Spring is in the air, and 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, fill out the form, and submit. Your order will be ready in three to five business days. You may order four packets every three months!
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.
Spring Plant Exchange
March 14 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Front Porch
Bring a plant or cutting and take something new home with you. All plants welcome.
Email Cynthia at rider@plsinfo.org with any questions.
AI for Job Seekers
Tuesday March 24 at 1:00PM Lane Room
A practical, hands-on workshop about how to use AI in your job search and career development. Presented by Ana Boa Ventura, an Informational Designer for Startups and Small Businesses and individuals and Ron Visconti, MA, Executive Director of Phase2Careers, a nonprofit dedicated to serving Over 40 professionals.
Train Well with Nutrition Physiology
Tuesday, March 24 from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Lane Community Room
For 30 years, Dr Jeff has trained athletes to achieve peak organ function, lectured on exercise physiology, nutrition physiology and deprescription (tossing meds, vits, supplements) and promoted organ donation.
Dr Jeff (Yale/Stanford grad) appeared on ABC 20/20 ‘Super Humans’, consulted for CBS 60 Minutes ‘Toughest Race’, co-produced ‘Ultra Running’ for The Late Show and ran/lectured at 50 marathons. Dr Jeff received a standing ovation after SF Marathon talk 7.21.23 and ‘best speaker we’ve had’ Burlingame CA Rotary 1.15.25.
An Evening of Irish & Scottish Music with Chris Waltz
Thursday March 26 at 6:30 PM Lane Room
Start your weekend with live music.
Chris Waltz performs a popular and eclectic blend of traditional Irish and Scottish music on vocals, guitar, Irish flute, Celtic low whistle and the Irish tin whistle with music sung in Irish/Gaelic and English.
There will be light refreshments.
Free Electronic Waste Drive
Saturday, March 28 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Front of library
Celebrate Earth Day early and clear your home of unwanted e-waste. Silicon Valley Zero Waste will dispose of it properly. If you have questions, email Cynthia at rider@plsinfo.org.
Make a Needle Felted Sheep with Pop Up Art School
For Adults and Teens 13+ April 13th- May 12th
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!
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.
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.
Mar 19: You Have Gone Too Far by Charlene O’Connor
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!
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.
*There will be no Homework Center on 2/16, 3/30, and 3/31 for holidays.
This program is funded by the Burlingame Library Foundation.
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
March 30th and April 27th, 2026
No registration required.
Mandarin Storytime for Children
Saturdays, March 7, April 4, 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
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.
Date: March 11th at 10:30 am
March Scavenger Hunt
March 1 - 31, 2026
Visit the Burlingame Main Library or Easton Branch and take a ride with a few of our Richard Scarry friends. Solve the secret phrase and earn a prize.
One prize per child, while supplies last.
Children's Holi Celebration
Saturday, March 14 from 2-3 PM in the Lane Room
Join author Poorvi Shrivastav in a fun Holi program for children 2nd grade and up. Poorvi will read from her book "Across Countries, Across Oceans: Discovering Magic in Change." After the reading, enjoy a brief dance presentation and crafts.
