Second Harvest Food Bank Food Drive @ Sharp Park and Sanchez Libraries
Donate non-perishable food items to help end childhood hunger. There will be Second Harvest food bins at both Pacifica libraries all summer long.
Summer Reading Program: At all San Mateo County Libraries
This is a fun way to stay engaged in reading and learning over the summer. There is a lot of fun activities and events for all ages (children, teens, and adults). It’s not too late to sign up at any SMCL branch!
Dances From Around the World @ Sanchez Library: Tuesday, August 6 @ 3:00 PM
End of Summer Reading Party with Nikola Clay. Dancing from around the world!
Daffy Dave @ Sharp Park Library: Wednesday, August 7 @ 3:00PM
End of Summer Reading Party with clown magician Daffy Dave!
Photoshop Elements – Intermediate @ Sharp Park Library: Saturday, August 10 @ 9:00 AM
Retouch your photos using Photoshop Elements. Learn how to smooth wrinkles and blemishes, whiten teeth, change eye color, apply decorative borders, filters, and more. Registration is required.
Edible Garden @ Sanchez Library: Saturday, August 10 @ 2:00 PM
Teens (13-18 years), come and learn how to use herbs and edible flowers in your cooking! Make a salad using Sanchez Garden ingredients!
Stories and Crafts From Around the World @ Sanchez Library: Saturday, August 10 @ 3:00PM
August country will be Mexico.
Family Movie Night – Open Season @ Sanchez Library: Saturday, August 10 @ 7:00 PM
Rated PG. 83 min.
Docent Lecture: Richard Diebenkorn: The Berkeley Years, 1953-1956 @ Sharp Park Library: Sunday, August 11 @ 2:00 PM
This docent lecture examines one of the most complex periods in the distinguished career of Richard Diebenkorn, whose painting are on exhibit at the de Young Museum from June 22 to September 29. The artist’s evolution, during his “Berkeley period,” yielded many of his best-known works. The Berkeley period included an abstract phase (1953–1956) and a figurative phase (ca. 1955–1967) that included landscapes, figures, interiors, and still life.
Movie Matinee: Rise of the Guardians @ Sharp Park Library: Wednesday, August 14 @ 3:00 PM
Rated PG. 97 min.
Boswick the Clown @ Sanchez Library: Wednesday, August 21@ 11:00AM
Join us in celebrating Reeba Lynn’s 60th birthday! Bozwick the Clown will be performing during storytime. Please no gifts
Fiction Fiesta Book Sale @ Sharp Park Library: Saturday, August 24 from 10:00AM-4:00PM
Come pick out your next favorite book at the fiction-only book sale.
If you are interested in volunteering, Pacifica Sharp Park Library is planning a Dia de los Muertos program in October and would love some volunteers to help them out. If you’re interested in volunteering, please email Paula at Teixeira@smcl.org.