Daily Events for Thursday, July 10, 2025
Discover 66 events happening across South Bay libraries and community centers on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Baby & Me Storytime (0-2 years)
Time: 9:30 AM | Location: Santa Clara City Library - Mission Branch
Baby & Me Storytime is designed to promote early literacy for babies birth-2 years old. The first 20 minutes includes songs, a simple story, fingerplays and nursery rhymes followed by 20 minutes of play. We recommend bringing a blanket for your little one. Your attendance to this program grants permission to the City of Santa Clara to take your photograph and/or your child’s photograph for marketing purposes.
Digital Discovery Workshops for Ages 6-8
Time: 9:30 AM | Location: Edenvale
Join us for a free, 2-day Digital Discovery Workshop at the Edenvale Branch Library—designed for curious young minds ages 6-8. Through hands-on projects, participants will explore exciting STEAM topics including artificial intelligence, digital design, and coding. Using iPads, robots, and other interactive tech tools, participants will build digital creativity and tech skills in a welcoming, supportive environment. 🕘 Daily Workshop Schedule Drop-off: 8:30–9:30 AMProgram Time: 9:30 AM–4:30 PMPic
Friends of the Almaden Library Children’s Book Sale
Time: 9:30 AM | Location: Almaden - Courtyard
Friends of the Almaden Library is hosting their annual gently used book sale for children. If you are looking for books for your children, this may be a fun place to check out. The book sale will be held on the day of our Almaden story time at 10:15 am, so that you can come with your little ones for a story, then drop by to shop for some books.ADA Accommodation Requests
Friends of the Almaden Library Children’s Book Sale
Time: 9:30 AM | Location: Almaden - Courtyard
Friends of the Almaden Library is hosting their annual gently used book sale for children. If you are looking for books for your children, this may be a fun place to check out. The book sale will be held on the day of our Almaden story time at 10:15 am, so that you can come with your little ones for a story, then drop by to shop for some books.ADA Accommodation Requests
Art Explorers: ArtHouse Studio Summer Camp
Time: 10:00 AM | Location: West Valley - Community Room
Create, imagine, and explore everything from chalk to drawing to painting techniques and more! Use your imagination, have fun, and create beautiful works of art that you will be proud of! The camp includes a healthy lunch each day! Presented by ArtHouse Studio. Intended for students who will be in Grades 3-5 in the Fall. Free. Registration is required. By registering, children are expected to attend the art camp each day from 10am-2pm, including lunch, which will be provided. An online Microsoft
STEM Club
Time: 10:00 AM | Location: Mt. Pleasant - Program Room
Drop in Thursday, June 26 and then every Tuesday and Thursday morning starting July 1 for a fun and educational new STEM adventure! Intended for ages 6-10. Thursday, June 26: The Marshmallow Challenge! Tuesday, July 1 and Thursday, July 3: Invisible Ink Tuesday, July 8 and Thursday, July 10: Can You Save Fred? STEM Challenge Tuesday, July 15 and Thursday, July17: The Bottle Flip STEM Challenge Tuesday, July 22 and Thursday, July 24 : Help Harry! STEM Challenge Tuesday, July 29 and Thursday, July
Santa Clara County Office of Education Info Booth
Time: 10:00 AM | Location: Los Gatos Public Library - Lobby
Join the Office of Education for Santa Clara County to learn more about resources for families and about the local warm line. The Los Gatos Library recognizes the diversity of our community and is committed to accessibility for all patrons. We strive to make every visitor feel comfortable by ensuring equal access to programs, services, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a library program, please contact library@losgatosca.gov
Family Storytime
Time: 10:15 AM | Location: Almaden - Program Room
Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers! Free, with limited capacity. Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis
Baby Lapsit & Playtime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Join us for songs and bounces just right for babies 0 to 12 months. After storytime, stay for playtime. This program is for babies 0 to 12 months and their caregivers. No older siblings please. This program will be in the Library Program Room. No registration required, but space is limited. Doors will close when the room is full. Accessibility Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you require special accommodation, please contact the library at 408-730-7300 at least three days in advance of this program.
