Book Discussion on Emergent Strategy
Join us for a book discussion on Emergent Strategy by adrienne maree brown, with moderation from Nethra Samarawickrema & Yuri Zaitsev of the Listening Lab.
Wednesday, May 12th
6:00-7:30PM
Registration required: https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/7733057
Mental Health & Pets
Join us for a lunchtime talk with speakers from the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA and the Office of Diversity and Equity. They will share their pets on Zoom and talk about their experiences. Participants are welcome to share their pet companions as well. Registration required: https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/7647939
Monday, May 17th
1:00-2:00 PM
Emergent Worldmaking: A Conversation on Constructing the Writing Life of Octavia E. Butler
w/ Lynell George and Dr. Ayana A.H. Jamieson
We are excited to host Lynell George, Author of Hugo-Award-Finalist A Handful of Earth, A Handful of Sky, in conversation with Dr. Ayana Jamieson, Founder of the Octavia E. Butler Legacy Network, for a discussion of Octavia's works, archives, and ideas.
Wednesday, May 19th
6:00-7:30PM
Join us on Zoom
Webinar ID: 868 0145 5404
Passcode: 059532
Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86801455404?pwd=c0V1bWtXZHdOd1BJc1YwalJZYWZNdz09
Or Call in: (669) 900-6833 or (253) 215 -8782
Bike to Your Library Day 
Join us for the 2nd annual Bike to Your Library Day! On May 22, ride on your bicycle to the Burlingame Main Library (or any participating library branch) to pick up a #BikeMonth bag at our Curbside Pickup Table. Plus, log your bike trips on my.commute.org from May 1 - May 31 to win prizes!
Wednesday, May 22nd
10:00AM-2:00PM
Find more details at https://commute.org/bike-month-2021/
Book to Action: In Conversation with Lori Gottlieb
Join California Center for the Book and participating California libraries for a very special conversation with Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, nationally recognized journalist, and weekly “Dear Therapist” columnist for The Atlantic.
Wednesday, May 26th
6:00-7:00PM
Registration required: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xoq07JsqToSb1yjo8ySzHw
On-going Adult Events
English Learners Conversation Group
Adult English learners can practice their conversation skills with staff members.
April 7th-May 27th
Every Wednesday, 7:00-8:00 PM
Every Thursday, 4:00-5:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/97309528591?pwd=VmJGaEt0a1dCaXEwWFJaV2dFZ3FuUT09
Meeting ID: 973 0952 8591
Password: 668905
Join on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88609019474?pwd=MmxxS0xEQnp2Tm5FcDN5RFYwOXNhUT09
Booked on Crime
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AAPI Heritage Month Graphic Novel Discussion: They Called Us Enemy
Teens are invited to join us on Zoom on Friday, May 28 at 4pm for an AAPI Heritage Month Discussion based on George Takei's Graphic Novel "They Called Us Enemy." Register here to reserve your FREE copy of the book, which you can pick up on Friday, May 14 between 3-5pm. You will receive the Zoom link the day before the discussion.
First Looks Book Club is a chance to read and review ARCs (Advanced Reader Copies) of books that haven't been released to the general public yet and influence whether or not they will be purchased by the library and local bookstores! We are still meeting on Zoom while the library is closed! Send an email to Teen Librarian Jenny at miner@plsinfo.org to register!
(Grades 4 - 6)
Our latest StoryWalk® is up in front of Burlingame City Hall!
Come check out "Ambitious Girl" by Meena Harris and illustrated by Marissa Valdez.
This picture book about expressing yourself is both beautiful and powerful. Enjoy!
Come to a BPL Music Party with Teacher Cristin!
May 20th at 11:00 AM
Fun for caregivers and children ages 0-6 years.
This will be a live Zoom event and pre-registration is required to receive the Zoom information.
Register for May 20: https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/7470773
Mother's Day Tea Party
Celebrate Mother's Day with a Tea Party. This event is intended for both child and caregiver. We will have a fun Tea Party Packet to pick up in advance - dates to be announced.
We will play bingo, have tea and cookies, and make beautiful tissue paper flowers you can give to your special grownup!
Saturday, May 8th
2:00-3:00PM
Pre-registration is required. Register here: https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/7718809
Join us after storytime for a discussion with Burlingame School District Counselor Dawb Yang on how to have a conversation about LGBTQ+ issues with your young children.
Pride Anti-Bias Storytime
Saturday, June 5 at 10:30 AM
Registration is required https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/7789762
Happy Baby Signs Storytime
Join Teacher Erika for an American Sign Language Storytime live on Zoom
First Friday of the month at 10:30 AM. Registration is required.
Register for Friday, May 7:
https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/7700043
Register for Friday, June 4:
https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/7700056
Register for Friday, July 2:
https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/7700156
Online Mandarin Storytime
Join Teacher Jamie for an Mandarin Storytime live on Zoom on the second Saturday of the month at 11 AM. Registration is required.
Register for Saturday, May 8: https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/7623841
Register for Saturday, June 12: https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/7623847
Storytime Corner
Tuesday Storytime with Miss Jenny- Live on Instagram and Facebook at 10:30 am
Wednesday Storytime with Miss Kelly- Posted at 10:30 am
Springtime Storytime with Miss Jennifer - Live Zoom
Celebrate Springtime by signing up for this 6-week live Storytime session with Miss Jennifer.
This will be a live Zoom series, and families are encouraged to attend the entire 6 Fridays.
This session goes from April 16-May 21st.
Every Friday at 10:30 am.
Register for May 7th here: https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/7646175
