Make + Do

Create your own screen prints using pre-prepared screens and learn the historical significance of the craft with Calixto Robles and Ali Blum. 

Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355 - 2898.

Fold colorful tissue paper to make a tissue paper flower. Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-2888. For ages 10–18.

摺疊彩色薄紙做墨西哥式薄紙花.名額有限,請電話報名:(415)355-2888.年齡為十歲至十八歲.

Learn the basics of machine sewing and become certified to use the machines independently by demonstrating knowledge of the fundamentals. For ages 12–18. 

Make your own field guide. Bring your cell phone and learn how to identify plants and animals using a field identification app. Discover all the flora and fauna right outside of Richmond branch. For ages 13—18.

Make your own beautiful and calming mandala-inspired painted rock. We’ll provide materials and patterns for encouragement. For ages 12–18.

Traditionally, a mandala has stood for circle or completion. In various cultures and traditions, mandalas are often used as a spiritual guidance and...

Instructor Kalorie Roanhorse, an expert in Native American beading and owner of Navajo Dream’s Authentic Handmade Jewelry, teaches the basics of jewelry design and beading.  

Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-2868.

Make a cute, fluffy yarn creature inspired by your favorite snack foods. We'll provide the materials and instructions; self-direction is required to create the animal of your choosing. For ages 8–18.

Learn how to make and play the Ohlone game Staves & learn about Indigenous plants in San Francisco with Ranger Fatima. Space limited. To reserve a spot, please email, call, or stop by our library desk.

Hang out in our weekly Tuesday space just for teens. Are you looking for a space to relax after school? Come to the library and catch up with old friends or make some new ones while you work on a hobby, complete some homework, play a video game, try out some new books and enjoy tea and snacks....

Create a coil basket made of cloth and twine inspired by the beautiful coil baskets of the Ohlone people.  

For ages 13 and older. Supplies limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-5666.