Move and Groove Storytime
2025-08-18 10:15 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Date: Monday, August 18, 2025 Time: 10:15am – 11:30am Location: Oak Room Patio, Main Library 1st Floor
Move and Groove Storytime has two sessions: 10:15 am and 11:00 am.
Families who cannot attend the 10:15 storytime are encouraged to stay for the 11:00.
Dance your wiggles away in this interactive storytime. Creative movement set to songs and stories for children 18 months+ and caregivers. Registration not required.

Pajama Storytime
2025-08-13 17:30 - 18:00
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Time: 5:30pm – 6:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children’s Area
Please wear pajamas (parents can too!) to this evening storytime featuring stories, songs, and rhymes. For all ages. Stuffies welcome.
Plan to arrive early to ensure admittance.

Storytime in the Park
2025-08-13 10:30 - 11:00
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Time: 10:30am – 11:00am Location:
For all ages! Join us every Wed at 10:30am from Jun 4 through Aug 27 (except for Jul 2)!
Get up and get moving at our Storytime at Beresford Park! Full of books, songs and fun activities designed to help develop your child's language and motor skills. Beresford Park is located at 2720 Alameda de las Pulgas in San Mateo.

Baby Storytime
2025-08-12 10:15 - 11:30
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Time: 10:15am – 11:30am Location: Oak Room Patio, Main Library 1st Floor
Sing, play, and read to your baby!
Please plan to arrive early to ensure admittance. Arrivals more than 5 minutes late are not guaranteed entrance.
Adults must have at least 1 age-appropriate child attending.
To ensure the quality of the Storytime, only the first 60 attendees will be admitted.
We have two storytimes, at 10:15am and 11:00am. If you don't make the 10:15am storytime please stick around for the next one at 11:00am. Staff will be there to assist you.
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!Canta, juega, y lee con su bebé!
Por favor planee a llegar temprano para asegurarse entrada. Los que llegan más de 5 minutos tarda no estarán garantizados entrada.
Adultos deben de tener por lo menos un niño de edad apropiado en asistencia.
Para asegurar la calidad del hora de cuento, solo los primeros 60 atendientes estarán admitados.
Ofreceremos dos horas de cuentos a las 10:15am y a las 11:00am. Si no puede atender la hora de cuento a las 10:15am, por favor quédese
para la siguiente a las 11:00am. Personal de la biblioteca estarán disponible para ayuda.
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給寶寶唱歌、玩樂和閱讀！
請提前抵達以確保入場。如遲到超過 5 分鐘不保證入場。
成人必須攜帶至少 1 位1歲半以下年齡的兒童參加。
為了確保故事時間的質量，只有前60名參與者才能入場。
我們有兩個故事時間，上午10點15分和11點。 如果你沒有趕上上午10:15的故事時間，請留下來在上午11:00的時段再入場。 工作人員將在那裡協助您。

Paws For Tales
2025-08-11 16:00 - 17:00
Date: Monday, August 11, 2025 Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children’s Area
For kids ages 5 and up. Register to guarantee a ten-minute reading session with a friendly therapy dog! Walk-ins are also welcome.

Move and Groove Storytime
2025-08-11 10:15 - 11:30
Date: Monday, August 11, 2025 Time: 10:15am – 11:30am Location: Oak Room Patio, Main Library 1st Floor
Move and Groove Storytime has two sessions: 10:15 am and 11:00 am.
Families who cannot attend the 10:15 storytime are encouraged to stay for the 11:00.
Dance your wiggles away in this interactive storytime. Creative movement set to songs and stories for children 18 months+ and caregivers. Registration not required.

3-D Print Drop In
2025-08-09 12:00 - 14:00
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025 Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm Location: Book Bubble
Join us in the Book Bubble from 12 PM- 2 PM for a 3-D Print Drop In session!
Kids can either design their own print in Tinkercad or select a single small item from Thingiverse that can print up within half an hour and we will print it up that day!
This event is first come first served- There is no registration required. Recommended ages are 6-12
Please note: Your child will need to be able to use a computer independently to participate in this program.

