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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.
Self‑guided art session at Half Moon Bay Library offers basic materials for creative exploration, ages 6 and up.
Chen‑style Tai Chi class at Half Moon Bay Library teaches the form, silk‑reeling exercises, and Wuji Qigong for strength, balance, and stress relief, ages 19+.
Burlingame Public Library Tech Lab hosts a 3D Printing Open Lab where participants bring files, learn slicing software, start print jobs, and share creations, ages 18+.
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.
Make a candle scented with Linda Zafra’s seasonal fragrance, decorated with dried petals and a festive lid sticker, at Half Moon Bay Library, ages 19 and up.
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.
Five sewing machines are available in the Cedar Room with minimal instruction and limited tools and supplies.
Students gather at CSM Library Building 9 to learn and share craft skills, creating items donated to animal shelters, hospitals and other community organizations.
Crochet together at Hillsdale Library’s Programming Space, sharing projects, ideas, and tips; all portable crafts welcome.
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+.