Easton Branch Library will be closed on Friday, May 9th due to a planned power outage and tree removal on Easton Drive.
We have your free packets of seeds ready for planting! The Burlingame Library is offering you four free packets of seeds for easy pickup at either the main library or our Easton branch. There are currently more than 50 varieties to choose from, including California wildflowers, vegetables, and herbs. Just scan the QR code or fill out the order form and submit. Your order will be ready in three to five business days. You may order four packets every three months!
Spring Blood Drive
Thursday, May 8 from 10 AM-2:30 PM
The Stanford Blood Center bus will be parked on Primrose. Please consider donating if you are able. All blood types are needed. Drop-ins welcome or you can register: https://stanfordbloodcenter.org/donate-blood/
Imagine. Print. Press
Thursday, May 8th, 2025 from 5:30 - 7:30 Tech Lab
Let your imagination lead the way as you design custom iron-on decals using the power of AI and the precision of Cricut! In this hands-on makerspace workshop, you’ll generate unique images with AI tools, then print and cut your design using the Cricut machine. Finally, press your creation onto a book bag to take home and show off.
We’ll provide the tools, tech, and totes—just bring your creativity. Want to be even more eco-savvy? Feel free to bring your own fabric item to upcycle instead!
Finding Inner Peace and Calmness Through Meditation
Tuesday, May 13 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Zoom (Virtual)
Join Bruce Faithwick, long time meditator for this deep and engaging meditation workshop. Bruce lectures regularly on the benefits of meditation and has been practicing for many years. During this workshop he will talk about the journey of finding lasting peace, happiness and a greater sense of well-being. Bruce will share a simple technique of inner light meditation (explained and practiced during the session) that can help us achieve a lasting state of peace and happiness found through no outer experience.
The Burlingame Historical Society welcomes: Bruce Cumming and Nick Veronico - authors of the new book Lost Gas Stations of San Mateo County
Thursday, May 22 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Lane Community Room
Beginning in the teens and 1920s the SF Peninsula was inundated with automobile service stations, or gas stations, where smartly dressed attendants practically ran to one’s car to fill the tank, check oil and tire pressures and clean the windshield. The small city of Burlingame was no different…
Book signing after presentation.
Flow & Restorative Yoga
Monday, June 9 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 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!
Community Poetry Open Mic and Book Release Party with featured reader, Mia Ayumi Malhotra
Wednesday, June 11 from 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM Lane Community Room
Join us for an evening of poetry at our Community Poetry Open Mic Series and Book Release Party with featured reader, Mia Ayumi Malhotra! Come share a poem or two or sit back and listen. The Open Mic will be followed by a reading and book signing from Mia to celebrate the release of her new book Mothersalt. Books will be available to purchase from the author. Light refreshments will be provided. All poets, poetry enthusiasts, and the poetry curious are welcome.
Please register if you will be sharing your poetry, if you would just like to listen, no need to register.
3D Printed Mini Figures
Thursday, June 12 from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Tech Lab
Search, download, and print mini figures using the 3D printers in the Tech 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!
In the small town of Gravigna, Italy, a pre-dawn phone call from the maresciallo of the local carabinieri wakes retired New York City police detective Nico Doyle and summons him to a crime scene. A woman has been found dead, seemingly strangled while playing the piano, and the only witness only speaks English. Nico is needed as a translator and reluctantly joins the case.
Computer Help Drop-In
Mondays and Thursdays 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Saturdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Every Monday,Thursday 2-4 PM&Saturday 10-12 PMin 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 cell phone’s 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 (Winter/Spring)
If you are learning English, join one of our weekly sessions to work on your conversational skills. All levels welcome.
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!
Celebrate Summer Reading and our theme: Make Your Summer Legendary!
Create a book using ancient practices. Use it to write your own story. It will be legendary! Saturday, June 14th at 2:00 pm. at the Lane Community Room.
Registration required. Ages 3rd grade and up. Teens welcome too.
Feeling stressed about finals? For teens only, the Lane Room is open with food and extra study space for Finals Week.
Thursday May 22- 4:00-6:00 PM Lane Room
Friday May 23- 4:00-6:00 Lane Room
Tuesday May 27- 1:00-5:00 PM Lane Room
Wednesday May 28- 1:00-5:00 PM Lane Room
Burlingame Public Library
No registration required.
Celebrate Summer Reading and our theme: Make Your Summer Legendary!
Create a book using ancient practices. Use it to write your own story. It will be legendary! Saturday, June 14th at 2:00 pm. at the Lane Community Room.
Registration required. Ages 3rd grade and up. Teens welcome too.
Interested in joining a book club and meeting some new people?
Burlingame Book Club
The Burlingame Book Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month and is run by a community member, but the library assists the group in acquiring the book selections. The group chooses a year's worth of selections at the December meeting.
The group meets at 11:30am in the Library Conference Room. For more information please contact Marilyn
The Great Conversations Book Club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:30 AM and is a community book club that meets in the Library, but is not staffed by the Burlingame Public Library. The Library assists the group in acquiring reading materials and booking a meeting space. The group's reading selections are based off of materials from the Great Books Foundation.
For more information or to join the group, please contact Joan at 650-347-6754.