Adults

Film Screenings
Film July Aug Sept

The Teacher

Tuesday, July 31: This teacher grades on a dangerous curve. In Slovak with English subtitles; not recommended for children under the age of 17.

Neither Wolf Nor Dog

Tuesday, August 21: Based on the award-winning novel by Kent Nerburn: a white author summoned by a Lakota Elder finds himself sucked into a road trip through the heart of the contemporary Native American landscape. 

She's Beautiful When She's Angry

Wednesday, September 5: This documentary about the women who spearheaded the 1960s women's movement.artfully combines dramatizations, performance and archival imagery.

In the Groove
MOAH In the Groove phono

Monday, August 27: Art Adams from Palo Alto’s Museum of American Heritage will share how 78 rpm records changed the nation's popular music. He will bring a record player and play songs through the eras.

Board Game Meetup
Board games

September 2, October 7, and November 4: Held on the first Sunday of each month, from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.: Enjoy a chance to relax and unwind with other adults! A variety of games will be provided, and our facilitator will help explain how to play.

Art Break Day

Art Break Day

Friday, September 7: (Belle Haven) No matter your age, you are invited to sit down, take a break, and make art for FREE!

Growing Orchids Outdoors
Orchids outdoors

Monday, September 10: Is it even possible to grow orchids outdoors here in the Bay Area? Sure! Join us for some pro tips to get you started.

Helping Your Teen Transition to High School
Teens Transition

Wednesday, September 19: How can you help your teen take the leap into high school? Former high school counselor Melissa Kelley, MFT, will share some useful pointers.

Filipino Cooking, Vegan Style
Astig Vegan RG Enriquez

Saturday, September 22: Just for adults and teens: Chef RG Enriquez, a "passionate purveyor of vegan Filipino recipes," will take us along step-by-step as she prepares her own take on classic Filipino food.

Revolution in the Profession:
Women Lawyers Then and Now
Clara Foltz

Monday, September 24: Trailblazing lawyer Barbara Babcock will talk about her own career, and that of Clara Foltz, the first woman lawyer in the west!

Film Discussion Meetup


Join us the first Tuesday of every month from 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. to informally discuss the movie playing at the Guild Movie Theater the weekend prior. We see the movie on our own and then meet in the library's downstairs meeting room to discuss it together in an informal and friendly environment. Snacks provided. Please contact the organizer with any questions and for more information.

Knitting MeetupKnitting Group


 Meet the 4th Wednesday of every month from 7-9 to crochet, knit, sew, & laugh!  All skill levels welcome.

Literature Book Club


Join us for our discussion group, which meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 7:15-8:30. Our club  discusses a wide range of contemporary literary works: novels, short stories, essays, and poetry.  Our mission is to closely read a selection of literary works and discuss them in a spirit of curiosity and respect.

Lit Book Club Aug-Dec 2018

July 10: "Autumn," by Ali Smith
August 14: "Dear Life," by Alice Munro
September 11: "Exit West," by Mohsin Hamid
October 9: "Brooklyn," by Colm Tóibín
November 13: "A Gate at the Stairs," by Lorrie Moore
December 11: "Housekeeping," by Marilynne Robinson