Google Calendar - Populating website table with next 8 events

Google Calendar - Populating website table with next 8 events

I have imbedded the Google Calendar (in its own web page) in my website
and desire to have my home page list the next 8 events (from the Google
Calendar) in a table at the bottom of my web page (above the header). The
problem is that I have no experience working with Google API's.
I am only looking for direction, not the solution. I have a lot to learn
and the only way to go about it is to DO it!
Thank you for your time and response in advance.
S