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.

Sugar Skull Decoration

Join us for a short visual presentation on a beloved Dia de Muertos tradition - making Calaveras, or Sugar Skulls. The short presentation will be followed by a hands-on activity decorating sugar skulls for your Dia de Muertos displays and celebrations.  Dia de Muertos......More

Join us for a short visual presentation on a beloved Dia de Muertos tradition - making Calaveras, or Sugar Skulls. The short presentation will be followed by a hands-on activity decorating sugar skulls for your Dia de Muertos displays and celebrations.  Dia de Muertos is celebrated every year between November 1st and November 2nd in many Spanish-speaking countries as a way to honor past family members and loved ones.

Gemstone Idenification

Ever wonder how gemstones are identified?  In this presentation, together, we will be identifying three unknown gemstones, step by step, the way a gemologist does it. No registration required!

Reading Buddies

Reading is more fun with a buddy! If you have a reluctant reader, bring them to the library to read with a teen volunteer. No reservation required.

Toddler Storytime With Stay and Play

Get ready to learn and play with your little one! We have songs, wiggles and stories that are all developmentally appropriate for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years old. Come play with us! After Storytime join us for Stay and Play, a time to engage in open-ended explo......More

Get ready to learn and play with your little one! We have songs, wiggles and stories that are all developmentally appropriate for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years old. Come play with us! 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.

Veterans Resource Tabling

Have you served in the military or know someone who has? Stop by the library to meet with the County Veterans Services Office. Their staff provide consultations, referrals, and information on general issues and benefits. Get help navigating the VA system and make appoi......More

Have you served in the military or know someone who has? Stop by the library to meet with the County Veterans Services Office. Their staff provide consultations, referrals, and information on general issues and benefits. Get help navigating the VA system and make appointments to file claims. No appointment needed. 

Baby Bounce Storytime With Stay and Play

Bring your bouncing baby to our weekly 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 ope......More

Bring your bouncing baby to our weekly 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.

Dungeons and Dragons

Challenge yourself to a Dungeons & Dragons one-shot! For new players and old. This one-shot 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, so please re......More

Challenge yourself to a Dungeons & Dragons one-shot! For new players and old. This one-shot 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, so please register online to reserve your spot. Email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Reading Buddies

Reading is more fun with a buddy! If you have a reluctant reader, bring them to the library to read with a teen volunteer. No reservation required.

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. After Storytime join us for Stay and Play, a time to engage in open-ended exploration and learning in......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. 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.

Drop-In Mahjong

Come join our dedicated Mahjong group! Whether you're a seasoned player or just learned the basics, all are welcome to enjoy a fun and friendly session of mahjong. We play non-competitive Hong Kong mahjong with California scoring. Come play and connect over tiles!

Drop-In Tech Help

Got burning questions about your phone or laptop? Whether you're puzzled about sending email attachments or 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 lea......More

Got burning questions about your phone or laptop? Whether you're puzzled about sending email attachments or 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! Please note, sessions are limited to 15 minutes.

Native Art Workshop and Lecture

Join us for an art workshop and lecture with Kris "Urbanrezlife" Longoria.  Born and raised in San Francisco, Kris is an enrolled member of the Caddo Nation. As an 8-9-year-old child, Kris lived with her mother, sisters and aunt on Alcatraz during the Indian Occupat......More

Join us for an art workshop and lecture with Kris "Urbanrezlife" Longoria.  Born and raised in San Francisco, Kris is an enrolled member of the Caddo Nation. As an 8-9-year-old child, Kris lived with her mother, sisters and aunt on Alcatraz during the Indian Occupation in 1969-1970.  Through her artwork and storyboards depicting her childhood memories on Alcatraz, she will lead us through the Red Power Movement, how it started and where we are today. Opening up the conversation for participants, Kris will encourage participants to share their life stories and paint what inspires them.

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.

Indian Classical Dance Show

Experience the grace and tradition of the classical Indian dance known as bharatanatyam! Talented performers from Pagrav Dance Studio will bring vibrant stories and cultural heritage to life. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate the Festival of Lights with a......More

Experience the grace and tradition of the classical Indian dance known as bharatanatyam! Talented performers from Pagrav Dance Studio will bring vibrant stories and cultural heritage to life. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate the Festival of Lights with a luminous dance performance!

Reading Buddies

Reading is more fun with a buddy! If you have a reluctant reader, bring them to the library to read with a teen volunteer. No reservation required.

Toddler Storytime With Stay and Play

Get ready to learn and play with your little one! We have songs, wiggles and stories that are all developmentally appropriate for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years old. Come play with us! After Storytime join us for Stay and Play, a time to engage in open-ended explo......More

Get ready to learn and play with your little one! We have songs, wiggles and stories that are all developmentally appropriate for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years old. Come play with us! 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.

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'......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 to be 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 at smcl.org/pawsfortales.