Summer Outdoor Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Mountain View Public Library
Bring a blanket and enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with our Children’s Librarians in Pioneer Park. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. All ages welcome, no registration required. All events are weather permitting.
Arts & Crafts at Evergreen
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Evergreen - Community Room
Join us at the Evergreen Branch Library for a fun kids’ arts and crafts session! All materials and supplies are provided while they last.Free event – no registration needed.ADA Accommodation Requests
Infant and Toddler Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Educational Park
Infant Toddler Storytime invites children and their caregivers to wiggle, rhyme, and sing with diverse books, songs, and fingerplays that encourage language, play, and exploration. This program is geared for children 0 to 3 years of age and their parents/caregivers, but all children are welcome! Free, 50 person maximum. Story Time tickets required. Another event, Infant and Toddler Storytime B will start at 11:15 for those that weren’t able to make it inside for this event. Seating for Storytime
Mandarin Stories and Songs 亲子中文活動
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Calabazas - community room
参加亲子中文故事/ 唱歌跳舞/小小藝術活動。 · 第一個星期四: 中文故事/ 唱歌跳舞· 第二個星期四: 中英雙語小小藝術活動 · 第三個星期四: 中文故事/ 唱歌跳舞· 第四個和最後一個星期四: 中英雙語小小音樂與運動活動 最新的中文書在這裡, 找最新的中文兒童讀物, 中文兒童電子書, 以及其他簡體中文儿童读物. 歡迎您參加親子活動！這是一個很好的機會，可以認識其他鄰居，並結交新朋友 免费的亲子中文活動. 座位数量有限. 门票将在故事时间开始前 30 分钟在询问处领取。 所有与会者都必须遵守图书馆的安全指南。 要根据《美国残疾人法案》为图书馆赞助的活动申请協助，请至少在活动前三个工作日致电 408-808-2000 或发送电子邮件至 Accessibility@sjlibrary.org。 美国残疾人法案(ADA)申请提供协助
Wee Play Outdoors / Patio de Juego y Aprendizaje
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Biblioteca Latinoamericana - Patio Area
Tentative: Depending on weather: Please call (408) 294-1237 to confirm the program is taking place. Enjoy a variety of activities that provide learning opportunities for young children and their caregivers. The outdoor playscape features: A water tableAn art areaA bubble area The outdoor play space is located behind the Children’s Area. Free. No registration is required. This program is recommended for children ages 1-5 and their families/caregivers. ADA Accommodation Requests Provisional: Depen
Family Storytime - Stay & Play
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Bascom - Children’s Area
Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers! Storytime: 10:30am - 10:55amStay & Play: 11:00am - 11:30am Free, with limited capacity. Seating for
Wee Love Art!
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Willow Glen - Community Room
Join us for artsy fun as we learn about different artists and art styles that have made a major impact on creative thinking in our world. Free. No registration required.ADA Accommodation Requests
1 on 1 Tech Assistance
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Willow Glen - Group Study Room
Do you need to brush up your computer skills? Whether you need assistance putting together a Word document, Excel spreadsheet, or PowerPoint presentation, or receiving help submitting an online job application or other government document to learning a new online tool, our experienced and dedicated tech tutors can help! Current Weekly Schedule: Tuesdays at 4:30 PMThursdays at 11 AM (assistance available in English or Mandarin Chinese)Saturdays at 10 AM How To Attend: Participants are encouraged
Reading to Children in Japanese にほんご おはなし会
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: West Valley - Community Room
Preschool age children and their parents/caregivers are invited to the West Valley Branch Library for Reading to Children in Japanese. Every Thursday at 11:00 AM, children will enjoy early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities all in the Japanese language. This program is brought to the library by Poponta Children’s Cultural Society. Established in 2008 and based in San Mateo, Poponta is comprised of a group of volunteers dedicated to serving th
Indoor Family Storytime
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Santa Teresa - Community Room
Family storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!Free, with limited capacity. Please get a ticket at the Information Desk up to 60 minutes pri
Hora de Cuentos en Español: Celebrate Disability Pride Month!
