Day of the Dead: Mini Ofrendas

Wed · Oct 14·11 AM – 12:30 PM·Woodside, Woodside

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…

Fri · Oct 16·1:30 PM – 3 PM·Belmont, Taube Room, Belmont

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 information on basic altar elements and the tradition's Indigenous roots. There is an opportunity for creative liberty and personalization of…

Wed · Oct 21·3:30 PM – 5:30 PM·East Palo Alto, The Little Blue House in East Palo Alto, 1070 Beech Street, East Palo Alto

Join the East Palo Alto Library and RISE this fall for RISE & Recharge! Every other Wednesday from September 23 - December 2, the Little Blue House becomes a free, drop-in maker space for youth and young adults ages 12 - 25. Enjoy free snacks, hang out with friends, explore hands-on maker projects, or use open studio t…

Wed · Oct 21·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·East Palo Alto, East Palo Alto

Decorate your own colorful calavera, or sugar skull, for el Día de los Muertos. Learn about the tradition of making sugar skull decorations with a brief visual presentation. Día de Muertos is celebrated every year between November 1st - November 2nd in many Latin American countries as a way to honor beloved ancestors.…

Thu · Oct 22·6 PM – 7 PM·East Palo Alto, East Palo Alto

The Holiday Candle Making Workshop. An Elegant Hands-On Holiday Experience. Each participant will make a mini soy wax candle with Linda Zafra's signature and famous seasonal scent, decorated with natural dried petals and finished with a festive sticker on the lid - perfect as a gift or as home decor during this beautif…

Wed · Oct 21·2 PM – 3 PM·Portola Valley, Portola Valley

Join us for a fun afternoon of painting 3D printed models! 3D printing is one of our most popular activities here at the library, and now you have the chance to paint what you print! If you don't have a printed model, don't worry. We have a bunch to give out while supplies last!

Wed · Oct 21·4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Newark, Newark

Join us for a different craft every month! Program participants will be able to vote on each month's craft. This is a program for middle school and high school age only. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed, video-recorded, or aud…

Sun · Sep 20·10 AM – 12 PM·Belmont, Taube Room, Belmont

Discover Etegami (絵手紙), the beloved Japanese folk art of creating and gifting hand-painted postcards. Here, imperfection isn’t just allowed—it’s the goal! Join certified Etegami instructors Amy and Andy for a hands-on, two-hour introduction to this rich, liberating world of Japanese hand-painted picture-letters. You’ll…

Sun · Sep 20·10 AM – 12 PM·Foster City, Programming Area, Foster City

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…

Sun · Sep 20·10 AM – 11:30 AM·Millbrae, Millbrae

Learn English in this free in-person class taught by a certified instructor. We will learn and practice English, which will be helpful in your everyday life. Aprenda inglés en esta clase en persona gratuita enseñada por un instructor certificado. Aprenderemos y practicaremos ingles que le ayudará en su vida diaria.