Moonlit: A Mid-Autumn Candle Painting Experience

Tue · Sep 15·1 PM – 2:30 PM·Pacifica Sharp Park, Pacifica

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a season of light. Join us for an afternoon of candle painting. Draw imagery of the season - the full moon, lotus, rabbits, warm lanterns, or let the brush follow wherever the mood takes you. No experience necessary. Just the quiet pleasure of brush on wax, color finding its shape, and creati…

Tue · Sep 8·10 AM – 2 PM·Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay

Join us for open time to use the library’s sewing machines. Bring your own project or use some of our supplies to make your own. There will be no formal instruction, but assistance will be provided for the machines if necessary.

Tue · Sep 8·10 AM – 10:30 AM·Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay

Come along on an imaginary adventure. Hear new stories, sing songs, and learn wiggles that the whole family can enjoy together, from toddlers to grown-ups.

Tue · Sep 8·2 PM – 4 PM·Tech Lab · Burlingame

Join us at the Drop-in Sewing Lab on Tuesdays from 2pm to 4pm in The LAB! Bring your projects and thread. Or start something new with the library's sewing machines. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned sewer, our makerspace is here to support your creativity. No experience necessary—just drop in and get stitching! Wat…

Tue · Sep 8·4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Montana Branch, Community Room, Santa Monica · San Mateo

Want to try a fun new craft with your friends? Check out our Teen Craft Club, rotating branches every month. This month, make charms at Montana! For ages 12 - 18.

Wed · Sep 9·11 AM – 12 PM·Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay

Need access to Adobe Creative Cloud? Adobe Workshop is a drop-in space where creatives can access Adobe Creative Cloud software on our makerspace laptops. Bring your own project and work at your own pace using Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, InDesign, Acrobat, and more. Staff are available to help you get started…

Thu · Sep 10·2 PM – 4 PM·Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay

Join us for a self-led art experience at the library! Whether you are a beginner or simply looking to unwind creatively, our Art Studio invites you to explore your artistic side at your own pace. We will provide a selection of basic art materials to get you started.

Mon · Sep 7·5 PM – 6 PM·Tech Lab · Burlingame

Explore your creativity by bringing your own materials and trying out a personal project! We’re also happy to show you the basic functions of the Cricut machine. While we have a small selection of sample materials for practice, we’re not able to provide supplies for full projects. What We Can Show You: • How to use the…

Thu · Sep 3·10 AM – 11:30 AM·Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay

Learn English in this free in-person class taught by a certified instructor. We will learn and practice English, which will be helpful in your everyday life. Aprenda inglés en esta clase en persona gratuita enseñada por un instructor certificado. Aprenderemos y practicaremos inglés que le ayudará en su vida diaria.

Thu · Sep 3·10 AM – 2 PM·Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay

Have you served in the military or know someone who has? Stop by the library to meet with the County Veterans Services Office. Their staff can provide consultations, referrals, and information on general issues and benefits. Get help navigating the VA system and make appointments to file claims. No appointment is neede…

Thu · Sep 3·10 AM – 11 AM·Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay

Chen-style Taijiquan (Tai Chi) is widely acknowledged as the ancestor of all other styles of Taijiquan. This class will introduce the Chen-style Taijiquan form, Silk-reeling Exercises and Wuji Qigong. The Chen-style Taijiquan form is soft and graceful with strong rooted stands that will help students to develop strengt…