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Free Electronic Waste Drive Saturday October 3 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Clear your home of unwanted e-waste before the holidays! Silicon Valley Zero Waste will dispose of it properly. Things you CAN bring: laptops, desk copiers/scanners, printers, screens, old televisions, cords, wires, CDs/DVDs. Things they CANNOT accept: light bulbs, batteries*, large household items like refrigerators and washing machines. *(City Hall accepts batteries). Please email Cynthia at rider@plsinfo.org with any questions about what can and cannot be donated. |
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Fall Swaps Join us for our final three swaps this year. These are entirely free. Please bring something and take something. If you have questions please email Cynthia at rider@plsinfo.org or call the library at 650-558-7400. Saturday, Oct 10: Fall Plant Exchange. Cuttings are welcome too. Saturday, Nov 7: Yarn, Fabric, and Sewing Notions
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Mushrooms! Wonders of the Woods
Tuesday October 13 at 6:30 PM
In The Lab
Join Carrie Staller from Fork in the Path for an interactive hour of hands-on fun exploring the fascinating world of mushrooms!
Learn how to identify mushrooms, discover yummy edibles like chanterelles, morels, and porcini, and understand the difference between edible and poisonous varieties.
No registration required.
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Let's Talk! Conversation for English Learners Join us this fall to work on your conversational English skills. There are two weekly sessions, one on Zoom and one in person. Sep 9-Dec 9: Wednesdays at 7:00 PM on Zoom. Registration required. Sep 10-Dec 10: Thursdays at 10:00 AM Upper Level Meeting Room. No registration needed. Email Cynthia at rider@plsinfo.org with any questions.
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Caregiver Support Group
Third Saturday of Each Month from 2-3:30 PM
Upper Level Meeting Room
Please join us for our next meeting of the Caregiver Support Group. This group is geared towards community members who are primary caregivers for loved ones and offers people a safe, supportive environment to discuss the challenges associated with caregiving. Possible topics of discussion include food resources, transportation options, friendly visitor programs, caring for pets, caring for yourself, how to talk to your loved one’s medical team, and how to cope with aggressive or out-of-control behavior. |
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Create, Connect & Stand United: Cricut Activities for United Against Hate Week
Tech Lab
Get creative and stand united! Join us for hands-on Cricut activities celebrating inclusion, kindness, and community during United Against Hate Week. Make magnets, stickers, tote bags, and coasters while connecting with others and sharing a message of unity.
Come for one activity or join us throughout the week! No Cricut experience is necessary.
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Spooky Bingo
Pick up a Bingo sheet at the library or print one online starting October 1!
Complete your Bingo sheet and bring it to the Children’s Desk at the Main Library or the Easton Branch to receive a surprise—while supplies last!
Bingo sheets must be turned in by Saturday, October 31, 2026.
One Spooky Bingo sheet per reader.
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Join us for a Zoom Author Event featuring David LaRochelle talking about his book, How to Apologize. Friday, October 16, 2026, at 9:30 am via Zoom
Sign required to receive the Zoom link: This special reading event is sponsored by a donation from Jan and Bob Newman through the Burlingame Library Foundation.
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Not-So-Scary Halloween Show
Surprise! It's a magic show full of Halloween fun. Bring your ghosts and goblins, your superheroes and your fairies as tricks reign over treats in this silly, fun, laughter-filled show.
Friday, October 23, 2026 at 4 PM
Lawn in Front of City Hall*
*The program will be moved to the Children's Room in the event of inclement weather.
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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 October 14 & December 9 * *No Sign Language Storytime in November For Children Ages 0 -6 & Caregiver. Adults without children will not be admitted. |
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Mandarin Storytime
Saturday, 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 Ages 0 -6 & Caregiver. Adults without children will not be admitted.
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Hora de los Cuentos en español con la maestra Gaby
Unete a la professora Gaby para la hora de los Cuentos en español.
5 de octubre
A las 10:30 am en el Cuarto de los Niños.
No se requiere inscripción.
Spanish Storytime with Teacher Gaby
Join teacher Gaby for Spanish Storytime
October 5
10:30 AM in the Children's Room
No registration required.
For Children 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 Monday of the month: October 26
at 10:30 am in the Children's Room
For Children 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, 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 2 and 3
Read the book, we will talk about it, and do a fun activity!
Registration required!
Thursday, October 8 from 4-5 pm in the Upper Level Meeting Room
Read and discuss Amelia Bedelia Scared Silly by Herman Parish & Decorate a pumpkin
Thursday, November 12 from 4-5 pm in the Upper Level Meeting Room
Read and discuss A True Home by Kallie George & Make a friendship soup mix
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Sewing with Teacher Jessica
For children and teens 10 -18 years ONLY.
Join us in the Tech Lab and learn how to use a sewing machine and make fun projects.
This class is open to beginning or intermediate level students ages 10-18 years old.
We will be using sewing machines with an instructor. No experience necessary. A waiver must be signed by a parent or guardian.
Registration is required. Registration for each class will open 6 weeks before the program.
Wednesday, October 14 from 3:45 - 5:45 PM
Wednesday, November 18 from 3:45 - 5:45 PM
Wednesday, December 16 from 3:45 - 5:45 PM
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NO STORYTIME ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15. The Main Library will be closed from 10am - 1 pm.
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
For Grades K-8
Mondays and Tuesdays September 14 through November 17, 2026*
*There will be no Homework Center on 10/12 for Indigenous People's Day
4:00-5:30 PM in Lane Community Room
Build school skills and confident literacy! We welcome kindergarteners through 8th graders to be paired with a Teen Mentor (with a 3.5+ GPA) for homework help and reading practice.
Parents or guardians must sign a permission form for the first session attended.
Drop-In Registration!
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Teen Space Your Way
October 24-November 24
Calling all artists! Want to see your art up in the Teen Room?
Fill out a submission form and submit your art from October 24 to November 24. Selected pieces will be displayed in the Teen Room throughout the year.
See submission form for details and guidelines. Physical submission forms available at Children's Desk
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Sewing with Teacher Jessica
For children and teens 10 -18 years ONLY.
Join us in the Tech Lab and learn how to use a sewing machine and make fun projects.
This class is open to beginning or intermediate level students ages 10-18 years old.
We will be using sewing machines with an instructor. No experience necessary. A waiver must be signed by a parent or guardian.
Registration is required. Registration for each class will open 6 weeks before the program.
Wednesday, October 14 from 3:45 - 5:45 PM
Wednesday, November 18 from 3:45 - 5:45 PM
Wednesday, December 16 from 3:45 - 5:45 PM
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