May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Pick up a book no matter your age or favorite kind of book (fiction or non-fiction!).

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Seasonal Snaps

Preparing for this year's Summer Learning Challenge!

The finished gaming PC built by participants over a few nights in the Makerspace!

A library worker multi-tasking between reading and working out near the exercise equipment outside the library.

Finished wands!

Check out more photos and videos on our social media!

Upcoming Highlights

Main Library

Book Club

Swing by every third Tuesday for the Monthly Book Club. This month we will be analyzing Daughter of the Dragon: Anna May Wong's Rendezvous with American History by Yunte Huang.

For questions or more information contact: harrisp@plsinfo.org

Tuesday, May 21

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Main Library

901 Civic Campus Way

2nd Floor Community Room

Aloha, Summer! Moana Sing-Along Party

Say Aloha to summer with a tropical Disney sing-along! Watch one of our all-time favorites, Moana, while making character-inspired crafts and accessories!



Moana will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. and runs approximately 1 hour and 47 minutes. Snacks will be provided; dress-up is encouraged!

Saturday, May 25

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Grand Ave Library

306 Walnut Ave

Storytelling and Drawing with Illustrator Nidhi Chanani

Nidhi Chanani, author and illustrator of Quiet Karisma and Super Boba Cafe, will read from her books and lead the audience in a drawing and storytelling demonstration.

Saturday, May 25

3:00 PM

Main Library

901 Civic Campus Way

1st Floor City Council Chambers

Upcoming Programs for Adults

Tech Tuesday:

Create an Oil Painting Effect in Photoshop

Tuesday, May 21, 12:00 PM

Main Library, 901 Civic Campus Way

2nd Floor Digital Media Lab

Unleash your inner Van Gogh!

Learn how to add an oil painting effect to your images in Photoshop. We'll provide flash drives with images for you to work with, but feel free to bring your own as well.

English Conversation Club *New time*

Tuesday May 21, 4:00 PM (Every Tuesday)

Grand Ave Library, 306 Walnut Ave

Are you an English Learner? Drop into the Grand Avenue Library on Tuesday Mornings to practice your English conversational skills. All levels are welcome. No registration is necessary!

¿Eres un estudiante de inglés? Ven a practicar tus habilidades de conversación en inglés con nosotros. Todos los niveles son bienvenidos. ¡No es necesario registrarse!  Los martes a las 4:00 PM.

您在學習英文嗎？每 週二早上來到 Grand Avenue 圖書館練習英語會話技巧。歡迎所有程度的人。無需註冊！每週二下午 4 點。

Mending Hour

Thursday, May 23, 1:00 PM (Every Thursday)

Main Library, 901 Civic Campus Way

2nd Floor Discovery Center Makerspace



Join us in the Discovery Center for a mini-mending workshop. There will be sewing machines, thread and needles to put your torn stuff back in good repair. Staff will be available for assistance.

French Conversation Group

Thursday, May 23, 6:00 PM (Every Thursday)

Main Library, 901 Civic Campus Way

2nd Floor Community Room

Join us to practice speaking and listening to French and meet new friends! Some knowledge of French is recommended.

Joignez-nous pour pratiquer votre français et faire de nouveaux amis! Cet évènement est recommandé aux personnes qui parlent déjà un peu de français.

Immortality, Martial Arts, and AI:

Conversation with author PJ Caldas

Thursday, May 30, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Main Library, 901 Civic Campus Way

1st Floor City Council Chambers

Join us for a conversation with PJ Caldas, where he'll talk about his latest book, The Girl from Wudang.

Followed by book signing and refreshments with a free copy of The Girl from Wudang being offered to the first 30 attendees.

Here to Be Heard with Black Freighter Press

Saturday, June 1, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Main Library, 901 Civic Campus Way

2nd Floor Community Room

Join us for a reading by Black Freighter Press. Based in San Francisco, Black Freighter Press committed to the exploration of liberation, using art to transform consciousness. A platform for Black and Brown writers to honor ancestry and propel radical imagination. The reading features Black Freighter's co-director Alie Jones, and poets Meilani Clay and Landon Smith.

Healthy Brain Aging

Tuesday, June 4, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Main Library, 901 Civic Campus Way

2nd Floor Community Room

Discover practical strategies and tips to maintain cognitive health and improve your quality of life as you age. Presented by Diana Carbajal, Clinical Research Coordinator at the Stanford Alzheimer's Research Center.

Children + Youth Programs

Bilingual Family Literacy Workshop (Spanish/English)

Wednesday, May 22, 11:00 AM (Every Wednesday)

Community Learning Center, 520 Tamarack Lane

Join our family literacy workshops every Wednesday from 11:00am to 12:00pm, at the Gene Mullin Community Learning Center. Tailored for children aged 0-5 and their caregivers, the program offers engaging storytimes, activities fostering early literacy, songs, book giveaways, and chances to win prizes! Enhance your child's love for learning and reading together!

For more information, email projectread@ssf.net

Introduction to Scratch Coding

Wednesday, May 22, 2:30 - 4:00 PM

Main Library, 901 Civic Campus Way

2nd Floor Digital Media Lab

Curious about coding? This beginners Scratch program is a great event to learn coding in a fun and interactive way! Perfect for families and kids.

This program runs for every Wednesday through the end of May. Starting in June, we'll be transitioning to an intermediate session of Scratch (same place, same time).

Learn Photoshop

Saturday, June 1, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Main Library, 901 Civic Campus Way

2nd Floor Digital Media Lab

In this in-depth three-week Adobe Photoshop class, patrons will dive deep into the world of digital image editing and design. Through hands-on projects and expert guidance, students develop a strong foundation in Photoshop that empowers them to unleash their creativity and produce professional-grade artwork.

Registration required. Program recommended for patrons age 9 and up.

Outdoor Storytime with Mindfulness Yoga

Tuesday, June 4 (Every Tuesday), 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Main Library, 901 Civic Campus Way

Library Parks and Recreation Lawn Area

Do you have an extra wiggly little one? Come by for songs, yoga poses, and relaxation!

This program runs for every Tuesday during the summer through the end of August.

Make Your Own Sistrum

Tuesday, June 4, 3:30 PM

Main Library, 901 Civic Campus Way

Discovery Center Makerspace

Experience the distant past by crafting your own sistrum- a musical instrument in the form of a rattle used by the ancient Egyptians and Minoans. Program recommended for patrons age 8 and up.

Resources

Brainfuse HelpNow

The end of the school year means finals and projects are due! But don’t worry, you can visit Brainfuse to connect with a free live online tutor to help you succeed.

¡El fin del año escolar significa la entrega de proyectos y la presentación de exámenes! Pero no se preocupe, puede visitar Brainfuse para conectarse en vivo con un tutor en línea para ayudarlo a tener éxito.

South City Explorer Pack

Spring is here, and it’s time to go outdoors! Before your next adventure, stop by the Main Library to check out a South City Explorer Pack—oh and don’t forget to check out a CA State Parks Pass too. South City Explorer Packs include binoculars, hiking poles, animal and plant guides, and more.  

Check out a South City Explorer Pack at the 3rd floor Info Desk of the Library | Parks & Recreation Center, 901 Civic Campus Way. Please email lein@plsinfo.org with any questions.  

Backpacks can only be checked out at the Main Library and must be returned to the 3rd floor Info Desk of the Library.  

This Parks Pass Backpack Program was supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.  

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. Masks are strongly recommended to protect the elderly, immunocompromised, or people who are not vaccinated.