Maker Hangout

Sat · Sep 5·2 PM – 4 PM·Belmont, MakerSpace, Belmont

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.

Sat · Sep 12·2 PM – 4 PM·Belmont, MakerSpace, Belmont

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.

Sat · Sep 19·2 PM – 4 PM·Belmont, MakerSpace, Belmont

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.

Sun · Sep 20·2 PM – 4 PM·Belmont, MakerSpace, Belmont

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.

Sun · Sep 13·Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Everyone of all ages and experiences are welcomed to help paint and bring a large-scale mural to life.

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 13·10:30 AM – 12 PM·Portola Valley, Portola Valley

Milagros, meaning "miracles" in Spanish, are small metal charms cherished throughout Mexico, Latin America, and beyond as symbols of gratitude, protection, healing, love, and hope. In this adults-only workshop, you'll create an oversized metal milagro inspired by this meaningful folk-art tradition. Using simple metalwo…

Fri · Sep 11·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Belmont, Makerspace, Belmont

Looking for a fun way to spend time together as a family? Join us for Family Craft, a hands-on program specially designed for school-age youth and their families. Each session features a guided crafting activity that invites creativity, connection, and a whole lot of colorful fun. Whether you're a parent, grandparent,…

Wed · Sep 16·10 AM – 12 PM·Belmont, Makerspace, Belmont

Join us weekly on Wednesdays for the library’s open sewing time! Bring your own fabric, explore our scrap bin and work on your project while getting to know other sewists in the community. There will be no formal instruction, but assistance may be provided for the machines if necessary. Registration is not required, bu…

Sat · Sep 19·10 AM – 12 PM·Belmont

Beginning Nature JournalingNature Journaling invites you to slow down and take notice of the world around you, where you'll learn about observing using the I notice, I wonder, It reminds me of framework, learn about and try your hand at it with birds and flowers right at the park. SMCBA will supply pens and small noteb…

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…

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.