Pacifica Friends of the Library Book Sale

Browse & buy beautiful children’s books, cookbooks, art books, collectibles & thousands more titles. Proceeds benefit San Mateo County Libraries programming. Learn more at PacificaFriendsoftheLibrary.org.

Drop-In Mahjong

Come join our dedicated Mahjong group! Whether you're a seasoned player or just learned the basics, all are welcome to enjoy a fun and friendly session of mahjong. We play non-competitive Hong Kong mahjong with California scoring. Come play and connect over tiles!

Drop-In Tech Help

Got burning questions about your phone or laptop? Whether you're puzzled about sending email attachments or 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 lea......More

Got burning questions about your phone or laptop? Whether you're puzzled about sending email attachments or 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! Please note, sessions are limited to 15 minutes.

Pacifica Friends of the Library Book Sale

Browse & buy beautiful children’s books, cookbooks, art books, collectibles & thousands more titles. Proceeds benefit San Mateo County Libraries programming. Learn more at PacificaFriendsoftheLibrary.org.

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de cuentos bilingüe

Join us for bilingual Spanish and English stories and music the whole family will love! Children of all ages will enjoy listening, singing and playing along. ¡Acompáñenos para disfrutar cuentos y música bilingüe en español e inglés que le encantará a toda la familia! ......More

Join us for bilingual Spanish and English stories and music the whole family will love! Children of all ages will enjoy listening, singing and playing along. ¡Acompáñenos para disfrutar cuentos y música bilingüe en español e inglés que le encantará a toda la familia! Niños de todas edades disfrutarán escuchando cuentos, cantando y jugando juntos.

Reading Buddies

Reading is more fun with a buddy! If you have a reluctant reader, bring them to the library to read with a teen volunteer. No reservation required.

Toddler Storytime With Stay and Play

Get ready to learn and play with your little one! We have songs, wiggles and stories that are all developmentally appropriate for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years old. Come play with us! After Storytime join us for Stay and Play, a time to engage in open-ended explo......More

Get ready to learn and play with your little one! We have songs, wiggles and stories that are all developmentally appropriate for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years old. Come play with us! After Storytime join us for Stay and Play, a time to engage in open-ended exploration and learning in the company of other children and caregivers.

Baby Bounce Storytime With Stay and Play

Bring your bouncing baby to our weekly playtime, full of nursery rhymes and songs you can do together to stimulate your baby’s development. Ideal for newborns up to 18 months old, but all are welcome.  After Storytime join us for Stay and Play, a time to engage in ope......More

Bring your bouncing baby to our weekly playtime, full of nursery rhymes and songs you can do together to stimulate your baby’s development. Ideal for newborns up to 18 months old, but all are welcome.  After Storytime join us for Stay and Play, a time to engage in open-ended exploration and learning in the company of other children and caregivers.

Magic: The Gathering

Learn how to play the fantasy card game Magic: The Gathering! You will have the chance to sort cards, build a deck and play a match. The best part? You get to keep the deck you build! Materials for this program are generously supplied by MagiKids and their mission to ......More

Learn how to play the fantasy card game Magic: The Gathering! You will have the chance to sort cards, build a deck and play a match. The best part? You get to keep the deck you build! Materials for this program are generously supplied by MagiKids and their mission to support the intellectual health of youth through Magic: The Gathering.

Reading Buddies

Reading is more fun with a buddy! If you have a reluctant reader, bring them to the library to read with a teen volunteer. No reservation required.

Family Storytime With Stay and Play

Get ready to learn and play with your little one! Hear new stories, sing songs and learn wiggles that the whole family can enjoy together, from toddlers to grown-ups. After Storytime join us for Stay and Play, a time to engage in open-ended exploration and learning in......More

Get ready to learn and play with your little one! Hear new stories, sing songs and learn wiggles that the whole family can enjoy together, from toddlers to grown-ups. After Storytime join us for Stay and Play, a time to engage in open-ended exploration and learning in the company of other children and caregivers.

Gem Painting at the Library!

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......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 together in the same place at the same time every week. If you are interested in participating, be sure to register for the series, attend the first date, and then drop in on the dates that work for your schedule so you can work on your masterpiece. Participants are not required to attend every session, but we will only accept new participants every month. 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. December 4 -- 11:00am-12:00pm -- Canvases available for new participants December 11 -- 11:00am-12:00pm -- Drop in for pre-existing participants December 18 -- 11:00am-12:00pm -- Drop in for pre-existing participants No Gem Painting December 25! The library is closed for the Christmas holiday. 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

After-School Gaming

Come enjoy some video games! We'll have games for all ages available for you to play together on the Nintendo Switch and Playstation 5. Feel free to bring your own controllers. No registration is required.

Drop-In Tech Help

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

Got burning questions about your phone or laptop? Whether you're puzzled about sending email attachments or adding new contacts, or anything else tech-related. Fear not! Swing by with your device and chat with our tech-savvy volunteer for personalized assistance that'll leave you feeling empowered and ready to conquer the digital world! Please note, sessions are limited to 15 minutes.

Drop-In Mahjong

Come join our dedicated Mahjong group! Whether you're a seasoned player or just learned the basics, all are welcome to enjoy a fun and friendly session of mahjong. We play non-competitive Hong Kong mahjong with California scoring. Come play and connect over tiles!

Drop-In Tech Help

Got burning questions about your phone or laptop? Whether you're puzzled about sending email attachments or 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 lea......More

Got burning questions about your phone or laptop? Whether you're puzzled about sending email attachments or 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! Please note, sessions are limited to 15 minutes.

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de cuentos bilingüe

Join us for bilingual Spanish and English stories and music the whole family will love! Children of all ages will enjoy listening, singing and playing along. ¡Acompáñenos para disfrutar cuentos y música bilingüe en español e inglés que le encantará a toda la familia! ......More

Join us for bilingual Spanish and English stories and music the whole family will love! Children of all ages will enjoy listening, singing and playing along. ¡Acompáñenos para disfrutar cuentos y música bilingüe en español e inglés que le encantará a toda la familia! Niños de todas edades disfrutarán escuchando cuentos, cantando y jugando juntos.