Children receive a free paperback book when they pick up their first reading log
Read and/or listen for 15 days
Turn in completed log by Friday, August 15 and receive (first log only):
A second free paperback book
A coupon to Benihana for a free kids meal
A $5 coupon to 5 Little Monkeys
Each log turned in will enter anyone under age 18 for a chance to win a $1000 College Scholarship. Logs maybe be completed 5 times (each log is 15 days of reading).
Play Bingo
For Kids entering grades TK - 6
Bingo sheets can be picked up at the Children's Desk or downloaded here
Complete one or more bingos (rows) for a ticket
Complete the whole board for a bonus ticket
Turn in bingo tickets for a chance to win the big stuffed dragon
Bingo sheet must be turned in by Friday, August 15, 2025
Enter to Win
Every day you visit the library enter for a chance to win:
SF Giants game tickets (enter through June 30)
3 month Seasonal Family Pass to CuriOdyssey (enter through June 30)
Small stuffed animals (one per week is given away starting Monday June 16- August 11)
Choose a free paperback book when you pick up your first bookmark
Read or listen to (at least) 5 books over the summer and write a sentence review for each book. Turn in your bookmark by Friday, August 15 and receive a $15 Gift Card to Barnes & Noble (first completed log only). Each bookmark turned in will enter you for a chance to win a $1000 College Scholarship.
Enter to Win Every day you visit the library enter for a chance to win. SF Giants game tickets (enter through June 30)
Optional Write to Win:
Write a meaningful review of a book you read this summer, bring it to the Children's Desk at the Burlingame Main Library or the Easton Branch Library (one review per teen per day) to enter for a chance to win gift cards to: Sunright Boba, Salt & Straw, Gigglemugs, Five Guys, Tpumps, CrepeVine, In-N-Out, Sweet Citrus, Pizza My Heart
Join the ranks and read your way to legendary status!
Happening all summer long June 1st – August 15th is the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge for Adults at Burlingame Main and Easton Library! Complete a Reading Log, Beast Quest scavenger hunt, or attend a program for a chance to win legendary prizes:
$100 Plucky’s Game Cafe Gift Card
$100 Top Golf Gift Card
Bay Area Outdoor Adventure Kit
$60 Gourmand’s Quest (Local Restaurant Gift Card Pack)
Pick up your Reading Log starting May 19th. Embark on the Beast Quest starting May 30th. And don't forget to join us for our End of Summer Open House on August 14th at 6PM, for a chance to win even more prizes!
Community Poetry Open Mic and Book Release Party with featured reader, Mia Ayumi Malhotra
Wednesday, June 11 from 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM Lane Community Room
Join us for an evening of poetry at our Community Poetry Open Mic Series and Book Release Party with featured reader, Mia Ayumi Malhotra! Come share a poem or two or sit back and listen. The Open Mic will be followed by a reading and book signing from Mia to celebrate the release of her new book Mothersalt. Books will be available to purchase from the author. Light refreshments will be provided. All poets, poetry enthusiasts, and the poetry curious are welcome.
Please register if you will be sharing your poetry, if you would just like to listen, no need to register.
Board Game & Puzzle Swap
Saturday, June 14 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Burlingame Library Main - On front porch
Bring any kind of board game or puzzle and find something new to try. For information email Cynthia at rider@plsinfo.org
Author Visit on Zoom: Elaine Franklin
Tuesday, June 17 at 7:00 PM
Author Elaine Franklin will discuss how to write a romantic comedy and her fun novel Once Upon a Time in Beverly Hills. Register to get Zoom link to watch from home or join us in the Upper Level Room. Registration: https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/14603102
Print. Plant. Grow
Thursday, June 19th, 2025, 6:00pm
Tech Lab
Join us in The LAB for a hands-on 3D printing project that’s rooted in sustainability! Learn how to turn cardboard filament spools into custom planter boxes using 3D-printed holders. Discover how 3D printing can support home gardening and leave with a seedling starter you can plant right into the ground.
Friday, June 20 and July 18, August 22 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Lane Room
Jump into Dungeons & Dragons this summer. Newcomers are welcome. New campaigns each session. Please visit website for more information. For ages 14+. If you already have a D&D group and just want a place to play, your party is also welcome and you can play your own game.
Come join fellow movie lovers and test your knowledge about all things cinema, this time with many questions about film adaptations of classic books and plays, each legendary in their own way. Win prizes and enjoy complimentary refreshment! Teams or solo players welcome. Registration required.
Habitat Gardening to Attract Birds, Bees, and Butterflies
Saturday, June 28 @ 11:00 AM Lane Room & City Hall Garden Sign up to reserve a spot!
We will start with a talk by a Master Gardener followed by a hands-on demonstration at our garden at Burlingame City Hall. Join us as Master Gardeners, Lynne Trulio and Bobby Nabili, teach us about habitat gardening, working with California native plants. This workshop will consist of a classroom lecture followed by a visit to our California native plant garden at Burlingame City Hall. You will learn why and how to attract birds, bees, and butterflies to your garden to support our native species, no matter what size your gardening space.
