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: DIY Magnets

Join us in the makerspace for some fun! Create your own glass magnets using cool and colorful art techniques.

JAMaROO Kids Music & Movement

Come clap your hands, stomp your feet, and shake your hips to the rhythm and the beat!  In the JAMaROO Kids Music & Movement classes, we’ll sing traditional songs and learn original ones too (many written by our own teachers). Our music curriculum has been developed t......More

Come clap your hands, stomp your feet, and shake your hips to the rhythm and the beat!  In the JAMaROO Kids Music & Movement classes, we’ll sing traditional songs and learn original ones too (many written by our own teachers). Our music curriculum has been developed to spark creativity and incorporate imaginative play. Through movement activities, children will build gross motor skills, directly encouraging strength, balance, and coordination. Our teachers will use bean bags, scarves, shakers, rhythm sticks, and other equipment to make classes more interactive and hands-on.  At JAMaROO Kids all of our music, dance, and yoga curriculum is developed to support and foster all five key areas of development: Cognitive, Speech & Language, Gross Motor Development, Fine Motor Development, Social and Emotional.

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: Paper Flower Baskets

Join us weekly as we use our imagination and creativity to make art! This week, we’ll be crafting super simple mini-paper baskets, just the right size to fill up with some sweet DIY paper flowers too! 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.

Maker Exploration

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

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 which 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!

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.

Chinese Painting: Ink & Jasmine

Discover the beauty of Chinese painting by creating a delicate jasmine branch. In this one-hour workshop, you will learn basic brush techniques to paint flowing branches, vibrant yellow blossoms, and elegant leaves. No prior experience is needed—just bring your creativ......More

Discover the beauty of Chinese painting by creating a delicate jasmine branch. In this one-hour workshop, you will learn basic brush techniques to paint flowing branches, vibrant yellow blossoms, and elegant leaves. No prior experience is needed—just bring your creativity and enjoy the peaceful process of ink and color painting. Registration will open on Tuesday, June 7 at 8:00am.  

Freedom in Full Bloom: A Juneteenth Reflection & Healing Workshop

This workshop blends original spoken word, cultural reflection, and guided compassion practices to honor the spirit of Juneteenth. Through poetry, breath, and storytelling, participants will be invited to reflect, connect, and explore the meaning of freedom in their ow......More

This workshop blends original spoken word, cultural reflection, and guided compassion practices to honor the spirit of Juneteenth. Through poetry, breath, and storytelling, participants will be invited to reflect, connect, and explore the meaning of freedom in their own lives and lineages.

STEAM Team: Magnetic Jitter Bugs

Today, we'll be scientists, engineers and beyond! Join us at the library the fourth Monday of the month for a new STEAM activity for you to explore. This time, we’ll utilizing the power of magnets to make our own jumping and jiving jitter bugs! Registration is not re......More

Today, we'll be scientists, engineers and beyond! Join us at the library the fourth Monday of the month for a new STEAM activity for you to explore. This time, we’ll utilizing the power of magnets to make our own jumping and jiving jitter bugs! Registration is not required to attend, but we do ask that you RSVP ahead of time, as it will affect the amount of supplies we provide. Drop-ins are still welcome, though 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

Join us weekly as we use our imagination and creativity to make art! 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.