Featured Events

San Mateo County Library presents Lawyers in the Library

A new monthly series beginning in August. Each month the library holds free legal clinics. Find out more and schedule a one-on-one twenty minute consultation with a volunteer lawyer at your local library. Each evening at each library has a scheduled focus--topics include family law, wills and trusts, guardianship, general topics, real estate, and more. Sign up at a participating library today!

First Tuesdays from 7-9 PM – Belmont Library
Third Tuesdays from 7-9 PM – Foster City Library
Third Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 PM – Millbrae Library

San Mateo County Library celebrates Latino Heritage Month with some Hot Latin Nights.

Dance Lessons
Spice up your Friday nights with free Latin dance lessons with Dennis Mercer. Choose from an introduction to Salsa/Merengue or Merengue/Bachata combo class. (Please pre-register as space is limited)

Salsa/Merengue	Merengue/Bachata
Friday, September 25th at 7PM – Half Moon Bay Library Friday, October 9th at 7PM – Belmont Library	Friday, October 2nd at 7PM – San Carlos Library Friday, October 16th at 7PM – East Palo Alto Library

Zumba Fitness
Join instructor Vicky Avila for Zumba, a fusion of hypnotic Latin rhythms and international beats teamed with easy to follow dance moves to create a dynamic fitness program that is designed for everyone. (Please pre-register as space is limited)

Friday, September 18th at 7PM – San Carlos Library
Saturday, September 19th at 2PM – Belmont Library
Sunday, September 27th at 6PM – Atherton Library
Friday, October 2nd at 7PM – East Palo Alto Library
Saturday, October 3rd at 7:30PM – Pacifica-Sharp Park Library

Atherton Library

Sing-Along Movie Night: Mamma Mia!
Friday, September 11 at 7:00 PM
Sing along with this fun movie based on the hit stage show featuring the songs of ABBA. Starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, and Stellan Skarsgård. Rated PG-13.

Baby Sign Language Introductory Workshop
Monday, September 14, 10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
Jump-start your child's verbal skills! Stop guessing what your baby is trying to tell you. Baby Sign Language gives parents the opportunity to communicate with children long before babies can verbalize their wants and needs. This workshop introduces basic baby signs that are based on American Sign Language (ASL) and is designed for parents with hearing babies who range in age from birth to 18 months old. You will learn about the latest research and all the tricks on how to teach your baby to sign. Fun activities and songs will show you how easy it can be to integrate simple signs into your everyday routine to jump-start your child's verbal skills. Space is limited. Please register by phone, email, or when you visit the library.

The Bubble Lady
Monday, September 21 at 4:00 PM
Be amazed and entertained as you enter Bubble Land and meet the entire family of bubbles - even one big enough for you to fit inside! For ages 4 and up.

Final Friday Flicks: Bolt
Friday, September 25 at 7:00 PM
Join us for this 2008 animated Disney movie about a dog, the star of a TV show, who believes his super powers are real. With the voices of John Travolta and Miley Cyrus. Rated PG.

Belmont Library

Lizard Lady
Saturday, September 12 at 2 pm in the Taube Room
The Lizard Lady will be bringing several different reptiles including snakes to the library! Come learn about these scaly creatures!  Best for ages 3+.

Children's Author Ellen Klages at the Library!  
Wednesday, September 30 at 7 pm in the Taube Room
As part of the "We Read Together" program throughout San Mateo County, Ellen Klages will discuss her books, Green Glass Sea and White Sands, Red Menace.  As the first story takes place in New Mexico during the Manhattan Project, adults may enjoy this book too and are welcome to attend the program.  These books are best for grades 5+.

Teen Resume Workshop
Wednesday, September 16 from 3:30-5pm in the Oracle Computer Room
First job?  Internship?  College and scholarships applications?  Maybe it’s time to write a resume!  At this free workshop, you will learn:

• what a resume is and why you need one
  
• how to create a professional, effective resume
  
• how to tailor your resume to help you get that job/internship/goal.

Space is limited—sign up today at the Information Desk or call/email 650-591-8286 ext 230, calverley@smcl.org

Duct Tape Redux
September 30 from 3:30-5:00 pm in the Taube Room
Make your own wallet and other items using creativity, ingenuity, and, of course, duct tape!  Promises to be fun and functional.  Sign up by calling 650-591-8286 ext 230 or email calverley@smcl.org

Brisbane Library

Angelina Ciucci Firefighter’s Storytime
Monday, September 21 at 11:30 AM
Brisbane Firefighters read stories and lead a visit to the big red truck.  All ages welcome.

Family Storytime
Saturday, September 12 at 11:00 AM
Stories, songs, activities, and puppet shows for the entire family.

Story Adventures
Wednesday, September 2, 23 at 3:00 PM
Storyteller Tamberly Mott is bringing adventure to the Brisbane Library on Wednesday afternoons this fall.  All ages are welcome, but children 4 and under must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.

Financial Aid Seminar - Making College Affordable!
Wednesday, September 23 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Mitch Gross from College Financial Consultants is presenting a free seminar/workshop that will jump start college planning and show parents how to increase need-based grant aid eligibility.

East Palo Alto Library

Knitting Class
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 6:00 PM in the library.
Hey teens! Learn how to make a scarf, sweater, or even funky socks in this hour and a half
workshop. Ages 13-19.

