Ab-SEW-lute Beginners

Sewing machine basics for those with little to no experience! Plus: a simple craft project. Children are welcome to participate but must be accompanied by adult caregiver. Limited sewing machine availability.

Power Up Afternoons: Paper Plate Caterpillars

Turn a paper plate into a colorful caterpillar! This drop-in weekly activity is intended for school-aged youth as part of Power Up Afternoons. During Power Up Afternoons, school-aged youth can focus on homework, join a hands-on program to rejuvenate after the school ......More

Turn a paper plate into a colorful caterpillar! This drop-in weekly activity is intended for school-aged youth as part of Power Up Afternoons. During Power Up Afternoons, school-aged youth can focus on homework, join a hands-on program to rejuvenate after the school day or enjoy learning from a programming expert.

Bookmobile Stop

Check us out! The Bookmobile extends full l......More

Check us out! The Bookmobile extends full library services to residents in the rural areas. We have books, DVDs, and the Library of Things. Materials are available in English and other languages for children and adults. Come visit us!

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. 

Power Up Afternoons: Decorate A Wooden Car

Come decorate a wooden car provided by the library! This drop-in weekly activity is intended for school-aged youth as part of Power Up Afternoons. During Power Up Afternoons, school-aged youth can focus on homework, join a hands-on program to rejuvenate after the sch......More

Come decorate a wooden car provided by the library! This drop-in weekly activity is intended for school-aged youth as part of Power Up Afternoons. During Power Up Afternoons, school-aged youth can focus on homework, join a hands-on program to rejuvenate after the school day or enjoy learning from a programming expert.

Earth Day Family Storytime

Come along on an imaginary adventure for this Earth Day themed Family Storytime. Hear new stories, sing songs and learn wiggles that the whole family can enjoy together, from toddlers to grown-ups. Stay after the Storytime for a special Earth Day activity!

Crafting Connections: Knitting

Short Description: Beginner & Intermediate Knitting Workshop for anyone who wants to learn how to knit and/or practice their techniques in a warm and social environment. We have a few beginner projects to start with or you can bring your own project to work on. All a......More

Short Description: Beginner & Intermediate Knitting Workshop for anyone who wants to learn how to knit and/or practice their techniques in a warm and social environment. We have a few beginner projects to start with or you can bring your own project to work on. All are welcome!

Power Up Afternoons: Game Lounge

Relax after school and try out some of our games! This is a drop-in weekly activity intended for 6th-12th graders as part of Power Up Afternoons. During Power Up Afternoons, youth of any age can focus on homework, join a hands-on program to rejuvenate after the school......More

Relax after school and try out some of our games! This is a drop-in weekly activity intended for 6th-12th graders as part of Power Up Afternoons. During Power Up Afternoons, youth of any age can focus on homework, join a hands-on program to rejuvenate after the school day or enjoy learning from a programming expert.

Spanish Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingue

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. Capacity limits may apply. ¡Acompáñenos para disfrutar cuentos y música bilingües español y inglés que le enca......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. Capacity limits may apply. ¡Acompáñenos para disfrutar cuentos y música bilingües español y inglés que le encantará a toda la familia! Niños de todas edades disfrutarán escuchando, cantando y jugando juntos. Pueden aplicarse límites de capacidad. 

Power Up Afternoons: DIY Constellation Projector

Come make your own mini constellation projector! This drop-in weekly activity is intended for school-aged youth as part of Power Up Afternoons. During Power Up Afternoons, school-aged youth can focus on homework, join a hands-on program to rejuvenate after the school......More

Come make your own mini constellation projector! This drop-in weekly activity is intended for school-aged youth as part of Power Up Afternoons. During Power Up Afternoons, school-aged youth can focus on homework, join a hands-on program to rejuvenate after the school day or enjoy learning from a programming expert.

Tai Chi Class

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 to reduce physical and mental stress.

Power Up Afternoons: LEGO Club

Come use our LEGOs to create awesome vehicles, structures or whatever else you can come up with. All you have to bring is your imagination. This drop-in weekly activity is intended for school-aged youth as part of Power Up Afternoons. During Power Up Afternoons, scho......More

Come use our LEGOs to create awesome vehicles, structures or whatever else you can come up with. All you have to bring is your imagination. This drop-in weekly activity is intended for school-aged youth as part of Power Up Afternoons. During Power Up Afternoons, school-aged youth can focus on homework, join a hands-on program to rejuvenate after the school day or enjoy learning from a programming expert.

Crafturday

Join us on the fourth Saturday of each month as we use our imagination and creativity to make art!

Author Talk with Sue Crane and Helen Park Bigelow: Behind the Barrels: The Women of Ridge

Local legend Sue Crane will read from her memoir "Behind the Barrels: the Women of Ridge" with the book's author Helen Park Bigelow. Join us to hear a tale of wine making that combines local history, tender relationships, and feminism. Sue Crane served on the Portola......More

Local legend Sue Crane will read from her memoir "Behind the Barrels: the Women of Ridge" with the book's author Helen Park Bigelow. Join us to hear a tale of wine making that combines local history, tender relationships, and feminism. Sue Crane served on the Portola Valley Town Council for twelve years including two terms as mayor. Helen Bigelow is an artist and a writer. These two treasures have a story to share that should not be missed. This event is sponsored by the friends of the Portola Valley Library. Refreshments will be served on the library patio after the reading.

Power Up Afternoons: Swan Lake With the Academy of Ballet and Etiquette

Join us for an active program inspired by Swan Lake. In this ballet class your dancers will BALANCE like the Swan Princess Odette, STRETCH like the heroic Prince Siegfried and LEAP like the villainous Count von Roth Bart, and in the process learn the technique, manners......More

Join us for an active program inspired by Swan Lake. In this ballet class your dancers will BALANCE like the Swan Princess Odette, STRETCH like the heroic Prince Siegfried and LEAP like the villainous Count von Roth Bart, and in the process learn the technique, manners and romantic drama of Tchaikovsky’s great ballet. This drop-in weekly activity is intended for school-aged youth as part of Power Up Afternoons. During Power Up Afternoons, school-aged youth can focus on homework, join a hands-on program to rejuvenate after the school day or enjoy learning from a programming expert.

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. 

Power Up Afternoons: Wooden Flower Craft

Let your child's creativity bloom with our fun and interactive wooden flower decorating activity! This drop-in weekly activity is intended for school-aged youth as part of Power Up Afternoons. During Power Up Afternoons, school-aged youth can focus on homework, join ......More

Let your child's creativity bloom with our fun and interactive wooden flower decorating activity! This drop-in weekly activity is intended for school-aged youth as part of Power Up Afternoons. During Power Up Afternoons, school-aged youth can focus on homework, join a hands-on program to rejuvenate after the school day or enjoy learning from a programming expert.