Chess Club Fridays

Learn chess techniques from Jerry Lerman, who has thirty years of experience playing and competing in chess tournaments! Play against your friends or meet your fellow local chess players! No registration is required, as space permits.

Maker Exploration

Discover our 3D printers and laser cutter with hands-on guidance from our Maker volunteers! 3D Printing: Learn Tinkercad and create your own printable design (20-minute print limit). Laser Cutting: Use our Glowforge to make a personalized acrylic charm (2" square siz......More

Discover our 3D printers and laser cutter with hands-on guidance from our Maker volunteers! 3D Printing: Learn Tinkercad and create your own printable design (20-minute print limit). Laser Cutting: Use our Glowforge to make a personalized acrylic charm (2" square size limit). Drop-ins are welcome as space and time allow. Please see our Maker volunteers or staff for details.

Drop-in Sewing Machine Basics

Join us for a fun, hands-on introduction to sewing! In this drop-in program, we'll guide you through the basics of using a Baby Lock Jubilant sewing machine, including winding a bobbin, threading the machine, and running some simple stitches. Whether you're a complete ......More

Join us for a fun, hands-on introduction to sewing! In this drop-in program, we'll guide you through the basics of using a Baby Lock Jubilant sewing machine, including winding a bobbin, threading the machine, and running some simple stitches. Whether you're a complete beginner or just need a refresher, everyone is welcome to drop by and learn at your own pace! Participants aged 7 and younger are welcome to attend with caregiver supervision.

Computer Basics: Intro to iOS for iPhone and iPad

Dive into the world of Apple's iOS, the powerful operating system behind iPhones and iPads, in this comprehensive 2-hour introductory course. Whether you're new to iOS or looking to get more out of your device, this class will equip you with essential skills and knowle......More

Dive into the world of Apple's iOS, the powerful operating system behind iPhones and iPads, in this comprehensive 2-hour introductory course. Whether you're new to iOS or looking to get more out of your device, this class will equip you with essential skills and knowledge. You'll explore the core features, settings, and apps that make iOS devices unique, and learn how to customize and secure your iPhone or iPad for optimal use. By the end of this course, you'll be confidently navigating iOS, managing apps, and taking full advantage of your device's capabilities. By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the iOS Interface: Identify and navigate the basic components of the iOS interface, including the home screen, Control Center, and notifications. 2. Manage and Organize Apps: Download, organize, and manage apps effectively, including creating folders and managing app settings. 3. Customize Settings: Personalize the iOS experience by adjusting settings such as display, sound, notifications, and privacy. 4. Utilize Built-in Apps: Explore and use essential built-in apps like Safari, Mail, Messages, Calendar, and Camera, and understand their basic functions. 5. Secure Your Device: Implement basic security measures such as Face ID/Touch ID, passcodes, and Find my iPhone/iPad. 6. Troubleshoot Common Issues: Identify and troubleshoot common issues, including connectivity problems, app crashes, and battery management. 7. Use Siri and Accessibility Features: Utilize Siri for voice commands and explore accessibility features to enhance the user experience. This course will be interactive, with demonstrations and hands-on practice to ensure that you leave with a practical understanding of iOS. Bring your own iPad or iPhone. The class is limited to the first 10 students.

Maker Exploration

Discover our 3D printers and laser cutter with hands-on guidance from our Maker volunteers! 3D Printing: Learn Tinkercad and create your own printable design (20-minute print limit). Laser Cutting: Use our Glowforge to make a personalized acrylic charm (2" square siz......More

Discover our 3D printers and laser cutter with hands-on guidance from our Maker volunteers! 3D Printing: Learn Tinkercad and create your own printable design (20-minute print limit). Laser Cutting: Use our Glowforge to make a personalized acrylic charm (2" square size limit). Drop-ins are welcome as space and time allow. Please see our Maker volunteers or staff for details. Are you interested in learning how to create a printable file using Tinkercad? Work with our Maker volunteers and use Tinkercad to create a file you can print on our 3D printers. Files are limited to 20 minutes of print time. See our Maker volunteers or staff for details.  Drop-ins as space and time permits. 

Interactive Forensic Art Talk

Please join us as we welcome Forensic Artist Naomi Glixman for an interactive presentation and workshop on forensic art. We will be practicing the interview process and doing a (voluntary only) drawing exercise along with our discussion. During the workshop, you will l......More

Please join us as we welcome Forensic Artist Naomi Glixman for an interactive presentation and workshop on forensic art. We will be practicing the interview process and doing a (voluntary only) drawing exercise along with our discussion. During the workshop, you will learn the nuances of the forensic artist interview and how and why it works. Naomi Glixman has been a Forensic Artist for over twenty years, working first with the Redwood City Police Department and currently, for the past eleven years, with the San Francisco Police Department. She has been certified by the International Association for Identification since 2016 and sits on the Forensic Art Certification Board for that organization.

