The Library will be Closed Sunday, May 26th and Monday, May 27th, 2024 for Memorial Day .
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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 or click on the link, 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!
Fika Cafe
Open Monday thru Friday 10:30am to 5:00pm
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays
Main Level
Call or Text Your Order
(650) 278-0509
(650) 630-3818
Email: fikabpl@gmail.com
Lane Room
Ansel’s Town of Easton - Presented by the Burlingame Historical Society
Thursday, May 30 at 7:00 PM
Lane Room
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We’ll explore more about the early Town of Easton and Ansel M. Easton who subdivided and promoted his parent’s vast Blackhawk ranch in North Burlingame. We'll revisit our Moulin collection, and share rarely seen images of Blackhawk by Charles Winslow Caldwell, while learning about the promotion of the Easton Additions 110 years ago.
Burlingame Historical Society: https://burlingamehistoricalsociety.org/
After Hours Movie Night: Purple Noon
Friday, May 31 at 7:00 PM
Lane Room
Tom Ripley is a talented mimic, moocher, forger and all-around criminal improviser; but there's more to Tom Ripley than even he can guess.
Sound Healing with Restorative Yoga
Thursday, June 6 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Lane 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 lay 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.
Registration: https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/12370940
On-going Adult Events
Booked on Crime
Third Thursday of the Month from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Upper Level Meeting Room
Join Burlingame's mystery/thriller group called Booked on Crime. We read classic & modern mysteries, spy novels, and potentially true crime.
We meet in person in the Upper Level Room at 6:00pm on the third Thursday of each month.
May 16: Evergreen by Naomi Hirahara
June 20: No Mark Upon Her by Deborah Crombie
When an Olympic rowing hopeful and a detective with the Met is found dead in the Thames, Scotland Yard Superintendent Duncan Kincaid, along with his wife and his team, is submerged in a complex case involving political and ethical issues that put both his career and reputation on the line.
July 18: The Other Side of Silence by Philip Kerr
It's 1956, and former Berlin cop Bernie Gunther has put his former life behind him. He no longer lives in Germany, but rather on the French Riviera and he's working as a concierge at a high-class resort hotel. But things take a turn for the dramatic when Gunther is summoned to the home of writer W. Somerset Maugham, first for bridge, then as a go-between to handle the delicate matter of blackmail payment, hush money to prevent the photos of Maugham's gay lifestyle from becoming tabloid fodder.
August 22: The Best of Lupin: Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Thief (Vintage Classics)
A selection of classic stories featuring France's answer to Sherlock Holmes: a brilliant master criminal with a mischievous sense of humor—now the inspiration for the major streaming series Lupin. The Netflix series is a modern take on this series.
Sit 'n Stitch
Does life have you tangled up in knots? "Unwind" at the Burlingame Public Library. Work on your projects (crochet, knitting , needlework, etc.) along with other stitchers.
Tuesdays
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Upper Level Meeting Room
Improve your spoken English in a relaxed setting with two native English speakers.
Mondays and Thursdays 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Saturdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Need specific assistance or have a general computer question? We are here to help!
Every Monday, Thursday 2-4 PM & Saturday 10-12 PM 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. Regardless if 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.
(Grades 4 - 6)
Food & Fiction – A Perfect Pair for Tweens
Read the Book, Join the Discussion and Make a Fun Food Treat!
4 - 5pm in the Lane Room
For Tweens in grades 4th-6th
Thursday, June 20
Read Ahmed Aziz's Epic Year by Nina Hamza and make pineapple upside down cake in a mug
Sign up required! https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/12539512
Thursday, July 18-
Read Odder by Katherine Applegate and make under the sea snacks
Sign up required! https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/12539513
Thursday, August 15
Read Slugfest by Gordon Korman and make no bake pizza
Sign up required! https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/12539514
Discover Science for Kids
Join us for hands-on science experiments taught by BHS teens who are passionate about promoting STEM with kids!
For kids in Grades 1 -6. Parents/guardians must remain in the library for children under the age of 10.
Saturday, May 18 from 2:00 - 3:00pm in the Lane Room
Registration Required- https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/12393951
Presented by BHS Clubs: Stem Olympians & Teen Tutors
A Special Zoom Author Event Featuring Grace Lin
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a special author event featuring award winning autor Grace Lin, talking about her new book, Chinese Menu.
Friday, May 24, 2024 at 9:30 AM via Zoom
Registration is required for the Zoom link: https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/12411892
Summer Learning Challenge Kickoff at Main
Sign up for the Summer Learning Challenge and enjoy...
Live Music with Dave Rocha Jazz
Face Painting
Crafts
Popcorn and more!
Saturday, June 1 from 1 - 3 PM on the Front Porch of the Main Library
Summer Learning Challenge Kickoff at Easton
Sign up for the Summer Learning Challenge and enjoy...
Live Music with Andy Z
Face Painting
Crafts
Popcorn and more!
Monday, June 3 from 6- 7 PM on the Front Porch of the Easton Branch Library
Family Fun Nights 2024
Tuesdays at 6:30 on the Lawn in Front of City Hall
June 18- Coventry and Kaluza - Circus & Comedy Show
June 25- Fratello Marionettes: Puppet Show
July 2- Brian Scott - Magician
July 9- RhythmALLogy – Drums & Percussion
July 16- Magical Moonshine Theatre – Puppet Show
July 23- Unique Derique – Comedy and Hambone Body Percussion
July 30- James Chan – Magician and Juggler
Special Easton Family Fun Night-
July 17- Mariela Herrera—Bilingual Music Time at 7PM
Sign Language Storytime
with Teacher Bill of Happy Baby Signs
June 20 from 10:30 - 11:14 AM on the Lawn in Front of City Hall
(moved to 3rd Thursday in June)
Upcoming dates: June 10th at 10:30 am
Join us in person OR on Zoom
Registration is only required to have the Zoom link, otherwise come join us in the Lane Room for the live stream Zoom with Teacher Vic.
Book Club Fun!
Read the book, we will talk about it, and do a fun activity!
For Grades 2nd & 3rd
4-5 pm in the Lane Room
Registration is required. Sign up below
Thursday, June 13- The 13-Story Treehouse by Andy Griffiths and make tree crafts
https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/12499879
Thursday, July 11- Stuart Little by E.B. White and make glass bead summer suncatchers
https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/12499880
Thursday, August 8- Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar and make perler bead creations for back to school
https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/12499881
Storytime will be on break Tuesday, May 28 - Friday, May 31
At Main Library (480 Primrose Rd.)
Wednesday:
Baby Storytime at 10:30 am in the Lane Room
Thursday:
All Ages Outdoor Storytime at 10:30 am on the lawn in front of City Hall*
Friday:
All Ages Outdoor Storytime at 10:30 am on the lawn in front of City Hall*
*If bad weather, we will move inside the Library
At Easton Branch (1800 Easton Dr.)
Tuesday:
All Ages Storytime at 10:30 am at the Easton Library
Wednesday:
Bedtime Storytime at 7:00 pm at the Easton Library
Visit Storytime Corner for updates
