Tonight! Author Talk with Dillon Osleger: 
"Trail Work: Restoring Paths of America's Public Lands"

Tuesday, October 13 at 6:00 PM

Library | Parks & Recreation Center, 901 Civic Campus Way

1st Floor, City Council Chambers



Amid an era attacked by funding cuts and government shutdowns, public lands have entered a vulnerable zone of sacrifice. In this presentation, geologist, author, and professional mountain biker Dillon Osleger traces the past, present, and possible futures of America’s public lands through a cartographer’s lens, revealing how the erasure of our nation’s trails has progressed in lockstep with the ever-encroaching enclosure of public land. Osleger will dive into the complexity of trails, historically and contemporary, the public land that they exist on and talk about his book, Trail Work: A Memoir of Public Lands, Loss, and the Hidden History Beneath Our Feet.

We had an amazing time sculpting our own air-dried mooncakes and decorating a cute box for it!

We loved listening to author Natasha Yim's special storytime about mooncakes!

Check out more photos and videos on our social media!

Celebration of Filipino American History Month

Saturday, October 17 at 2:00 PM

Library | Parks & Recreation Center, 901 Civic Campus Way

1st Floor, Banquet Hall



Join us as we recognize the contributions, struggles, and lived experiences of Filipino Americans. Let us honor the accomplishments of the Filipino Americans who have built a bridge between the Philippines and the United States and reflect on their history and legacy to keep the history alive.

Film Screening: Yellow Rose

Monday, October 19 at 5:00 PM

Library | Parks & Recreation Center, 901 Civic Campus Way

1st Floor, City Council Chambers



Celebrate Filipino American History Month with Yellow Rose, a 2019 musical drama film that follows an undocumented 17-year-old Filipina teen in Texas who dreams of becoming a country music star.

The film is rated PG-13 and is 94 minutes long.

Programs for Adults

Grand Avenue Library Go Club

Wednesday, October 14 at 5:00 PM

Grand Avenue Library, 306 Walnut Avenue

On the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, play the game of Go (Baduk in Korean, WeiChi in Chinese) at the Grand Avenue Library. All levels of players and all ages are welcome!

If you are new to the game, you will have the chance to learn how to play with experienced teachers. If you are already a Go player, join in on games and take a moment to teach new players.

We will also have other board games available, including co-op and multiplayer games.

Trivia Challenge 2026

Friday, November 6, 2026

Doors Open: 5:30 PM | Trivia Starts: 7:30 PM

South San Francisco Conference Center

Hosted by Project Read of North San Mateo County, the annual Trivia Challenge is one of South San Francisco’s most anticipated community events. Celebrating its 33rd anniversary on November 6, 2026, this lively fundraiser will bring together over 300 attendees at the South San Francisco Conference Center for an unforgettable evening of competition, camaraderie, and celebration. Join us for a memorable evening of fun and fundraising while helping Project Read empower adults through literacy and lifelong learning opportunities.

Purchase dinner tickets: Trivia Challenge Dinner Ticket

Register a team: Gather your coworkers, friends, family members, or neighbors and put your knowledge to the test. Teams compete across a variety of trivia categories while enjoying dinner, networking, and supporting adult literacy programs in our community. No trivia expertise required. Just bring your enthusiasm, teamwork, and a little friendly competitive spirit!

Children + Youth Programs

Musical Storytime with Cascada de Flores

Thursday, October 15 at 5:30 PM

Library | Parks & Recreation Center

2nd Floor, Youth Library

Cascada de Flores presents El Abuelo (or The Tree & The Donkey Who Loved to Sing), a lively bilingual musical storytime celebrating traditional Mexican music, dance, and instrument making. Children and families are invited to sing, move, and play along during this interactive performance featuring songs and dances from across Mexico.

Upcoming Changes to Libby and Kanopy

To our dedicated Libby & Kanopy users:

Beginning the week of October 5th, you will be prompted to re-authenticate your account when you open the Libby and Kanopy app. What does this mean? You will need to enter your library barcode number AND your pin number to access your account. You should only have to do this once.

If you have any trouble with this process, please contact us at 650-829-3860.

Below are some help articles to walk you through the process for both Libby and Kanopy.

Banned Books Week on Libby

Books and films that challenge the status quo have the power to shape how we think and how we act. Dive into banned and challenged works through reading groups, screenings, and campus-wide conversations this month.

2026 Vote Center Now Open

30-Day Vote Center: Open Monday-Friday beginning October 5, 2026

Open seven days a week starting October 24, 2026

Library | Parks & Recreation Center, 901 Civic Campus Way

2nd Floor Community Room

SSFPL Hours

For accommodations: Call 650-829-3860 at least 10 days prior to request sign language or other accommodations. Please refrain from wearing scented products to programs.