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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.

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.
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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.
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…
Join us for open time to use the library’s sewing machines. Bring your own project or pick from previous library sewing projects. Needles, thread, iron, and cutting tools are provided for use in the library. No fabric is provided except for scraps. This program is intended for individuals who can use the sewing machine…
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…
Bring your favorite yarn project and settle into a welcoming space at the library where creativity and conversation flow together. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting out, this informal get-together is all about sharing ideas, making progress, and enjoying the company of fellow makers. Volunteers will be…
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…
In this two-day program, participants will learn the fundamentals of 3D modeling using Blender to design a custom wearable mask, then construct it out of lightweight cardboard, ready for decoration.
Join us every Tuesday and get crafty! Each week features a guided, hands-on arts & crafts activity that encourages creativity and making—always fun and beginner-friendly. Please note: This program focuses on staff-led craft projects and does not include use of maker equipment.
The library supports your freedom of expression this Banned Books Week! Got a lot on your mind? Want to share your interests or know-how with others? Make a zine! Zines are DIY, self-published small booklets that you can make in any way you want. We'll draw, write, and collage about the things that matter most to us, t…
Event located in the San Bruno Library Community Room. Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with this special workshop on Chinese Calligraphy! Learn the techniques of brush calligraphy by decorating your own paper lantern to take home. All materials provided. Class is limited to 22 participants. Sponsored by the Friends o…
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or any other stitching come on out and enjoy some dedicated project time, help from other crafters, and lots of fun and friendship! All levels are welcome in this group. Please bring your own supplies. Location: Laurel Room
Join us for a special bilingual Farsi and English storytime the whole family will love. Open to families with children of all ages who will enjoy listening, singing, and playing along.
Come along on an imaginary adventure for Family Storytime. Hear new stories, sing songs and learn wiggles that the whole family can enjoy together, from toddlers to grown-ups.
Come along on an imaginary adventure. Hear new stories, sing songs and learn wiggles that the whole family can enjoy together, from toddlers to grown-ups. After Storytime join us for Stay and Play, a time to engage in open-ended exploration and learning in the company of other children and caregivers.
The East Palo Alto Library invites you to practice the 128 Civics questions provided by the USCIS office. You will also get a chance to practice a mock interview. Free study materials will be provided. La biblioteca de East Palo Alto te invita a practicar las 128 preguntas de educación cívica proporcionadas por la ofic…
At Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Visitor Center Saturday, October 3, 2026 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. From 11a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, Friends of Fitzgerald Volunteer Naturalists invite you to explore plankton collected in Pillar Point Harbor and dock organisms collected on pier pilings there. See microscopic plankton an…