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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 will be provided for the machines if necessary.

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 will be provided for the machines if necessary.
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Open sewing at Millbrae Library Makerspace offers library sewing machines, supplies, and assistance for projects, ages 6 and up.
Open sewing session at Half Moon Bay Library lets participants use library sewing machines on personal projects or supplied materials, with assistance available, ages 6+.
Open sewing at Millbrae Library Makerspace offers library sewing machines, supplies, and assistance for projects, ages 6 and up.
Open sewing session at Atherton Library offers sewing machines, needles, thread, iron and cutting tools for adults to work on personal or library projects, ages 19 and up.
Explore hands‑on jewelry, button, sticker, Perler bead projects, 3D printing and Glowforge laser cutting at Millbrae Library’s Makerspace, drop‑in, all ages.
Chen-style Tai Chi class at Millbrae Library Library Plaza teaches the form, silk‑reeling exercises, and Wuji Qigong, developing strength, balance, and internal energy, for ages 19 and up.
Sew a Fabric Pumpkin in the Millbrae Library Makerspace, using provided materials, beginner-friendly, ages 12 and up.
Gem Painting at Millbrae Library Makerspace lets participants create mosaic designs with gems, dropping in weekly after registration, materials stored by the library for ages 19 and up.
Walking Club meets at Jennings Pavilion in Holbrook Palmer Park, offering guided walks through scenic trails for all fitness levels, plus monthly special walks to nearby locations, ages 19+.
Ukulele jam group (Half Moon Bay Library) — Morning strumming and singing with provided music; participants bring ukuleles; beginners welcome. Ages 12 and up.
Makerspace (San Bruno Public Library) — Library staff and volunteers assist with 3D printing, Cricut crafting, and other projects, providing supplies for all ages.
Make a traditional Filipino Parol lantern while sipping hot chocolate and eating warm pandesal at the Colma Community Center, for all ages.
Family Night at Bayshore Library offers storytime, weekly crafts, games, and free snacks.
Volunteer computer tutors offer one‑on‑one assistance in the Tech Lab, helping set up email, contacts, or other questions, with laptops provided or personal devices.
Tech‑savvy staff provide ten‑minute device help sessions at San Carlos Library, for ages 19 and up.
Knitting Circle gathers at Foster City Library’s Programming Area for knit‑alongs, project sharing, troubleshooting, and basic skill practice, welcoming beginners, ages 19+.