Wednesday, April 1st – Sunday, May 31st Burlingame Main and Easton Library
This Spring, the Burlingame Community reads They Called Us Enemy by George Takei, along with participating libraries in California, Oregon, and Washington. They Called Us Enemy is a #1 New York Times bestselling graphic memoir by actor, author, and activist George Takei. Through vivid art and gripping storytelling, Takei recounts his childhood experience of incarceration following Executive Order 9066 in 1942, along with over 120,000 people of Japanese descent.
How to Participate : Read the book in April-May. Physical copies available for checkout, or read the eBook on Libby and Hoopla! Join us in May for a documentary film screening and a livestream author event with George Takei!
For more details and to check out the special events visit:
Spring into the season with this take-home kit and online video tutorial from Pop Up Art School! The kit includes everything EWE need to sculpt a fuzzy barnyard friend using only wool and a needle. Great for beginners and seasoned-felters alike.
Kits will be ready for pick up at the Information Desk (Main Library) Starting Monday, April 6th through Sunday, May 3rd. Instruction Video Available Monday, April 13th through Tuesday, May 12th
Quantities are limited and in high demand- registration is required to reserve your kit!
Please note the times. If you have questions, email Cynthia at rider@plsinfo.org
Saturday April 11 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Baby items swap up to size T3.
Saturday May 2 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Yarn, Fabric, and Sewing Notions Swap
Saturday June 13 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Puzzle, Games, and Toy Swap
Raising Resilient Tweens
Monday April 13 at 6:30 PM Lane Room
Dr. Dizon is a licensed psychologist who uses a certified therapy dog, Dogtor Jethro, in her practice. This workshop will help parents recognize signs of anxiety, learn practical skills to support their child, and understand when to seek additional help. She will also demonstrate how animal-assisted support can help children regulate emotions and feel more at ease.
AI for Real Life
Saturday, April 18th, 2026, 1:00pm Tech Lab
Learn how to use freely available AI tools to save time, handle life's administrative burdens, and spark creativity.
Presented by Julian Bill, a Burlingame resident who has spent 30 years working in technology at places like YouTube, Pandora, Meta and Google, we’ll provide an overview of AI technology and some associated products, with a focus on utility for everyday life
A screening and conversation for parents to help them discuss healthy relationships and sexuality with their children. Presented by filmmaker and certified sexual health educator Preeti Mankar Deb.
Strictly adults only please so everyone can speak openly.
The Last Word: Learn the Art of Writing an Obituary
Wednesday, April 22 from 6 to 7 pm Upper Level Meeting Room
Move beyond using a template and write an obituary that creates a meaningful, honest and truly reflective story of a life lived. A well-written obituary is an act of kindness and a lasting gift for yourself and your loved ones.
Join us for class in person in the Upper Level Meeting Room and enjoy refreshments while you learn in community with other writers. Also available via Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent out to all registrants the day before the event.
Your instructor, Mary McGreevy, will join us from Minnesota, where her childhood hobby of reading obituaries blossomed into the best chapter of her life. Through her social media account, Tips from Dead People, (IG, TikTok, Substack), Mary uses storytelling to remind people what matters most (and least) in this trip around the sun.
The program will include an additional 30 minutes after instruction time to work on your writing.
Also available via Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent out to all registered attendees the day before the event.
Cosplay Workshop - Make your Cosplays Creative and Unique!
Saturday, May 2 from 11:00 - 4:00 PM Lane Community Room
In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of how to make their cosplays from scratch and how to modify premade cosplays. Participants will be learning from experienced cosplayers to find tips and inspirations to make their cosplays creative and unique to themselves.
The Stanford Blood Center bus returns in May. 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.
English Learners Book Group
Second Tuesday of the Month at 6:30 PM
March 10, April 14, May 12, 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.
Flow and Restorative Yoga
Lane Community Room
Join Nirel for an enriching flow and Restorative Yoga practice designed to harmonize the body and mind through mindfulness, gentle movement, and deep relaxation. This yoga practice begins with a flowing sequence to move and stretch the body, followed by restorative poses that encourage rest and rejuvenation. Embrace this opportunity to cultivate inner peace, release tension, and restore balance in a serene and supportive environment. All experience levels are welcome! Please bring your own mat or blanket.
Nicole Lapuyade leads a restorative hour designed to help you slow down and reconnect with yourself. Through gentle breathwork, mindful movement, sound, and guided visualization, you’ll learn practical techniques to ease stress, feel more grounded, and navigate daily life with greater clarity and calm. This is your invitation to pause, breathe, and deeply relax. Please bring a mat or blanket.
Three Boys Manzanar: Film Screening and Discussion
Wednesday, May 13th , 2026 at 6:30 PM Lane Room
Discover the Emmy Award–winning short documentary Three Boys Manzanar, which reunites three men photographed as children while incarcerated at the Manzanar Internment Camp. Seventy years later, they revisit that moment and reflect on the lasting impact of their imprisonment. Director Preeti Mankar Deb and Executive Producer Akemi Ooka join us to share insights into the film and the importance of preserving this chapter of American history.
The first 20 attendees will receive a free copy of They Called Us Enemy!
