Baby Bounce and Rhyme Time

Bring your bouncing baby to our weekly playtime, which is 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.

Drop-In Sewing

Do you have a sewing project to complete? Come on down! We have sewing machines ready and available for you to use. Materials provided. Please bring your own fabric. This program is intended for adults and teens who are already familiar with using sewing machines. Mi......More

Do you have a sewing project to complete? Come on down! We have sewing machines ready and available for you to use. Materials provided. 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.

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.

Appliance Assistance: One-on-One Repair Help

Do you have an old household appliance that doesn't work anymore? Bring it down to the library! In your 1-hour, one-on-one session, library staff will work with you to diagnose and find a solution to the problem. Using our selection of Makerspace tools, you’ll active......More

Do you have an old household appliance that doesn't work anymore? Bring it down to the library! In your 1-hour, one-on-one session, library staff will work with you to diagnose and find a solution to the problem. Using our selection of Makerspace tools, you’ll actively be engaged in repairing your items with support from our library volunteer and staff! Due to high demand, we ask that community members sign up for a single occurrence of this series so that as many community members as possible can participate in this experience.

Sewing Basics 101 Tutoring

This one-on-one appointment will help beginners learn a few sewing basics with our Makerspace sewing machines. This tutorial session is for teens and adults only. Materials will be provided.

Appliance Assistance: One-on-One Repair Help

Do you have an old household appliance that doesn't work anymore? Bring it down to the library! In your 1-hour, one-on-one session, library staff will work with you to diagnose and find a solution to the problem. Using our selection of Makerspace tools, you’ll active......More

Do you have an old household appliance that doesn't work anymore? Bring it down to the library! In your 1-hour, one-on-one session, library staff will work with you to diagnose and find a solution to the problem. Using our selection of Makerspace tools, you’ll actively be engaged in repairing your items with support from our library volunteer and staff! Due to high demand, we ask that community members sign up for a single occurrence of this series so that as many community members as possible can participate in this experience.

Beginning Basketry Workshop

Beginning basket makers and those with no experience are welcome and encouraged to sign up for this one-day basketry workshop. During the workshop, students will make one basket while learning foundational weaving techniques. These techniques can be applied to a myriad......More

Beginning basket makers and those with no experience are welcome and encouraged to sign up for this one-day basketry workshop. During the workshop, students will make one basket while learning foundational weaving techniques. These techniques can be applied to a myriad of other weaving materials, including metal wire. The first steps in this basket workshop start with a demonstration of how to establish the interwoven basket base from the beginning. Students will follow and be guided step by step while creating their basket. These baskets are made from dyed round reed employing over/under and twining techniques. Ample hands-on attention will be given to each student during the weaving process. All tools are provided for use during the workshop. The weaving material round reed has been dyed and prepared prior to the workshop. Students will have a multitude of colors to choose from. A handout will be provided for students to keep. It contains the materials punch list for this project, a supplier list of where to purchase materials and basketry tools, and basketry guild information.  Please note that hand strength is required for basket making. Through their experience, students will learn the following:  How to shape the basket. Methods to use for tension and hand placement with the weaving materials. Useful basketry tools.  How to select weaving materials for future projects.  Dyeing and finishing round reed baskets.

YMCA Community Resource Center at the Library

YMCA Community Resource Center caseworkers will be at the library to help with a variety of safety net services. They can assist with food, emergency housing assistance, emergency utility assistance, shelter and other basic needs. Appointments recommended. Call (650) 2......More

YMCA Community Resource Center caseworkers will be at the library to help with a variety of safety net services. They can assist with food, emergency housing assistance, emergency utility assistance, shelter and other basic needs. Appointments recommended. Call (650) 276-4101 ext. 4 or email [email protected] to request an appointment.

Toddler Storytime

Please join us for songs, stories and movement activities! This storytime is developmentally appropriate for children between two and three years old and focuses on parent/caregiver and child interactions. We will use fun books and activities to channel toddlers' energ......More

Please join us for songs, stories and movement activities! This storytime is developmentally appropriate for children between two and three years old and focuses on parent/caregiver and child interactions. We will use fun books and activities to channel toddlers' energy into interactive learning.

Family Storytime

Come along on an imaginary adventure for Family Storytime. Hear new stories, sing songs and learn wiggles that the whole family can enjoy together, from toddlers to grown-ups. Join the new launch of Stay and Play where Little Explorers are welcome to create, play and l......More

Come along on an imaginary adventure for Family Storytime. Hear new stories, sing songs and learn wiggles that the whole family can enjoy together, from toddlers to grown-ups. Join the new launch of Stay and Play where Little Explorers are welcome to create, play and learn together with their grown-ups.

Youth Storytellers' Club

The Youth Storytellers’ Club is a teen-led, laid-back space for young people (grades 6-12) in Brisbane to express themselves through the art of writing. No previous experience or knowledge is necessary! In our monthly meetings, we will write stories and poems, read eac......More

The Youth Storytellers’ Club is a teen-led, laid-back space for young people (grades 6-12) in Brisbane to express themselves through the art of writing. No previous experience or knowledge is necessary! In our monthly meetings, we will write stories and poems, read each other’s work, and most importantly, be in a community of writers!

Open Makerspace

Ever wonder what you can do in our Makerspace? Here is your chance to find out! Come explore the technologies we have to offer in the Makerspace! We'll have a surprise assortment of equipment ready to be tinkered with!

Cooking Demo With Chef Ava Marie Romero

Learn new culinary skills in the cooking demo from Ava Marie Romero, author of 35 Years as an Autistic Celebrity Chef in the Bay Area: Stories From my Life in the Disability Food Community. This demo w......More

Learn new culinary skills in the cooking demo from Ava Marie Romero, author of 35 Years as an Autistic Celebrity Chef in the Bay Area: Stories From my Life in the Disability Food Community. This demo will include stories from Ava's life and book, as well as a book signing. Bio: Chef Ava Marie Romero has over 18 years of culinary experience as a self-taught cook born on the autism spectrum. She has taught cooking classes at Williams Sonoma and Grocery Outlet, as well as for children with disabilities. In 2018, Ava competed in the World Food Championship as a dessert finalist. She frequently enters online cooking contests. She has appeared on KQED; Check, Please!; and KRON 4. Ava has contributed multiple recipes for Brian Baumgartner's Seriously Good cookbook series. She lives with a roommate, her brother and his kids and sweet pup Bellatrix. In 2024, she was named one of South San Francisco's Women of the Year. Learn more on her blog, Recipes From an Autistic Chef. 35 Years as A Autistic Celebrity Chef in the Bay Area

Art Explorer: Scented Rocks

Make your very own scented stones using simple ingredients. All materials provided, while supplies last

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 to reduce physical and mental stress.

Baby Bounce and Rhyme Time

Bring your bouncing baby to our weekly playtime, which is 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.

Drop-In Sewing

Do you have a sewing project to complete? Come on down! We have sewing machines ready and available for you to use. Materials provided. Please bring your own fabric. This program is intended for adults and teens who are already familiar with using sewing machines. Mi......More

Do you have a sewing project to complete? Come on down! We have sewing machines ready and available for you to use. Materials provided. 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.

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.