Gem Painting at the Library!

Gem Painting is taking the crafting world by storm. It’s the perfect mixture of paint-by-numbers and mosaic art, without the paint! Instead, tiny gems make a beautiful pattern and sparkle in the light. Gem Painting is a recurring series that invites creative makers to......More

Gem Painting is taking the crafting world by storm. It’s the perfect mixture of paint-by-numbers and mosaic art, without the paint! Instead, tiny gems make a beautiful pattern and sparkle in the light. Gem Painting is a recurring series that invites creative makers to gather together in the same place on a regular basis. If you are interested in participating, be sure to register for the series, attend the first date, and then drop in on the dates that work for your schedule so you can work on your masterpiece. Participants are not required to attend every session, but we will only be accepting new participants on a monthly basis. As this project aims to gather creative makers in the community, each participant's gem painting materials will be labeled and held at the library until the month is complete. Check the schedule below for when we will provide canvases to new participants and when we will only allow per-existing participants to drop in. December 2, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM -- Canvases available for new participants December 7, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM -- Drop in for per-existing participants. New canvases will not be available at this session December 14, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM -- Drop in for per-existing participants.New canvases will not be available at this session December 21, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM -- Drop in for per-existing participants. New canvases will not be available at this session December 30, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM -- Drop in for per-existing participants. New canvases will not be available at this session This is a fun and relaxing activity that’s good for mental health and wellness. Come give it a try and socialize with your fellow community members. This program is intended for adults and seniors.

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) 271-3850 or email [email protected] to request an appointment.

Maker Monday: Ornament Decorating

Join us every Monday and be a Maker! Discover what you can make using our library maker tools. Sometimes techy, sometimes crafty, always fun! No registration is required; first-come, first-served. Decorate a unique ornament for the holidays using a variety of crafting......More

Join us every Monday and be a Maker! Discover what you can make using our library maker tools. Sometimes techy, sometimes crafty, always fun! No registration is required; first-come, first-served. Decorate a unique ornament for the holidays using a variety of crafting supplies!

Yoga

Interested in learning how to do yoga or already have a practice and want to join others in your community? Join Jacalyn White in this yoga workshop. Please bring your own towel, mat or other props. Chairs will be available upon request. This program is intended for ad......More

Interested in learning how to do yoga or already have a practice and want to join others in your community? Join Jacalyn White in this yoga workshop. Please bring your own towel, mat or other props. Chairs will be available upon request. This program is intended for adults.

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de cuentos bilingüe

Join us for bilingual Spanish and English stories and music the whole family will love! Children of all ages will enjoy listening, singing and playing along. ¡Acompáñenos para disfrutar cuentos y música bilingüe en español e inglés que le encantará a toda la familia! ......More

Join us for bilingual Spanish and English stories and music the whole family will love! Children of all ages will enjoy listening, singing and playing along. ¡Acompáñenos para disfrutar cuentos y música bilingüe en español e inglés que le encantará a toda la familia! Niños de todas edades disfrutarán escuchando cuentos, cantando y jugando juntos.

Family Storytime

Join us for a fun and interactive story time! Enjoy 15 minutes of songs and books followed by 15 minutes of imaginative play. Perfect for young children to develop a love for reading and creativity!

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. Min......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.

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 for tinkering!

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.

Gem Painting at the Library!

Gem Painting is taking the crafting world by storm. It’s the perfect mixture of paint-by-numbers and mosaic art, without the paint! Instead, tiny gems make a beautiful pattern and sparkle in the light. Gem Painting is a recurring series that invites creative makers to......More

Gem Painting is taking the crafting world by storm. It’s the perfect mixture of paint-by-numbers and mosaic art, without the paint! Instead, tiny gems make a beautiful pattern and sparkle in the light. Gem Painting is a recurring series that invites creative makers to gather together in the same place on a regular basis. If you are interested in participating, be sure to register for the series, attend the first date, and then drop in on the dates that work for your schedule so you can work on your masterpiece. Participants are not required to attend every session, but we will only be accepting new participants on a monthly basis. As this project aims to gather creative makers in the community, each participant's gem painting materials will be labeled and held at the library until the month is complete. Check the schedule below for when we will provide canvases to new participants and when we will only allow per-existing participants to drop in. December 2, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM -- Canvases available for new participants December 7, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM -- Drop in for per-existing participants. New canvases will not be available at this session December 14, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM -- Drop in for per-existing participants.New canvases will not be available at this session December 21, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM -- Drop in for per-existing participants. New canvases will not be available at this session December 30, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM -- Drop in for per-existing participants. New canvases will not be available at this session This is a fun and relaxing activity that’s good for mental health and wellness. Come give it a try and socialize with your fellow community members. This program is intended for adults and seniors.

Teen Winter Art Contest

This winter break, express your creativity with an art challenge! Beginners, “I’m bad at art” and all creatives are welcome! You’ll have 1 hour to create your masterpiece on a mini canvas with the supplies provided. Choose a category and submit your artwork afterwards ......More

This winter break, express your creativity with an art challenge! Beginners, “I’m bad at art” and all creatives are welcome! You’ll have 1 hour to create your masterpiece on a mini canvas with the supplies provided. Choose a category and submit your artwork afterwards to get the chance to win an artist kit! Submissions will be on display in the library until January 11, and library visitors will vote for their favorite artwork. Categories will be: Most Original Most Mid Art Most Thought-Provoking For students in middle school and high school only.

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) 271-3850 or email [email protected] to request an appointment.

Maker Monday: Open Makerspace

Join us every Monday and be a Maker! Discover what you can make using our library maker tools. Sometimes techy, sometimes crafty, always fun! No registration is required; first-come, first-served. Ever wonder what you can do in our Makerspace? Here is your chance to ......More

Join us every Monday and be a Maker! Discover what you can make using our library maker tools. Sometimes techy, sometimes crafty, always fun! No registration is required; first-come, first-served. 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 for tinkering!

Yoga

Interested in learning how to do yoga or already have a practice and want to join others in your community? Join Jacalyn White in this yoga workshop. Please bring your own towel, mat or other props. Chairs will be available upon request. This program is intended for ad......More

Interested in learning how to do yoga or already have a practice and want to join others in your community? Join Jacalyn White in this yoga workshop. Please bring your own towel, mat or other props. Chairs will be available upon request. This program is intended for adults.

Toddler Storytime

Join us for songs, stories, and movement activities. Enjoy 15 minutes of songs and books, followed by 15 minutes of imaginative play. This storytime is perfect for children aged two to three and focuses on parent/caregiver and child interactions.

Family Storytime

Join us for a fun and interactive story time! Enjoy 15 minutes of songs and books followed by 15 minutes of imaginative play. Perfect for young children to develop a love for reading and creativity!

Paws for Tales

Do you have a reluctant reader? Sign your child up to have their own 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 ......More

Do you have a reluctant reader? Sign your child up to have their own 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. Registration is required and space is limited, so register early for your 10-minute slot.

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. Min......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.