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 cultivate internal energy (qi) with proper body alignment for better internal energy flow, enhancing their immune systems and reducing physical and mental stress.  Space is limited. First come, first served.

Macrame Plant Holder

Join us at the library for an exciting adult program where you’ll learn to create a beautiful macramé plant holder. This hands-on workshop will cover essential knots and techniques, providing you with the skills to start your own projects. All materials are provided, s......More

Join us at the library for an exciting adult program where you’ll learn to create a beautiful macramé plant holder. This hands-on workshop will cover essential knots and techniques, providing you with the skills to start your own projects. All materials are provided, so bring your enthusiasm and creativity! It’s a fantastic opportunity to relax, express yourself, and meet fellow craft enthusiasts. Registration is not required but spots are limited, so please arrive on time to ensure you can participate.

Dungeons and Dragons

Challenge yourself to a Dungeons & Dragons continuing campaign! For new players and old. This campaign is intended for middle and high school students. Handbooks and dice are provided; bring a character sheet or use one of our premade sheets. Space is limited, pl......More

Challenge yourself to a Dungeons & Dragons continuing campaign! For new players and old. This campaign is intended for middle and high school students. Handbooks and dice are provided; bring a character sheet or use one of our premade sheets. Space is limited, please register online to reserve your spot. Email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Open Sewing

Join us for open time to use the library’s sewing machines. Bring your project or use some of our supplies to make your own. There will be no formal instruction, but assistance will be provided for the machines if necessary. Participants aged 7 and younger are welcome......More

Join us for open time to use the library’s sewing machines. Bring your project or use some of our supplies to make your own. There will be no formal instruction, but assistance will be provided for the machines if necessary. Participants aged 7 and younger are welcome to attend with caregiver supervision.

After Hours Tabletop Gaming

Drop by and start off your week with board game night at the library! We have many games such as Catan, Exploding Kittens, Codenames, Ticket to Ride and more! Meet your fellow gamers and learn a new table top game. For adults ages 18+, no registration required. ...More

Drop by and start off your week with board game night at the library! We have many games such as Catan, Exploding Kittens, Codenames, Ticket to Ride and more! Meet your fellow gamers and learn a new table top game. For adults ages 18+, no registration required.

SciFi & Fantasy Book Club

Do you love delving into mysterious and fantastical worlds? Are intricate magic systems and complex alien civilizations your thing? Or are you in it for characters and themes not so different from our own lives, sorcery or space life notwithstanding? If so, then join o......More

Do you love delving into mysterious and fantastical worlds? Are intricate magic systems and complex alien civilizations your thing? Or are you in it for characters and themes not so different from our own lives, sorcery or space life notwithstanding? If so, then join our Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club at San Mateo County Libraries! We'll meet every second Monday of the month at 6:30 PM at the Foster City Library.   Want to know what we're reading? Click the registration link below to view an up-to-date reading list as well as our past titles. REGISTER HERE

Bilingguwal na Oras ng Kuwento| Tagalog/English Bilingual Storytime

MABUHAY! Sali na sa aming bilingguwál na oras ng kuwento sa Tagalog at Ingles kung saan bahagya natin matutunan ang kultura'ng Pilipino sa pamamagitan ng pagkanta ng tugmaan at awiting pokloriko at pag-basa ng mga kuwentong Tagalog na may pagsasalin sa Ingles. Lahat ......More

MABUHAY! Sali na sa aming bilingguwál na oras ng kuwento sa Tagalog at Ingles kung saan bahagya natin matutunan ang kultura'ng Pilipino sa pamamagitan ng pagkanta ng tugmaan at awiting pokloriko at pag-basa ng mga kuwentong Tagalog na may pagsasalin sa Ingles. Lahat ng bata at tagapag-alaga ng anu-mang edad, lahi o lipi ay inaanyayahang sumali. MABUHAY! Join us for Bilingual Tagalog and English storytime where we'll be learning a little about the Filipino culture through singing Filipino rhymes and folk songs and reading stories in Tagalog with English translation. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome.

Embroidery Explorers

Dive into the world of embroidery with our exciting workshop! Perfect for all skill levels, you’ll get your own sampler to work on and take home. We provide all the supplies, so just bring your creativity and get ready to stitch up some fun. Create beautiful art, learn......More

Dive into the world of embroidery with our exciting workshop! Perfect for all skill levels, you’ll get your own sampler to work on and take home. We provide all the supplies, so just bring your creativity and get ready to stitch up some fun. Create beautiful art, learn new skills, and enjoy a relaxing time with fellow embroidery enthusiasts! No registration required. Limited seating available. Participants will be admitted 10 minutes before the class starts. Entry may not be permitted 10 minutes past the start of class, so please arrive promptly - preference given to adults. Children 8+ may be accommodated by an adult who will supervise and guide.

In-Person English Conversation Club

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

Foil Art Fun at the Library!

Let's get crafty and shiny! Dive into a world of sparkle, color, and creativity as we create amazing foil art masterpieces together. Use shiny foil, markers, glue, and your imagination to design cool, colorful artwork you can take home.

Drop In, Tinker and Print!