Registration is not required, but please sign up to RSVP and receive an email reminder.
Your favorite library quiz game show is back! Come join fellow movie lovers and test your knowledge about all things cinema and literature. Win prizes and enjoy complimentary refreshment! Teams or solo players welcome.
They Called Us Enemy : Author Talk with George Takei Sunday, May 31st , 2026 at 2:00PM (Virtual)
Join us for a livestreamed author talk with George Takei, broadcast from the East Los Angeles Library. George will sit down for an interview to discuss his graphic novel, They Called Us Enemy, with LA County Library Director, Dr. Skye Patrick and Cathy De Leon, Director of Long Beach Public Library.
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 (up to May)
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.
Let's Talk! Conversation for English Learners
January 7-May 14
The library has two sessions a week for people who want to work on their English conversation skills. One session is on Zoom and the other is in person. Email Cynthia at rider@plsinfo.org with any questions. All levels welcome.
Thursdays at 10AM in Upper Level Room. No registration needed.
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!
April is National Poetry Month
Poetry Rocks! Win the Fox!
April 1-30, 2026 for Grades TK-5
Elementary-age children are invited to write an original poem, bring it to the Main Burlingame Library or Easton Branch between April 1-30, 2026 and receive a free paperback book of poetry!
Limit 1 poetry book per child.
Poem must be turned in by individual student.
This program is funded by the Burlingame Library Foundation
For Grades K-8
BPL Homework Center
Every Monday and Tuesday (January 20 - April 14, 2026)
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Lane Room
Build school skills and confident literacy! We welcome Kindergartners through 8th Graders to be paired with a Teen Mentor (with a 3.5+ GPA) for homework help and reading practice. Join us on Mondays and Tuesdays, from 4:00-5:30 PM, from January 20th to April 14th.* Parents or guardians must sign a permission form for the first session attended. Drop-In registration accepted.
This program is funded by the Burlingame Library Foundation.
Zoom Author Event Featuring Miranda Paul
Join us for a Special National Library Week Zoom Author Event Featuring Miranda Paul Talking about her book, Little Libraries, Big Heroes
Join us for Spanish Language Storytime with Teacher Gaby
Monday, April 13th in the Lane Room at 10:30 am
Paint a Pot
Tuesday, April 21 from 3 - 4 PM at the Easton Branch Library
Join us for an Earth Day celebration! Paint a pot, plant a seed, and help something grow.
While supplies last.
Easton Library- 1800 Easton Dr. Burlingame, CA 94010
Books Before Bedtime
Friday, April 24 at 5PM in the Children's Room
Celebrate National Library Week with a cozy evening storytime- perfect for early bedtimes.
Puppet Art Theater presents: The Three Little Pigs
Celebrate National Library Week with a special performance by Puppet Art Theater featuring The Three Little Pigs
Saturday, April 25 at 11 am on the lawn in front of City Hall
BPL Music Party
Meet Teacher Gaby at BPL Music Party!
Join us for a fun music and movement dance party!
10:30 am in the Lane Room
April 27th, 2026
No registration required.
Mandarin Storytime for Children
Saturday, May 2, 2026
At 11 am in the Children's Room
Featuring Jamie Gao, published author, educator, and founder of Jamie's Mandarin. Enjoy an engaging biligual storytime conducted in Mandarin and English, where language and imagination come together through storytelling and culture.
This program is funded by the Burlingame Library Foundation
Academy of Ballet & Etiquette presents Sleeping Beauty
Saturday, May 9 at 10:30 AM in the Lane Room
Young dancers will leap, twirl, and stretch as they move to the beautiful ballet Sleeping Beauty.
At the Academy of Ballet and Etiquette, children ages 3-7 learn basic ballet steps, technique, and manners through the stories of famous ballets.
Registration is required. For Children ages 3 -7. Please register each child separately.
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
April 8, May 13, June 10 & July 8
Food & Fiction: A Perfect Pair for Tweens
Read the Book, Join the Discussion and Make a Fun Food Treat!
For Tweens Grades 4-6 Registration Required!
Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 4-5 pm in the Lane Room
Celebrate 10 years of Peninsula Libraries Comic Arts Fest with us this April 2026! We’ve stood by our mission to celebrate comics and honor them as visual art and literature. Since 2015, you’ve helped enable aspiring artists and inspired readers of all ages through author visits, hands-on workshops, Small Press Comics Expos (SPCE) highlighting local creators and other comics-related programs. Thank you for your ongoing love of comics!
Our next SPCE will be at the South San Francisco Public Library (901 Civic Campus Way, opens a new window) on Saturday, April 4, 2026! Make sure to mark your calendars and save the date.
This program is funded by the Burlingame Library Foundation and Peninsula Libraries Comic Arts Fest
Peninsula Libraries Comic Arts Fest Presents: Graphic Novel Bingo
April 1-May 3, 2026
Can YOU beat our Graphic Novel Bingo Challenge?
Celebrate Peninsula Libraries Comic Arts Fest with us by grabbing a bingo sheet and all the graphic novels you can!
Follow the rules, read the books, fill out the boxes, and submit your bingo sheet for your chance to win a Gigglemugs Gift Card! Winners will be drawn on Monday, May 4th.
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