Art Nook Mondays: DIY Nature Fossils

Join us in the makerspace for this dino-mite activity. We're rooting to see your un-be-leaf-able fossil creations.

Signs and Rhymes Storytime With Stay and Play!

Let's read, sing, sign and rhyme together! Play together with your little one as we learn simple sign language and fun ways to fingerplay alongside our stories and music each week. This storytime is welcome to all ages, from babies to toddlers to preschoolers and beyon......More

Let's read, sing, sign and rhyme together! Play together with your little one as we learn simple sign language and fun ways to fingerplay alongside our stories and music each week. This storytime is welcome to all ages, from babies to toddlers to preschoolers and beyond! This event will be held in the children's room at the Atherton Library. After storytime, join us for Stay and Play where kids and their caregivers can practice interpersonal skills and have fun learning to share and socialize!

Open Lab: Drop In Memory Lab

Come and join us in digitizing your media using our Memory Lab. This is a drop in program and their will be a staff member available to get you started in you digitization project! Media you can digitize: Photos, negatives, and photographic slides VHS Audio cas......More

Come and join us in digitizing your media using our Memory Lab. This is a drop in program and their will be a staff member available to get you started in you digitization project! Media you can digitize: Photos, negatives, and photographic slides VHS Audio cassettes 8mm and Super-8 film (no audio) 3.5" floppy disks (DOS or Windows format only) CD-R and DVD-R data discs

Drop-In Sewing

Do you have a sewing project to complete?  Come visit our Makerspace and use our sewing machines that are available for you to use! Materials are provided and limited amount of fabric will be available, please bring your own fabric! This program is intended for ad......More

Do you have a sewing project to complete?  Come visit our Makerspace and use our sewing machines that are available for you to use! Materials are provided and limited amount of fabric will be available, please bring your own fabric! This program is intended for adults and teens who are already familiar with using sewing machines. Minimal instructions will be given.

Maker Exploration

Want to explore our Makerspace? Come and join us during our open hour to learn about 3D printers, Laser Cutters and more!

Tech Tutors Drop-In Sessions

Please come prepared with any questions or tasks that our staff can help you with during our drop-in sessions. Our tech tutors are here to assist you, answer your questions, and help you feel more comfortable with technology. We can address inquiries related to eMedia,......More

Please come prepared with any questions or tasks that our staff can help you with during our drop-in sessions. Our tech tutors are here to assist you, answer your questions, and help you feel more comfortable with technology. We can address inquiries related to eMedia, online resources, troubleshooting, and much more! Drop by for technology assistance!

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. Registration is encouraged but not required. 

Brain Power Hour: Age-Friendly Brain Games

Please join us in this new, age-friendly, and engaging program that invites you to play fun games that are meant to exercise both your brain and body. California Brain Games has developed brain games that are specially designed for older adults to synchronize both side......More

Please join us in this new, age-friendly, and engaging program that invites you to play fun games that are meant to exercise both your brain and body. California Brain Games has developed brain games that are specially designed for older adults to synchronize both sides of their brains. During this fun and satisfying hour-long event, you will participate in activities that enhance learning skills, brain plasticity, and promote short-term memory all while connecting with others! Registration is encouraged but not required. 

Atherton Library Yoga at Holbrook-Palmer Park

Join us as we welcome Krystle Sarkissian Yoga and Wellness to the Atherton Library for a Gentle Yoga class. Krystle Sarkissian Yoga and Wellness combines movement, meditation and breathing exercises to tune into your mind-body connection. We host this class every Thurs......More

Join us as we welcome Krystle Sarkissian Yoga and Wellness to the Atherton Library for a Gentle Yoga class. Krystle Sarkissian Yoga and Wellness combines movement, meditation and breathing exercises to tune into your mind-body connection. We host this class every Thursday. Please bring your own yoga mat. Please ensure to register, so we can send you a map with the location of the class. It will be located in Jennings Pavilion at Holbrook-Palmer Park. 150 Watkins Ave Atherton, CA 94027

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 pract......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.

Maker Exploration for Families

Want to explore our Makerspace? Come and join us during our open hours to learn about 3D printers, laser cutters and more!  This session is intended for families of all ages looking to explore our space! Open Makerspace at Atherton Library is also available on: Tues......More

Want to explore our Makerspace? Come and join us during our open hours to learn about 3D printers, laser cutters and more!  This session is intended for families of all ages looking to explore our space! Open Makerspace at Atherton Library is also available on: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 PM

Free Intermediate English Class | Clase intermedia gratuita de inglés.

Learn English in this free in-person class taught by a certified instructor. We will learn and practice writing in English which will help you with your job and everyday life. Aprende inglés en esta clase presencial gratuita impartida por un instructor certificado. A......More

Learn English in this free in-person class taught by a certified instructor. We will learn and practice writing in English which will help you with your job and everyday life. Aprende inglés en esta clase presencial gratuita impartida por un instructor certificado. Aprenderemos y practicaremos la escritura en inglés, lo que te ayudará en tu trabajo y en la vida cotidiana.

Nature Journaling Club at Holbrook-Palmer Park

Come join us for our Nature Journaling Club at Holbrook-Palmer Park! In mid-May 2025, we learned under artist and skilled field sketcher Samantha Chang. She taught us the basic skills in mapping out our sketches and some basic watercolor skills. We are going out to Hol......More

Come join us for our Nature Journaling Club at Holbrook-Palmer Park! In mid-May 2025, we learned under artist and skilled field sketcher Samantha Chang. She taught us the basic skills in mapping out our sketches and some basic watercolor skills. We are going out to Holbrook-Palmer Park to practice these skills. All skill levels are welcome! We will provide basic art supplies, but you are welcome to bring your own. There will be no official instruction, but we are all there to help each other. Please register for the event so we can send you a map of the meeting spot.

Baby Bounce Storytime With Stay and Play!

Bring your bouncing baby to our biweekly 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 o......More

Bring your bouncing baby to our biweekly 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.

Aguacate Music Kids

Aguacate Music Kids presents an interactive, fun, and educational experience where kids and their families sing, dance, play instruments, and explore healthy habits together! Through music, they’ll be inspired to drink water, eat veggies, practice yoga, and learn new w......More

Aguacate Music Kids presents an interactive, fun, and educational experience where kids and their families sing, dance, play instruments, and explore healthy habits together! Through music, they’ll be inspired to drink water, eat veggies, practice yoga, and learn new words in Spanish - all while having a blast.

Open Lab: Drop In Memory Lab

Come and join us in digitizing your media using our Memory Lab. This is a drop in program and their will be a staff member available to get you started in you digitization project! Media you can digitize: Photos, negatives, and photographic slides VHS Audio cas......More

Come and join us in digitizing your media using our Memory Lab. This is a drop in program and their will be a staff member available to get you started in you digitization project! Media you can digitize: Photos, negatives, and photographic slides VHS Audio cassettes 8mm and Super-8 film (no audio) 3.5" floppy disks (DOS or Windows format only) CD-R and DVD-R data discs