Events

Ice Cream Social and Book Exchange

Join us for our FREE seasonal ice cream social and book exchange sponsored by the Friends of the Atherton Library.

Bring a book, take a book, and enjoy ice cream in our Secret Garden. Stop into the library while you're here. This is a great opportunity to see your friends, enjoy a sense of community, and find a wonderful book or DVD to take home.

Busy Bee Dogs

Busy Bee Dogs will present Trick Dog Act, a show that has been called a one-ring dog circus with over 45 different tricks and stunts! Watch in amazement as the individual personalities of the dog stars comes to life. Smiles, laughter, wild cheering, and silly comedy are common during each performance. Maybe you will be selected as a volunteer, but watch out as it can't be called a Trick Dog show unless the tricks are on you! For all ages.

Puppet Company Presents: Jack and the Beanstalk

Randel Metz. puppeteer at Oakland Fairyland, comes to Atherton for a special performance. Ages 4 and up.

In The Moment: Japanese Art Docent Lecture

This docent lecture explores the dynamic nature of art selection and display in traditional Japanese settings, where artworks are often temporarily presented in response to a special occasion or to reflect the change of seasons. Artwork from the Larry Ellison Collection at the Asian Art Museum is on exhibit from June 28 to September 22.