As of June 1st, 2026 the monthly hoopla borrowing limit will decrease to 5 borrows per month. Patrons will have 5 borrows per month instead of 10. This change helps us keep hoopla available to everyone while managing rising costs.
Make the most of your 5 borrows
Start with a Binge Pass: One borrow gives you 7 days of access to the full collection.
Save Items for Later: Add items to your favorites so you can check them out when your borrows reset at the start of each month.
Other library app options: Some titles are available on Libby (Overdrive).This helps you save your hoopla borrows for items that are only in hoopla.
Most Burlingame Public Library hoopla users check out 3-4 items each month, with each borrow costing the library $2.99 or more, depending on the format of each title. Lowering the monthly limit to 5 borrows helps us continue to afford the rising costs of hoopla while maintaining full access to the app for all our patrons.
2026 Summer Reading Rodeo for Adults
June 1 - August 15th
Saddle up for our Summer Reading Rodeo! Pick up a reading log at the Main Level Desk at Burlingame Main or at the Easton Branch. Read or listen to five books and turn it in to get a drawing ticket for a chance to win one of four grand prizes.
Attend any of our adult summer events and get more chances to win the grand prizes:
Goat yoga session for two at Half Moon Bay, an Italian cheesemaking kit, a hydroponic growing system for indoor plants, or gift cards to local businesses.
And join us for our End of Summer Hoedown on Thursday August 13 at 6:00 PM. Music, dancing, and a faux farm livestock contest. All ages welcome.
English Learners Book Group
Second Tuesday of the Month at 6:30 PM
June 9
Improve your English skills through reading short books.
All participants will get a copy of the book each month to keep.
If you have questions, email Cynthia at rider@plsinfo.org
Registration is required.
This program is supported by Measure K funding and the Burlingame Library Foundation.
LGBTQ-uiz Show
Friday, June 12
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Celebrate Pride Month by coming to an LGBTQ+ themed after hours quiz night!
Please note the times. If you have questions, email Cynthia at rider@plsinfo.org
Saturday June 13 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Puzzle, Games, and Toy Swap
Triangle: The Fire that Transformed Industrial America with Gerald Henig
Saturday, June 13th, 1:00PM -2:00 PM
Lane Room
Professor and historian Gerald Henig returns for a special history talk. In 1911, a tragic fire at New York’s Triangle Shirtwaist Factory killed 146 workers, most of whom were Jewish and Italian immigrant women and girls. Gerald will explore the circumstances leading to this horrific tragedy and discuss issues relevant to today: immigration, women’s rights, organized labor, and government regulation.
Commemorate America’s 250th through learning about this transformative moment in U.S. history.
The talk will be followed by a Q&A.
Community Poetry Night with Preeti Vangani
Wednesday, June 17th , 2026 6:00 p.m. Lane Room
Join us for an evening of poetry with the author of the new poetry collection, Fifty Mothers, Preeti Vangani!
All poets, poetry enthusiasts, and the poetry-curious are welcome.
Community poets are invited to read their work during the first half of the event.
Registration is required if you would like to share poetry. If you would just like to listen, no need to register.
Guidelines and reading order will be sent out prior to the event.
Celebrating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence
Thursday, June 25 at 3:30 PM TO 5:30 PM Burlingame Town Square
265 Lorton Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010
Help us celebrate the Declaration of Independence by reading portions of it for a special birthday video. Find our recording booth at the Town Square. All ages welcome. We want the video to reflect the wonderful diversity of our community.
Mini Putt-Putt at the Town Square
Thursday, July 9 at 5pm Town Square
Play out 3-hole mini putt-putt course and learn about the Library Tech Lab!
Fun for all ages - stop by and take a swing!
Sound Healing with Restorative Yoga
Monday, July 13 at 6 pm Lane Room
Enjoy the reflective practice of sound healing and restorative Yoga. Please bring your own bolster, yoga mat, and two blankets. Joseph Coffin of THE MATS Pacifica will lead this ancient practice of crystal and alchemy singing bowls. Participants will lie on the floor to experience Tibetan singing bowls being played on their chests and backs so bring what you will need for a comfortable experience.
Faux Farm Livestock Show : Artist and Maker Contest (at the End of Summer Hoedown)
Thursday, August 13th at 6:30 p.m.