Pajama Storytime
2025-08-06 17:30 - 18:00
Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Time: 5:30pm – 6:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children’s Area
Please wear pajamas (parents can too!) to this evening storytime featuring stories, songs, and rhymes. For all ages. Stuffies welcome.
Plan to arrive early to ensure admittance.

Storytime in the Park
2025-08-06 10:30 - 11:00
Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Time: 10:30am – 11:00am Location:
For all ages! Join us every Wed at 10:30am from Jun 4 through Aug 27 (except for Jul 2)!
Get up and get moving at our Storytime at Beresford Park! Full of books, songs and fun activities designed to help develop your child's language and motor skills. Beresford Park is located at 2720 Alameda de las Pulgas in San Mateo.

Pop and Go Puppets!
2025-08-05 17:30 - 18:30
Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm Location: Oak Room Patio, Main Library 1st Floor
Join us for a magical storytelling adventure as puppets take center stage at the library! This delightful children's puppet show will bring laughter, wonder, and imagination to life through colorful characters, lively performances, and plenty of audience giggles.

Pop and Go Puppets!
2025-08-05 15:30 - 16:30
Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space
Join us for a magical storytelling adventure as puppets take center stage at the library! This delightful children's puppet show will bring laughter, wonder, and imagination to life through colorful characters, lively performances, and plenty of audience giggles.

Baby Storytime
2025-08-05 10:15 - 11:30
Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Time: 10:15am – 11:30am Location: Oak Room Patio, Main Library 1st Floor
Sing, play, and read to your baby!
Please plan to arrive early to ensure admittance. Arrivals more than 5 minutes late are not guaranteed entrance.
Adults must have at least 1 age-appropriate child attending.
To ensure the quality of the Storytime, only the first 60 attendees will be admitted.
We have two storytimes, at 10:15am and 11:00am. If you don't make the 10:15am storytime please stick around for the next one at 11:00am. Staff will be there to assist you.
———————————————–
!Canta, juega, y lee con su bebé!
Por favor planee a llegar temprano para asegurarse entrada. Los que llegan más de 5 minutos tarda no estarán garantizados entrada.
Adultos deben de tener por lo menos un niño de edad apropiado en asistencia.
Para asegurar la calidad del hora de cuento, solo los primeros 60 atendientes estarán admitados.
Ofreceremos dos horas de cuentos a las 10:15am y a las 11:00am. Si no puede atender la hora de cuento a las 10:15am, por favor quédese
para la siguiente a las 11:00am. Personal de la biblioteca estarán disponible para ayuda.
———————————————————
給寶寶唱歌、玩樂和閱讀！
請提前抵達以確保入場。如遲到超過 5 分鐘不保證入場。
成人必須攜帶至少 1 位1歲半以下年齡的兒童參加。
為了確保故事時間的質量，只有前60名參與者才能入場。
我們有兩個故事時間，上午10點15分和11點。 如果你沒有趕上上午10:15的故事時間，請留下來在上午11:00的時段再入場。 工作人員將在那裡協助您。

Move and Groove Storytime
2025-08-04 10:15 - 11:30
Date: Monday, August 4, 2025 Time: 10:15am – 11:30am Location: Oak Room Patio, Main Library 1st Floor
Move and Groove Storytime has two sessions: 10:15 am and 11:00 am.
Families who cannot attend the 10:15 storytime are encouraged to stay for the 11:00.
Dance your wiggles away in this interactive storytime. Creative movement set to songs and stories for children 18 months+ and caregivers. Registration not required.

Polish Storytime
2025-08-03 11:30 - 12:00
Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025 Time: 11:30am – 12:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children’s Area
Please join us for Polish Storytime! We'll be hosting this event every FIRST Sunday for the forseeable future and would love if you could join us! We'll be learning about Polish culture, reading books, and singing rhymes. We hope to see you there!

Pajama Storytime
2025-07-30 17:30 - 18:00
Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Time: 5:30pm – 6:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children’s Area
Please wear pajamas (parents can too!) to this evening storytime featuring stories, songs, and rhymes. For all ages. Stuffies welcome.
Plan to arrive early to ensure admittance.

3D Printing Appointments @ Marina Branch
2025-07-30 14:30 - 15:30
Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm Location: Marina Library- Children’s Area
Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Marina Library for 3D Printing Appointments. 1:1 appointments will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays. All equipment will be provided by the library. Create your own design in Tinkercad or print a design from Thingiverse. Printing can vary based on detail and the design can be printed to pickup at a later date.
You can register here.
Any Questions? Contact Joey Squillacioti by phone or email.
Phone: 650-522-7886
Email: jsquillacioti@cityofsanmateo.org

Storytime in the Park
2025-07-30 10:30 - 11:00
Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Time: 10:30am – 11:00am Location:
For all ages! Join us every Wed at 10:30am from Jun 4 through Aug 27 (except for Jul 2)!
Get up and get moving at our Storytime at Beresford Park! Full of books, songs and fun activities designed to help develop your child's language and motor skills. Beresford Park is located at 2720 Alameda de las Pulgas in San Mateo.

Harmony Monsters Music!
2025-07-29 17:30 - 18:30
Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm Location: Oak Room Patio, Main Library 1st Floor
Get ready for a joyful, musical adventure with Harmony Monsters Music! This fun, interactive program brings the magic of music to life, helping children explore sounds, movement, and creativity in an engaging and meaningful way.

Cross Stitch Club
2025-07-29 15:30 - 16:30
Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children’s Area
Come learn how to cross stitch or bring your own project to work on! This month we will continue with fun beginner patterns that can be turned into backpack charms. All materials will be provided. This program is for children grades 3-5+. Registration is required.

Harmony Monsters Music!
2025-07-29 15:30 - 16:30
Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space
Get ready for a joyful, musical adventure with Harmony Monsters Music! This fun, interactive program brings the magic of music to life, helping children explore sounds, movement, and creativity in an engaging and meaningful way.

Baby Storytime
2025-07-29 10:15 - 11:30
Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Time: 10:15am – 11:30am Location: Oak Room Patio, Main Library 1st Floor
Sing, play, and read to your baby!
Please plan to arrive early to ensure admittance. Arrivals more than 5 minutes late are not guaranteed entrance.
Adults must have at least 1 age-appropriate child attending.
To ensure the quality of the Storytime, only the first 60 attendees will be admitted.
We have two storytimes, at 10:15am and 11:00am. If you don't make the 10:15am storytime please stick around for the next one at 11:00am. Staff will be there to assist you.
———————————————–
!Canta, juega, y lee con su bebé!
Por favor planee a llegar temprano para asegurarse entrada. Los que llegan más de 5 minutos tarda no estarán garantizados entrada.
Adultos deben de tener por lo menos un niño de edad apropiado en asistencia.
Para asegurar la calidad del hora de cuento, solo los primeros 60 atendientes estarán admitados.
Ofreceremos dos horas de cuentos a las 10:15am y a las 11:00am. Si no puede atender la hora de cuento a las 10:15am, por favor quédese
para la siguiente a las 11:00am. Personal de la biblioteca estarán disponible para ayuda.
———————————————————
給寶寶唱歌、玩樂和閱讀！
請提前抵達以確保入場。如遲到超過 5 分鐘不保證入場。
成人必須攜帶至少 1 位1歲半以下年齡的兒童參加。
為了確保故事時間的質量，只有前60名參與者才能入場。
我們有兩個故事時間，上午10點15分和11點。 如果你沒有趕上上午10:15的故事時間，請留下來在上午11:00的時段再入場。 工作人員將在那裡協助您。

Move and Groove Storytime
2025-07-28 10:15 - 11:30
Date: Monday, July 28, 2025 Time: 10:15am – 11:30am Location: Oak Room Patio, Main Library 1st Floor
Move and Groove Storytime has two sessions: 10:15 am and 11:00 am.
Families who cannot attend the 10:15 storytime are encouraged to stay for the 11:00.
Dance your wiggles away in this interactive storytime. Creative movement set to songs and stories for children 18 months+ and caregivers. Registration not required.

Portuguese Storytime
2025-07-27 11:30 - 12:00
Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025 Time: 11:30am – 12:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children’s Area
Enjoy nursery rhymes, movement and stories with Laura Cláes from A Casa Feita de Palavras. Non-Portuguese speakers will benefit from exposure to the language through literature and nursery rhymes, as well as experiencing the rich culture and traditions.
