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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.
Painting Diwali Diyas (Atherton Library) — Brief history of Diwali, then participants paint clay lanterns and learn how to light them at home, ages 19+.
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.
Crochet Corner at Belmont Library offers a relaxed space where participants bring yarn projects, receive beginner‑friendly crochet instruction, and share ideas with fellow makers, ages 12 and up.
Paint a hand‑carved copal alebrije in a hands‑on Oaxacan folk art workshop led by artists Carolina Argote and Jose Virelas at Belmont Library, for ages 6–18.
Bilingual Spanish and English stories with music, plus listening, singing, and playing activities at Brisbane Library, for ages 5 and under.
Storytime at Brisbane Library features 15 minutes of songs and books then 15 minutes of imaginative play, encouraging reading and creativity, ages 11 and under.
One-on-one and small-group tech assistance for email attachments, smartphone navigation, and other real-life tasks in Millbrae Library Study Room B, ages 19+.
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.
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+.
Build a cardboard rocket with a ChompSaw at Mitchell Park Library’s Midtown Room, registration required, for ages 6–11.
Intermediate Spanish learners meet at Millbrae Library’s Lounge to practice conversation and pronunciation with native‑speaking staff, ages 12 and up.