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: College Terrace Library
Description Los invitamos a participar junto a la señorita Juliana para la hora de cuentos familiares en español en la biblioteca de College Terrace. La hora del cuento incluye una variedad de actividades como cuentos, canciones, rimas y movimientos. Storytime es una experiencia divertida e interactiva para toda la familia que promueve el placer de leer y aprender para todas las edades. Este programa familiar se ofrece en español y está abierto a todas las personas interesadas en aprender nuevos idiomas. Por favor traiga sus propias bufandas y maracas. La biblioteca no proporciona útiles compartidos en este momento. Esta hora de cuentos es un programa en el interior/exterior de la biblioteca. El uso del espacio exterior depende del clima. ¡Asegúrate de seguirnos en YouTube para ver más historias, canciones y rimas, incluyendo una lista de reproducción de todas nuestras canciones favoritas para cantar -------------------------------- Join Senorita Juliana for Family Storytime en Español at College Terrace Library. Storytime includes a variety of early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, and movements. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This family-friendly program is hosted in Spanish and open to all including native speakers and those interested in learning new languages. Please bring your own scarves and shakers. The library is not providing shared supplies at this time. This storytime is an indoor/outdoor program. Use of outdoor space is weather dependent. Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playlist of all of our favorite songs to sing!
Dibuja tu mundo con Raúl the Third (Preescolar a 2.º grado)
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Mountain View Public Library
Registration is required. Click this link to attend the virtual event. Acompaña al autor e ilustrador Raúl the Third mientras nos habla de su libro ¡Vamos! ¡A leer! Conoce a Lobito y sus amigos mientras exploran el Festival del Libro Love de su biblioteca. Desde demostraciones de libros de cocina y talleres de cómics hasta creación de máscaras y clases de idiomas, esta biblioteca tiene algo para todos los gustos y Lobito está deseando mostrárselo. Raúl the Third usa su cultura y su experiencia de crecer en la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México para inspirar su arte y sus historias. Se animará a los estudiantes a explorar su mundo a través de una perspectiva creativa. Se planea un dibujo conjunto y se recomiendan materiales y papel para dibujar. Por Favor: Tenga en cuenta que esta fecha tendremos dos presentaciones de Raúl the Third: una en español y otra en inglés. Asegúrese de registrarse en el formato que prefiera. Not able to attend live? You can access the recording for this event and all Online Author Series events on our website shortly after they conclude. Sobre el autor: Raúl the Third es un ilustrador, autor y artista superventas del New York Times y tres veces ganador del premio Pura Belpre, residente en Boston. Su obra se centra en la experiencia mexicoamericana contemporánea y sus recuerdos de su infancia en El Paso, Texas, y Ciudad Juárez, México. Actualmente está adaptando sus libros \World of Vamos!\ a una serie animada de televisión con Silvergate Media y Mercury Filmworks. This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Mountain View Library.
