Books, rhymes and songs for infants under 12 months with caregiver. ** Book Bubble **

Stories, rhymes and songs for children ages 0 to 5 years. ** Marina Library **

Books, rhymes and songs for infants under 12 months with caregiver. ** Book Bubble **

For ages 4 and older. Listen to Halloween stories and do a special Halloween craft. ** Hillsdale Branch **

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 **

Celebrate California Writers Week as California Writers Club, Peninsula Branch members read from their works.

Stories, action rhymes and fun for ages 3 and older. ** Hillsdale Library **

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 **

Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages 3 and 4. ** Book Bubble **

Stories, rhymes and songs for children ages 0 to 3 years. ** Hillsdale Library **

Learn how to checkout and download free eBooks from the library. A one-on-one 30 minute session by appointment will be scheduled between 2pm - 4pm. Bring your library card and e-device with you. Registration required.

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 ***

For ages 1 and 2, with adult. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes. Space is limited. ** Book Bubble **

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.

For ages 2 to 5 -- 20 minute presentation on string instruments with music and movement for the young. Doors close when room meets capacity. ** Oak Room **

For ages 2 to 5 -- 20 minute presentation on string instruments with music and movement for the young. Doors close when room meets capacity. ** Oak Room **

It’s Fall Festival time! San Mateo Parks and Recreation invites you to round up your family and friends to come out and celebrate the Fall Season with a free, family fun event! There will be inflatables, pick-a-pumpkin patch, music, children’s crafts and more! Come on by and play some carnival games and win some prizes!

For ages 2 to 5 -- 20 minute presentation on string instruments with music and movement for the young. Doors close when room meets capacity. ** Oak Room **

Join us for crafts, games, a boba bar and a costume contest! Dress up is not required but is encouraged. No signup is needed--just come and enjoy the fun. This program is for teens in 6th-12th grade.