Maker Exploration

Discover our 3D printers and laser cutter with hands-on guidance from our Maker volunteers! 3D Printing: Learn Tinkercad and create your own printable design (20-minute print limit). Laser Cutting: Use our Glowforge to make a personalized acrylic charm (2" square siz......More

Discover our 3D printers and laser cutter with hands-on guidance from our Maker volunteers! 3D Printing: Learn Tinkercad and create your own printable design (20-minute print limit). Laser Cutting: Use our Glowforge to make a personalized acrylic charm (2" square size limit). Drop-ins are welcome as space and time allow. Please see our Maker volunteers or staff for details.

Free In-Person English Class | Clase de inglĂŠs en persona gratuita

Learn English in this free in-person class taught by a certified instructor. We will learn and practice English that will be helpful in your everyday life. Aprenda inglĂŠs en esta clase en persona gratuita enseĂąada por un instructor certificado. Aprenderemos y practi......More

Learn English in this free in-person class taught by a certified instructor. We will learn and practice English that will be helpful in your everyday life. Aprenda inglĂŠs en esta clase en persona gratuita enseĂąada por un instructor certificado. Aprenderemos y practicaremos ingles que le ayudarĂĄ en su vida diaria.

Drop-In Tech Help

Got burning questions about your phone or laptop? Whether you're puzzled about sending email attachments, adding new contacts or anything else tech-related. Fear not! Swing by with your device and chat with our tech-savvy staff for personalized assistance that'll leave......More

Got burning questions about your phone or laptop? Whether you're puzzled about sending email attachments, adding new contacts or anything else tech-related. Fear not! Swing by with your device and chat with our tech-savvy staff for personalized assistance that'll leave you feeling empowered and ready to conquer the digital world! Seniors, adults, families and just about everyone can stand to benefit from learning to get more familiar with technology! Please be sure to bring your device, charging cable, and any relevant passwords for your session. Please note, sessions are limited to 15-20 minutes. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Toddler Storytime

Please join us for songs, stories and movement activities! This storytime is developmentally appropriate for children between the age of two and three years old and focuses on parent/caregiver and child interactions. We will use fun books and activities to channel todd......More

Please join us for songs, stories and movement activities! This storytime is developmentally appropriate for children between the age of two and three years old and focuses on parent/caregiver and child interactions. We will use fun books and activities to channel toddlers' energy into interactive learning.

Sewing Machine Basics: Zippers

Join us for the next installment of Sewing Machine Basics. This time around, you'll be learning how to attach zippers using the Baby Lock Jubilant sewing machine. This hands-on class is suitable for beginners. Supplies will be provided.  Two sessions available. No r......More

Join us for the next installment of Sewing Machine Basics. This time around, you'll be learning how to attach zippers using the Baby Lock Jubilant sewing machine. This hands-on class is suitable for beginners. Supplies will be provided.  Two sessions available. No registration required; space is limited. We will start letting participants in no earlier than the start time.

Russian Speakers Family Gathering

Raising a Russian-speaking family? On the second Thursday of every month, join us in the library for a casual meetup of Russian language speakers. You can connect with other families, participate in optional activities, and learn about local resources and our collectio......More

Raising a Russian-speaking family? On the second Thursday of every month, join us in the library for a casual meetup of Russian language speakers. You can connect with other families, participate in optional activities, and learn about local resources and our collection of Russian materials for both children and adults. We look forward to welcoming your family to the library for an evening of conversation, connection, and fun! ĐŃиŃОдиŃĐľ в наŃŃ ĐąĐ¸ĐąĐťĐ¸ĐžŃĐľĐşŃ ĐşĐ°ĐśĐ´ŃĐš вŃĐžŃОК ŃĐľŃвоŃĐł ПоŃŃŃĐ° на ноŃĐžŃПаНŃĐ˝ŃŃ Đ˛ŃŃŃĐľŃŃ ŃŃŃŃкОгОвОŃŃŃиŃ! Đ­ŃĐž ĐžŃНиŃĐ˝Đ°Ń Đ˛ĐžĐˇĐźĐžĐśĐ˝ĐžŃŃŃ ĐżĐžĐˇĐ˝Đ°ĐşĐžĐźĐ¸ŃŃŃŃ Ń Đ´ŃŃгиПи ŃоПŃŃПи, пОŃŃавŃŃвОваŃŃ Đ˛ ŃĐ°ĐşŃĐťŃŃĐ°ŃивнŃŃ Đ°ĐşŃивнОŃŃŃŃ, Đ° ŃакМо ŃСнаŃŃ ĐąĐžĐťŃŃĐľ Đž ПоŃŃĐ˝ŃŃ ŃĐľŃŃŃŃĐ°Ń Đ¸ наŃоК кОННокŃии ПаŃĐľŃиаНОв на ŃŃŃŃкОП ŃСŃко â Đ´ĐťŃ Đ´ĐľŃоК и вСŃĐžŃĐťŃŃ. ĐŃдоП ŃĐ°Đ´Ń Đ˛Đ¸Đ´ĐľŃŃ Đ˛Đ°Ń Đ¸ ваŃŃ ŃоПŃŃ!

