May 21, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ 330 West 20th Avenue
May 28, All Day
City Hall and respective offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
May 26, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM @ Central Park
You don’t have to suffer through 8 weeks of basic training to get a feel for what the Screaming Eagles put their bodies through...we’ll cram it all into an hour! Join us and work out with our nation's finest and fittest. In the end, we are pretty sure you will understand why we called it "Sore" with the Eagles Boot Camp!
May 26, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM @ Crowne Plaza Foster City
Dine with the Screaming Eagles at this unique Recognition Banquet Dinner event. An active duty soldier from the 101st Airborne will be seated at each table making this a truly unique and memorable evening. Tickets are $75 per person or $1,000 for a Table Sponsorship.
May 27, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ We'll post the parade route closer to the event!
Join us we celebrate the original ‘Welcome Home Parade’, the only one in the country to welcome home Vietnam Veterans in 1972. More information, such as parade participants, will be posted closer to May 27th so please check back often!
May 27, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Central Park
Now that the parade has worked up your appetite, you can mingle with troops and other notable guests, dine on BBQ prepared by local firefighters and enjoy games for kids and families! Face painting, a bounce house and other fun activities for the kids!
May 28, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ 1300 Sneath Lane (Veterans Way)
71st Annual MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE at GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL CEMETERY 1300 Sneath Lane (Veterans Way), San Bruno Join us in honoring our fallen heroes on MONDAY, MAY 28th, 11:00am Band concert begins at 10:30am
May 16, 10:15 AM - 10:40 AM @ Hillsdale Library
Short books and lots of rhymes for infants to 23 months, with caregivers. A great way to start introducing pre-literacy skills while having a good time.
May 16, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Hillsdale Library
Fun stories and involving rhymes that excite children ages 2 to 4 about books and reading.
May 16, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM @ Children's Area -- Book Bubble
Stories for ages 4 - 8, with a fun craft.
May 18, 11:15 AM - 11:40 AM @ Main Library -- Book Bubble -- Children's Area
May 18, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM @ Children's Area -- Book Bubble
May 19, 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM @ Children's Area - Book Bubble
Participatory rhymes and engaging stories for children ages 3 and under, with an adult.
May 22, 10:15 AM - 10:40 AM @ Marina Library
May 22, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Marina Library
May 22, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM @ Children's Area -- Book Bubble
Stories and songs presented in English and Spanish.
May 22, 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM @ Hillsdale Library
Stories and fingerplays for older preschoolers.
May 23, 10:15 AM - 10:40 AM @ Hillsdale Library
May 23, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Hillsdale Library
May 23, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Children's Area -- Book Bubble
Check out the fascinating world of magnets. For ages 6 and older. Free.
May 24, 3:30 PM - 5:10 PM @ First Floor -- Oak Room
When Erik has a falling out with his father, a problem threatening the whole penguin colony brings them together. Rated PG. For school age children. Free popcorn before movie, as available.
May 25, 11:15 AM - 11:40 AM @ Main Library -- Book Bubble -- Children's Area
May 25, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM @ Children's Area -- Book Bubble
May 26, 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM @ Children's Area - Book Bubble
May 29, 10:15 AM - 10:40 AM @ Marina Library
May 29, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Marina Library
May 29, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM @ Children's Area -- Book Bubble
May 29, 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM @ Hillsdale Library
May 30, 10:15 AM - 10:40 AM @ Hillsdale Library
May 30, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Hillsdale Library
May 30, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM @ Children's Area -- Book Bubble
May 2 - June 13 @ First Floor Art Gallery
Art Attack! Studio's adult, teen and instructor classes are exhibiting their artwork at the Main Library. The oil paintings vary with each artist's individual style and technique. The artwork will be on exhibit at the first floor gallery of the San Mateo Library from May 2 through June 13, 2012.
May 7 - June 19 @ 2nd floor exhibit case
The San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department Ceramics Program students are exhibiting their work at the San Mateo Main Library. The pottery on display as well as many more items will be for sale at the Ceramics Show and Sale on Friday, June 1, 6:30pm - 9:00pm and on Saturday, June 2, 10:00am - 4:00pm. The Adult Ceramics Program pottery will be exhibited in the second floor display case at the Main Library from May 7 - June 19.
May 16, 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM @ Laurel Room, 1st Floor
Read "Jamrach's Menagerie" by Carol Birch in advance and come ready to discuss.
May 17, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Oak Room, 1st Floor
In his new book, Born Believers, the Science of Children’s Religious Belief, Dr. Justin L. Barrett shares his theory that we are all predisposed to believe in God from birth. Author book signing will follow the lecture. Co-sponsored by Books, Inc.
May 19, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Oak Room, 1st Floor
The Chorda Quartet will perform at this Family Concert, a program geared for children and parents alike. Co-sponsored by Music at Kohl Mansion.
May 20, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Laurel Room, 1st Floor
Meet Donia Bijan author of "Maman's Homesick Pie: A Persian Heart in an American Kitchen." "Maman's Homesick Pie" is an eloquent, heartfelt memoir, interspersed with thirty inspirational recipes taken from Bijan's experiences. Donia's love for her mother and her home, as well as for adventure and the power of good food, sings from every page.
May 21, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM @ Cedar Room, 1st Floor
The monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Open to the public.
May 22, 5:00 PM - 6:40 PM @ Oak Room, 1st Floor
The Asian Pacific Heritage Month Film Festival continues with "Legend of the Millennium Dragon." Starring Ryuji Aigase, Satomi Ishihara, Kentaro Ito. Directed by Hirotsugu Kawasaki. Rated PG-13; 100 minutes; 2011.
May 23, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Laurel Room, 1st Floor
Poets Esther Kamkar and Roger Sedarat will read their works. Co-sponsored by the Iranian-American Library Committee of the San Mateo Public Library and the Association of Iranian American Writers.
May 30, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Oak Meeting Room, 1st Floor
Adolescence is a challenging time. Depression, ADD, and substance abuse are mental health topics that Daniel Becker, M.D. will address in a lively presentation. You will learn how to recognize the signs of these problems in teens, as well as strategies for addressing them. Dr. Becker will provide an overview of these topics, including prevalence, significance, and how to get help. Bring your questions!
May 22, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM @ City Council Chambers
May 17, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ San Mateo Senior Center
May 21, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ San Mateo Senior Center
Katie Eiseman, Gerontologist