Quieres aprender Español en forma divertida? / Do you want to learn Spanish in a fun way? Acompáñenos con Miss Brenda / Join us with Miss Brenda

Painting with different textures and materials on the Oak Room Patio. Spaces are limited and registration is required, for ages 4-8.

For kids ages 5-8. Join us for a story, then follow along at home with a special craft inspired by the book! This month we will read My Rainy Day Rocketship by Markette Sheppard and make paper straw rockets inspired by the story.

Curious about our wastewater treatment plant construction project on Detroit Drive? Don’t miss an opportunity to learn about the status of the wastewater treatment plant expansion project, get informed about upcoming construction activities and have your questions answered. Join us, Tuesday, June 15 at 6 p.m. for a virtual community meeting to learn about Phase 2, Stage 2 pile driving for our Plant improvements. To Register for the Zoom Meeting visit: www.bit.ly/WWTP2021

Join us on Wednesdays for a special in-person storytime in the park! Please remember to bring your own floor covering and sun protection. Masks are required for all over the age of 2 regardless of vaccination status. We’ve expanded the attendee limit, so register in advance for your spot.

Explore yoga-inspired movement and mindfulness practices for kids as young as preschool. Instruction is provided by a Stories, Songs & Stretches Trained Facilitator, not a registered Yoga instructor. Adult caregiver must be present at all times. Participants should bring their own mat. Registration is required.

This program is for teens in the 8th - 12th grade Draw and compare a realistic face to a manga style face with different expressions. Chibis, cute and small character types, are taught along with standard proportions for manga style characters. This is a zoom workshop, participants will need to be prepared to draw with their own materials. Signup required. This project is a program of the San Mateo Public Library, supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

Create your own soap and learn about the manufacturing process with 3D printing and thermoform machines. Start by drawing a design, then map it out on TinkerCAD to 3D print a prototype. There will be one in-person open lab for participants to use the Thermoform machine and pick up their 3D molds and soap making kits.

General Plan 2040 Subcommittee meeting

Create your own soap and learn about the manufacturing process with our Makerspace tech! Participants must be at least a rising 4th grader up to 8th grade. One session will be hands-on at the Main Library and will be scheduled by appointment to maintain health and safety standards. More information will be provided to participants who successfully register. This project is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. Space is limited. Registration Required.

This month we will be reading The Bad Seed, by Jory John, and followed by fun games and activities. Each participant also gets a free copy of the book.

Let’s talk books. Miss Jordan will be sharing the first chapter of her favorite spooky middle grade read of the moment, discussing the key points of the genre, and throwing some seriously scary creative writing exercises into the mix! Registration is required.