Musical Jamboree With Stay and Play!

It’s a musical jamboree! Join us as we make music together in this silly, song-and-dance-filled storytime for all ages. This event will be held in the children's room at the Atherton Library. After Storytime, join us for Stay and Play where kids and their caregivers c......More

It’s a musical jamboree! Join us as we make music together in this silly, song-and-dance-filled storytime for all ages. This event will be held in the children's room at the Atherton Library. After Storytime, join us for Stay and Play where kids and their caregivers can practice interpersonal skills, and have fun learning to share and socialize!

Atherton Library Yoga at Holbrook-Palmer Park

Join us as we welcome Krystle Sarkissian Yoga and Wellness to the Atherton Library for a Gentle Yoga class. Krystle Sarkissian Yoga and Wellness combines movement, meditation and breathing exercises to tune into your mind-body connection. We host this class every Thurs......More

Join us as we welcome Krystle Sarkissian Yoga and Wellness to the Atherton Library for a Gentle Yoga class. Krystle Sarkissian Yoga and Wellness combines movement, meditation and breathing exercises to tune into your mind-body connection. We host this class every Thursday. Please bring your own yoga mat. Please ensure to register so we can send you a map with the location of the class. It will be located in Jennings Pavilion at Holbrook-Palmer Park (150 Watkins Ave Atherton, CA 94027)

Open Lab: Drop In Memory Lab

Come and join us in digitizing your media using our Memory Lab. This is a drop in program and their will be a staff member available to get you started in you digitization project! Media you can digitize: Photos, negatives, and photographic slides VHS Audio cas......More

Come and join us in digitizing your media using our Memory Lab. This is a drop in program and their will be a staff member available to get you started in you digitization project! Media you can digitize: Photos, negatives, and photographic slides VHS Audio cassettes 8mm and Super-8 film (no audio) 3.5" floppy disks (DOS or Windows format only) CD-R and DVD-R data discs

Get Crafty at the Atherton Halloween Spooktacular

Join the Atherton Library for a wickedly fun afternoon at Atherton's annual Halloween Spooktacular 2025, at the Atherton Town Center with our Atherton Police Officers' Association! Get crafty with us at our arts & crafts station, featuring fun pirate crafts perfect f......More

Join the Atherton Library for a wickedly fun afternoon at Atherton's annual Halloween Spooktacular 2025, at the Atherton Town Center with our Atherton Police Officers' Association! Get crafty with us at our arts & crafts station, featuring fun pirate crafts perfect for young buccaneers (or monsters or princesses, etc.), brought to you by the Atherton Library and our Friends. And don't miss our special spooky musical show! Stick around for more creepy, crawling highlights from the Town of Atherton, including: - Food trucks, festive decorations and exciting activities - Bounce houses, a maze and more games to play - Our very own Atherton Police Officers handing out candy to all the little ghouls and goblins!! - Arts & Crafts activities, brought to you by the Atherton Library and our Friends - Show off your creative side and parade around the town hall in your spookiest, funniest or most magical costumes! For more details and to register, please visit Atherton's Halloween Spooktacular 2025.

Maker Exploration

Want to explore our Makerspace? Come and join us during our open hour to learn about 3D printers, Laser Cutters and more!

Drop-In Sewing

Do you have a sewing project to complete?  Come visit our Makerspace and use our sewing machines that are available for you to use! Materials are provided and limited amount of fabric will be available, please bring your own fabric! This program is intended for ad......More

Do you have a sewing project to complete?  Come visit our Makerspace and use our sewing machines that are available for you to use! Materials are provided and limited amount of fabric will be available, please bring your own fabric! This program is intended for adults and teens who are already familiar with using sewing machines. Minimal instructions will be given.

Signs and Rhymes Storytime With Stay and Play!

Let's read, sing, sign and rhyme together! Play together with your little one as we learn simple sign language and fun ways to fingerplay alongside our stories and music each week. This storytime is welcome to all ages, from babies to toddlers to preschoolers and beyon......More

Let's read, sing, sign and rhyme together! Play together with your little one as we learn simple sign language and fun ways to fingerplay alongside our stories and music each week. This storytime is welcome to all ages, from babies to toddlers to preschoolers and beyond! This event will be held in the children's room at the Atherton Library. After storytime, join us for Stay and Play where kids and their caregivers can practice interpersonal skills and have fun learning to share and socialize!