Wonderful Ones Storytime
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Los Gatos Public Library - Children’s Room
Join us for Wonderful Ones Storytime in the Children’s Room every Thursday at 11 am! We will sing, move, and read together as we work on developing our early literacy skills while also building community connections. This program is specifically intended for the developmental stages of one year olds but concepts can be transferred to similar ages. The Los Gatos Library recognizes the diversity of our community and is committed to accessibility for all patrons. We strive to make every visitor feel comfortable by ensuring equal access to programs, services, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a library program, please contact library@losgatosca.gov
Baby Lapsit Storytime at King
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: King Library - Children’s Room, First floor
This program is for babies that are not yet walking confidently, and their caregivers. Baby Lapsit invites newborns, infants, babies, and their caregivers to learn together and strengthen their relationship with each other through stories, songs, bounces, tickles, rhymes, books, and play. After Storytime concludes, we invite you to Stay & Play! Some special toys and the Storytime librarian will join in the fun, giving babies and parents time to connect. Lapsit Storytime 11:00 - 11:25 amStay & Pl
Bilingual Family Storytime/ Hora de Cuentos & Stay and Play
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Hillview - Storytime Area
Bilingual Family storytime is geared for a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. After Storytime concludes, families are invited to Stay & Play! For 30 minutes after storytime, special, age-appropriate toys will be available to keep the fun going. Storytime 11:00 - 11:30 amStay & Play 11:30 - 12:00 pm Free. No registration is required. Cuentos en familia está diseñado para una variedad
Summer Learning: For Goodness Snakes
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Cambrian - Community Room
This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Cambrian Branch Library. Come and pick up your summer reading materials and catch a performance of For Goodness Snakes as they present an educational and fun filled program about the world of reptiles. For Goodness Snakes’ goal is to provide a kid-friendly, hands-on presentation about the benefits and mysteries of our reptilian neighbors. No registration is required, but seating will be limited. No tickets needed and Storytimes A and B a
Family Storytime
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Cambrian - Community Room, unless otherwise specified
Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!Free, with limited capacity. Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Toddle & Play with Me/Juega conmigo
Time: 11:30 AM | Location: Hillview
Look in the Kitchen / Mira en la Cocina Children will use their creativity to lead fun play activities with their parents using cooking utensils, towels and aprons. Parents will learn about the benefits of allowing their children to problem solve and engaging with their children in pretend play.Los niños usarán su creatividad para dirigir divertidas actividades de juego con sus padres usando utensilios de cocina, toallas y delantales. Los padres aprenderán sobre los beneficios de permitir que su
Interview & Networking Skills Workshop Watch Party
Time: 12:00 PM | Location: Calabazas - community room
This is a FREE virtual webinar screened in-person at Calabazas Branch Library. If no one attends in-person after the first 15 minutes, we will cancel the day’s program.In this dual-focused workshop, a SJPL Works Business Librarian will help you learn interview and networking skills. Interviewing can be a very stressful and nerve-racking experience. Come learn how to successfully prepare for an interview to land your next position. When it comes to job searching, 80% of the US population gets the
Summer Reading with Bay Area Tutoring
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Seven Trees
Get ready for an exciting summer of learning with Bay Area Tutoring! Dive into a fun and engaging environment where reading comes to life through interactive activities and games. Work in small groups to boost your reading skills! Prevent summer learning loss while exploring new stories and adventures! Participate in San Jose Public Library’s Summer Learning program and visit the library to pick out exciting books and discover how to make the most of its amazing resources! At the Seven Trees Lib
Author Visit: Aida Salazar
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Seven Trees
Join award-winning and Bay Area Author Aida Salazar for a special event featuring her novel A Seed in the Sun. The program features a live reading, giveaways, including the opportunity to WIN an autographed book, a Q&A session, and photo opportunities. This free event is perfect for students, educators, and fans of meaningful, culturally rich storytelling. Free. No registration is required.ADA Accommodation Requests
Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (PK-2nd Grade)
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Mountain View Public Library
Registration is required. Click this link to attend the virtual event. Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library’s Libro Love Book Festival! From cookbook demonstrations and comics workshops to mask making and language classes, this library has something for everyone and Little Lobo can’t wait to show you. Raúl the Third uses his culture and his experience growing up on the US and Mexico border to inspire his art and his storytelling. Students will be encouraged to explore their world through a creative lens. A draw along is planned, drawing supplies and paper are recommended. Please note that we will be hosting Raúl the Third twice on this date, once in Spanish and in English. Be sure that you are registering for your preferred format. Not able to attend live? You can access the recording for this event and all Online Author Series events on our website shortly after they conclude. About the Author: Raúl The Third is a New York Times bestselling and three-time Pura Belpre award-winning illustrator, author, and artist living in Boston. His work centers around the contemporary Mexican-American experience and his memories of growing up in El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. He is currently adapting his World of Vamos! books into an animated television series with Silvergate Media and Mercury Filmworks. This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Mountain View Library.