Adult Knitting Circle

We're inviting all knitters, aspiring or experts, to join the Knitting Circle! The Knitting Circle meets in person at the Foster City Library every second and fourth Friday of the month, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Bring your current knitting project to unwind, socializ......More

We're inviting all knitters, aspiring or experts, to join the Knitting Circle! The Knitting Circle meets in person at the Foster City Library every second and fourth Friday of the month, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Bring your current knitting project to unwind, socialize, troubleshoot and cast on! We will also have simple knit-alongs, where all knitters work on the same project! While this is not a formal instructional class, Knitting Circle members collaborate together to work on basic knitting skills so we can confidently knit, purl, cast on and bind off. Beginners welcome!

Family Storytime

Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for family storytime! We will sing, move, read stories, learn and play together! 

Maker Exploration

Discover our 3D printers and laser cutter with hands-on guidance from our Maker volunteers! 3D Printing: Learn Tinkercad and create your own printable design (20-minute print limit). Laser Cutting: Use our Glowforge to make a personalized acrylic charm (2" square siz......More

Discover our 3D printers and laser cutter with hands-on guidance from our Maker volunteers! 3D Printing: Learn Tinkercad and create your own printable design (20-minute print limit). Laser Cutting: Use our Glowforge to make a personalized acrylic charm (2" square size limit). Drop-ins are welcome as space and time allow. Please see our Maker volunteers or staff for details.

Maker Exploration

Discover our 3D printers and laser cutter with hands-on guidance from our Maker volunteers! 3D Printing: Learn Tinkercad and create your own printable design (20-minute print limit). Laser Cutting: Use our Glowforge to make a personalized acrylic charm (2" square siz......More

Discover our 3D printers and laser cutter with hands-on guidance from our Maker volunteers! 3D Printing: Learn Tinkercad and create your own printable design (20-minute print limit). Laser Cutting: Use our Glowforge to make a personalized acrylic charm (2" square size limit). Drop-ins are welcome as space and time allow. Please see our Maker volunteers or staff for details. Are you interested in learning how to create a printable file using Tinkercad? Work with our Maker volunteers and use Tinkercad to create a file you can print on our 3D printers. Files are limited to 20 minutes of print time. See our Maker volunteers or staff for details.  Drop-ins as space and time permits. 

Open Digital Media Lab

Got a digital project in the works? Need access to pro-level creative tools? Swing by our Open Digital Media Lab and use our Digital Media Laptops--loaded with Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, and more--totally free!  Perfect for graphic design, video editing, animation......More

Got a digital project in the works? Need access to pro-level creative tools? Swing by our Open Digital Media Lab and use our Digital Media Laptops--loaded with Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, and more--totally free!  Perfect for graphic design, video editing, animation, and more. Bring your own files or start something new. Laptops available on a first-come, first-served basis.  This is not an instructional or tutorial session--ideal for those already familiar with the software. 

Maker Exploration

Discover our 3D printers and laser cutter with hands-on guidance from our Maker volunteers! 3D Printing: Learn Tinkercad and create your own printable design (20-minute print limit). Laser Cutting: Use our Glowforge to make a personalized acrylic charm (2" square siz......More

Discover our 3D printers and laser cutter with hands-on guidance from our Maker volunteers! 3D Printing: Learn Tinkercad and create your own printable design (20-minute print limit). Laser Cutting: Use our Glowforge to make a personalized acrylic charm (2" square size limit). Drop-ins are welcome as space and time allow. Please see our Maker volunteers or staff for details.

Free In-Person English Class | Clase de inglĂŠs en persona gratuita

Learn English in this free in-person class taught by a certified instructor. We will learn and practice English that will be helpful in your everyday life. Aprenda inglĂŠs en esta clase en persona gratuita enseĂąada por un instructor certificado. Aprenderemos y practi......More

Learn English in this free in-person class taught by a certified instructor. We will learn and practice English that will be helpful in your everyday life. Aprenda inglĂŠs en esta clase en persona gratuita enseĂąada por un instructor certificado. Aprenderemos y practicaremos ingles que le ayudarĂĄ en su vida diaria.