Yeehaw! Calling all Makers and Artists ! Create a one-of-a-kind critter using any medium you like. Papier-mâché, 3D printing, wood, needle felting, knitting, sewing, clay, paint— anything goes! Your critter should fit our Reading Rodeo theme. Think cows, horses, goats, chickens, coyotes, quirky folklore creatures— or dream up a barnyard buddy of your own!
Drop‑off: August 13 during our End of Summer Hoedown 5:00–6:00 p.m. Judging: 6:30 p.m. (must attend to win)
Four winners will be selected— one from each category. Each winner will receive a $25 gift card to Buena’s Organic Soft Serve and a special livestock show ribbon!
Rootin’est- Tootin’est! (biggest rodeo energy)
Tall-Tale Worthy (most imaginative)
Cutest little buckaroo (most endearing)
True Grit Award (best “effort”)
Please register to participate. For guidelines and instructions, visit:
Caregive Support Group Saturday, June 20 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.
Drop-In Sewing Lab
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
Booked on Crime 2026 List
Our lively group meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM in the Upper Level Room. We read thrillers, mysteries, and sometimes true crime. Drop-ins are welcome. Please place your own hold to get a library copy of the book. If you have questions email Cynthia at rider@plsinfo.org or call the library.
Need specific assistance or have a general computer question? We are here to help!
Every Monday and Thursday 2 pm to 4 pm and Wednesday and Saturday 10 am to noon in 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 contact list, we can help. Laptops are provided or bring in your own device. Stop in and see if we can help you.
Photo Lab
Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm
Tech Lab
Do you have boxes of old photos at home that you want to digitize? Drop into the Photo Lab where dedicated volunteers will help you scan and digitize your photos. Just bring your pictures and a flash drive to get started. *Please remove all photos from albums and come with pictures sorted*
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!
Join the Summer Reading Challenge for Children Through 6th Grade
June 1-August 15, 2026
For information on the Summer Reading Program Click Here
Summer Reading Kickoff at the Main Library
Saturday, June 6 from 1 - 2:30 PM
Join us on the lawn at City Hall and on the Front Porch of the Main Library for our Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration!
Enjoy live music, a petting zoo, crafts, face painting, popcorn, a book sale, plus pick up your Summer Reading Logs and get ready for a summer full of reading fun!
Meet Teacher Gaby at BPL Music Party!
Join us for a fun music and movement dance party!
10:30 am in the Lane Room
June 29th, July 27th
Family Fun Nights
Tuesdays at 6:30 PM on the Lawn at City Hall*
Tuesday, June 16- Magic Dan
Tuesday, June 23- Rhythm Builders (Rhythm, song and movement)
Tuesday, June 30- Musician Andy Z
Tuesday, July 7- Magician Brian Scott
Tuesday, July 14- Circus of Smiles
Tuesday, July 21- Unique Derique (Physical Comedy and playful percussion)
Tuesday, July 28- Wylding Woods Puppet Show
*In case of bad weather, program will be moved inside the library.
Sign Language Storytime
Join Teacher Bill from Happy Baby Signs for Sign Language Storytime! in the Lane Room at Burlingame Public Library. This is an excellent method to improve your communication with your infant or toddler. No registration required.
Second Wednesdays from 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM in the Lane Room
June 10 & July 8
Únete a la profesora Gaby para la hora del cuento en español
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A las 10:30 a. m. en la sala Lane. No se requiere inscripción.
Join Teacher Gaby for Spanish Storytime
10:30 am in the Lane Room.
Meet Teacher Gaby at BPL Music Party!
Join us for a fun music and movement dance party!
10:30 am in the Lane Room
June 29th, July 27th
For Children's Ages 0 -5 & Caregiver. Adults without children will not be admitted.
Red, White & Glue
Thursday, July 2 from 4 - 5 PM in the Children's Room
Celebrate America with patriotic crafts and creative fun!
No registration, while supplies last.
Sewing with Teacher Jessica
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.
Yee-haw! Read off into the sunset this summer with READING RODEO! Teens entering 7th-12th grade can pick up a reading log and a free book from the Burlingame Main Library or the Easton Branch. Completing your first reading log and turning it in to the Main Library or Easton Branch will lasso you a $15 Barnes and Noble gift card and a chance to win a $1000 scholarship!
But that's not all, cowpokes! Submit a book review for a chance to win a gift card to one of the following businesses:
