• Welcoming Week Storytime

    Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025 Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm Location: Book Bubble Join SMC Immigrant Services for a special Welcoming Week story hour! Welcoming Week is an annual celebration of the work that takes place in communities to be welcoming to all, particularly immigrants. We will read a story that celebrates welcoming and do a […]

  • Move and Groove Storytime

    Date: Monday, September 22, 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 […]

  • Toddler Storytime @ Hillsdale Branch

    Date: Monday, September 22, 2025 Time: 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Join us and get up and get moving with your toddler! Full of books, songs and tons of fun designed to help develop your child's language and motor skills. Please note: in accordance with the County Fire Marshall’s latest building inspection, storytime […]

  • 3D Printing Appointments @ Hillsdale Branch

    Date: Monday, September 22, 2025 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale 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 […]

  • Baby Storytime

    Date: Tuesday, September 23, 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 […]

  • Toddler Storytime: 18 months-3 years old

    Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Time: 10:15am - 11:30am Location: San Mateo Main Toddler 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. For children ages 18 months - 3 years. Get up and get moving at our Toddler Storytime! Full of books, songs […]

  • 3D Printing Appointments @ Hillsdale Branch

    Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale 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 […]

  • Pajama Storytime

    Date: Wednesday, September 24, 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. 

  • Tween Book Club & Craft

    Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area Join Tween Book Club! Calling all readers ages 8–13! Join us this month as we dive into Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston, an exciting fantasy adventure full of magic, mystery, and powerful friendships! We’re taking two months to […]

  • Portuguese Storytime

    Date: Sunday, September 28, 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.