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Pacifica Friends of the Library is a non-profit established to develop closer relations between the Libraries and the residents of Pacifica.

PFOL provides funds for library programs, creates awareness of library needs, and promotes volunteerism. Pacifica Friends of the Library is 501(c) 3 non-profit organization established to develop closer relations between the Libraries and the residents of Pacifica. To this end, PFOL provides funds for library programs, creates awareness of library needs, and promotes volunteerism.

06/05/2026

The Friends of the Library June Book Sale starts today! 🎉

Doors open at 10 AM at Sharp Park Library and remain open until 5 PM today. The sale continues tomorrow from 10 AM to 4 PM.

Browse a wide selection of heritage books, DVDs, and fiction and nonfiction titles covering more than 40 subjects.

See you soon!

06/03/2026

📚 Head to the Sharp Park Library this weekend for the Pacifica Friends of the Library June Book Sale!

Join us Friday, June 5 from 10 AM – 5 PM and Saturday, June 6 from 10 AM – 4 PM to browse beautiful heritage books, DVDs, CDs, and plenty of fiction and non-fiction across 40+ subjects.

All proceeds benefit San Mateo County Libraries' programming.

See you there!

06/01/2026

Pacifica Libraries offer much more than just books -- learn a new skill or get access to useful resources with help from the supportive library staff.

This week's events include:
🎖️Veterans Resource Tabling - The County Veterans Services Office staff will provide consultations, referrals, and information on general issues and benefits..
🦇Cave Adventures With CaveSim - Learn about caves and test your careful-explorer skills with CaveSim, an all-in-one portable caving experience.
💻Digital Help Hub:�Drop-In Tech Help - Whether you're puzzled about sending email attachments or navigating your new smartphone, connect with our tech-savvy staff for personalized tech assistance.
🚗Two-Day AARP Driver Safety Course - This free two-day course will cover topics for Seniors such as the effects of age-related body changes, defensive driving, ways to reduce crash risks, rules of the road and the different kinds of driving challenges that come as we age.

View the full list of events at smcl.org.

05/27/2026

Tune in live this Sunday, May 31, from 2–4 PM for a special conversation with George Takei as part of the largest book club on the West Coast!

LA County Librarian and Director Dr. Skye Patrick and Long Beach Public Library Director Cathy de Leon will join actor, author, and activist George Takei, author of They Called Us Enemy, for a discussion on the experiences that inspired his memoir, what it means to be a good neighbor and citizen in challenging times, and how shared stories can help build stronger communities.

Register to watch live: https://library-lacounty-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ek6Fa2kxSjq1vs_BvlyHRg #/registration.

05/25/2026

Head to Pacifica Libraries this week to connect with neighbors and local artists!

This week's events include:
🧑‍🍳Cookbook Book Club - Join us for the Cookbook Book Club, where each month we explore a new cookbook, try out recipes, and share our experiences.
🎴Pokémon Club - Learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game, challenge your friends to a showdown, and try your hand at Pokémon origami!
✏️Baybayin Art Workshop - Join Francis Garcia, a local Filipino-American artist, to learn the history and how to read and write Baybayin.
🎵Saul Goodman's Klezmer Band - The band will present a variety of klezmer instrumental music and Yiddish song, along with explanations about the music, its origins and functions.

View the full list of events at smcl.org.

05/20/2026

Introducing Book Club in a Bag! 📚

SMCL Librarians, Greta and Dorian, developed the idea to compile popular titles into one easy-to-grab kit, making your next book club a breeze.

Inside the bag, you'll find everything your book club needs to get started, including:
- 10 copies of the same title (including two large text copies)
- A quick start guide to help you begin
- A discussion guide with questions to get the conversation going

Reach out to the librarians at Pacifica Libraries to learn more!

05/18/2026

Events programming in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month continues this week!

This week's events include:
🔭Astronomy for All: What's Up With Astronomy? - Discover the universe through interactive experiences such as telescope viewing, an immersive portable planetarium dome, and dynamic astronomy presentations.
☯️Tai Chi - Practice the Chen-style Taijiquan form, Silk-reeling Exercises and Wuji Qigong
💃Learning Chinese Culture Through Dance - Discover how specific movements evoke certain feelings and imagery, while learning simple Chinese vocabulary and expressions along the way.
🐛Japanese Origami Book Box - Discover how to use Japanese origami to make a unique caterpillar-style book that you can use as a mini scrapbook or journal, and as a place to keep little treasures.

View the full list of events at smcl.org.

05/13/2026

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, recognized since 1949 to raise awareness and reduce stigma.

Pacifica Libraries offer a variety of mental health resources, including online resources, books available to check out, and weekly events geared towards creating community and reducing stress.

Check out the resources listed above as well as more on the smcl.org website.

05/11/2026

There is something for everyone this week at Pacifica Libraries!

This week's events include:
🪴Sanchez Garden Open House - Learn how to get involved with our Pacifica Sanchez community garden, chat with our Master Gardeners about spring gardening tips and take home your own flowering plant.
🏮Resilience Lantern - Create your own lantern to serve as a beautiful reminder of how we can find strength during dark days.
✍️Baybayin Art Workshop - Join Francis Garcia, a local Filipino-American artist, to learn the history and how to read and write Baybayin.
🥋Filipino Martial Arts Workshop - Join us for an exciting, non-physical contact Filipino Martial Arts workshop for teens.

View the full list of events at smcl.org.

05/06/2026

Want to join the largest book club on the West Coast?

San Mateo County Libraries is linking up with library systems across California, Washington and Oregon for 'One Book, One Coast.'

We are collectively reading George Takei's graphic novel They Called Us Enemy, a groundbreaking memoir that illustrates his extraordinary, courageous story of being forcibly incarcerated with his family as a young child due to Executive Order 9066. Unlimited digital copies are available on the Libby app for San Mateo County Libraries cardholders—no holds or wait times required.

One Book, One Coast, will conclude with a virtual author talk featuring George Takei on Sunday, May 31, from 2:00-4:00 PM. Visit the webpage to learn more and recieve a virtual livestream link: https://smcl.org/blogs/post/introducing-one-book-one-coast-a-collective-reading-experience-featuring-george-takei/

Thank you to the LA County Library for launching this incredible program.

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https://pacificafriendsofthelibrary.org/

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