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: Fairytale Architects

Join us in the Atherton Makerspace, for some fun paper engineering! This week, we’ll be building and decorating our own mini paper houses as inspired by Hansel and Gretel. 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. 

Atherton Book Club

Join us for the Atherton Book Club every third Wednesday of the month from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. We will be engaging in fun and lively discussions about books each month. We want to create a safe environment where everyone feels welcome and heard. All book club particip......More

Join us for the Atherton Book Club every third Wednesday of the month from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. We will be engaging in fun and lively discussions about books each month. We want to create a safe environment where everyone feels welcome and heard. All book club participants can nominate book selections, and we vote on the selection as a group. Please join us!

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. 

STEAM Team: Bath Bombs

Today, we'll be scientists, engineers and beyond! Join us at the library the every month for a new STEAM activity for you to explore. This time, we'll be exploring a fun chemistry lesson by making our own bath bombs. No registration required, as supplies last.

3D Printing for Families

Come visit for a hour of 3D printing exploration with our 3D Printers. Print your own small project or customize pre-printed projects!

Pajama Storytime With Stay and Play: Blanket Forts!

Join us for a Pajama Storytime Adventure! Come along in your coziest pajamas for an imaginary journey where we'll hear new stories, sing songs, and learn fun wiggles that the whole family can enjoy together, from toddlers to grown-ups, and even your favorite bedtime bu......More

Join us for a Pajama Storytime Adventure! Come along in your coziest pajamas for an imaginary journey where we'll hear new stories, sing songs, and learn fun wiggles that the whole family can enjoy together, from toddlers to grown-ups, and even your favorite bedtime buddy, too. Then stick around for a special Stay and Play today in the Children’s Area! Build your own cozy reading nook out of blankets, boxes, cushions, and of course, plenty of books. Get ready to snuggle up and read and play together!

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: Spirograph Art

Join us in the Atherton Makerspace, and stretch your inner artist! This week, we’ll be making art with spirographs. Snap together custom gears and spin them round and around with your pen to create an intricate spiral-design! It’s fun and easy for any age. No registrat......More

Join us in the Atherton Makerspace, and stretch your inner artist! This week, we’ll be making art with spirographs. Snap together custom gears and spin them round and around with your pen to create an intricate spiral-design! It’s fun and easy for any age. No registration required, as supplies last.

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.