Happy May! We are deep into spring, and summer is right around the corner. From author talks to live music and art, we have plenty to keep you busy. This is only a taste of San Mateo County Libraries has planned for this month, to view everything happening in May, visit our Events Calendar.
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month 💖
We’re celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with special programs and events all month long. These are some of the highlights!
- Lasa and Legacy: A Docuseries about Filipino American Activism and Food
- Live Music with Jasmine Nicole
- My China Roots and the Chinese American Experience
- Music, Food, Poetry: Celebrating Asian Heritage
Free Comic Book Day 📕
Do you love comics? We do, too! Visit your local library on Saturday, May 3, and grab a free comic book while supplies last. For all ages!
Meet Alka Joshi, Author of Six Days in Bombay 📖
On Tuesday, May 27, at 5:30 PM, San Mateo County Libraries is delighted to host an in-person author talk with Alka Joshi, author of Six Days in Bombay and the Jaipur Trilogy. Keep an eye out at your local San Mateo County Libraries branch for giveaway copies of Six Days in Bombay!
Clay and Culture: A Journey Through Asian Ceramics 🎨
On Monday, May 5, at 7:00 PM, take a virtual tour of the Asian Art Museum’s incredible collection of ceramic art. Register here for this art talk.
Fruit Tree Grafting and Giveaway + Community Listening Session 🌳
On Saturday, May 3, at 10:00 AM, join us for a tree-filled day at the Millbrae Library! Share your thoughts on Millbrae’s urban forest and then participate in a hands-on tree grafting workshop! Fifty free potted fruit trees will be given away on a first-come first-served basis. Register here to attend.
Computer Basics 💻
Learn all about how to get the most out of technology and software in our Computer Basics classes, perfect for beginners! View information about this month’s classes.
Photographer Robert Buelteman: The Unseen Peninsula 📷
On Thursday, May 1, at 4:00 PM, acclaimed photographer Robert Buelteman will join us at the Atherton Library to discuss his experiences photographing the Crystal Springs Watershed in the late 1980s.
Library Closures 📚
Sunday, May 11, 2025: All San Mateo County Libraries and Customer care are closed.
Sunday, May 25, 2025: All San Mateo County Libraries and Customer care are closed for Memorial Day.
Monday, May 26, 2025: All San Mateo County Libraries and Customer care are closed for Memorial Day.
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