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

Want to explore our Makerspace? Come and join us during our open hours to learn about 3D printers, Laser Cutters, and more!
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Build your own mini altar to celebrate Day of the Dead! Local artist Elizabeth Jiménez Montelongo will guide you through the process, demonstrating each step. She will also share some information on basic altar elements and the Indigenous roots of the tradition. There is opportunity for creative liberty and personaliza…
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Join us for a Zoom class led by an instructor! We will cover the 128 Civics questions, as well as practice speaking, reading, writing, and interview questions based on the USCIS materials. Please note, you will receive a separate email reminder with the zoom link the morning of class. ¡Únase a nosotros para una clase d…
Looking for a fun and healthy way to connect with others? Join the Atherton Library's Walking Club and explore the scenic beauty of Holbrook Palmer Park while enjoying the fresh air and good company. Walking regularly offers numerous health benefits, including improved cardiovascular health, stronger bones, better bala…
Stanford Libraries now holds an 1883 edition of a rare book, Les laboureurs: poème tiré de Jocelyn, whose pages (text and ornaments) were entirely woven on a Jacquard loom by the firm of silk merchant Joseph-Alphonse Henry. This exhibition explores the cultural contexts and material conditions of Les laboureurs’ produc…
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 will be provided for the machines if necessary.