Grab some smart friends and put together a team for Trivia Night at the Library! Proceeds from the event fund programs and materials at the Burlingame Public Library. https://www.burlingamelibraryfoundation.org/events
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
The 8th annual Peninsula Libraries Comic Arts Fest (PLCAF) begins in April! Start the celebration with a free one-day Kick Off Event and Small Press Comics Expo at the South San Francisco Library | Parks & Recreation Building on April 6 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
PLCAF will continue throughout April where participating libraries throughout San Mateo County will be hosting workshops and author visits. Check out comicartsfest.com for more updates, author lineups and in-person events for the entire month of April 2024.
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Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 5:30-6:30 PM
Virtual (Online)
Music isn’t necessarily about listening, and hearing is not always an auditory experience. The Tuba Thieves is a holistic exploration of musicality and the expansion of sound.
Registration: https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/12234992
National Poetry Month Community Celebration: Hosted by Youth Poet Laureate, Lauren Lin
Saturday, April 27 at 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
Reading Room
Join us for a community poetry reading to celebrate National Poetry Month. This poetry event for adults and teens will feature poets from our 2023/2024 Community Poetry Open Mic Series as well as from the Bridges of Wellness Intergenerational Poetry Workshop. Come and experience the vibrant spirit of our local community of poets!
https://burlingame.libcal.com/calendar/programs/poetrymonth
Light refreshments. All are welcome.
Presented in partnership with the Burlingame Library Foundation and San Mateo County Office of Arts and Culture. Refreshments provided by Dragonfly Community Arts.
Tuesday April 30 at 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Lane Room
Join us for a short documentary film screening of My Body to Love - Arjun's Story. This film is the first in a multi- part film series by Emmy award-winning filmmaker Preeti Mankar Deb. The films use personal stories to explore the complexities of identity, sexuality, and relationships in adolescence. The filmmaker Preeti will be joined by the film’s main subject Arjun Sheth who is now a sex educator and dancer, and Alison Swisher who will help facilitate the sharing circle.
Adults only. Please register for reminder emails: https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/12231622
Please consider donating if you can. Drop-ins are welcome or you can register here: https://sbcdonor.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/12986
Dining Gloriously From Your Small-Space Food Garden with Pam Peirce
Saturday, May 4 @ 1030 am-12pm
Lane Room
In this class you will learn how to make your dream of eating from a garden a reality. You will learn what to plant and when and learn some delicious recipes that use what you can grow year-round. After her talk Pam will sell and sign Golden Gate Gardening. We will also have seeds to give away at the event.
Pam Peirce is a San Francisco-based gardener, author, photographer, and lecturer. She is celebrating publication of the 30th Anniversary edition of her classic regional gardening book, Golden Gate Gardening. (It includes useful recipes.) Pam taught horticulture at City College of San Francisco for nearly 30 years and writes widely on gardening and food issues. Register for reminders!
This program is part of Sustainable Living with BPL. If you would like to find out about other upcoming sustainability programs go to our sustainability page. This project is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
The West Bay Community Band performs a mixture classical and popular songs for an hour concert in the Reading Room.
All ages welcome.
Go Green and Save: Clean Energy Rebates and Incentives Workshop
Tuesday, May 7 @ 6:30 PM in the Lane Room
Register for reminders!
Vanessa Shin, Senior Community Relations Specialist for Peninsula Clean Energy, and Friday Apaliski, Director of Communications for the Building Decarbonization Coalition, will discuss what electrification entails, why it’s important and how you can save money with rebates and incentives*. (*Available to homeowners and property owners.)
For more information, contact Jodi jirsa@plsinfo.org
This program is part of Sustainable Living with BPL. If you would like to find out about other upcoming sustainability programs go to our sustainability page. This project is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/12124513
Succulents in a Teacup: A Sustainable Mother's Day Craft
Thursday, May 9
Burlingame Main
Join us for a fun and easy Mother's Day craft. A selection of teacups will be on hand, but bring your own favorite if you want. All other materials will be provided.
Please register to reserve a teacup:
Session 1 at 1:00 PM: https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/12379587
Session 2 at 6:30 PM: https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/12379614
Lane Room
Ansel’s Town of Easton - Presented by the Burlingame Historical Society
Thursday, May 30 at 7:00 PM
Lane Room
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/
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
Rest of year: To be announced.
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!
For Tweens in grades 4th-6th
Thursday, May 16 from 4-5 pm in the Lane Room
Read Lasagna Means I Love You by Kate O'Shaughnessy & Make Microwave Lasagna
Sign up required! https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/12089024
Poetry Month at the Burlingame Public Library
Poetry is Magical from April 1-30, 2024 for grades TK-5
Elementary-age children are invited to write an original poem, bring it to the Main Burlingame Library or Easton Branch Library between April 1-30 and receive a free paperback book of poetry!
April 1 - 30, 2024
Spring into the Children's Room at Main or visit the Easton Branch and do the Scavenger Hunt.
Solve the secret phrase and turn your completed sheet into the desk for a surprise.
(One per child, while supplies last.)
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
Sign Language Storytime
with Teacher Bill of Happy Baby Signs
Second Thursdays from 10:30 - 11:14 AM on the Lawn in Front of City Hall
April 11, May 9 & June 20 (moved to 3rd Thursday in June)
Upcoming dates: May 13th and 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 and & 3rd
Thursday, May 9, 2024
4-5 pm in the Lane Room
Read The World According to Humphrey by Betty Birney & Make a selection of pipe cleaner animals
Registration required! https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/12034480
Burlingame Public Library Homework Center
Tuesday, January 16th through Wednesday, April 24th, 2024
We welcome Kindergarteners through 8th graders to be paired with a Teen Mentor (with a 3.5+ GPA) for free homework help with reading, writing, science, and math. The Homework Center runs each Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 4pm-5:30pm in the Lane Room on the Lower Level of the Burlingame Main Library.
A parent or guardian will need to fill out a Parent Permission form at their student's first session.
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