Reading Camp for Rising 5th Graders
Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Joyce Ellington
Join us at the Joyce Ellington Library for a weeklong Reading Camp designed for rising 5th graders. Campers will explore exciting stories, build strong vocabulary and improve comprehension skills through interactive activities. Perfect for young readers ready to dive into new reading adventures this summer. Free. Patron is required to register for the full seriesADA Accommodation Requests
Messy Art Thursday
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Join us to create your own masterpiece! This program may get messy, please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty in. This program is for children in grades K-5. This program will be in the Program Room. Registration is not required, but space is limited. Doors will close when the room reaches capacity. This program is a part of the 2025 Summer Reading Program Level Up at Your Library. Sign up starting June 1 on Beanstack. Accessibility Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you require special accommodation, please contact the library at 408-730-7300 at least three days in advance of this program.
Japanese Taiko Drumming - Outside
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Santa Clara City Library - Northside Branch
Let’s celebrate our Summer Adventure - Summer Reading Program with this exciting event, and don’t forget to register for Summer Adventure to read, learn and play all summer long! Experience the power of Japanese taiko drumming, bamboo flute music, and folk tales, while exploring culture, history, and even playing the drums yourself! Your attendance to this program grants permission to the City of Santa Clara to take your photograph and/or your child’s photograph for marketing purposes. This is event is generously sponsored by the Santa Clara City Foundation and Friends . This music event is in honor of Jan Lieberman, former Santa Clara City children’s librarian, mentor, and friend .
Body Adventures: Discovering Anatomy for Kids!
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Pearl Avenue
Ever wondered what the human body would be like if we had no bones, or how many colors our eyes see? Are you curious to learn the basics of human anatomy and wonders our body can do? Join us for a fun, hands-on activity for 4 days, Monday, July 7 - Thursday, July 10, focusing on a different human body system every week! Day 1 - Skeletal system - Monday, July 7 Kids will learn about different types of bones and fun facts about our skeletal system through a fun interactive presentation followed by
Boswick The Clown
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Almaden - Community Room
Join Boswick the Clown, a former circus clown, for his fun and entertaining reading circus. Go on an imaginary journey to the Reading Circus where children get to perform all the things they might find in books about the circus. Expect to learn and have some great laughs. Free. No registration required. Recommended for youth and their families.This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Almaden Branch Library. ADA Accommodation Requests
Family Craft: Finger Painting
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: Palo Alto - Children’s Library
Description Get your fingers in the paint and your imagination in full swing! Join us for a colorful finger painting adventure using bright, bold tempera paints—perfect for little hands and big creativity! Children ages 4–11 are invited to make a painting using their fingers, paints, and paper. All materials will be provided. Please note that this month’s program will be held outside in The Secret Garden at the Children’s Library. Family Craft events are designed for children and their adult companions to enjoy together. Crafts will be available while supplies last, so please arrive on time. While registration isn’t required and doesn’t guarantee a spot, it is recommended if you’d like a reminder about the event.
