Children receive a free paperback book when they pick up their first reading log
Read and/or listen for 15 days
Turn in completed log by Friday, August 15 and receive (first log only):
A second free paperback book
A coupon to Benihana for a free kids meal
A $5 coupon to 5 Little Monkeys
Each log turned in will enter anyone under age 18 for a chance to win a $1000 College Scholarship. Logs maybe be completed 5 times (each log is 15 days of reading).
Play Bingo
For Kids entering grades TK - 6
Bingo sheets can be picked up at the Children's Desk or downloaded here
Complete one or more bingos (rows) for a ticket
Complete the whole board for a bonus ticket
Turn in bingo tickets for a chance to win the big stuffed dragon
Bingo sheet must be turned in by Friday, August 15, 2025
Enter to Win
Every day you visit the library enter for a chance to win:
Small stuffed animals (one per week is given away starting Monday June 16- August 11)
Choose a free paperback book when you pick up your first bookmark
Read or listen to (at least) 5 books over the summer and write a sentence review for each book. Turn in your bookmark by Friday, August 15 and receive a $15 Gift Card to Barnes & Noble (first completed log only). Each bookmark turned in will enter you for a chance to win a $1000 College Scholarship.
Optional Write to Win:
Write a meaningful review of a book you read this summer, bring it to the Children's Desk at the Burlingame Main Library or the Easton Branch Library (one review per teen per day) to enter for a chance to win gift cards to: Sunright Boba, Salt & Straw, Gigglemugs, Five Guys, Tpumps, CrepeVine, In-N-Out, Sweet Citrus, Pizza My Heart
Join the ranks and read your way to legendary status!
Happening all summer long June 1st – August 15th is the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge for Adults at Burlingame Main and Easton Library! Complete a Reading Log, Beast Quest scavenger hunt, or attend a program for a chance to win legendary prizes:
$100 Plucky’s Game Cafe Gift Card
$100 Top Golf Gift Card
Bay Area Outdoor Adventure Kit
$60 Gourmand’s Quest (Local Restaurant Gift Card Pack)
Pick up your Reading Log starting now. Embark on the Beast Quest starting May 30th. And don't forget to join us for our End of Summer Open House on August 14th at 6PM, for a chance to win even more prizes!
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.
Friday, July 18 and August 22 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Lane Room
Jump into Dungeons & Dragons this summer. Newcomers are welcome. New campaigns each session. Please visit website for more information. For ages 14+. If you already have a D&D group and just want a place to play, your party is also welcome and you can play your own game.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) Thursday July 24 at 6:00 PM
The Fantastical Fantasy Film Fest features three fun films this summer. Free drawing for one $20.00 pass to Cinemark Theatres at each screening. And at each film you get another ticket towards winning one of the end of summer grand prizes!
Snacks and drinks at all films.
Fixit Clinic
Friday July 25, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tech Lab
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 questions. Registration is required please: sustainsmc.org/fixit
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) Friday August 1 at 2:00 PM
The Fantastical Fantasy Film Fest features three fun films this summer. Free drawing for one $20.00 pass to Cinemark Theatres at each screening. And at each film you get another ticket towards winning one of the end of summer grand prizes!
Snacks and drinks at all films.
Sound Healing with Restorative Yoga
Monday, August 4, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm Lane Community Room
Enjoy the reflective practice of sound healing and restorative Yoga. Please bring your own bolster, yoga mat, and two blankets. Joseph Coffin of THE MATS Pacifica will lead this ancient practice of crystal and alchemy singing bowls. Participants will lie on the floor to experience Tibetan singing bowls being played on their chests and backs so bring what you will need for a comfortable experience.
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 is the Burlingame Library's discussion group for classic and modern mysteries, spy novels, and true crime. We meet in person in the Upper-Level Room at 6 pm on the third Thursday of each month. Please place your own holds on the titles.
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
Practice your conversational English in a friendly group setting.
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!
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.