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Join us for open time to use the library’s sewing machines. Bring your own 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 own 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 at Millbrae Library Makerspace offers library sewing machines, supplies, and assistance for projects, ages 6 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+.
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.
Hands‑on engineering workshop at Half Moon Bay Library lets participants build structures, use laser cutter, 3D printer, vinyl cutter, soldering iron and iFixit toolkit, all ages.
Free in‑person English class taught by a certified instructor at Half Moon Bay Library, focusing on everyday conversation practice, ages 19 and up.
SparkPoint Market (Building 5, Room 220, San Mateo) — Open market where students, staff, and community choose their preferred food.
Self‑guided art session at Half Moon Bay Library offers basic materials for creative exploration, ages 6 and up.
Gem Painting at Half Moon Bay Library lets people 19 and up create mosaic patterns using tiny gems on provided canvases, with drop‑in sessions after the first Friday.
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.
Arts & Crafts wellness hour at Skyline College Library offers new crafts, a tech detox, and a chance to unwind and recharge for students, staff, and faculty.
Drop-in Sewing Lab (Burlingame Public Library, Tech Lab) — Use library sewing machines to work on projects or start new ones, beginner‑friendly makerspace, ages 18+.
Crochet together at Hillsdale Library’s Programming Space, sharing projects, ideas, and tips; all portable crafts welcome.
Chen‑style Taijiquan class teaches the form, silk‑reeling spiral movements, and Wuji Qigong standing meditation in the library courtyard, for ages 19 and up.
Tech‑savvy staff provide ten‑minute device help sessions at San Carlos Library, for ages 19 and up.