In honor of World Mental Health Day on Saturday, October 10, personalize your own wellness kit by decorating a pencil pouch and filling it with items to help support your mental health throughout the day. All materials provided. This program is intended for tween and teens (ages 10+). No registration required.
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Get ready to learn and play with your little one! 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.
Come explore Mori Point with the San Mateo County Libraries and the Golden Gate National Park Conservancy! Enjoy a guided walk through this landscape, held sacred by local Indigenous people, as we read selections from Dr. Jessica Hernandez's Fresh Banana Leaves and share a conversation along the trail. 30 free giveaway…
Join us for a morning of fun rhymes, songs, and stories performed in both English and Spanish! Storytime will be followed up with “Family Conversation Time.” Limited space. First come, first served. For ages walking to 3 years.
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.
Learn to fold a simple corner-style origami bookmark with a monster face or other design of your choice.
Stop by our monthly craft hour and paint a portrait of your furry friend! This is a drop-in program intended for children and families. Bring a picture of your pet for your reference. The rest of the materials will be provided on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. No registration required.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making your own piñata with recycled materials and tissue paper!
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and enjoy a special storytime featuring Lucky Diaz’s, Fix-It Familia , followed by a craft inspired by the book. For ages 5 - 11.
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…
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…
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.
Join us for stories and songs in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English! Children of all ages will enjoy listening, singing, and playing along. 歡迎參加國語，廣東話和英語故事時間！歡迎任何年齡的孩子一起聆聽故事、放聲歌唱跟玩耍。
