Baby Bounce Storytime

Baby storytime centers around parent/caregiver-child interactions. This storytime is developmentally appropriate for newborns and babies up to 18 months old. Please join us for rhymes, lap bounces, singing, instruments and a book or two. 

Yoga

Interested in learning how to do yoga or already have a practice, and want to join other adults in your community for free classes? Experienced instructor Ted Harvey will offer a combination of movement, meditation and breathing for stress relief, relaxation and mind-b......More

Interested in learning how to do yoga or already have a practice, and want to join other adults in your community for free classes? Experienced instructor Ted Harvey will offer a combination of movement, meditation and breathing for stress relief, relaxation and mind-body connection. Please bring your own towel or mat. All levels are welcome!

Day for DIY

Take time for creativity at this hands-on event designed for teens and adults. Explore guided and do-it-yourself stations and more (subject to availability). All materials and instructions are provided—limited to one project per person. No prior experience necessary - ......More

Take time for creativity at this hands-on event designed for teens and adults. Explore guided and do-it-yourself stations and more (subject to availability). All materials and instructions are provided—limited to one project per person. No prior experience necessary - just bring your curiosity and enjoy the process of making something by hand.

Game Room

Come enjoy some video games! We'll have games for all ages available for you to play together on the Nintendo Switch. Feel free to bring your own controllers. No registration is required. For children and teens.

Ukulele Jam Group

Join our ukulele jam group for a morning of strumming and singing! We'll provide the music and you bring the ukulele. Beginners welcome!

Family Musical Storytime

Come along on an imaginary adventure. Hear new stories, sing songs, and learn wiggles that the whole family can enjoy together, from toddlers to grown-ups.

Gem Painting

Gem Painting is taking the crafting world by storm. It’s the perfect mixture of paint-by-numbers and mosaic art, without the paint! Instead, tiny gems make a beautiful pattern and sparkle in the light. Gem Painting is a recurring series that invites creative makers t......More

Gem Painting is taking the crafting world by storm. It’s the perfect mixture of paint-by-numbers and mosaic art, without the paint! Instead, tiny gems make a beautiful pattern and sparkle in the light. Gem Painting is a recurring series that invites creative makers to gather in the same place on a regular basis. If you are interested in participating, attend the first Friday of the month where canvases will be provided, and then drop in on the dates that work for your schedule so you can work on your masterpiece. This is a fun and relaxing activity that’s good for mental health and wellness. Come give it a try and socialize with your fellow community members. This program is for adults and seniors only Participants are not required to attend every session, but we will only be accepting new participants on a monthly basis. As this project aims to gather creative makers in the community, each participant's gem painting materials will be labeled and held at the library until the month is complete. Check the schedule below for when we will provide canvases to new participants and when we will only allow pre-existing participants to drop in. February 1, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM -- Canvases available for new participants. February 6, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM -- Drop in for pre-existing participants. New canvases will not be available at this session. February 8, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM -- Drop in for pre-existing participants. New canvases will not be available at this session. February 13, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM -- Drop in for pre-existing participants. New canvases will not be available at this session. February 20 ,11:00 AM– 12:00 PM -- Drop in for pre-existing participants. New canvases will not be available at this session. February 22, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM -- Drop in for pre-existing participants. New canvases will not be available at this session. February 27, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM -- Drop in for pre-existing participants. New canvases will not be available at this session.

Computer Basics: Navigating the Internet & Websites

Join us on a fascinating journey through the vast landscape of the Internet in our beginner class on Navigating the Internet and Websites. This class will empower you with essential skills to make the most of your online experiences. Learn the ins and outs of using a ......More

Join us on a fascinating journey through the vast landscape of the Internet in our beginner class on Navigating the Internet and Websites. This class will empower you with essential skills to make the most of your online experiences. Learn the ins and outs of using a web browser effectively, including mastering the address bar for direct navigation and utilizing search engines to find information quickly. Discover the art of tab management for efficient multitasking, and how to navigate through links and buttons on websites. Unlock the power of shortcuts and bookmarks to streamline your internet adventures and revisit your favorite websites with ease. Explore methods for sharing websites and content with others, enhancing your online collaboration and communication. By the end of this class, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to navigate the internet confidently, harnessing its wealth of information and resources while efficiently managing your online interactions. Don't miss this opportunity to become a proficient internet traveler!

Art Studio

Join us for a self-led art experience at the library! Whether you are a beginner or simply looking to unwind creatively, our Art Studio invites you to explore your artistic side at your own pace. We will provide a selection of basic art materials to get you started.

