Open Sewing

Sun · Sep 20·10 AM – 12 PM·Foster City, Programming Area, Foster City

Join us for open time to use the library’s sewing machines. Bring your project or use some of our supplies to make your own. There will be no formal instruction, but assistance with the machines will be provided as staffing and time permit. For ages 8+. Participants aged 7 and younger are welcome to attend with caregiv…

Mon · Sep 21·5 PM – 7:45 PM·Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay

Join us for open time to use the library’s sewing machines. Bring your own project or use some of our supplies to make your own. There will be no formal instruction, but assistance will be provided for the machines if necessary.

Tue · Sep 22·10 AM – 2 PM·Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay

Join us for open time to use the library’s sewing machines. Bring your own project or use some of our supplies to make your own. There will be no formal instruction, but assistance will be provided for the machines if necessary.

Thu · Sep 24·10 AM – 1 PM·Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay

Join us for open time to use the library’s sewing machines. Bring your own project or use some of our supplies to make your own. There will be no formal instruction, but assistance will be provided for the machines if necessary.

Fri · Oct 9·3 PM – 4:30 PM·Millbrae, Makerspace, Millbrae

Discover what you can create using our library’s maker tools! This drop-in program for all ages invites you to explore hands-on activities like jewelry making, button making, sticker making, Perler beads, 3D printing, and our Glowforge laser cutter—to name just a few. Activities rotate each week, so there’s always some…

Fri · Oct 9·10 AM – 11 AM·Millbrae, Library Plaza, Millbrae

Chen-style Taijiquan (Tai Chi) is widely acknowledged as the ancestor of all other styles of Taijiquan. This class will introduce the Chen-style Taijiquan form, Silk-reeling exercises and Wuji Qigong. The Chen-style Taijiquan form is soft and graceful with strong rooted stands that will help students to develop strengt…

Fri · Oct 9·SSF Library | Park & Recreation Center, 901 Civic Campus Way, 94080 · South San Francisco

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making your own piñata with recycled materials and tissue paper!

Thu · Oct 8·11 AM – 12 PM·Millbrae, Makerspace, Millbrae

Gem Painting is taking the crafting world by storm. It’s the perfect mixture of paint-by-numbers and mosaic art, without the paint! Instead, tiny gems make a beautiful pattern and sparkle in the light. Gem Painting is a recurring series that invites creative makers to gather together in the same place at the same time…

Sat · Oct 10·10:30 AM – 12:30 PM·Millbrae, Library Lounge, Millbrae

Bring your favorite yarn project and settle into a welcoming space at the library where creativity and conversation flow together. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting out, this informal get-together is all about sharing ideas, making progress, and enjoying the company of fellow makers. Volunteers will be…

Sun · Sep 20·10 AM – 12 PM·Belmont, Taube Room, Belmont

Discover Etegami (絵手紙), the beloved Japanese folk art of creating and gifting hand-painted postcards. Here, imperfection isn’t just allowed—it’s the goal! Join certified Etegami instructors Amy and Andy for a hands-on, two-hour introduction to this rich, liberating world of Japanese hand-painted picture-letters. You’ll…

Sun · Sep 20·10 AM – 11:30 AM·Millbrae, Millbrae

Learn English in this free in-person class taught by a certified instructor. We will learn and practice English, which will be helpful in your everyday life. Aprenda inglés en esta clase en persona gratuita enseñada por un instructor certificado. Aprenderemos y practicaremos ingles que le ayudará en su vida diaria.

Sun · Sep 20·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Millbrae, Library Lounge, Millbrae

Join us for stories and songs in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English! Children of all ages will enjoy listening, singing, and playing along. 歡迎參加國語，廣東話和英語故事時間！歡迎任何年齡的孩子一起聆聽故事、放聲歌唱跟玩耍。