Reading to Children
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: Evergreen - Children’s Area
Participating in the Reading to Children program is a great way for children to develop their imagination and spark a love for books, reading and learning. Children will enjoy one-on-one or small group interaction with our adult volunteer. They are also welcome to practice reading to our volunteer. Pre-registration is not required, and children may drop in to hear a story any time during the program. This program is best suited for preschoolers and children in grades K-3 and will be held in the
Junior STEAM Club
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: Calabazas
Drop in every Thursday afternoon for a new STEAM adventure for young scientists and their caregivers, from robots to engineering to science to making. June 5 - MagnetsJune 12 - MapsJune 19 - CANCELEDJune 26 - CANCELEDJuly 3 - Dino DigJuly 10 - Sun PrintsJuly 17 - MeasurementJuly 24 - MusicJuly 31 - Will it Fly? No registration required. Appropriate for ages 3-7. To prevent overcrowding, this program is held twice, with identical sections at 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM. Free, with limited capacity. Ticke
Reading To Children at the Willow Glen Library
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Willow Glen - Children’s Room
Participating in the Reading to Children program is a great way for children to develop their imagination and spark a love for books, reading and learning. Children will enjoy one-on-one or small group interaction with our volunteers Mike & Sally. Kids are also welcome to practice reading to our volunteer. Free. No registration required.ADA Accommodation Requests
Reading Buddies
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: West Valley - Children’s Room
Reading Buddies provides students in grades K-3 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a volunteer. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build confidence as readers. Our volunteers will listen to children read and provide support in phonics, sight words, and comprehension. Students can bring their favorite book or choose from the available selection at the West Valley Branch Library.F
LEGO® Fun
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Tully
Join us at Tully library every Thursday for LEGO® fun. Bring your creativity and imagination to build unique models using our LEGO® pieces. Important: Children under 5 must be accompanied by their parents as small LEGO® pieces can be choking hazards. For children and families. No registration required.ADA Accommodation Requests
Reading Buddies
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Seven Trees
Students in grades K-5 will have the opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a teen reading coach.Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build confidence as readers. Our reading coach will listen to children read and provide support in phonics, sight words, and comprehension. Students can bring their favorite book or choose from the available selection at the Seven Trees Branch Library.Free. Rea
Solar Explorers (Grades 2-6)
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Santa Clara City Library - Central Park Branch
Join us for a fun and educational solar adventure! Kids will explore the wonders of the Sun through a presentation from the San Jose Astronomical Association. Then, we’ll head outside to Central Park to safely observe the Sun using solar telescopes and sun spotters! Don’t miss this exciting way to spark curiosity about space and science. For grades 2-6. Parents are required to stay with their children for the second half of the event, which occur outside in the park. Registration is optional. However, if you’d like to receive an email reminder, please register here . Space is limited, and attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis. This program is generously presented by the San Jose Astronomical Association. Your attendance to this program grants permission to the City of Santa Clara to take your photograph and/or your child’s photograph for marketing purposes.
Wander & Wonder: Nature Journaling
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Palo Alto Downtown Library - Meet at the front of the library, on Forest Ave.
Description Poet Mary Oliver ‘s advice for life is to \pay attention, be astonished, and tell about it\ — something you can do on the road or even close to home! Nature journaling is one such activity that encourages you to pay close attention to your surroundings, get curious, and put it all down on paper so you can easily share or reflect on your own memories and experiences. During this workshop, attendees will be led through a series of exercises to warm up their eyes and hands. Then we will venture into the outdoor patio area, sketching as we go. Pencils and small sketchbooks, as well as a resource list, will be provided to use and take home. No artistic experience is necessary! This workshop is about the process, and people of all levels are encouraged to attend. Due to the outdoor location of this event, tweens should be accompanied by their adult.
Mike the Magician Summer Reading Magic Show! (Ages 0-12)
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Los Gatos Public Library - Children’s Room
