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Discover what you can make using our library maker tools. Sometimes techy, sometimes crafty, always fun! For all ages! No registration required. First-come, first-served as space and equipment permit.
Discover what you can make using our library maker tools. Sometimes techy, sometimes crafty, always fun! For all ages! No registration required. First-come, first-served as space and equipment permit.
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Explore library maker tools for techy and crafty projects at Belmont Library MakerSpace, all ages.
Explore library maker tools for techy and crafty projects at Belmont Library MakerSpace, all ages.
Explore library maker tools for techy and crafty projects at Belmont Library MakerSpace, all ages.
Explore library maker tools for techy and crafty projects at Belmont Library MakerSpace, all ages.
Gently used books sold in the Taube Room at Belmont Library, supporting the Friends of the Library, for all ages.
Explore 3D printers and a Glowforge laser cutter at Foster City Library, designing Tinkercad models and crafting 2‑inch acrylic charms with volunteer guidance, for ages 6–18.
Build and program robots with LEGO Spike Kits in individual and team challenges, all materials provided, limited to first 14 participants, for ages 8–13.
Guided crafting activity using googly eyes, glue sticks, and colorful supplies at Belmont Library Makerspace, for ages 6–11.
Make a cardboard and feather shield inspired by Cheyenne and Mexica designs in the Taube Room at Belmont Library, supplies limited to first 50 participants, for ages 6–11.
Build a mini Day of the Dead altar guided by artist Elizabeth Jiménez Montelongo at Pacifica Sharp Park Library, using three personal boxes, for ages 55 and up.
Small group English conversation practice with fluent speakers and other learners at Foster City Library, open to all skill levels, for ages 19 and up.
Spanish conversation club (Half Moon Library) — Beginner to intermediate learners practice speaking and comprehension while Spanish‑speaking staff facilitate pronunciation, ages 19 and up.
Dedicated stitching session in the Laurel Room with fellow knitters, crocheters, and cross‑stitchers sharing project time and advice.
Drop-in Sewing Lab (Burlingame Public Library Tech Lab) — Use library sewing machines to work on projects or start new ones, beginner‑friendly, ages 18+.
Open Sewing Studio (Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room) — Sewing machines, table space, fabric scraps, and tools available for personal projects, first‑come‑first‑serve, 1.5‑hour limit, ages 14+.
Swati applies beautiful henna designs on hands at Portola Valley Library, first‑come, first‑served, as space permits, for ages 18 and under.