Events

Mindfulness Series: Clarity and Choice in Your Everyday Life
Using Mindful Communication techniques to foster more understanding and connection in our relationships
Wednesday, November 20 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Thursday Sewing in the Lab: Open Sew
Thursday, November 21 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Join City Council and local faith leaders for a Community Potluck at the Library, as We Stand United Against Hate
Thursday, November 21 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
RSVP at BurlingameStandsUnited.eventbrite.com
Please RSVP so we can make sure we have enough drinks and tables for everyone!

Open Lab
Monday - Thursday from 5:00 -7:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday from 3:30 - 5:00 PM


Computer Drop-in Help
Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM


English Learners Conversation Group
Wednesdays from11:00AM - 12:00 PM  (September 4 - December 18)
Thursday from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM (September 5 - December 19)
Intermediate English learners are invited to join us Wednesdays at 11am or Thursdays at 6:30pm in Study Room D (lower level) to work on conversational skills with native English speakers. No sign-up required.


Great Books and Discussion
Every Second Tuesday of the month from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Writing Group: Fiction or Non-Fiction
Intensive Workshop - 2nd and 4th Mondays

Sit 'n Stitch
Tuesdays from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Learn to paint with watercolors!

First Looks Book Group
Send a message to Hannah to register: hwalcher@booksinc.net

                           (entering grades 4 - 6)

Kawaii Crafts (Kawaii means cute, and that’s what these crafts are!)
Tuesday, December 10 from 3:30-5 pm
Sign up required

BPL Homework Center 
The Tech Lab, Lower Level
Starts September 23, 2019
Mon-Wed, 3:30 - 5:30 pm

The BPL Homework Center is a FREE homework help program where teen volunteers help students in grades 1-6 who are struggling with schoolwork.
Students may be signed in during open hours, and parents must read and sign the guidelines and permission form for the first visit. 
Questions? Call the Children's Desk 650-558-7400 x3

 Burlingame's Big Toddler Play Date
Saturday, November 16 from 10:30 - 12:00 pm

Join us as we turn the Children's Room of the library into the city's biggest toddler playdate! There will be small toddler sized stations with crafts and toys for fine motor skill development. Plus giant building and play areas to support gross motor development.
(Best suited for ages 12months-3 years)

 Meet Robin Preiss Glasser
Illustrator of the Fancy Nancy book series
Saturday, November 16, 2019, at 2:30 pm,  Easton Branch Library

Legos @ Your Library
First Thursday of every month 3:30  - 5 pm, Lane Room

Tuesdays
Just for Me at the Main Library (Ages 3 - 5)
10:30 - 11:00 AM
Stories, songs and activities that promote social/emotional growth, creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills. 

Wednesdays
Time for Us at the Main Library
10:30 - 11:00 AM
Stories, songs, early listening and literacy skills for children that are centered around parent/caregiver interactions. 

Night Owls at the Easton Branch
7:00 - 7:30 PM   
Stories, songs and activities just before bedtime.

Thursdays
Time for Us at the Main Library
10:30 - 11:00 AM
Stories, songs, early listening and literacy skills for children that are centered around parent/caregiver interactions. 

Time for Us at the Easton Branch
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Stories, songs, early listening and literacy skills for children that are centered around parent/caregiver interactions. 

Fridays
Baby Bounce and Rhyme at the Main Library
10:30 - 11:00 AM
Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with stories, rhymes and songs. 



Baby Sign Language Storytime/Stay & Play
First Friday of the month  
10:30 - 11:30 am in the Lane Room

Baby Sign Language gives children the opportunity to communicate long before they can verbalize their wants and needs. Join us in learning some basic signs through stories and songs. Then stay after storytime to let baby explore with blocks, balls, and other toys while you socialize with other parents and caregivers.

Spanish Storytime
Monday November 25 and December 23 
11:00 am in the Children's Room

Russian Storytime
Saturday, December 7
11:00 am in the Children's Room

Mandarin Storytime
Saturday, December 14
11:00 am in the Children's Room