Join us as we use our imagination and creativity to make art! This time, we’ll be decorating mini pumpkins using paint. Let the pumpkin be your canvas with this fun way to decorate for the season. Pumpkins last much longer without carving, and it’s a lot less messy too! All supplies will be provided. Pumpkins are limited; no registration required, as supplies last.
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Join us for a community playdate for you and your little one! Toddlers and their caregivers can drop in for a free-play environment based around sensory exploration or simple arts and crafts. Come meet other caregivers while your little kids have a chance to play with their grown-ups and fellow kids! Does your little o…
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…
En el Espacio Maker / In the Makerspace El Día de los Muertos es una alegre celebración que honra a los seres queridos que han partido y la continuidad de la vida. Acompáñenos en este taller creativo y culturalmente enriquecedor dirigido por Rosario González. Aspectos destacados del evento: Aprenda sobre las diversas t…
Beginning readers in TK through 1st grade are invited to join us for the Story Explorers Book Club! We'll enjoy stories and activities featuring the Nat the Cat Series by Jarrett Lerner. Attendees are not expected to read the book ahead of time. We'll read together, have a short discussion of each book, move to music,…
Today, we'll be scientists, engineers and beyond! Join us at the library the fourth Monday of every month for a new STEAM activity for you to explore. This time, we’ll be creating our own colorful and soft sugar skulls out of felt and thread. No registration, as supplies last.
Want to explore our Makerspace? Come and join us during our open hours to learn about 3D printers, Laser Cutters, and more!
Este programa se lleva a cabo en español, donde los niños harán una combinación de lectura de libros en voz alta, artesanías y aprenderán sobre su cultura. This program is in Spanish. Children can sign-up to read a book aloud, make hands-on crafts, and learn about their culture. Library staff may take photos, videos, o…
Special Activity: This week, stop by the additional Dolly-themed craft station for a fun bonus project! 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…
For 9-25 we're celebrating the late Dolly Parton! Kids can design their own fabulous paper fancy fingernails with colorful decorations and creative patterns inspired by Dolly’s signature sparkle and style. While you're in the library, kids under age 5 can sign up for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Learn chess techniques from Jerry Lerman, who has thirty years of experience playing and competing in chess tournaments! Play against your friends or meet your fellow local chess players! No registration is required, as space permits.
We're throwing a Halloween dance party and YOU'RE invited! Children and their families are invited to come decked out in costume and dance with us in the Secret Garden of Children's Library*. We will also have fun crafts and light refreshments. Bring the whole family and join us for this special event! Registration is…
Join us to create colorful butterfly ornaments in celebration of the life and legacy of Dolly Parton! We will enjoy her music together while crafting. Thanks to Dolly’s generosity and passion for supporting early literacy, San Mateo County Libraries has distributed more than 170,000 free books to young children in our…