Adult Basic Computer / Internet Classes
Classes are available the fourth Friday of the month in English and the third Wednesday of the month in Spanish.  Please visit the library to schedule a session.

Foster City Library

Firefighter Storytime
Thursday, September 3 at 1:30 p.m.
Foster City Assistant Fire Marshal, Lee Bach, will visit the library and read stories.
Come dressed as a firefighter if you like.

Bi-Lingual Storytime (English/ Mandarin)
Thursday, September 10 at 10:30 a.m. 
Join us for 30 minutes of stories read in both English and Mandarin.

Bi-Lingual Storytime (English/ Mandarin)
Thursday, September 24 at 10:30 a.m. 
Join us for 30 minutes of stories read in both English and Mandarin.

Digital Film Festival
Friday, September 25
Submissions accepted from students in sixth grade to twelfth grade, maximum
length is 3 minutes. Contact Cynthia Rider at rider@smcl.org to submit film.

Half Moon Bay Library

Teen Poetry Celebration
Friday, September 4 at 7:00PM
Join us as we salute the participants of this year’s Teen Poetry Contest and share some poetry.

Game Night
Saturday, September 19 at 6:00PM
Exercise your Wii skills.  Be a Rock Star.

Salsa Dancing
Friday, September 25 at 7:00PM
Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to move to the music.

Salsa Tasting
Saturday, September 26 at 12:00PM
Local salsa makers show off their specialties and share recipes.

Millbrae Library

Teens @ 3:30
Wednesday, September 9 at 3:30 PM
Join us every Wednesday in the Library Meeting Rooms for boards games, Wii games, movies, and special surprise events. No sign-ups, just drop-in and have fun. Programs are intended for middle-schoolers and up.

“Your Financial Future” seminar
Saturday September 19 at 2:00 PM
Dr. George Wei, an investment advisor who specializes in retirement planning, will lead this two part seminar. On September 19th Dr Wei will show you how to react to a financial crisis and recover with confidence. He will return on September 26th to show you how to manage your retirement assets and create your own “pension plan.”

Basic Computers Class
Saturday, September 26 at 10:30 AM
Need an introduction to the world of computers or know someone who does? Learn about the parts of a computer, managing windows, and basic navigation using keyboard shortcuts and your mouse. This class has no fee or sign ups, but come early to save your seat.

Yoga For Toddlers
Wednesday, September 30 at 10:30 AM
Toddlers (ages 2-4) and their caregivers will work together to promote physical health and emotional well-being. These fun exercises can help promote calmness and an increased sense of body awareness. Dress comfortably!

Pacifica-Sanchez Library

Knitting Night
Friday, September 18 from 6:30-8:00 PM
Join us for our monthly knitting night. Knitters of all levels and ages welcome to attend!

Mother/Daughter Book Club
Wednesday, September 9 at 7:00 PM
Girls ages 8-11 and a female adult are welcome to come discuss Holes by Louis Sachar with us!

Older Girls Book Group
Thursday, September 17 at 7:00 PM
Girls ages 12-14 and a female adult are invited to discuss Flygirl by S. Smith with us!

Pacifica-Sharp Park Library

Join the Pacifica-Sharp Park Library at Fog Fest
September 26 - 27
The library, The Pacifica Friends of the Library and the Pacifica Library Foundation will be sharing an information booth at the faire as well as marching in the parade

Portola Valley Library

Bingo Schmingo Music Program
Thursday, September 10 at 4:30pm
Kathleen Rushing, the presenter, will bring her guitar and instruments for volunteer audience members to participate.  This family show is lively and interactive as well as educational.  For all ages

Happy Birthday PVL
Week of Monday, September 14 through Saturday, September 19 We’re celebrating the one-year anniversary of our new green building, with special displays highlighting the accomplishments of the first year. We’ll have light refreshments and door prizes.

Adult Non-Fiction Book Discussion Club
Thursday, September 17 at 1pm& Tuesday, September 22 at 7pm
Please join us, at your convenience, either for the afternoon or evening group, as we
discuss the classic Pulitzer-Prize winning history of WWI, “The Guns of August” by Barbara Tuchman. “ how she manages to make the story utterly suspenseful, when we already know the outcome, is the mark of a great writer, and a classic volume of history”.

San Carlos Library

San Carlos Library Daytime Book Club
Monday, September 14 at 10:00 AM
We will be discussing A mercy: a novel by Tony Morrison

San Carlos Library Non-Fiction Book Club
Thursday, September 10 at 10:15 AM
We will be discussing Hot, flat, and crowded: why we need a green revolution and how it can renew America by Thomas L. Friedman

San Carlos Library Mystery Book Club
Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00 PM
We will be discussing Missing witness by Gordon Campbell

Woodside Library

“Babies & Books” Musical Storytime
Wednesdays, 10:00 AM
Age newborn to 24 months.
Rhymes, songs and lap-sit activities for parents and infants!

“Toddler Time” Musical Storytime
Wednesdays, 11:00 AM
Age 18 to 36 months.
Finger plays, stories, and songs and fun!

Uncle Jer’s Bee Show
Thursday, Sept. 24, 3:30 p.m.
Live bees and a taste of honey – learn all about bees in this 45 minute question and answer program aimed at children age 5 and up and their families.

Woodside Library Book Club
Woodside Library Book Club is on break  Sept. 1 and will resume
Oct. 6 to discuss your favorite summer books.