Dad & Me @ The Library: “The Tale of the Dragon’s Tail”


We're gearing up for another round of Dad & Me @ The Library programs! From April - December 2020, you can visit your favorite library to see the performance of The Tale of the Dragon’s Tail! Everyone in the family is invited to attend.

Brought to us by The Puppet Art Theater Company, opens a new window, The Tale of the Dragon’s Tail is an updated zany version of a classic tale. Princess Penny is happy to be home from her world travels, until she discovers there are problems in the kingdom. A dragon has been spotted in the hills above the castle, and her father, the King, has been giving all of the kingdom’s gold to a wizard who claims he can keep the dragon away. Penny suspects something fishy. Will Penny get to the bottom of the mystery? Is there really a dragon? Find out in Tale of the Dragon’s Tail!

Due to the COVID-19 shelter-in-place, the Dad & Me @ The Library events below may be canceled or postponed. Please make sure to check back for updates.

Event Dates

Saturday, April 18, 2020 (CANCELED)

Brisbane Library

To Be Decided

San Mateo Public Library, opens a new window

Saturday, May 2, 2020, 11:00 AM

Half Moon Bay Library

Thursday, May 21, 2020, 5:00 PM

Redwood City Public Library, opens a new window

To Be Decided

Burlingame Public Library, opens a new window

Monday, June 8, 2020, 6:30 PM

San Bruno Public Library, opens a new window

Saturday, June 13, 2020, 11:00 AM

South San Francisco Public Library, opens a new window

Saturday, July 25, 2020, 11:00 AM

Pacifica Sharp Park Library

Thursday, August 20, 2020, 6:30 PM

Menlo Park Public Library, opens a new window

Monday, August 31, 2020, 6:00 PM

Foster City Library

Saturday, September 19, 2020, 11:00 AM

East Palo Alto Library

Saturday, September 19, 2020, 2:00 PM

Millbrae Library

Saturday, September 26, 2020, 2:00 PM

Belmont Library

Saturday, November 14, 2020, 11:15 AM

Woodside Library

Saturday, December 12, 2020, 11:00 AM

Portola Valley Library

Monday, December 14, 2020, 6:30 PM

Pacifica Sanchez Library

Monday, December 28, 2020, 3:30 PM

San Carlos Library


Every year, the Peninsula Library System, opens a new window participates in the San Mateo County Dad's Workgroup, opens a new window, along with representatives from the Human Services Agency, opens a new window, Health System, opens a new window, Probation, opens a new window, Child Support, opens a new window and First 5, opens a new window. The workgroup's mission is "To provide a forum to address and support the importance of men and fathers taking an active role in the well being of children and families." In addition to Dad & Me @ The Library, the group also puts on other exciting events like Dad & Me @ The Park and Dad & Me @ The Pool.