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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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Open sewing session at Half Moon Bay Library lets participants use library sewing machines on personal projects or supplied materials, with assistance available, ages 6+.
Open sewing at Millbrae Library Makerspace offers library sewing machines, supplies, and assistance for projects, ages 6 and up.
Open sewing session at Atherton Library offers sewing machines, needles, thread, iron and cutting tools for adults to work on personal or library projects, ages 19 and up.
Open sewing session at Half Moon Bay Library lets participants use library sewing machines on personal projects or supplied materials, with assistance available, ages 6+.
Explore hands‑on jewelry, button, sticker, Perler bead projects, 3D printing and Glowforge laser cutting at Millbrae Library’s Makerspace, drop‑in, all ages.
Chen-style Tai Chi class at Millbrae Library Library Plaza teaches the form, silk‑reeling exercises, and Wuji Qigong, developing strength, balance, and internal energy, for ages 19 and up.
Creation Exploration (Millbrae Library Makerspace) — Hands‑on session offering 3D printing, crafting and digital‑tool experiments for ages 12+, all materials provided.
Guided, hands‑on arts and crafts projects led by staff each Tuesday in the Millbrae Library Makerspace, beginner‑friendly for ages 6–18.
Create ceramic coasters with a Cricut in the Burlingame Public Library Tech Lab, celebrating inclusion and community during United Against Hate Week.
Walking Club meets at Jennings Pavilion in Holbrook Palmer Park, offering guided walks through scenic trails for all fitness levels, plus monthly special walks to nearby locations, ages 19+.
Ukulele jam group (Half Moon Bay Library) — Morning strumming and singing with provided music; participants bring ukuleles; beginners welcome. Ages 12 and up.
Solder a mini game in a hands‑on workshop at Fab Lab, Bldg 7, Room 7‑310, open to all students and beginners.
Hands‑on workshops at CSM Library Makerspace teach participants to craft ofrenda components, including Catrinas, for display at the campus Día de Muertos celebration.
Grand Maker Drop-in (Grand Avenue Library) offers hands‑on 3D modeling, 3D printing, laser cutting, Arduino and electronics sessions with all materials supplied.
Tech‑savvy staff provide ten‑minute device help sessions at San Carlos Library, for ages 19 and up.
Knitting Circle gathers at Foster City Library’s Programming Area for knit‑alongs, project sharing, troubleshooting, and basic skill practice, welcoming beginners, ages 19+.