November 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019 @ Art Gallery, 1st Floor
Jennifer Myhre makes visual art and audio and video documentaries informed by over 25 years of experience as a sociologist and teacher. As a visual artist, she works within the media of alternative process photography and printmaking and recently won a 2018 Belle Foundation for Cultural Development unsolicited grant for her work as an artist. 1893 is an ongoing project that explores the joys and sorrows of modernity using one of the earliest forms of photography, cyanotype. To learn more about her, visit http://www.jennifermyhre.net/. **Art Gallery, 1st Floor**
November 6, 2019 - December 27, 2019 @ Display Case, 2nd Floor
Monika Ellis is a Bay Area self-taught fiber artist. Originally from Canada, she enjoyed working with all forms of artistic mediums from a young age. After arriving in the Bay Area and starting a family, she wanted to express her new motherhood experiences through art, and fiber was the perfect medium in both form and function. The pieces are inspired by the beauty of the Western coastline, with themes of growth, evolution, and rebirth. Her work combines traditional woven art patterns, organic shapes, and at times, whimsical elements. Instagram: @loomerystudios **Display Case, 2nd Floor**
December 15, 2019, 10:00 AM @ Ceramics Studio in Central Park
Students from the youth and adult ceramics programs will have beautifully hand-crafted pottery and ceramic sculptures on sale just in time for the Holidays. Don't miss this opportunity to purchase one of a kind ceramics pieces. A portion of the sales goes to support the Central Park Ceramic Studio. For additional information about our Ceramics program, visit www.sanmaterec.org or call (650) 522-7440.
December 15, 2019, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ San Mateo High School
Hosted by the San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department, the Holiday Festival of Dance this year is titled “The Greatest Gift of All." Ticket sales will be available to the public starting at 9am on Monday, Nov. 18th at both the Beresford Recreation Center & Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.
December 16, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Book Bubble
Ages 0 to 5. Bilingual English/Spanish Storytime with stories, songs and rhymes. ** Book Bubble **
December 16, 2019, 4:00 PM - 4:55 PM @ Book Bubble
For children who can read on their own now can come read to a trained therapy dog. Trained by PHS and S PCA. These dogs listen really well! ** Book Bubble **
December 17, 2019, 10:15 AM - 10:40 AM
Stories, rhymes and songs for children ages 0 to 5 years. ** Marina Library **
December 17, 2019, 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM @ Children's Area -- Book Bubble
Books, rhymes and songs for infants under 12 months with caregiver. ** Book Bubble **
December 17, 2019, 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
December 17, 2019, 11:15 AM - 11:35 AM @ Children's Area -- Book Bubble
December 17, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Teen Lounge, 3rd Floor
Work on a library project while earning an hour of community service credit. Come, hang out with your friends, eat snacks, and contribute to the library. For ages 13-18. ** Teen Lounge, 3rd Floor **
December 17, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Oak Room, 1st Floor
Looking for inspiration this holiday season? Hear how author Lisa Sniderman was determined that a chronic medical condition would not interfere with her creativity. Experience Lisa's story through images, stories, readings, film, music (accompanied by her husband David Sands) and audience interaction. Her book, "A Light in the Darkness: Transcending Chronic Illness through the Power of Art and Attitude," will be available for sale. ** Oak Room, 1st Floor **
December 18, 2019, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ Cedar Room, 1st Floor
Practice your conversation skills at this drop-in conversation group that is designed to give adult English language learners an opportunity to speak in an informal, relaxed atmosphere. ** Cedar Room, 1st Floor **
December 18, 2019, 10:30 AM - 10:55 AM @ Children's Area -- Book Bubble
Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages 3 and 4. ** Book Bubble **
December 18, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Oak Room, 1st Floor
Celebrate a Latin American cultural tradition for the whole family! Join us for a candlelight procession, craft, free refreshments, and music by "Mariachi San Carlos." Ven a celebrar una tradición de la cultura Latina para toda la familia. Únete a nosotros para bailar, hacer manualidades, disfrutar unos bocadillos gratis, procesión de velas y música por el "Mariachi San Carlos."
December 18, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Laurel Room, 1st Floor
Are you interested in knitting but don't know where to start? Are you an advanced knitter and would like to share your skills with beginners? All levels (and crocheters too!) are welcome in this group. Come to knit, chat, learn, and contribute! Bring your knitting project and yarn, and any extra materials to share. For beginners, bring a pair of knitting needles (size 8 or larger) and a ball of skein of sport weight or worsted weight yarn. *** Laurel Room, 1st Floor ***
December 19, 2019, 9:30 AM - 9:55 AM @ Oak Room
For ages 1 and 2, with adult. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes. ** Oak Room **
December 19, 2019, 10:30 AM - 10:55 AM @ Book Bubble
For ages 1 and 2, with adult. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes. Space is limited. ** Book Bubble **
December 19, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Computer Lab, 3rd Floor
Learn Tinkercad basics and make a luggage tag. Sign up required. ** Computer Lab, 3rd Floor **
December 19, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Join other writers in a supportive and social group for writers of all kinds every Thursday evening. Whether you write for personal, professional or other reasons, come prepared to work. This is not a critique or sharing group, but you are welcome to discuss your work during check-in time between 6:30pm - 7pm Writing is solitary, and this meeting is a chance to connect, and sometimes commiserate with other writers. Come late and leave early if you need to, and bring a charged laptop as outlets are limited. The meeting room varies. Melanie Shook and Korie Pelka of the California Writers Club-SF Peninsula Branch co-host these weekly meetings. Meeting rooms will vary so please email Cynthia McCarthy at cmccarthy@cityofsanmateo.org for notifications and updates.
December 20, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Book Bubble
Celebrate with Stories, Music and Dancing. Ages 5 and younger. ** Book Bubble **
December 21, 2019, 10:30 AM - 10:55 AM @ Children's Area -- Book Bubble
Rhymes, songs and stories for children 3 years old and younger. ** Book Bubble **
December 21, 2019, 11:15 AM - 11:40 AM @ Children's Area -- Book Bubble