Celebrate the magic of reading with this fun, funny, highly participatory magic show for all ages! Get ready to laugh and get excited about reading! Sign up for summer reading at the Los Gatos Library after the show, to join in on the fun, the prizes, and the adventures all summer long. Mike is a former Boston stand-up comic, 20-year comedy improv vet and third-grade school teacher. He returned to magic, his childhood hobby, when he moved to the Bay Area in 2004. Since then he has performed to laughter and acclaim across California, and won some awards to boot. He loves magic’s combination of fun and surprise and shares in the wide-eyed wonder of his young audiences. The Los Gatos Library recognizes the diversity of our community and is committed to accessibility for all patrons. We strive to make every visitor feel comfortable by ensuring equal access to programs, services, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a library program, please contact library@losgatosca.gov
Frame the Fun: Comic Art Workshop
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: King Library - TeenHQ - Mezzanine
Utilize old manga, comic, and graphic novel pages to create personalized bookmarks and picture frames. This hands-on workshop encourages participants to repurpose pages from their favorite stories into unique and creative decor. All supplies provided.This event is in TeenHQ, which is a space specifically for middle and high school students. Incoming 6th through recently graduated 12th graders are welcome at this program.No pre-registration required. More Information about the Contest The Graphic
Reading Together With a Librarian
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Hillview - Children’s Area
Want to read a book with a librarian? Children are invited to take turns reading to a librarian and each other in this program. The children will be able to practice and improve their reading and speaking skills in a safe and welcoming environment while making new friends. Our librarian will help the children pronounce and understand the definition of new words. Children will be able to suggest book themes for the next session. The books being read in the program is suited for children in grades
STEM Club
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Educational Park
Drop in every Thursday afternoon for a new STEM adventure! Intended for ages 6-10, but all families are welcome. July 05 - Finding Fingerprints (Forensic Science) July 12 - Rubber Band Guitar (Sound Waves) July 19 - DIY Stethoscope (Biology) July 22 - Tech Challenge w/ the Tech Interactive July 22 - Marker Dye (Solubility) Free. No registration is required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Chess Club for Kids
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Bascom - children’s area
Come learn to play chess, or just play a game! This is an informal and welcoming program. For ages up to 12, and families. Located in the children’s area. Registration encouraged but not required.ADA Accommodation Requests
Reading Buddies
Time: 4:15 PM | Location: Village Square - Children’s Area
Reading Buddies provides students in grades K-3 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a reading coach. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build confidence as readers. Our reading coach will listen to children read and provide support in phonics, sight words, and comprehension. Students can bring their favorite book or choose from the available selection at the Village Square Branch
West Valley Branch Teens Reach Meeting
Time: 4:30 PM | Location: West Valley - Community Room
Do you want to volunteer at West Valley Branch Library? Teens ages 13-18 can apply to join our Teens Reach chapter, become library volunteers, and attend monthly meetings to earn service hours for their school/club. (Note: San Jose Public Library is not a certifying organization for the Presidential Service Award.) Those who are 18 or turn 18 while volunteering with us will need to be fingerprinted by the City of San Jose no cost to them. Learn more about Teens Reach. At West Valley Branch Libra
Create Your Own Action Bubble!
Time: 4:30 PM | Location: West Valley - Community Room
Note: This craft takes place during West Valley Branch’s July Teens Reach Meeting, but all teens are welcome. Supplies may be limited. Pre-cut bubbles reflecting action words (like boom, pow) and precut letters that participants can arrange to make their names. Using paper (either construction or cardstock), participants can spell their name to look like action words. Free. No registration required. More Information about the Contest The Graphic Novel Making Contest (GNMC) was developed in 2008
Family Storytime + Stay & Play
Time: 4:30 PM | Location: Evergreen - Community Room
Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers! After Storytime concludes, families are invited to Stay & Play! For 30 minutes after storytime, spe
Junior STEAM Club
Time: 4:30 PM | Location: Calabazas
Drop in every Thursday afternoon for a new STEAM adventure for young scientists and their caregivers, from robots to engineering to science to making. June 5 - MagnetsJune 12 - MapsJune 19 - CANCELEDJune 26 - CANCELEDJuly 3 - Dino DigJuly 10 - Sun PrintsJuly 17 - MeasurementJuly 24 - MusicJuly 31 - Will it Fly? No registration required. Appropriate for ages 3-7. To prevent overcrowding, this program is held twice, with identical sections at 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM. Free, with limited capacity. Ticke
Manga and Cartoon Art
Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Village Square - Community Room