Are you interested in learning how to create a printable file using Tinkercad? Work with our Maker volunteers and use Tinkercad to create a file you can print on our 3D printers. Files are limited to 20 minutes of print time. See our Maker volunteers or staff for detai......More

Are you interested in learning how to create a printable file using Tinkercad? Work with our Maker volunteers and use Tinkercad to create a file you can print on our 3D printers. Files are limited to 20 minutes of print time. See our Maker volunteers or staff for details.  Drop-ins as space and time permits. 

Plant and Puzzle Swap

Do you have too many plants at home? Or ones that need a haircut? Did you finish all your puzzles and are looking to share them with fellow puzzle-lovers? Join us for our Plant and Puzzle Swap on Sunday, May 18 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the foyer outside the Foster Ci......More

Do you have too many plants at home? Or ones that need a haircut? Did you finish all your puzzles and are looking to share them with fellow puzzle-lovers? Join us for our Plant and Puzzle Swap on Sunday, May 18 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the foyer outside the Foster City Library!  Bring potted plants, plant cuttings, seeds, and/or complete puzzles and exchange them for something new to you!  This program is in partnership with RethinkWaste. RethinkWaste works on behalf of eleven member agencies in San Mateo County (Belmont, Burlingame, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Carlos, San Mateo, parts of unincorporated San Mateo County and the West Bay Sanitary District). They own and manage the Shoreway Environmental Center in San Carlos, which receives all of the recycling, compost, and garbage collected in their service area.

Drop-In Tech Help

Got burning questions about your phone or laptop? Whether you're puzzled about sending email attachments, adding new contacts or anything else tech-related. Fear not! Swing by with your device and chat with our tech-savvy staff for personalized assistance that'll leave......More

Got burning questions about your phone or laptop? Whether you're puzzled about sending email attachments, adding new contacts or anything else tech-related. Fear not! Swing by with your device and chat with our tech-savvy staff for personalized assistance that'll leave you feeling empowered and ready to conquer the digital world! Seniors, adults, families and just about everyone can stand to benefit from learning to get more familiar with technology! Please be sure to bring your device, charging cable, and any relevant passwords for your session. Please note, sessions are limited to 15-20 minutes. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Lasa and Legacy: A Docuseries About Filipino American Activism and Food

"The screening of ‘Lasa and Legacy’ is a captivating docuseries showcasing pivotal chapters in Filipino American history within the San Francisco Bay Area. After the screening, you can also engage in a group discussion. Light refreshments will be provided.  Part docum......More

"The screening of ‘Lasa and Legacy’ is a captivating docuseries showcasing pivotal chapters in Filipino American history within the San Francisco Bay Area. After the screening, you can also engage in a group discussion. Light refreshments will be provided.  Part documentary and part cooking show, Lasa and Legacy is a docuseries highlighting four stories in Filipino American history in the San Francisco Bay Area, including the Filipino farm labor movement, the struggle for the International Hotel in the 1960s and ‘70s, activism in Filipino punk culture, and the SF-based anti-dictatorship movement during the Martial Law in the Philippines. Each episode features a mouthwatering cooking segment of a Filipino dish related to that history. The docuseries was primarily filmed in the SOMA Pilipinas Cultural District of San Francisco."

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 cultivate internal energy (qi) with proper body alignment for better internal energy flow, enhancing their immune systems and reducing physical and mental stress.  Space is limited. First come, first served.

It's Sew Easy: Quilted Book Pouch

Ready to get creative with your sewing machine skills? Join us for our fun and easy sewing program, It's Sew Easy! This month, we're making a cute, quilted book pouch to protect your paperback, hardcover book, or E-reader! If you have fabric you'd like to incorporate ......More

Ready to get creative with your sewing machine skills? Join us for our fun and easy sewing program, It's Sew Easy! This month, we're making a cute, quilted book pouch to protect your paperback, hardcover book, or E-reader! If you have fabric you'd like to incorporate into your quilted book pouch, please bring it with you! The quilted strips are 2" x 10".  For ages 12+. Space is limited; please register to reserve your spot. 

After Hours Tabletop Gaming

Drop by and start off your week with board game night at the library! We have many games such as Catan, Exploding Kittens, Codenames, Ticket to Ride and more! Meet your fellow gamers and learn a new table top game. For adults ages 18+, no registration required. ...More

Drop by and start off your week with board game night at the library! We have many games such as Catan, Exploding Kittens, Codenames, Ticket to Ride and more! Meet your fellow gamers and learn a new table top game. For adults ages 18+, no registration required.

Open Sewing

Join us for open time to use the library’s sewing machines. Bring your project or use some of our supplies to make your own. There will be no formal instruction, but assistance will be provided for the machines if necessary. Participants aged 7 and younger are welcome......More

Join us for open time to use the library’s sewing machines. Bring your project or use some of our supplies to make your own. There will be no formal instruction, but assistance will be provided for the machines if necessary. Participants aged 7 and younger are welcome to attend with caregiver supervision.

Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe|Bilingual Spanish/English Storytime

¡Acompáñenos para disfrutar cuentos y música bilingües español y inglés que le encantará a toda la familia! Niños de todas edades disfrutarán escuchando, cantando y jugando juntos. Join us for bilingual Spanish and English stories and music the whole family will love!......More

¡Acompáñenos para disfrutar cuentos y música bilingües español y inglés que le encantará a toda la familia! Niños de todas edades disfrutarán escuchando, cantando y jugando juntos. 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.

In-Person English Conversation Club

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