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End of Summer Hoedown featuring The Barefoot Quales with Patton Price.
Thursday, August 13
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Reading Room and Main Floor
Our Reading Rodeo Summer ends with a hoedown in the reading room. A caller will teach us a few dances so wear your best dancing duds! There will also be the faux farm livestock contest with amazing prizes. Children's craft, horseshoes on the lawn, and light refreshments too. All ages welcome.
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$11.8 Million
That's how much California libraries receive in E-Rate funding every year on average. These funds make it possible for libraries to provide access to high-speed broadband that communities rely on every day. | Now the future of the E-Rate program is under review. The FCC has opened a public comment period, and YOUR VOICE MATTERS! | Visit: https://www.shlb.org/save-our-e-rate | | | E-Rate helps cover up to 90% of a library's monthly broadband costs. | Proposed changes could reduce or eliminate these discounts. | | Proposed changes could affect funding for library network equipment | and managed Wi-Fi. | | Changes could limit funding for broadband infrastructure improvements. |
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How and Where to Submit Your Comments |
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| | State how the proposed changes will harm your community. | | Go to the FCC Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS). | | Search for and select WC Docket No. 26-133. | | Fill out your info and upload your statement. | | |
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The Movie Quiz Game Show Friday, August 7th 6:30pm Reading Room Saddle on up and join fellow movie fans and test your knowledge in all things cinema in a game show format! Registration required. |
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Summer Blood Drive
Friday, August 14th
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
On Primrose
The Stanford Blood Center bus returns in August! Drop-ins are welcome or register at their site: https://sbcdonor.org/donor/schedules/zip. It takes about 30 minutes to donate and your donation could help up to three people. |
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Fixit Clinic
Friday, September 11
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
In Tech Lab
Attend a community repair self-help workshop where you can receive help repairing your broken durable goods. These gatherings are generously staffed by volunteer Fixit Coaches who share their time, tools and expertise. Bring your broken, non-functioning things — electronic gadgets, appliances, computers, toys, sewing machines, fabric and textile items, etc.– for assessment, disassembly, troubleshooting and possible repair.
Email Cynthia at rider@plsinfo.org with any questions.
This program is supported by the San Mateo Office of Sustainability and the Burlingame Library Foundation. |
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Let's Talk! Conversation for English Learners
Practice your conversational English in a friendly group setting.
Jun 11-Aug 6: Wednesdays at 7:00 PM on Zoom.
Jun 12-Aug 7: Thursdays at 10:00 AM in person in Upper Level Room.
No registration needed.
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Sign Language Storytime Join Teacher Bill from Happy Baby Signs for Sign Language Storytime Second Wednesdays from 10:30 - 11:15 AM in the Children's Room August 12, September 9, October 14 & December 9 * *No Sign Language Storytime in November For Children's Ages 0 -6 & Caregiver. Adults without children will not be admitted. |
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Conservation Ambassadors' Wild Things
Thursday, August 13 at 3 PM on the Lawn in Front of City Hall
Join us as Gabe from Wild Things brings some of his incredible animal friends to visit!
Get an up-close look and learn fun facts about these amazing creatures.
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Mandarin Storytime
Saturdays, August 15, September 5 and October 10, 2026, at 11 am in the Children's Room
No sign up required
Featuring Jamie Gao, published author, educator, poet, and founder of Jamie's Mandarin. Enjoy an engaging bilingual storytime conducted in Mandarin and English, where language and imagination come together through storytelling and culture.
For Children's Ages 0 -6 & Caregiver. Adults without children will not be admitted.
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Hora de los Cuentos en espanol con la maestra Gaby
Unete a la professora Gaby para la hora de los Cuentos en espanol.
A las 10:30 am Cuarto de los Ninos.
10 de agosto, 14 de septiembre, 5 de octubre
No se requiere inscripción.
Spanish Storytime with Teacher Gaby
Join teacher Gaby for Spanish Storytime
10:30 AM in the Children's Room
August 10, September 14 and October 5
No registration required.
For Children's Ages 0 -5 & Caregiver. Adults without children will not be admitted.
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BPL Music Party!
Join us for a fun music and movement dance party with Teacher Gaby
Last Mondays of the month: August 31, September 28 & October 26
at 10:30 am in the Children's Room
For Children's Ages 0 -5 & Caregiver. Adults without children will not be admitted.
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Learn to Play Chess for Kids For Grades 2-6 Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 3:30-4:30 pm in the Tech Lab Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 3:30-4:30 pm in the Tech Lab Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 3:30-4:30 pm in the Tech Lab This program is presented by Grupology This program is funded by the Burlingame Library Foundation |
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Book Club Fun! For Grades 2nd and 3rd
Read the book, we will talk about it, and do a fun activity!
Registration required!
Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 4-5 pm in the Lane Room
Read and Discuss Mystery at the Biltmore by Colleen Nelson and decorate a canvas book bag
Book Club Fun! For Grades 2nd and 3rd
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**Storytime will be on break August 17-28, 2026**
Burlingame Library Storytimes
At Main Library:
Wednesdays:
Baby Storytime for Ages 0 - 2 at 10:30 am in the Lane Room at the Main Library
Thursdays:
Storytime for Ages 2-5 at 10:30 am in the Lane Room at the Main Library
Fridays:
Storytime for Ages 2-5 Storytime at 10:30 am in the Lane Room at the Main Library
At Easton Branch Library:
Tuesdays:
Storytime for Ages 2-5 at 10:30 am at the Easton Library
Wednesdays:
Bedtime Storytime for Ages 2 - 7 at 7 pm at the Easton Library
Adults without children will not be admitted.
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BPL Homework Center: Teens Wanted!
If you are in grades 9-12, have a 3.5+ GPA, and want to help mentor kids in grades K-8 with homework and reading after school on Mondays or Tuesdays from 4:00-5:30 PM, apply to be be a Burlingame Library Teen Mentor! Homework Center runs from September 14, 2026 to November 17, 2026. There is a mandatory training session for all mentors (new and returning) on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM. There will be no HWC on October 12 for Indigenous Peoples' Day. Applications are available here and at the children's desk.
Applications will be accepted from TEENS ONLY.
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Teens Create: Paint Your Own Canvas Bag
Thursday, September 3, 2026 from 4:00 PM- 5:00 PM Upper Level Meeting Room
Get inspired and get ready for the school year with your own custom painted canvas bag!
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