The Shortlist is a monthly short-story book club for adults that meets every fourth Friday from 2:00–3:00 PM at the Foster City Library. In November, we will be reading The Typing Lady by Ruth Ozeki. In December, we will be reading THE BEST AMERICAN SHORT STORIES 2026 . Sign up for our mailing list to get updates, reading picks, and reminders. Come for the stories, stay for the fun—we’d love to have you!
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The Shortlist Book Club (Foster City Library, Discovery Room) discusses three classic Sherlock Holmes tales from The Return of Sherlock Holmes, ages 19+.
Storytime with songs, lap bounces, and movement rhymes followed by a half‑hour of open‑ended exploration in the Foster City Library Children’s Room, for ages 0–5.
Explore 3D printers and a Glowforge laser cutter at Foster City Library, designing Tinkercad models and crafting 2‑inch acrylic charms with volunteer guidance, for ages 6–18.
School of Rock – The Musical at Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 E Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City.
Phi Theta Kappa induction ceremony at Cañada College honors new members from three colleges.
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.
Chen‑style Taijiquan class teaches the form, silk‑reeling spiral movements, and Wuji Qigong standing meditation in the library courtyard, for ages 19 and up.
Tech‑savvy staff provide ten‑minute device help sessions at San Carlos Library, for ages 19 and up.
