pick up your stuffy on Friday the 23rd after 2:00pm. Limit of 1 stuffy per child. Generously sponsored by The Friends of the Hercules Library.

Doodle Hour

Get your cray-on at the library after school on Wednesdays. We'll provide the crayons and coloring pages, you bring your creativity.