Upcoming Events

Description Join us to celebrate Yalda Night, the Winter Solstice. In Persian culture, this marks the longest night of the year, typically falling on December 20th or 21st. It symbolizes the end of autumn and the beginning of winter. We will present a short story about Yalda with music and...

Description Join us for a weekly Tai Chi session with Nelson Ng! In this weekly class, participants will learn the basic principles and the philosophy behind Tai Chi, gaining flexibility and a better sense of balance, through slow and gentle movement. Nelson started learning Chen's Tai Chi in 1989 from...

Description Join us at noon on select Sundays for leisure origami! Each Sunday will bring a different origami project. All skill levels and ages welcome!

Description The men in black are back! From New York, Oberlin, Ohio, Stanford and points in between, patron favorite Nathan's Fearless Five returns for a special two-hour winter concer t in the Embarcadero Room. The band lineup is: Nathan Tokunaga – reeds Will Knox – guitar Grant Kitchen – keyboard...

Description Mitchell Park and Rinconada libraries will be closing early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24. Please note: Downtown, College Terrace & Children's Library will remain closed December 24 through January 1. Our eLibrary is open 24/7!

Description Join us for a weekly Tai Chi session with Nelson Ng! In this weekly class, participants will learn the basic principles and the philosophy behind Tai Chi, gaining flexibility and a better sense of balance, through slow and gentle movement. Nelson started learning Chen's Tai Chi in 1989 from...

Description Mitchell Park and Rinconada libraries will be closing early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31. Please note: Downtown, College Terrace & Children's Library will remain closed December 24 through January 1. Our eLibrary is open 24/7!

Description Join us at the library for Year of Letters, a heartwarming program where people come together to create and send greeting cards! Whether you want to brighten someone’s day, share a special message, or simply enjoy the art of card making, this is the perfect space to express yourself....

Description Join us for a class in Chinese calligraphy with Jojo Liu.Chinese calligraphy is one of the most traditional art forms in the world and is truly representative of Eastern art and culture. Teacher Jojo Liu's grandfather inspired and taught her to practice Chinese calligraphy from a young age. A...

Description Come join teen-led group NeuroSphere! NeuroSphere is a community for curious 3rd-8th graders about medicine! This session will dive into the basics of brain function, fun activities to test your brainpower, and an introduction to future career opportunities. There will be snacks- feel free to bring a friend! We're...

Description Join Librarian Jennifer (and Rocky Raccoon) on Tuesdays at 11:00 AM for Family Storytime at Children's Library! Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! While this storytime will be geared towards those older than 2 years, all ages are welcome! BYOS (bring your own scarf)! Some of our...

Description We have the LEGOs! Bring your imagination and build something fun! LEGOs will stay at the library, so be sure to snap a pic of your creation! In addition to being a great way to introduce the engineering and art concepts of STEAM, playing with LEGO’s supports early childhood...

Description Join Librarian Heidi on Wednesday mornings at 10:30AM for Little Ones Storytime at Children's Library. Storytime includes a variety of early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and...

Description Create a magical horse head on cardstock paper using yarn, buttons, washi tape, and other supplies! 🐴 Family Craft events are designed for children ages 4-11 and their adult companions to enjoy together. Crafts will be available while supplies last, so please arrive on time. While registration isn’t required...

Description Find out why more students are taking a Gap Year between high school and college. Many teens want to increase college and workplace readiness by exploring interests, traveling, improving professional skills, and engaging in other experiences that increase confidence, independence, and maturity. Join Katherine Stievater, founder of Gap Year...

Description Join Señorita Juliana for Bilingual Family Storytime at the College Terrace Library! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities in Spanish and English . Please bring your own scarves and shakers, as shared supplies are limited. Storytime may be held indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Follow us...

Description Next Chapter Book Club is a welcoming space for fourth and fifth graders to explore great stories, spark their imaginations, and make new friends. Each month, we dive into an age-appropriate book and bring it to life through engaging discussions and themed activities—like games, crafts, and quizzes—all designed to...

Description Join Librarian Heidi on Friday mornings at 11:00AM for Family Storytime at Downtown Library. Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! While this storytime will be geared towards those older than 2 years, all ages are welcome! Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs...

Description Join Librarian Alicia on Saturdays at 11:00 AM for Family Storytime at Mitchell Park Library. Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! While this storytime will be geared towards those older than 2 years, all ages are welcome! Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories,...

Description The Zine Crew is excited to invite you to our all-ages zine workshop and swap! We invite you to join us on Sunday, Jan 18th, 2026 at the Rinconda Library in the Embarcadero Room. Activities include a mini-zine demo, time to create your zine(s), and an opportunity to swap...