Mechanics' Institute

Mechanics' Institute

Founded in 1854, Mechanics’ Institute is one of the oldest institutions on the West Coast. Our mission is to serve as a vibrant center bringing together communities and fostering intellectual and cultural advancement. Learn more at https://www.milibrary.org/.

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Proust Seminar with Dr. Mark Calkins (Spring 2026) primary image

Proust Seminar with Dr. Mark Calkins (Spring 2026)

Tue 10 Feb, 17:30

Mechanics' Institute - 4th Floor Board Room

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In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

Wednesday at 12:00 and 9+ more

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World Literature Book Group

Wed 27 May, 17:00 GMT-7 and 9+ more

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LitLounge: In Defense of the Short Story primary image

LitLounge: In Defense of the Short Story

Thu 28 May, 18:00

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Berkeley Rep Docent Talk: Lunchbox primary image

Berkeley Rep Docent Talk: Lunchbox

Mon 1 Jun, 12:00

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An Evening of Mark Twain: Lecture and Dramatic Reading primary image

An Evening of Mark Twain: Lecture and Dramatic Reading

Thu 4 Jun, 18:00

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From Heather's Mommies to Tango's Daddies primary image

From Heather's Mommies to Tango's Daddies

Tue 9 Jun, 12:00

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The Newcomers: The Chronicles of Touperdu with author Pam Troy primary image

The Newcomers: The Chronicles of Touperdu with author Pam Troy

Thu 11 Jun, 18:00

Mechanics' Institute

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Movies at Mechanics' Presents The African Queen (1959) primary image

Movies at Mechanics' Presents The African Queen (1959)

Fri 12 Jun, 18:00

Mechanics' Institute

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A Store to Remember with James Mullane primary image

A Store to Remember with James Mullane

Mon 15 Jun, 12:00

Mechanics' Institute

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Contemporary Translated Works Book Group primary image

Contemporary Translated Works Book Group

Wed 17 Jun, 12:00

Mechanics' Institute

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10 FebruaryTuesday

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Proust Seminar with Dr. Mark Calkins (Spring 2026) primary image

Proust Seminar with Dr. Mark Calkins (Spring 2026)

Tue 10 Feb, 17:30

Mechanics' Institute - 4th Floor Board Room

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27 MayWednesday

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

Wednesday at 12:00 and 9+ more

Mechanics' Institute

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World Literature Book Group primary image

World Literature Book Group

Wed 27 May, 17:00 GMT-7 and 9+ more

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28 MayThursday
LitLounge: In Defense of the Short Story primary image

LitLounge: In Defense of the Short Story

Thu 28 May, 18:00

Mechanics' Institute

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1 JuneMonday
Berkeley Rep Docent Talk: Lunchbox primary image

Berkeley Rep Docent Talk: Lunchbox

Mon 1 Jun, 12:00

Mechanics' Institute

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4 JuneThursday
An Evening of Mark Twain: Lecture and Dramatic Reading primary image

An Evening of Mark Twain: Lecture and Dramatic Reading

Thu 4 Jun, 18:00

Mechanics' Institute

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5 JuneFriday
9 JuneTuesday
From Heather's Mommies to Tango's Daddies primary image

From Heather's Mommies to Tango's Daddies

Tue 9 Jun, 12:00

Mechanics' Institute

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11 JuneThursday
The Newcomers: The Chronicles of Touperdu with author Pam Troy primary image

The Newcomers: The Chronicles of Touperdu with author Pam Troy

Thu 11 Jun, 18:00

Mechanics' Institute

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12 JuneFriday
Movies at Mechanics' Presents The African Queen (1959) primary image

Movies at Mechanics' Presents The African Queen (1959)

Fri 12 Jun, 18:00

Mechanics' Institute

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15 JuneMonday
A Store to Remember with James Mullane primary image

A Store to Remember with James Mullane

Mon 15 Jun, 12:00

Mechanics' Institute

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17 JuneWednesday
Contemporary Translated Works Book Group primary image

Contemporary Translated Works Book Group

Wed 17 Jun, 12:00

Mechanics' Institute

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