Papel Picado

Sun · Sep 27·1 PM – 3 PM·Belmont, Join us in the Taube Room!, Belmont

Learn about how this traditional art was inspired when Mexico and China started trading goods! Participants will make a set of 3 to 5 flags to hang on their Dia de Los Muertos ofrenda or as decoration for Latinx heritage month.

Wed · Oct 14·10:30 AM – 12 PM·East Palo Alto, East Palo Alto

Come join us at the East Palo Alto Library; 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. Acompañanos en la biblioteca de East Palo Alto; Aprenda inglés en esta clase en persona gratuita enseñada por un instr…

Wed · Oct 14·10:30 AM – 11 AM·East Palo Alto, East Palo Alto

Join us for bilingual Spanish and English stories and music the whole family will love! Children of all ages will enjoy listening, singing, and playing along. Afterwards, stay for a fun craft activity! ¡Acompáñenos para disfrutar cuentos y música bilingües español e inglés que le encantará a toda la familia! Niños de t…

Wed · Oct 14·1 PM – 5:30 PM·JCC Silicon Valley (Palo Alto)

Wed · Oct 14·3:30 PM·Downtown Library, 1044 Middlefield Road Redwood City, California 94063

For grades: 4th - 8th. in the Makerspace. Create. Connect. Chill. Looking for a place to get creative? Drop in to use the Makerspace tools, explore new skills, and work on projects that interest you, no plan required. Whether you're crafting, sewing, designing, or just hanging out with friends, this is your time to mak…

Wed · Oct 21·3:30 PM – 5:30 PM·East Palo Alto, The Little Blue House in East Palo Alto, 1070 Beech Street, East Palo Alto

Join the East Palo Alto Library and RISE this fall for RISE & Recharge! Every other Wednesday from September 23 - December 2, the Little Blue House becomes a free, drop-in maker space for youth and young adults ages 12 - 25. Enjoy free snacks, hang out with friends, explore hands-on maker projects, or use open studio t…

Wed · Oct 21·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·East Palo Alto, East Palo Alto

Decorate your own colorful calavera, or sugar skull, for el Día de los Muertos. Learn about the tradition of making sugar skull decorations with a brief visual presentation. Día de Muertos is celebrated every year between November 1st - November 2nd in many Latin American countries as a way to honor beloved ancestors.…

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 20·10:30 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。