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Mitchell Park Library

Public library branch at 3700 Middlefield Rd. See its official page for current services and opening hours.

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Wednesday, November 4

Wed, Nov 4 · 1 PM

Vintage Media Lab

Preserve your old photographs, home movies, records and cassettes! How to Access Check the Vintage Media Lab page. If appointments are still available for the month, click the Book@Mitchell Park button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another chance to sign up. Each appointment includes a skilled volunteer or staff person to assist you. Appointments are limited to a single two-hour appointment per week per person. Because space and time in the Vintage Media Lab is limited, we appreciate your cooperation in regard to equipment, storage and…

Wed, Nov 4 · 3 PM

Vintage Media Lab

Preserve your old photographs, home movies, records and cassettes! How to Access Check the Vintage Media Lab page. If appointments are still available for the month, click the Book@Mitchell Park button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another chance to sign up. Each appointment includes a skilled volunteer or staff person to assist you. Appointments are limited to a single two-hour appointment per week per person. Because space and time in the Vintage Media Lab is limited, we appreciate your cooperation in regard to equipment, storage and…

Wed, Nov 4 · 6:30 PM

Music & Movement

Bring your dancing feet to the Mitchell Park Library on Wednesday evenings for Music & Movement with Librarian Celina. Build early literacy skills through movement, songs, and dance. Instruments, songs, and dance moves will all be introduced so that everyone will be able to enjoy moving along to the music. This program is meant for families with children and no previous experience is needed! This week, we'll be celebrating Diwali with music in Hindi!

Saturday, November 7

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM

Family Storytime

Join Librarian Juliana on Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. for Family Storytime at Mitchell Park Library. Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! F ollow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playlist of all of our favorite songs to sing!

Sat, Nov 7 · 1 PM

Medicare Mysteries Solved!

Are you getting ready to apply for Medicare and are confused by the different plans to choose from? Join Sandra Karol, MS, RDMS, RVT, for a monthly workshop and learn more about the different plans that will work best for you and your family. Please register directly with Sandy at isail2@earthlink.net . Attendee limit is 10 people per session.

Sat, Nov 7 · 1 PM

Mindfulness Meditation

Come and improve your mental and physical health in mindfulness meditation sessions led by Phuong Pham. Each session is 30 minutes of sitting meditation and 15 minutes of releasing meditation followed by 15 minutes of group sharing and Q&A. It is open to all levels of experience and no registration is required. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats and/or meditation cushions. Chairs are available for those who do not bring them. Phuong is a Buddhist nun experienced in leading mindfulness meditation. You can learn more about Phuong here and can watch her meditation videos on…

Sat, Nov 7 · 3:30 PM

STEAM Lab Saturday: ChompSaw Rocket!

Kids will safely learn to use the ChompSaw and explore engineering by building their own cardboard rocket. Registration required for children only. Adults do not need to register.

Saturday, November 14

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30 AM

Family Storytime

Join Librarian Juliana on Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. for Family Storytime at Mitchell Park Library. Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! F ollow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playlist of all of our favorite songs to sing!

Sat, Nov 14 · 1 PM

Mindfulness Meditation

Come and improve your mental and physical health in mindfulness meditation sessions led by Phuong Pham. Each session is 30 minutes of sitting meditation and 15 minutes of releasing meditation followed by 15 minutes of group sharing and Q&A. It is open to all levels of experience and no registration is required. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats and/or meditation cushions. Chairs are available for those who do not bring them. Phuong is a Buddhist nun experienced in leading mindfulness meditation. You can learn more about Phuong here and can watch her meditation videos on…

Sat, Nov 14 · 3:30 PM

Open Sewing Studio

Do you have a sewing project but need the equipment and space? Are you interested in learning about the basics of a sewing machine? Open Sewing Studio is a space for both beginners looking to learn as well as experienced sewists looking for the time and space to work on their project. We will have sewing machines, table space, fabric scraps, and tools available for attendees. Bring your own projects and have fun! Note: Teens and Adults only. Use of machines will be on a first-come, first-serve basis due to limited supply. Our staff is only available to support very basic projects. Please keep…

Wednesday, November 18

Wed, Nov 18 · 1 PM

Vintage Media Lab

Preserve your old photographs, home movies, records and cassettes! How to Access Check the Vintage Media Lab page. If appointments are still available for the month, click the Book@Mitchell Park button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another chance to sign up. Each appointment includes a skilled volunteer or staff person to assist you. Appointments are limited to a single two-hour appointment per week per person. Because space and time in the Vintage Media Lab is limited, we appreciate your cooperation in regard to equipment, storage and…

Wed, Nov 18 · 3 PM

Vintage Media Lab

Preserve your old photographs, home movies, records and cassettes! How to Access Check the Vintage Media Lab page. If appointments are still available for the month, click the Book@Mitchell Park button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another chance to sign up. Each appointment includes a skilled volunteer or staff person to assist you. Appointments are limited to a single two-hour appointment per week per person. Because space and time in the Vintage Media Lab is limited, we appreciate your cooperation in regard to equipment, storage and…

Wed, Nov 18 · 6:30 PM

Music & Movement

Bring your dancing feet to the Mitchell Park Library on Wednesday evenings for Music & Movement with Librarian Celina. Build early literacy skills through movement, songs, and dance. This week, we'll be celebrating Native American Heritage Month. Instruments, songs, and dance moves will all be introduced so that everyone will be able to enjoy moving along to the music. This program is meant for families with children and no previous experience is needed!

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