Events

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…

‘Ecopoetry: Taking a Leap’

This month, Belmont Poet Laureate curates an evening of poetry encouraging you to explore the interrelationship of nature and humanity. Through poetry, let us be more conscious of the ways we think, feel about,…

Our littlest learners will love exploring our art materials. Have fun with your child making something beautiful (or messy!), as we learn about colors, shapes, and numbers. For preschoolers and toddlers accompanied by an adult.

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.

Masks are strongly recommended inside library spaces. The…

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

Join us for storytime with Deputy Tashiro of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Activities League. Read stories, sing along, and get to know SMCSO and their new friends from Kimochis! Face masks are encouraged to help keep our community…

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. Masks are strongly recommended inside…

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.…

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. We are officially moving our Bilingual Storytime back into the East Palo…

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.Join us for Storytime where your family can have fun and develop literacy…

Join us as we welcome the Joy of Drawing for a four-week course covering all the skills you need to start your creative journey. Will will cover everything from Textures and Patters to Shading and Shadows. All supplies will be provided.

Join us for an afternoon of classic and new board games! Examples are card games, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, or a story game such as one based on Hitchcock's movie, Rear Window. Bring one you like or use one of ours for an afternoon of…

Career Advising

Wherever you are on your career journey, NOVAworks experienced career advisers and established contacts ensure that you have the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed.

Services available

Take advantage of training…

Expert Spotlight: Come learn about the amazing society of honeybees, demonstrated by Ms. Ellen and Uncle Jer through storytelling and puppetry. Learn the bee dance, taste honey and see live bees in a safe observation hive!We have…

Discover what you can make using our library maker tools. Sometimes techy, sometimes crafty, always fun!

We have drop-in activities available for kindergarten through high school students, every day after school. For more information, check…

Relax after school with a game! The library has board games and online gaming all ready for you. 

We have drop-in activities available for kindergarten through high school students, every day after school. For more information,…

Today, we'll be scientists and engineers! Head to the library for a STEAM activity.

We have drop-in activities available for kindergarten through high school students, every day after school. For more information, check out our blog post on…

Meet your fellow gamers and play a range of Nintendo Switch games, including: Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart, Mario Party, 1-2-Switch, and Just Dance. Bring your own controller or use the library's! Board games will also be…

Relax after school with a game! The library has board games, online gaming, and sometimes our puzzling lockbox challenge.

We have drop-in activities available for kindergarten through high school students, every day after school. For more…

Have you ever thought about the millions of tiny creatures that play an important role in our environment? Come to Science Action Club and join our Bug Safari! You’ll learn all about the arthropods that live in your local community through…