Learn how to draw your favorite manga and comics by studying your favorite artists! Practice the basics of sketching, painting and more! ADA Accommodation Requests
1 on 1 Tech Assistance / Asistencia Tecnología
Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Rose Garden - 2nd Floor, Internet Cafe
Do you need to brush up your computer skills? Whether you need assistance putting together a Word document, Excel spreadsheet, or PowerPoint presentation, or receiving help submitting an online job application or other government document to learning a new online tool, our experienced and dedicated tech tutor can help! Sessions are 30 minutes and appointments are highly encouraged, though drop-ins can be taken on a first come-first-serve basis if times are available. Register by calling the Rose
Spin the Wheel for fun prizes at Pearl Branch
Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Pearl Avenue
Spin the Wheel to get some fun prizes during opening hours at Pearl for each 8 hours/8 books you read during Summer Learning from June 1- July 31, up to 64 hours/books in total. Children participating in Summer Learning can spin the wheel once a day for reaching the 8 hours/8 books milestone. Each space has a great prize for kids; including but not limited to fans, pencils, stickers, or an extra book. While supplies last! Don’t forget to log your reading to your Summer Learning account on Beanst
Reading Buddies
Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Educational Park
Reading Buddies provides students in grades TK-5 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a teen reading coach. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build confidence as readers. Our reading coach will listen to children read and provide support in phonics, sight words, and comprehension. Students can bring their favorite book or choose from the available selection at the Educational Par
Spin the Wheel At Cambrian
Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Cambrian - 2nd Floor Information Desk
Children or teens 18 and under participating in Summer Learning can spin the wheel once after reaching the 8 hour/8 book milestone AND the after reaching the 64 hour/64 book milestone from June 1 - July 31. Each space has a great prize for kids; including but not limited to bubbles, pencils, stickers, or animal keychains. While supplies last!Don’t forget to log your reading to your Summer Learning account on Beanstack so an entry for a Grand Prize can be created automatically for each 8 hour OR
Summer Learning Scavenger Hunt at Biblioteca Latinoamericana
Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Biblioteca Latinoamericana - All around the library
Yum. yum, yummmmm, summer has us craving our favorite cold, sweet treats! To celebrate summer and SJPL’s Summer Learning program, the staff at Biblioteca Latinoamericana invite you to visit and play our ice cream-themed scavenger hunt. Explore our stacks, while you search for replicas of our favorite desserts. Find them all and win a prize! *The scavenger hunt theme is ice cream, no actual ice cream will be served during this program. This program is for all ages, younger children may need the a
Sanskrit for Beginners
Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Alum Rock
This beginner course will introduce Sanskrit to middle schoolers. Students will begin by learning the alphabet. For Ages 7-17. Free! ADA Accommodation Requests
One-On-One Tech Help
Time: 5:30 PM | Location: Vineland
Do you need help using a computer? Want to set up an email account? Stop by the Vineland Branch Library for a 30-minute session with our experienced volunteer! They can assist you with basic tech issues, such as: Setting up an email account, composing & sending emails, using email attachments Web searches and basic data entry Learning the basics of Microsoft Word and Excel and web-based productivity software such as Google docs Using the library’s pay-for-print and photocopy machinesUsing social
Family Storytime + Stay & Play
Time: 5:30 PM | Location: Seven Trees - Children’s Area
Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers! After Storytime concludes, we invite you to Stay & Play! Until 6:30 pm the Storytime librarian and
Bilingual Family Storytime - English and Vietnamese/ Đọc Truyện và Hát Song Ngữ Anh-Việt
Time: 5:30 PM | Location: Hillview
Bilingual Family Storytime (English and Vietnamese). Hillview Library offers a bilingual family storytime every Thursday evening. This program is open to children of all ages and their parents/caregivers. Join us in helping your child(ren) learn to read and sing in Vietnamese.Free. No registration required. For a complete list of storytimes: sjpl.org/storytimes ADA Accommodation Requests Giờ Đọc Truyện Gia Đình song ngữ (tiếng Anh và tiếng Việt). Thư viện Hillview có chương trình đọc truyện gia
Family Fun Night at Washington Park: Slim Chance Circus
Time: 7:00 PM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Join us in the park for an evening of family fun. Tonight, enjoy a performance from Slim Chance Circus. This program is for all ages. This program will be at Washington Park, 840 W Washington Ave. No registration is required. This program is a part of the 2025 Summer Reading Program Level Up at Your Library. Sign up starting June 1 on Beanstack. Generously sponsored by the Friends of Sunnyvale Public Library. Accessibility Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you require special accommodation, please contact the library at 408-730-7300 at least three days in advance of this program.