Open Sewing

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…

Mon · Sep 21·5 PM – 7:45 PM·Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay

Join us for open time to use the library’s sewing machines. Bring your own 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.

Tue · Sep 22·10 AM – 2 PM·Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay

Join us for open time to use the library’s sewing machines. Bring your own 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.

Thu · Sep 24·10 AM – 1 PM·Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay

Join us for open time to use the library’s sewing machines. Bring your own 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.

Thu · Oct 15·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay

Experience the magic of traditional Oaxacan folk art and celebrate el Día de los Muertos by decorating your own alebrije made of copal in this immersive, hands-on workshop offered by Balam Arts. Led by celebrated artists Carolina Argote and Jose Virelas, this workshop blends artistic expression with rich cultural histo…

Thu · Oct 15·10 AM – 11:30 AM·Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay

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 inglés que le ayudará en su vida diaria.

Wed · Oct 14·11 AM – 1 PM·Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and learn a new skill in this beginner-friendly hand embroidery workshop! In this 2-hour class, you will learn all the skills and techniques you'll need to complete an all-new embroidery project by Tiffany from Stitches By Tiff. Due to high demand, we ask that community members sign up…

Fri · Oct 16·11 AM – 12 PM·Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay

Gem Painting is taking the crafting world by storm. It’s the perfect mixture of paint-by-numbers and mosaic art, without the paint! Instead, tiny gems make a beautiful pattern and sparkle in the light. Gem Painting is a recurring series that invites creative makers to gather at the same place regularly. If you are inte…

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 – 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.

Sun · Sep 20·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Millbrae, Library Lounge, Millbrae

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。