• Toddler Storytime: 18 months-3 years old

    Date: Wednesday, December 17, 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 […]

  • Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-5)

    Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 11:30am Location: Children's Room Join us for Preschool Storytime in the Children's Room every Wednesday at 11 am! We will sing, move, and read together as we work on developing our early literacy and school readiness skills while also building community connections. This program caters towards toddlers ages 2 […]

  • Kids Knitting (Ages 7+)

    Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Children's Room For ages 7+ only: Join Librarian Robert in the Children's Room and learn to knit! Learn the basic skills to get started on a simple project and practice your stitching.

  • ESL Conversation Club

    Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Presenter: Staff Adult Location: 1st Floor Program Room Are you learning or improving your spoken English? Come practice with us! We are offering this as a hybrid program. We will meet in person at the first floor program room. Can't make it in person? […]

  • Pajama Storytime

    Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Time: 5:30pm - 6:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area Snuggle up for a cozy evening at Pajama Storytime! Wear your comfiest pajamas (grown-ups can too!) and bring along your favorite stuffy for a night filled with stories, songs, and rhymes. For all ages. Adults must be accompanied by […]

  • Wonderful Ones Storytime

    Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 11:30am Presenter: Jenn Laredo Location: Children's Room Join us for Wonderful Ones Storytime in the Children's Room  every Thursday at 11 am! We will sing, move, and read together as we work on developing our early literacy skills while also building community connections. This program is specifically intended for the […]

  • Plot Twist Society

    Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025 Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area Join Plot Twist Society! Join a super fun Book Club for all readers ages 8–13! Join us this December as we read Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte — a colorful, heartfelt graphic novel about food, family, and finding your […]

  • Stories in Motion

    Date: Friday, December 19, 2025 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Bring stories to life by acting out the characters in this interactive storytelling series. Then play acting games and practice foundational theater skills using facial expressions, body language, and tone to convey different characters and emotions. Recommended for ages […]

  • Mindful Crafting: Punch Needle Coaster

    Date: Friday, December 19, 2025 Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm Location: Conference Room Let's craft along with Creativebug while engaging in simple mindfulness practices. Learn the basics of punch needle while makng a simple, multicolored coaster. Materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own if you'd prefer. Prior experience is helpful, but definitely […]

  • ESL Conversation Club

    Date: Monday, December 22, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Presenter: Viviana Cois Location: Teen Room Join us in-person at the Library for friendly and casual conversations with other English learners! This class is for adults 18+.