Light of the Moon: Mid-Autumn Calligraphy Lantern

Sun · Sep 13·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·North Fair Oaks, Redwood City

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival through art and culture! Participants will learn basic Chinese calligraphy brush techniques and discover the festival’s traditions. We will explore the customs and symbolism of the Mid-Autumn Festival, then practice writing auspicious phrases related to the moon and reunion. Each parti…

Sun · Sep 27·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Millbrae, Makerspace, Millbrae

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival through art and culture! Participants will learn basic Chinese calligraphy brush techniques and discover the festival’s traditions. We will explore the customs and symbolism of the Mid-Autumn Festival, then practice writing auspicious phrases related to the moon and reunion. Each parti…

Sun · Sep 20·Noe Valley, San Francisco Public Library

Sun · Sep 20·Main, San Francisco Public Library

Sun · Sep 20·10 AM – 1 PM·Alemany Farm · San Francisco

Come to Alemany Farm and learn about the basics of when, why, and how to prune apples and stone fruit trees, with an emphasis on summer pruning. This class will focus on the basics of tree biology and care to encourage a healthy and productive fruit tree. There will be a group lecture, followed by smaller breakout grou…

Sun · Sep 20·11 AM – 2 PM·SFMOMA Calendar · San Francisco

Sat · Sep 19·2 PM – 3:15 PM·Brisbane, Brisbane

Join us in celebrating Chuseok with local nonprofit Chopstickstory as we make lotus lanterns! Learn about timeless traditions in Korean craftsmanship by creating your own gentle, graceful lotus light. This event is for ages 6+. Registration Required.

Mon · Sep 21·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Brisbane, Brisbane

Join us every Monday and be a Maker! Discover what you can make using our library maker tools. Sometimes techy, sometimes crafty, always fun! No registration is required; first come, first served. Create your own fun, colorful paper squishies with simple materials and easy, step-by-step techniques. This hands-on progra…

Sun · Sep 20·2 PM – 4 PM·Noisebridge, San Francisco, CA

Learn how to be safe while using the laser cutter! We have a 150W, CO2 laser cutter with a 3 x 4 ft bed. This training is required to use the laser cutter because we don't want people setting our most expensive equipment donation on fire. You have to do this training even if you were trained at the old space, as we hav…

Thu · Sep 3·10 AM – 1 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.

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…

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…