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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.
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.
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Open sewing session at Half Moon Bay Library lets participants use library sewing machines on personal projects or supplied materials, with assistance available, ages 6+.
Open sewing session at Half Moon Bay Library lets participants use library sewing machines on personal projects or supplied materials, with assistance available, ages 6+.
Open sewing at Millbrae Library Makerspace offers library sewing machines, supplies, and assistance for projects, ages 6 and up.
Open sewing session at Half Moon Bay Library lets participants use library sewing machines on personal projects or supplied materials, with assistance available, ages 6+.
Hands‑on engineering workshop at Half Moon Bay Library lets participants build structures, use laser cutter, 3D printer, vinyl cutter, soldering iron and iFixit toolkit, all ages.
Imaginary adventure with new stories, songs, and wiggle lessons at Half Moon Bay Library, for ages 11 and under.
Drop-in Sewing Lab (Tech Lab, Burlingame) — Library sewing machines available for projects or new creations, tutorial video guides use, open to all skill levels.
Guided, hands‑on arts and crafts projects led by staff each Tuesday in the Millbrae Library Makerspace, beginner‑friendly for ages 6–18.
Scrapbook Hour (San Carlos Library) — Open space to create or continue scrapbook projects with basic supplies, optional monthly theme, and fellow enthusiasts sharing ideas, for ages 19 and up.
Weave a potholder on a loom or craft a seasonal evergreen tree from pipe cleaners, with snacks, in the Oak Room for ages 13–19.
Free in‑person English class taught by a certified instructor at Half Moon Bay Library, focusing on everyday conversation practice, ages 19 and up.
Rhymes, lap bounces, singing, instruments and books engage newborns and babies up to 18 months, with post‑storytime socializing and play at Belmont Library, ages 5 and under.
Storytime with reading, singing, sign language and fingerplay in Atherton Library’s room, then Stay and Play for caregivers, little ones to practice sharing, for ages 5 and under.
Arts & Crafts wellness hour at Skyline College Library offers new crafts, a tech detox, and a chance to unwind and recharge for students, staff, and faculty.
Dedicated stitching session in the Laurel Room with fellow knitters, crocheters, and cross‑stitchers sharing project time and advice.
Bilingual Spanish and English stories and music with listening, singing, and playing at Portola Valley Library, ages 11 and under.