Saturday 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.

Dungeons and Dragons

Have you ever wanted to be the hero of your own story? Join us for an exciting Dungeons and Dragons adventure at Portola Valley and live out the fantasy! This program is aimed at kids who want to take on the role of brave adventurers and exercise their creativity. No......More

Have you ever wanted to be the hero of your own story? Join us for an exciting Dungeons and Dragons adventure at Portola Valley and live out the fantasy! This program is aimed at kids who want to take on the role of brave adventurers and exercise their creativity. No experience with D&D? No problem! All the books and dice will be provided by your friendly Dungeon Master!

Baby Bounce Storytime

Baby storytime centers around parent/caregiver-child interactions. This storytime is developmentally appropriate for newborns and babies up to 18 months old. Please join us for rhymes, lap bounces, singing, instruments and a book or two. 

Creative Play

Creative play is great for cognitive development, stress relief, and connecting with your community! It's also fun! Join us to explore a variety of craft supplies, recycle materials, and connect with other makers in your community!

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.

Knitting Workshop

Beginner & Intermediate Knitting Workshop for anyone who wants to learn how to knit and/or practice their techniques in a warm and social environment. We have a few beginner projects to start with or you can bring your own project to work on. All are welcome!

Game Lounge

Relax after school with games every Wednesday! We will have laptops and Nintendo Switches with a variety of Switch games to play.

Spanish Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingue

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. Capacity limits may apply. ¡Acompáñenos para disfrutar cuentos y música bilingües español y inglés que le enca......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. Capacity limits may apply. ¡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. Pueden aplicarse límites de capacidad. 

3D Print and Paint

Join us for a fun afternoon of painting 3D printed models! 3D printing is one of our most popular activities here at the library, and now you have the chance to paint what you print! If you don't have a printed model, don't worry. We have a bunch to give out while supp......More

Join us for a fun afternoon of painting 3D printed models! 3D printing is one of our most popular activities here at the library, and now you have the chance to paint what you print! If you don't have a printed model, don't worry. We have a bunch to give out 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 cultivate internal energy (qi) with proper body alignment for better internal energy flow, enhancing their immune systems and reducing physical and mental stress.

California Mahjong: Advanced Lessons

Enjoying California Mahjong and ready to dive into scoring and strategy? Come join the "next level" 5-week advanced workshop and hone your California Mahjong skills. Our focus will be scoring each hand using the popular California Mahjong scoring style, looking for sp......More

Enjoying California Mahjong and ready to dive into scoring and strategy? Come join the "next level" 5-week advanced workshop and hone your California Mahjong skills. Our focus will be scoring each hand using the popular California Mahjong scoring style, looking for specialty mahjong hands and learning defensive play and strategy. Mahjong is more than a game; it's a social event! About the instructor: With a passion for learning, fun, and the power of building lifelong skills, Shelley Williamson is bringing people together to learn and enjoy California Mahjong. Seeing the joy on her students' faces as they learn this game of strategy and luck, while having a blast, is her ultimate reward.

Lego Club

Join us on Fridays for LEGO Club! Relax in the afternoon and flex your creativity and architectural skills by building with LEGOs.

Saturday 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.

Face Painting

Children and families are invited to join us for some face painting fun on their way to PV Palooza! First come, first served. 

Clay Play

Join us for some free-form clay play. Children and teens can make a pinch pot or other clay objects to take home. No registration is required. 

The Art of Noticing: A Nature Journaling Adventure

Slow down, look closer, and deepen your connection with nature. The Art of Noticing guides you through observation, sketching, and reflective writing to enhance mindfulness, creativity, and ecological awareness. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned journaler, this ad......More

Slow down, look closer, and deepen your connection with nature. The Art of Noticing guides you through observation, sketching, and reflective writing to enhance mindfulness, creativity, and ecological awareness. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned journaler, this adventure will help you see the natural world with fresh eyes and record its wonders with greater intention.

Baby Bounce Storytime

Baby storytime centers around parent/caregiver-child interactions. This storytime is developmentally appropriate for newborns and babies up to 18 months old. Please join us for rhymes, lap bounces, singing, instruments and a book or two.