Light of the Moon: Mid-Autumn Calligraphy Lantern

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

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival through art and culture! Participants will learn basic Chinese calligraphy brush techniques and discover the festival’s traditions. We will explore the customs and symbolism of the Mid-Autumn Festival, then practice writing auspicious phrases related to the moon and reunion. Each parti…

Sun · Sep 20·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Foster City, Programming Area, Foster City

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival through art and culture! Participants will learn basic Chinese calligraphy brush techniques and discover the festival’s traditions. We will explore the customs and symbolism of the Mid-Autumn Festival, then practice writing auspicious phrases related to the moon and reunion. Each parti…

Sun · Sep 27·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Millbrae, Makerspace, Millbrae

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival through art and culture! Participants will learn basic Chinese calligraphy brush techniques and discover the festival’s traditions. We will explore the customs and symbolism of the Mid-Autumn Festival, then practice writing auspicious phrases related to the moon and reunion. Each parti…

Sun · Sep 27·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·San Carlos, 2nd Floor Community Room, San Carlos

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival through art and culture! Participants will learn basic Chinese calligraphy brush techniques and discover the festival’s traditions. We will explore the customs and symbolism of the Mid-Autumn Festival, then practice writing auspicious phrases related to the moon and reunion. Each parti…

Sun · Oct 18·2 PM – 3:30 PM·Atherton, Atherton

Celebrate the beauty of nature through the bold, joyful imagery of Otomi-inspired folk art. In this adults-only workshop, we'll draw inspiration from the vibrant animals, blooming botanicals, and playful patterns found in the traditional textiles of the Otomi people from Central Mexico to create colorful animal wall de…

Sun · Oct 18·2 PM – 2:30 PM·Atherton, Children's Room, Atherton

Join us at the library for a special train-themed storytime! Play together with your little one as we read books, sing songs, and make lots of train noises together. This storytime welcomes all ages, from babies to toddlers to preschoolers and beyond! Afterwards, follow us down to be among the first to explore the new…

Sun · Oct 18·2 PM·Event Location, Atherton

All Aboard! Atherton’s Train Station Begins a New Journey For more than 150 years, the Atherton train station has been an important part of the community and the Peninsula’s history. Originally known as Fair Oaks, Atherton’s first station began as a simple flag stop on the San Francisco and San Jose Railroad, a railroa…

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 – 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…

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.