Malinky Music

Malinky Music offers joyful, bilingual Spanish-English music and movement for young children (ages 0-5) and their families, promoting language development, motor skills, and cultural appreciation through interactive songs and play.

Maker Exploration for Families

Want to explore our Makerspace? Come and join us during our open hours to learn about 3D printers, laser cutters and more!  This session is intended for families of all ages looking to explore our space! Open Makerspace at Atherton Library is also available on: Tues......More

Want to explore our Makerspace? Come and join us during our open hours to learn about 3D printers, laser cutters and more!  This session is intended for families of all ages looking to explore our space! Open Makerspace at Atherton Library is also available on: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 PM

Free Intermediate English Class | Clase intermedia gratuita de inglés.

Lean English in this free in-person class taught by a certified instructor. We will learn and practice writing in English which will help you with your job and everyday life. Aprende inglés en esta clase presencial gratuita impartida por un instructor certificado. Ap......More

Lean English in this free in-person class taught by a certified instructor. We will learn and practice writing in English which will help you with your job and everyday life. Aprende inglés en esta clase presencial gratuita impartida por un instructor certificado. Aprenderemos y practicaremos la escritura en inglés, lo que te ayudará en tu trabajo y en la vida cotidiana.

Baby Bounce Storytime With Stay and Play!

Bring your bouncing baby to our biweekly playtime, full of nursery rhymes and songs you can do together to stimulate your baby’s development. Ideal for newborns up to 18 months old, but all are welcome.  After Storytime join us for Stay and Play, a time to engage in o......More

Bring your bouncing baby to our biweekly playtime, full of nursery rhymes and songs you can do together to stimulate your baby’s development. Ideal for newborns up to 18 months old, but all are welcome.  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.

Art Nook Mondays: Firework Salt Painting

Join us in the makerspace and spark your creativity with your own colorful burst of fun with this dazzling firework craft.

In-Person English Conversation Club

Improve your English and make new friends! Practice your speaking skills with fluent speakers and other English language learners in a small group. Open to all skill levels. For adults ages 18 and over. Capacity limits may apply. 

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: Tote Bag Decorating

Join us weekly as we use our imagination and creativity to make art! We will be decorating canvas tote bags in the makerspace. No registration required, as supplies last.

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.

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!

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

1:1 Genealogy Session

Are you ready to uncover the fascinating stories of your ancestors? Join us for personalized 30-minute genealogy sessions that will ignite your passion for family history! What Awaits You: Ancestry L......More

Are you ready to uncover the fascinating stories of your ancestors? Join us for personalized 30-minute genealogy sessions that will ignite your passion for family history! What Awaits You: Ancestry Library Edition: Unlock billions of records and start weaving your family tree! HeritageHub: Dive into captivating tales about your ancestors and your local history. HeritageQuest: Discover hidden gems like census records, military documents, and so much more! Your Journey Starts Here! Your suggested appointment date & time are all TENTATIVE until you receive an email confirmation. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned researcher, our sessions are designed to help you uncover your unique story. Reserve your spot now and embark on the adventure of discovering your roots! REGISTER HERE

Paws for Tales

Do you have a reluctant reader? Sign your child up for a session to practice reading with a therapy dog at the library. Studies show that children who may not want to read in front of their peers are much less anxious with an animal present. Children don't perceive an......More

Do you have a reluctant reader? Sign your child up for a session to practice reading with a therapy dog at the library. Studies show that children who may not want to read in front of their peers are much less anxious with an animal present. Children don't perceive animals as judgmental, and reading to an animal helps them become more confident readers. We’d like to thank our partners for making this possible: Pet Assisted Therapy teams and their handlers from the Peninsula Humane Society & the SPCA's Paws for Tales program. Space is limited, so register early for your 10-minute slot at smcl.org/pawsfortales! We do our best to incorporate drop-ins as much as possible, so feel free to stop by!

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.

Maker Exploration

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

Family Storytime With Stay and Play!

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. This event will be held in the children's room at the Atherton Library. After Storytime, join us for ......More

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. 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!

Maker Exploration for Families

Want to explore our Makerspace? Come and join us during our open hours to learn about 3D printers, laser cutters and more!  This session is intended for families of all ages looking to explore our space! Open Makerspace at Atherton Library is also available on: Tues......More

Want to explore our Makerspace? Come and join us during our open hours to learn about 3D printers, laser cutters and more!  This session is intended for families of all ages looking to explore our space! Open Makerspace at Atherton Library is also available on: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 PM

Free Intermediate English Class | Clase intermedia gratuita de inglés.

Lean English in this free in-person class taught by a certified instructor. We will learn and practice writing in English which will help you with your job and everyday life. Aprende inglés en esta clase presencial gratuita impartida por un instructor certificado. Ap......More

Lean English in this free in-person class taught by a certified instructor. We will learn and practice writing in English which will help you with your job and everyday life. Aprende inglés en esta clase presencial gratuita impartida por un instructor certificado. Aprenderemos y practicaremos la escritura en inglés, lo que te ayudará en tu trabajo y en la vida cotidiana.

Art Nook Mondays: Moon Phase Craft

Join us in the makerspace to create your own moon-tastic craft.