Berkeley Public Library

Berkeley Public Library We are a small (but mighty!) public library in the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois.
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The Berkeley Public Library provides materials and services to help community residents obtain information to meet their personal, educational and cultural needs and serves as a learning and educational center for its residents. Follow us on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/berkeleylibil
Good Reads: www.goodreads.com/berkeleylibil
Berkeley Youth Blog: http://berkeleyteens.wordpress.com/

Discover Chinese Five Spice! This month’s Spice Adventure Kit features an incredibly versatile blend that elevates every...
06/02/2026

Discover Chinese Five Spice! This month’s Spice Adventure Kit features an incredibly versatile blend that elevates everything from savory meat rubs, marinades, and stir-fries to comforting soups and sweet baked goods. Grab your kit today and start exploring!

It’s that time of the month! Stop in and pick up your craft kits now! As always, supplies are limited, so they are avail...
06/01/2026

It’s that time of the month! Stop in and pick up your craft kits now! As always, supplies are limited, so they are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
This month’s Story Time Craft Kit is now available for pickup at the library! It features a hanging tropical parrot craft, which includes self-adhesive foam pieces, paper straws, plastic googly eyes, satin cording, and instructions.
This month’s Youth Craft Kit is now available for pickup at the library! It features a fish sand art craft, which includes a fish cardboard shape, sand, and instructions.
This month’s Teen Craft Kit is now available for pickup at the library! It features a mosaic coaster craft, which includes a wooden coaster, mosaic tiles, grout, a sponge, and instructions.

Come see us at Berkeley Park from 11-1!
05/30/2026

Come see us at Berkeley Park from 11-1!

05/29/2026

Looking for a tail-wagging good time? Come meet the Cook County Sheriff’s Office K9 Teams to learn about what they do next Friday, June 5th from 3:00-5:00. Learn about how our dogs are trained for duty, how our dogs stay safe while on duty and what living with their handlers is like. You will also hear about Cook Co. Sheriff's Tails of Redemption program and get a chance to meet our dogs up close and personal. Registration is required.

Join us for our Summer Adventures Kick Off Party on Saturday, May 30th, from 11:00AM - 1:00 PM. Fun and play for all ag...
05/28/2026

Join us for our Summer Adventures Kick Off Party on Saturday, May 30th, from 11:00AM - 1:00 PM. Fun and play for all ages including a face painter, temporary tattoos, Bingo, popcorn, crafts, bubbles, Icee pops, water balloons, and more! Stop by our registration table to sign up for even more adventures this summer!

Check out this photo from the library archives, taken back in 1995-1996! It’s amazing to see how much has changed, but o...
05/28/2026

Check out this photo from the library archives, taken back in 1995-1996! It’s amazing to see how much has changed, but our love for community events remains the same.

Speaking of exciting events, we have a special guest coming soon! Join us for a K9 Demo on June 5th from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. It’s going to be a fantastic afternoon learning about these incredible working dogs and seeing them in action.

Don't miss out, we'll see you there!

Interested in Pickle Ball but don't have the equipment you need? Stop in the library and check out one of the Park Dist...
05/27/2026

Interested in Pickle Ball but don't have the equipment you need? Stop in the library and check out one of the Park District's pickle ball sets. They are free for check out with your library card. If you pick up the game fast, you may be ready to play in the Berkeley Park District's upcoming June 6th tournament - https://berkeleyparkdistrict.org/product/pickleball-doubles-tournament/. If you need more time, show up to watch the tournament and pick up tips from the players!

On Saturday, as we kick off our new Summer Adventures program at Berkeley Park at 11 A - 1P, we will also be unveiling t...
05/25/2026

On Saturday, as we kick off our new Summer Adventures program at Berkeley Park at 11 A - 1P, we will also be unveiling the name of our new library pet hamster! Be sure to cast your vote before Friday and then join us on Saturday and see if your name was chosen.

Interested in more hamster content? Check out our Instagram for a video! We will be posting more photos and videos of our new friend there all summer.

Enjoy puzzles? If so, stop in and help build our community jigsaw puzzle. If you prefer word searches, mazes, or crossw...
05/22/2026

Enjoy puzzles? If so, stop in and help build our community jigsaw puzzle. If you prefer word searches, mazes, or crossword puzzles, those are also available for free in our adult reading area. Just one more reason to visit and love the BPL.

Address

1637 N Taft Avenue
Berkeley, IL
60163

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 8pm
Thursday 9:30am - 8pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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