February 10th, 2021
Hello from the Burlingame Public Library

We hope this newsletter finds you and yours well.
 
While the library's building is still closed to the public, we hope that you are aware of and are taking advantage of all that the library has to offer. Our Curbside Pickup service has been extremely popular and has kept staff very busy. We also provide Curbside Printing Pickup, in case you don't have a printer at home and need a paper copy of a document. Also, make sure to visit our eLibrary to see all of the digital resources available to you, including eBooks, language learning, online courses, business resources, research tools, live tutoring, and more.
 
Wowbrary
 
Have you ever wondered if there's an easy way to browse all of the new books, DVDs, CDs, and other items that are added to the Peninsula Library System's shared collection? Luckily, there is and it is called Wowbrary. When you sign up for Wowbrary, you will receive an email every Friday with every item added to the Peninsula Library System, all in an organized newsletter with links so that you can place holds on items. It is free and easy to sign up.
 
1. Go to  https://www.wowbrary.org/
2. Enter your zipcode.
3. Choose the library system you'd like to include in your newsletter. You can choose Peninsula Library System as your only choice, but you can also include others, such as San Francisco, if you'd like to see what other locations offer.
 
Children's Book Bundles
 
Do you need help choosing books for your child?  The Children's department offers Book Bundles -- a curated grab-bag style bundle of 10 books we check out on your library card for you to pick up at curbside pickup.  
 
Fill out the Book Bundles request form here: 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqwgfPlkLSG8xl8f6OftESAb0C7z2H93HpQt_x9Bh7DIgfmw/viewform
 

February is Black History Month
 
Join us for a series of events to celebrate Black joy, culture, and achievements.
 
The Roots of Black Music in America
w/ Karlus Trapp
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Watch this 100-year journey back through time to hear, experience anew, and learn about the music of America’s black musical giants.
Available to view online 2/8-2/21 - (Click on the image above)
 
DEAR MARTIN-3 
Friday, February 26th at 4p.m
Join us to discuss Nic Stone's YA novel, Dear Martin. There will be discussions in Zoom breakout rooms on the contents of the novel as well as how they relate to the broader topics of social and racial justice. **This discussion is intended for teens and will be led by teens in small groups in order to foster meaningful conversations.**
 
Black History Month storytime Feb. 2021
Black History Month Storytime for Families
Featuring Burlingame Teacher Natalie Delahunt, M.Ed.
Come hear stories that celebrate Black joy, culture, and achievements!
Saturday, February 20
10:30 am for ages 4-7
11:00 am for ages 7-10
Join via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89257050095?pwd=WmxzSGtzSFRFUmtPeld4QnMzMVlBZz09
Meeting ID: 892 5705 0095
Passcode: 630366
 
 
 
 
adult-events
 
The Roots of Black Music in America
w/ Karlus Trapp
roots-of-black-music-newsle
Watch this 100-year journey back through time to hear, experience anew, and learn about the music of America’s black musical giants.
Available to view online 2/8-2/21 - (Click on the image above)


Basics of Day to Day Technology
w/ Teens Teach Tech
Teens Teach Tech Newsletter copy

Teens Teach Technology will do a 3-session series on some everyday tech beyond the basics, using a smartphone.
Join via Zoom:
Mondays, 2/22-3/8 at 4:00PM

Register at https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/7332653 in order to get the login information emailed.
 
 
 
On-going Adult Events

English Learners Conversation Group
Winter EL 2020
Adult English learners can practice their conversation skills with staff members.

Every Wednesday from 7:00 -8:00 PM
Every Thursday from 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/97309528591?pwd=VmJGaEt0a1dCaXEwWFJaV2dFZ3FuUT09
Meeting ID: 973 0952 8591
Password: 668905
Sit 'n Stitch

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Does life have you tangled up in knots? "Unwind " virtually at the Burlingame Public Library.  Work online on your crochet, knitting , needlework projects along with other like-minded stitchers.
 