Open Lab: Drop In Memory Lab

Come and join us in digitizing your media using our Memory Lab. This is a drop in program and their will be a staff member available to get you started in you digitization project! Media you can digitize: Photos, negatives, and photographic slides VHS Audio cas......More

Come and join us in digitizing your media using our Memory Lab. This is a drop in program and their will be a staff member available to get you started in you digitization project! Media you can digitize: Photos, negatives, and photographic slides VHS Audio cassettes 8mm and Super-8 film (no audio) 3.5" floppy disks (DOS or Windows format only) CD-R and DVD-R data discs

Crafternoon: DIY Stress Balls

Join us weekly as we use our imagination and creativity to make art! This week, we’ll be taking a break to relax and unwind by making simple stress relief balls out of balloons. No registration required, as supplies last.

Free In-Person English Class | Clase de inglés en persona gratuita

Learn English in this free beginner's in-person class. We will learn and practice English, which will be helpful in your everyday life.  Aprenda inglés en esta clase en persona gratuita. Aprenderemos y practicaremos inglés que le ayudará en su vida diaria. Registrati......More

Learn English in this free beginner's in-person class. We will learn and practice English, which will be helpful in your everyday life.  Aprenda inglés en esta clase en persona gratuita. Aprenderemos y practicaremos inglés que le ayudará en su vida diaria. Registration Required! 

Maker Exploration

Want to explore our Makerspace? Come and join us during our open hour to learn about 3D printers, Laser Cutters and more!

Drop-In Sewing

Do you have a sewing project to complete?  Come visit our Makerspace and use our sewing machines that are available for you to use! Materials are provided and limited amount of fabric will be available, please bring your own fabric! This program is intended for ad......More

Do you have a sewing project to complete?  Come visit our Makerspace and use our sewing machines that are available for you to use! Materials are provided and limited amount of fabric will be available, please bring your own fabric! This program is intended for adults and teens who are already familiar with using sewing machines. Minimal instructions will be given.

Tech Tutors Drop-In Sessions

Please come prepared with any questions or tasks that our staff can help you with during our drop-in sessions. Our tech tutors are here to assist you, answer your questions, and help you feel more comfortable with technology. We can address inquiries related to eMedia,......More

Please come prepared with any questions or tasks that our staff can help you with during our drop-in sessions. Our tech tutors are here to assist you, answer your questions, and help you feel more comfortable with technology. We can address inquiries related to eMedia, online resources, troubleshooting, and much more! Drop by for technology assistance!

Tai Chi

Chen-style Taijiquan (Tai Chi) is widely acknowledged as the ancestor of all other styles of Taijiquan. This class will introduce the Chen-style Taijiquan form, Silk-reeling Exercises and Wuji Qigong. The Chen-style Taijiquan form is soft and graceful with strong roote......More

Chen-style Taijiquan (Tai Chi) is widely acknowledged as the ancestor of all other styles of Taijiquan. This class will introduce the Chen-style Taijiquan form, Silk-reeling Exercises and Wuji Qigong. The Chen-style Taijiquan form is soft and graceful with strong rooted stands that will help students to develop strength, balance, coordination and an understanding of basic Taiji principles. Silk-reeling Exercises are a series of spiral movements that promote muscle relaxation and flexibility by reducing physical tension and strain. Wuji Qigong (standing meditation) will help students to cultivate internal energy (qi) with proper body alignment for better internal energy flow, which will enhance their immune systems and reduce physical and mental stress. Registration is encouraged but not required. 

Brain Power Hour: Age-Friendly Brain Games

Please join us in this new, age-friendly, and engaging program that invites you to play fun games that are meant to exercise both your brain and body. California Brain Games has developed brain games that are specially designed for older adults to synchronize both side......More

Please join us in this new, age-friendly, and engaging program that invites you to play fun games that are meant to exercise both your brain and body. California Brain Games has developed brain games that are specially designed for older adults to synchronize both sides of their brains. During this fun and satisfying hour-long event, you will participate in activities that enhance learning skills, brain plasticity, and promote short-term memory, all while connecting with others! Registration is encouraged but not required. 

Watercolor Wellness

Join us for a relaxing watercolor session! We will vary themes each month with different subjects, and we will even have display books that you can check out from the library and take home with you. Come enjoy this tranquil and therapeutic activity while exercising you......More

Join us for a relaxing watercolor session! We will vary themes each month with different subjects, and we will even have display books that you can check out from the library and take home with you. Come enjoy this tranquil and therapeutic activity while exercising your creativity. All ages are welcome to join this drop-in event.