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:
Bring your broken items and we’ll provide tools, workspace,, and coaches to help you fix it. Please email Cynthia at rider@plsinfo.org if you have any questions. The coaches are great with small appliances, lamps, and toys.
Drop-ins are welcome, and it often helps if you let us know in advance what you’re bringing by registering here: https://bit.ly/itemcheckin
English Learners Book Group
Second Tuesday of the Month at 6:30 PM
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.
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.
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.
Introduction to 3D Design
Saturday, May 16th, 1:00pm, The Lab
Join us for an introduction to 3D design with an emphasis on 3D printing. We'll be learning about what CAD (computer aided design) is, the basics of using it and how it applies to modeling for 3D printing.
We will learn to use TinkerCAD and introduce a more professional platform, RhinoCAD. The class will go through instruction on using the program and a lesson with designing an object for 3D printing.
Burlingame Historical Society Presents: America's 250th Anniversary - West and East
Sunday, May 17 at 2pm
Lane Community Room
Join us on Sunday, May 17 at 2 pm in the Lane Room of the library for a presentation on the Anza expedition, an expedition of 240 colonists who in June, 1776—just one month before the Declaration of Independence from England in the East—arrived at the newly designated San Francisco Presidio to found San Francisco under the Spanish flag.
Our speaker, Beverly Lane, has written several local history books and is a member of the boards of the Anza Trail Foundation and Contra Costa County Historical Society. In collaboration with the National Park Service, she recently curated, “The Anza Expedition, a 250th Commemoration Exhibit” for the MuseumSRV in Danville.
One Book, One Coast
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.
Celebrate Pride Month by coming to an LGBTQ+ themed after hours quiz night!
Participants can form teams up to 5 people. Registration required please.
Light refreshments included.
Caregive Support Group Saturday, May 16 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 (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!
The Very Hungry Scavenger Hunt
May 1 - 31, 2026
Visit the library and search for yummy fruits and veggies hidden around the Children's Room or Easton Branch.
Find them all, solve the secret phrase, and earn a fun surprise.
One prize per child, while supplies last.
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 May 13, June 10 & July 8
Únete a la profesora Gaby para la hora del cuento en español
Los Lunes · 11 De Mayo · 8 De Junio · 13 De Julio · 2026
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.
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, May 21, 2026 from 4-5 pm in the Lane Room
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