Welcome to the Mandarin Chinese Conversation Club! This is a friendly space where Mandarin learners and speakers can practice conversation, explore Chinese culture, and connect with others in the community. Participants should have a basic ability to communicate in Mandarin and be comfortable carrying on simple conversations.
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Welcome to the Mandarin Chinese Conversation Club! This is a friendly space where Mandarin learners and speakers can practice conversation, explore Chinese culture, and connect with others in the community. Participants should have a basic ability to communicate in Mandarin and be comfortable carrying on simple convers…
Build your own mini altar to celebrate Day of the Dead! Local artist Elizabeth Jiménez Montelongo will guide you through the process, demonstrating each step. She will also share information on basic altar elements and the tradition's Indigenous roots. There is an opportunity for creative liberty and personalization of…
Learn to transform everyday plastic bags into durable, leather-like material with Cubberley artist Tara de la Garza.
Branner Earth Sciences Library & Map Collection Exhibit: Water in the West Our Fall 2026 exhibition highlights the water resources in California & the Western United States to shed light on the issues that affect our waterways. The exhibit features maps and the Layperson’s guides series published by the Water Education…
The East Asia Library at Stanford University will host a print exhibition by Kim Bong-Jun, a leading figure in Korean Minjung (People’s) Art, from September 29 to December 11, 2026. Active since the 1980s, Kim has developed a distinctive visual language that combines traditional Korean folk art and popular expression w…
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…
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…
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.
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。