Tuesdays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88609019474?pwd=MmxxS0xEQnp2Tm5FcDN5RFYwOXNhUT09
Meeting ID: 886 0901 9474
Password: 293324

Booked on Crime
New Mystery Book Group
NEWSLETTER-ADULTS-Booked on Crime-SEP-DEC-2020

Next meeting
January 21: Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk
February 18: Yesterday's Echo by Matt Coyle


https://us02web.zoom.us/j/97309528591?pwd=VmJGaEt0a1dCaXEwWFJaV2dFZ3FuUT09
Meeting ID: 973 0952 8591
Passcode: 668905
+1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799
 

teen-events 
 
DEAR MARTIN-3 
Friday, February 26th at 4p.m
Join us to discuss Nic Stone's YA novel, Dear Martin. There will be discussions in Zoom breakout rooms on the contents of the novel as well as how they relate to the broader topics of social and racial justice. **This discussion is intended for teens and will be led by teens in small groups in order to foster meaningful conversations.**
TeenValentine 
Join us on Zoom for a "Famous Couples" Challenge on Kahoot! (think real life couples like Barack & Michelle, Ashton & Mila, Beyonce & Jay-Z... but also fictional couples like Romeo & Juliet, Jim & Pam, Ron & Hermione, and more!) followed by a class in how to make Oreo Truffles to kick off your Valentine's Weekend!
12:00-3:30pm   Oreo Truffle Supply Pickup at the Library
3:30-4:00pm     Famous Couples Challenge on ​Kahoot! (Open to All Teens)
4:15-5:00pm     Oreo Truffles Class​ (**Register here**)
Zoom information:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83938448179?pwd=Wngyd1Nodk04cVM2N001UHhFOXFydz09

Meeting ID: 839 3844 8179
Passcode: 868516
 
 
NEWSLETTER-TEENS-First Looks Book Club-starting JAN-2019
First Looks Book Club is a chance to read and review ARCs (Advanced Reader Copies) of books that haven't been released to the general public yet and influence whether or not they will be purchased by the library and local bookstores! We are still meeting on Zoom while the library is closed! Send an email to Teen Librarian Jenny at miner@plsinfo.org to register!
 

 
 
NewsletterDilloway
 
Tweens in Grades 4-6 are invited to meet Margaret Dilloway (on Zoom) on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 4 pm. The author will show you how to make a simple pie with ready-made crust and talk about her books, SUMMER OF A THOUSAND PIES and the Japanese fantasy book series MOMOTARO, which has been called "an Asian Percy Jackson." 
Sign up is required at https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/7515256
Zoom link will be emailed to you and each participant gets a free copy of one of Margaret's books!
 
 
NEWSLETTER-Virtual Homework Center-JAN-APR-2021
The Spring Semester of the Virtual Homework Center will run every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday beginning Tuesday, January 12, 2021 through Thursday, April 23, 2021 with the exception of the two Burlingame School District breaks: CLOSED February 16-18 and April 6-8.
 
NEW! We now welcome Kindergartners through 8th graders to log onto Zoom any Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday between 3:30pm-5:30pm to be paired with a Teen Mentor (with a 3.5+ GPA) for help with reading, writing, science, math, and languages including Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, Bulgarian, Korean, French, Turkish, Italian, and Tamil. Please email Teen Librarian Jenny with any questions: miner@plsinfo.org
 
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84881898884?pwd=Z0R3WEFtTldLeFY2Q2R4NURSM2VwUT09
 
Meeting ID: 848 8189 8884
Passcode: 123865
 

childrens-events
 
 
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CLICK HERE to visit the Storytime Corner
 
We have a special Valentine's storytime and a Community storytime posted and ready to view anytime.
 
 
Black History Month storytime Feb. 2021
Black History Month Storytime for Families
Featuring Burlingame Teacher Natalie Delahunt, M.Ed.
Come hear stories that celebrate Black joy, culture, and achievements!
Saturday, February 20
10:30 am for ages 4-7
11:00 am for ages 7-10
Join via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89257050095?pwd=WmxzSGtzSFRFUmtPeld4QnMzMVlBZz09
Meeting ID: 892 5705 0095
Passcode: 630366
Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month for Music Together! 
Live on Zoom!
February 18, March 18,  April 15, and May 20
Fun for children ages 0-6 and caregivers!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87441982728?pwd=RElQTi96SWRqRnFEVU5YNVM4RXpIUT09
Zoom Meeting ID: 874 4198 2728
Password: musictime
Saturdays February 13 and March 13 at 11 am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83087822432?pwd=WWl3UmN4VHBuYUdkeURpbkU2WTY5UT09
Zoom Meeting ID: 830 8782 2432

Password: 810239
 

For a full list of events, visit us at:

https://www.burlingame.org/library/events2/upcomingevents.php
 
 
 
Burlingame Public Library
480 Primrose Rd.
Burlingame, California 94010
650-558-7400

http://www.burlingame.org/library