Mondays 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Tuesdays 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Tech Lab
Join us at the Drop-in Sewing Lab on Mondays from 11am to 1pm and Tuesdays from 2pm - 4pm in The LAB! Bring your thread and fabric to finish your projects with the library's sewing machines. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned sewer, our makerspace is here to support your creativity. No experience necessary—just drop in and get stitching!
Third Thursday of the Month from 6 pm to 7 pm Upper Level Meeting Room
Jun 19: Wrong Side of Goodbye by Michael Connelly Plunge into Harry Bosch's world in one of the later novels of the series when Bosch is transitioning from LAPD cop to PI. He searches for a reclusive billionaire's possible heir, a case with odd links to his own past, and volunteers to find a serial rapist for a small cash-strapped police department.
We will decide the rest of the year's books in June.
Please email Cynthia at rider@plsinfo.org to get added to our discussion list.
Computer Help Drop-In
Mondays and Thursdays 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Saturdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Every Monday,Thursday 2-4 PM&Saturday 10-12 PMin the Tech Lab (Lower Level), the library hosts a Computer Help Drop-In. There are Volunteer Computer Tutors available to work one-on-one with you. Whether you want to set up your first email or figure out your cell phone’s contact list, we can help. Laptops are provided or bring in your own device. Stop in and see if we can help you.
Let's Talk! Conversation for English Learners
Practice your conversational English in a friendly group setting.
Step into the future during our Mixed Reality Lab! Try out the latest Meta Quest 3 VR headsets and experience immersive virtual and mixed reality environments. Whether you're exploring new worlds, learning cutting-edge tech, or just curious about VR, this hands-on session is for you. Drop in and discover the possibilities!
Curious about what happens after 3D Printing Request Forms are turned in at the Lower Level Information Desk? Learn about the library's 3D printers, how to use slicing software, and share your 3D printed creations with other 3D printing enthusiasts!
Some fantasy friends are frolicking around the Children's Room and Easton Branch. Search around and find them all. Solve the secret phrase and turn it in for a fun surprise.
One per child, while supplies last.
Did you know your child can access ABCmouse from home with a Burlingame Public Library card?
Celebrate Summer Reading and our theme: Make Your Summer Legendary!
Create a book using ancient practices. Use it to write your own story. It will be legendary! Saturday, June 14th at 2:00 pm. at the Lane Community Room.
Registration required. Ages 3rd grade and up. Teens welcome too.
Unique Derique, "Clown Prince of Fools", will entertain children of all ages with a tribute to Juneteenth, including the history of the Hambone body percussion technique, and comedy juggling.
Saturday, June 21 at 11 AM on the Lawn in Front of City Hall
No registration required.
Family Fun Nights
Tuesdays at 6:30 PM on the Lawn in Front of City Hall*
June 17- Mike the Magician
June 24- Fratello Marionettes: Jack and the Beanstalk
July 1- Pop & Go Puppets: Milo Joins the Circus
July 8- Mike the Bubbleman
July 15- Rhythm Builders
July 22- Daisy the Clown
July 29- Magician Heather Rogers
Special Easton Family Fun Night: Wednesday June 25 at 7PM: Ventriloquist Steve Chaney
Bingo, Bubbles & Books
Play some bingo, pop some bubbles and have lots of fun.
Friday, July 18 from 3 - 4 PM
Lawn in front of City Hall
No registration required.
BPL Music Party
Save the dates!
It's our monthly BPL Music Party! With Teacher Kira.
June 30th and July 28th at 10:30 am
Join Teacher Kira (in person) from Golden Acorn for the BPL Music Party! It's music and movement fun for you and your little one.
In the BPL Lane Room. No registration required.
Food & Fiction - A Perfect Pair for Tweens
Read the Book, Join the Discussion, and Make a Fun Food Treat!
For Tweens in Grades 4 - 6. Registration is Required.
Thursday, June 19, 2025 from 4-5 pm in the Lane Room
Read and discuss Dragon in the Sock Drawer by Kate Klimo & Make Warm S'Mores Dip with Berries
Celebrate Summer Reading and our theme: Make Your Summer Legendary!
Create a book using ancient practices. Use it to write your own story. It will be legendary! Saturday, June 14th at 2:00 pm. at the Lane Community Room.
Registration required. Ages 3rd grade and up. Teens welcome too.
Interested in joining a book club and meeting some new people?
Burlingame Book Club
The Burlingame Book Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month and is run by a community member, but the library assists the group in acquiring the book selections. The group chooses a year's worth of selections at the December meeting.
The group meets at 11:30am in the Library Conference Room. For more information please contact Marilyn
The Great Conversations Book Club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:30 AM and is a community book club that meets in the Library, but is not staffed by the Burlingame Public Library. The Library assists the group in acquiring reading materials and booking a meeting space. The group's reading selections are based off of materials from the Great Books Foundation.
For more information or to join the group, please contact Joan at 650-347-6754.