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The Library will be closed on September 6 and 7 for Labor Day. |
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Fixit Clinic
Friday, September 11
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
In Tech Lab
Attend a community repair self-help workshop where you can receive help repairing your broken durable goods. These gatherings are generously staffed by volunteer Fixit Coaches who share their time, tools and expertise. Bring your broken, non-functioning things — electronic gadgets, appliances, computers, toys, sewing machines, fabric and textile items, etc.– for assessment, disassembly, troubleshooting and possible repair.
Email Cynthia at rider@plsinfo.org with any questions.
This program is supported by the San Mateo Office of Sustainability and the Burlingame Library Foundation. |
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Helping Your Anxious Child
Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30 PM
AV Room on the Main Floor.
Dr. Marivic Dizon is a licensed psychologist who partners with 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.
Jethro will be joining her for the talk!
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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, Sep 12: Crafting supplies swap. Saturday, Oct 10: Fall Plant Exchange. Cuttings are welcome too. Saturday, Nov 7: Yarn, Fabric, and Sewing Notions
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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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The Great Book Character Scavenger Hunt
September 1 - 30, 2026
Calling all book detectives!
Visit the Burlingame Main Library or the Easton Branch and take part in the Great Book Character Scavenger Hunt.
Search high and low for your favorite book characters, solve the secret phrase, and bring your completed sheet to the desk for a special surprise! One per child, while supplies last.
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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 September 9, October 14 & December 9 * *No Sign Language Storytime in November For Children's Ages 0 -6 & Caregiver. Adults without children will not be admitted. |
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Mandarin Storytime
Saturdays, August 15, September 5 and 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's 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.
14 de septiembre, 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
September 14 and October 5
10:30 AM in the Children's Room
No registration required.
For Children's 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: September 28 & October 26
at 10:30 am in the Children's Room
For Children's 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, September 26, 2026, from 3:30-4:30 pm in the Tech Lab
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, September 10 from 4-5 pm in the Upper Level Meeting Room
Read and discuss How to Save an Otter by Kate Messner & Paint a wood treasure box
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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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 Study Rooms C & D
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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Young Voices Speak Out
Celebrate creativity and solidarity this United Against Hate Week! Poets ages 11-18 are invited to submit poetry to be displayed in the Teen Room for United Against Hate Week (October 18-24). Poems should reflect United Against Hate Week's themes of justice and equity. 5 poems will be chosen for display.
Deadline to submit your poem is October 1st.
Submissions are online only.
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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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