Events

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.

Browse & buy beautiful children’s books, cookbooks, art books, collectibles & thousands more titles. Proceeds benefit San Mateo County Libraries programming.

Learn more at PacificaFriendsoftheLibrary.org.

Welcome to the Mandarin Chinese Conversation Club! This is a friendly space where learners and speakers of all levels can practice Mandarin, share culture, and connect with others in the community.

Do you want to practice speaking Cantonese? If so, we invite you to join our Cantonese conversation club where you can meet fellow Cantonese learners while practicing your comprehension and speaking skills. Native Cantonese-speaking staff…

Support the library by buying gently used books at the Friends of the Library Book Sale. Books for all ages are available!

Join us for a self-led art experience at the library! Whether you are a beginner or simply looking to unwind creatively, our Art Studio invites you to explore your artistic side at your own pace. We will provide a selection of basic art…

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.Online Registration.

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

Learn chess techniques from Jerry Lerman, who has thirty years of experience playing and competing in chess tournaments! Play against your friends or meet your fellow local chess players!

No registration is required, as space permits.

Join us for a hands-on 90-minute medallion workshop teaching traditional weaving with pine needles with Indigenous maker, Ellissa Thompson.

Ellissa Thompson (Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma) grew up in the Bay Area, where she was always drawn…

Get your FREE meal at the East Palo Alto Library. Adults with kids eat free too! For more information, contact our customer care.

Comida GRATIS en la Bibilioteca de East Palo Alto. ¡Adultos con niños tambien comen gratis! Para más…

Get your FREE meal at the Half Moon Bay Library. Adults and kids eat for free! Meals are served on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limited quantity available. For more information, contact our customer care.

Reciba su comida GRATIS…

Discover our 3D printers and laser cutter with hands-on guidance from our Maker volunteers!

3D Printing: Learn Tinkercad and create your own printable design (20-minute print limit).

Laser Cutting: Use our Glowforge to make a personalized…

Get your FREE meal at the North Fair Oaks Library. Adults with kids eat free too! For more information, contact our customer care.

Comida GRATIS en la Bibilioteca de North Fair Oaks. ¡Adultos con niños tambien comen gratis! Para más…

Join us for a fun, hands-on introduction to sewing! In this drop-in program, we'll guide you through the basics of using a Baby Lock Jubilant sewing machine, including winding a bobbin, threading the machine, and running some simple…

Browse & buy beautiful children’s books, cookbooks, art books, collectibles & thousands more titles. Proceeds benefit San Mateo County Libraries programming.

Learn more at PacificaFriendsoftheLibrary.org.

Support the library by buying gently used books at the Friends of the Library Book Sale. Books for all ages are available!

Join us for open time to use the library’s sewing machines. Bring your own 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.

Discover what you can make using our library maker tools. Come and learn about our 3D printers, sewing machines, button makers and much more!

This program is for ages 12+. This hands-on workshop introduces participants to the art of punch needle embroidery a traditional Mexican textile technique. Participants will learn about the history and artistry behind these crafts while…