Maker Exploration

Sun · Sep 20·12 PM – 2 PM·Foster City, 3D Printers, Foster City

Discover our 3D printers and laser cutter with hands-on guidance from our Maker volunteers! 3D Printing: Learn Tinkercad and create your own printable design (20-minute print limit). Laser Cutting: Use our Glowforge to make a personalized acrylic charm (2" square size limit). Drop-ins are welcome as space and time allo…

Tue · Sep 22·5:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Atherton, Makerspace , Atherton

Want to explore our Makerspace? Come and join us during our open hours to learn about 3D printers, Laser Cutters, and more!

Thu · Sep 24·5:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Atherton, Makerspace , Atherton

Want to explore our Makerspace? Come and join us during our open hours to learn about 3D printers, Laser Cutters, and more!

Fri · Sep 25·3 PM – 4:30 PM·Millbrae, Makerspace, Millbrae

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, and our Glowforge laser cutter—to name just a few. Activities rotate each week, so there’s always some…

Tue · Sep 29·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Atherton, Children's Room, Atherton

Let's read, sing, sign, and rhyme together! Play together with your little one as we learn simple sign language and fun ways to fingerplay alongside our stories and music each week. This storytime welcomes all ages, from babies to toddlers to preschoolers and beyond! This event will be held in the children's room at th…

Tue · Sep 29·4 PM – 5 PM·Atherton, Atherton

Something on your mind? Join us this Tuesday to make worry dolls. Whisper your secrets and troubles to your very own muñeca quitapena. Worry dolls come from the Mayan legend of the sun god, who taught Princess Ixmucane how to solve any problems. Ixmucane spread this gift to the people, teaching them to make worry dolls…

Tue · Sep 29·Stanford Events Calendar (talks) · Palo Alto

🪎 Embark on a quest across campus and discover the amazing resources our libraries and research centers have to offer! ⌛ The treasure hunt opens on Monday September 14th and ends on Friday October 2nd at 5pm. 🏆 The more you explore, the more chances you have to win prizes! 💎 Top prize: Explore buried treasure uneart…

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.