DIY Nature Paint 

Join a State Park ranger for a fun nature craft you can also do at home! We'll be making our own watercolor paints, then we actually get to use them! You can paint a valentine, a postcard, a bookmark, or something you've brought from home. All ages welcome.

Free Meals at the Library / Comida gratis en la biblioteca

Get your FREE meal at the Half Moon Bay Library. Adults and kids eat for free! Meals are served on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limited quantity available. For more information, contact our customer care. Recib......More

Get your FREE meal at the Half Moon Bay Library. Adults and kids eat for free! Meals are served on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limited quantity available. For more information, contact our customer care. Reciba su comida GRATIS en la Biblioteca de Half Moon Bay. ¡Adultos y niños comen gratis! Las comidas se sirven por orden de llegada, con una cantidad limitada. Para más información, contacte con nuestro servicio de atención al cliente.

Open Sewing

Join us for open time to use the library’s sewing machines. Bring your own project or use some of our supplies to make your own. There will be no formal instruction, but assistance will be provided for the machines if necessary.

Saturday Storytime

Come along on an imaginary adventure for Family Storytime. Hear new stories, sing songs and learn wiggles that the whole family can enjoy together, from toddlers to grown-ups.

Closure: Presidents' Day

All San Mateo County Libraries and Customer Care are closed for Presidents' Day.

Open Sewing

Join us for open time to use the library’s sewing machines. Bring your own project or use some of our supplies to make your own. There will be no formal instruction, but assistance will be provided for the machines if necessary.

Family Storytime

Join us for a fun and interactive story time! Enjoy 15 minutes of captivating stories followed by 15 minutes of imaginative play. Perfect for young children to develop a love for reading and creativity!

Free English Class | Clase de inglés gratuita

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

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

Tai Chi

Chen-style Taijiquan (Tai Chi) is widely acknowledged as the ancestor of all other styles of Taijiquan. This class will introduce the Chen-style Taijiquan form, Silk-reeling Exercises and Wuji Qigong. The Chen-style Taijiquan form is soft and graceful with strong roote......More

Chen-style Taijiquan (Tai Chi) is widely acknowledged as the ancestor of all other styles of Taijiquan. This class will introduce the Chen-style Taijiquan form, Silk-reeling Exercises and Wuji Qigong. The Chen-style Taijiquan form is soft and graceful with strong rooted stands that will help students to develop strength, balance, coordination and an understanding of basic Taiji principles. Silk-reeling Exercises are a series of spiral movements which promote muscle relaxation and flexibility by reducing physical tension and strain. Wuji Qigong (standing meditation) will help students to cultivate internal energy (qi) with proper body alignment for better internal energy flow, which will enhance their immune systems and reduce physical and mental stress.

Drop-in Virtual Reality Experience

Interested in diving into a new powerful virtual reality system? Users will wear a headset and use controllers to interact with a selection of interactive experiences. All users must be 13 years or older and may use the Meta Quest Pro upon availability. Please note tha......More

Interested in diving into a new powerful virtual reality system? Users will wear a headset and use controllers to interact with a selection of interactive experiences. All users must be 13 years or older and may use the Meta Quest Pro upon availability. Please note that this is a drop-in opportunity to explore and play and therefore time for individual use may be limited.  For more information please visit our website, smcl.org or call us at (833) 937-7526. If you'd like to find an alternative time or day to use the VR please email us at [email protected].

Art Studio

Join us for a self-led art experience at the library! Whether you are a beginner or simply looking to unwind creatively, our Art Studio invites you to explore your artistic side at your own pace. We will provide a selection of basic art materials to get you started.

Game Room

Come enjoy some video games! We'll have games for all ages available for you to play together on the Nintendo Switch. Feel free to bring your own controllers. No registration is required. For children and teens.

Free Meals at the Library / Comida gratis en la biblioteca

Get your FREE meal at the Half Moon Bay Library. Adults and kids eat for free! Meals are served on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limited quantity available. For more information, contact our customer care. Reciba su comida GRATIS en la Biblioteca de Half Mo......More

Get your FREE meal at the Half Moon Bay Library. Adults and kids eat for free! Meals are served on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limited quantity available. For more information, contact our customer care. Reciba su comida GRATIS en la Biblioteca de Half Moon Bay. ¡Adultos y niños comen gratis! Las comidas se sirven por orden de llegada, con una cantidad limitada. Para más información, contacte con nuestro servicio de atención al cliente.