Persian Storytime (Bilingual Farsi)

Sat · Sep 26·10:30 AM – 11 AM·San Carlos, Children's Room, San Carlos

Join us for a special bilingual Farsi and English storytime the whole family will love. Open to families with children of all ages who will enjoy listening, singing, and playing along.

Sat · Oct 24·11 AM – 12 PM·San Carlos, By the Service Desk, San Carlos

Drop in and work on your developing reading skills in a supportive environment. Join us for literacy games, activities, and one-on-one reading practice with our interns. Make sure you check out library books to continue practicing at home! Open to children in kindergarten through 3rd grade.

Sat · Oct 24·1:30 PM – 3:30 PM·San Carlos, Meeting Room A, San Carlos

Challenge yourself to a Dungeons & Dragons one-shot! For new players and old. This one-shot is intended for middle and high school students. Handbooks and dice are provided. Bring a level 5 character you created yourself, or play with one of our premade slime characters! Space is limited, please register online to rese…

Sat · Oct 24·Fremont Park, Santa Cruz Avenue at University Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Participants are welcome to come in costume and participate in the annual parade through downtown Menlo Park where kids can trick-or-treat at local merchants. Then enjoy crafts, entertainment and games at nearby Fremont Park.

Sat · Oct 24·Palo Alto Children's Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301

With very simple sets and costumes, and lots of opportunities to get up and wiggle, this story-teller style theatre is perfect for young audience members, suggested ages two to six years old.

Fri · Oct 23·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·San Carlos, 2nd Floor Community Room, San Carlos

Centered around parent/caregiver-child interactions, this storytime is for newborns and babies up to 18 months old . Please join us for rhymes, lap bounces, singing, and a story. The storytime portion runs 10:30-11:00 AM, followed by a 30 minute playdate where babies can play with age-appropriate toys while their grown…

Thu · Oct 22·10:30 AM – 11 AM·San Carlos, 2nd Floor Community Room, San Carlos

Let's read, sing, and learn baby sign language together. Experience the joy of learning common signs through music and stories! This storytime is great for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. This program is intended for children up through age 5. Adults must be accompanied by a child.

Sat · Oct 24·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

Join Librarian Juliana on Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. for Family Storytime at Mitchell Park Library. Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playlist of all of our favorite songs to sing!

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.