Do you love to look at seed catalogs but wonder if you’ll really be able to grow plants from seed? Do you stare at the seed rack in your local nursery puzzling through which variety to plant? Join us for a lively discussion by Sharon Erickson, a UC Master Gardener Volunteer, about the terminology used in […]
Calling all Swifties and creative writers!!! Join Burlingame Hillsborough 2024-2025 Youth Poet Laureate Sierra Elman as we explore the poetics of pop songs in this one-time workshop! Analyze the lyrics of your favorite song, write your own poetry, and share it with us! No registration required. Program is intended for Ages 10-18.
Teens Read the National Book Awards brings the excitement and prestige of the National Book Awards to an audience of young people through an exclusive, teen-focused event!The day before the National Book Awards, the Finalists in Young People’s Literature come together for a conversation and question-and-answer session with New York City’s middle and high school […]
Join Librarian Jennifer (and Rocky Raccoon) on Tuesdays at 11:00 AM for Family Storytime at Children's Library! Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! While this storytime will be geared towards those older than 2 years, all ages are welcome! BYOS (bring your own scarf)! Some of our songs use scarves as props. Bring something […]
We have the LEGOs! Bring your imagination and build something fun! LEGOs will stay at the library, so be sure to snap a pic of your creation! In addition to being a great way to introduce the engineering and art concepts of STEAM, playing with LEGO’s supports early childhood development because children engage in problem […]
Each year, the National Book Award Finalists in Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People’s Literature gather the evening before the National Book Awards Ceremony to read excerpts from their honored works. Hosted by Michelle Zauner, bestselling author of Crying in H Mart, the 2025 National Book Awards Finalist Reading is presented in person at NYU Skirball and […]
Mindfulness meditation is a wonderful way to develop clarity, discipline, and perspective as well as improve your mental and physical health. Join online sessions with Phuong Pham, a Buddhist nun experienced in the practice of meditation. Each session is 45 minutes of meditating together followed by 15 minutes of group sharing and Q&A led by […]
Looking for a place for a weekly silent writing session? Join us in Rinconada Library's spacious Embarcadero Room every Wednesday morning right after the library opens. Feel free to find a table in the library to continues writing until closing at 6 p.m. It's not necessary to register but you will receive email reminders if you do.
Join Librarian Heidi on Wednesday mornings at 10:30AM for Little Ones Storytime at Children's Library. Storytime includes a variety of early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This program is […]
Our ESL (English as a Second Language) conversation group program is a friendly and informal environment for adults (18 years old and older) to practice speaking and listening in English. It is designed for English learners who enjoy meeting friends from various ethnic backgrounds and learning conversational English in a casual setting. Registration is required […]
