Daily Events for Thursday, July 17, 2025
Discover 78 events happening across South Bay libraries and community centers on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Bay Area Games Day
Time: All Day | Location: Los Altos Library
Come learn how to play a new board game, or bring an old favorite! Bay Area Games Day is a full day of convention-style open gaming that has been happening at the library since 1998. We play mostly more recent hobbyist games, but also classic strategy games such as Catan or Pandemic, and family and party games. We welcome newcomers to hobby gaming and families with kids. https://groups.io/g/gamesday For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@lib.sccgov.org.
Bilingual Storytime: English & Spanish / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe: Ingles y Español
Time: All Day | Location: Gilroy Library
Join us for stories and songs in English & Spanish by , followed by music lead by Librarian PattyStay and Play time will be at our new Play Space Area. Acompáñenos a escuchar cuentos y canciones en ingles y español, dirigido por Bibliotecaria Patty. Quédese disfrutar nuestra area de juego.
Family Storytime at Cupertino Library
Time: All Day | Location: Cupertino Library
Join us for Family Storytime for all ages in our program room! This storytime series is suitable for all ages and will feature stories, songs, rhymes and dances, all to encourage the development of crucial early literacy skills. Parents and children will listen together, learn together, and sing together. Storytime is limited to the first 100 families, with a maximum of 2 adults per family group. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to sit on.
Itty Bitty Jamboree
Time: All Day | Location: Morgan Hill Library
Parents and babies (12 months old and younger) join us for short fun stories, rhymes, fingerplays and songs. Our Itty Bitty Jamboree is 20 minutes followed by Stay & Play time.For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.
Kids Crafts with Cathy: Craftapalooza
Time: All Day | Location: Campbell Express Library
Unlock your imagination with our Craftapalooza Day. We are bringing out lots of great stuff and you make whatever you want. There’s something for everyone. All materials are provided by the library. This craft is best suited for kids ages 6-13.Join us at the Campbell Community Center in Room Q-80, across from the pool. Use the Campbell Ave entrance for easiest access. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org. Sign up for Summer Reading 2025: Level Up at Your Library June 1st – July 31st and earn a reward for reading 5 books and completing 1 activity. Sign up and track your books with Beanstack online: https://sccl.beanstack.org/reader365 or download the free Beanstack App. Pick up your finishing reward at your local SCCLD library August 1st – 31st while supplies last. All Summer Reading Program information available here: www.sccld.org/summer
Knit & Crochet Circle at Milpitas Library
Time: All Day | Location: Milpitas Library
Do you love to knit and/or crochet? Join us on Friday afternoons for our knit and crochet circle. Meet other yarn lovers while working on your latest project, get help when you’re stuck, and share ideas. Limited instruction is available in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Gujarati but please note that this is not a class.No registration required. Materials not provided.For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.
Lunch at the Library
Time: All Day | Location: Morgan Hill Library
Free Lunch Meals for kids ages 0-18 years old! Mondays - Fridays 12:00—1:00 pm at the Morgan Hill Library · No registration required · Meals are funded by the YMCA and Second Harvest This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the United States Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California. Lunch at the Library was developed by the California Library Association and the California Summer Meal Coalition, with support from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. ¡Almuerzos Gratuitos para niños de 0 a 18 años! Lunes - Viernes 12:00—1:00 pm en la Biblioteca de Morgan Hill · No es necesario registrarse · Las comidas son financiadas por la YMCA y Second Harvest Esta institución es un proveedor de igualdad de oportunidades. El Programa de Servicios de Comidas en el Verano es un programa del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos, administrado en California por el Departamento de Educación de California. El Almuerzo en la Biblioteca es un proyecto de la Biblioteca del Estado de California, respaldado con fondos del Estado de California. El almuerzo en la Biblioteca fue desarrollado por la Asociación de Bibliotecas de California y la Coalición de comidas de verano de California, con el apoyo de la Fundación David y Lucile Packard.
Magician Brian Scott [Summer Reading 2025]
Time: All Day | Location: Morgan Hill Library
Level Up your magic skills! Get ready for fun and amazement! Brian Scott’s interactive show packed with magic and comedy that will spark your imagination and leave you wondering about the magical world all around you. It’s a lively, engaging experience that promises fun for everyone—don’t miss it! For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org. Sign up for Summer Reading 2025: Level Up at Your Library June 1st – July 31st and earn a reward for reading 5 books and completing 1 activity. Pick up your finishing reward at your local SCCLD library August 1st – 31st while supplies last. Sign up and track your books with Beanstack online: https://sccl.beanstack.org/rea… or download the free Beanstack App.
Polyhedra Party [Summer Reading 2025]
Time: All Day | Location: Gilroy Library
Level up your geometric shapes! Come color and construct your own polyhedron, while learning from Stacy Speyer about her woven, geometric art and some of the mathematical connections between shapes. A fun hands on activity with the power to both relax you and engage your mind. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.---¡Lleva tus formas geométricas al próximo nivel! Ven a colorear y construir tu propio poliedro, mientras aprendes de Stacy Speyer sobre su arte geométrico tejido y algunas de las conexiones matemáticas entre las formas. Una actividad divertida y práctica que tiene el poder de relajarte y estimular tu mente.Para solicitar adaptaciones de accesibilidad (por ejemplo, lenguaje de señas americano), por favor llene el formulario en línea en sccld.org/accessibility al menos 7 días antes del evento. Si necesita ayuda con el formulario, hable con un miembro del personal en su biblioteca local, llame al (408) 540-3945 o envíenos un correo electrónico a ask@sccl.org. Sign up for Summer Reading 2025: Level Up at Your Library June 1st – July 31st and earn a reward for reading 5 books and completing 1 activity. Pick up your finishing reward at your local SCCLD library August 1st – 31st while supplies last. Sign up and track your books with Beanstack online: https://sccl.beanstack.org/rea… or download the free Beanstack App. --- Regístrese para Lectura de verano 2025: Sube de nivel en tu biblioteca del 1 de junio al 31 de julio y gane una recompensa por leer 5 libros y completar 1 actividad. Recoja su recompensa final en su biblioteca local de SCCLD del 1 al 31 de agosto hasta agotar premios. Regístrate y lleva el seguimiento de tus libros con Beanstack en línea: https://sccl.beanstack.org/rea… o descarga la aplicación gratuita de Beanstack.
Preschool Storytime
Time: All Day | Location: Los Altos Library
Join us for stories, music, movement, and more at our preschool storytime in the Orchard Room on Thursday afternoons at 3:30 p.m. Preschool storytime is suitable for children 3-5 and their caregivers.For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.
Preschool Storytime: 3’s & 4’s Budding Bookworms
Time: All Day | Location: Milpitas Library
This thirty-minute story time is geared for preschoolers ages 3, 4, and 5. The early literacy focus is on longer picture books and flannel board stories and other storytelling activities and fingerplays. Children’s librarians also share kindergarten readiness resources with caregivers.For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.
Summer 2025 Level Up at Your Library: Blast Off, Isaac Newton!
Time: All Day | Location: Cupertino Library
We are going to be visited by Sir Isaac Newton as he explains his three laws to us. And then we will put them in motion! Ha, get it? As always, there will be a competition at the end, to see who has the most accurate launcher. Generously sponsored by the Friends of Cupertino Library. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.
Tiny Tot Jamboree
Time: All Day | Location: Morgan Hill Library
Parents and toddlers (1 to 2 years old) join us for short fun stories, rhymes, fingerplays and songs. Our Tiny Tot Jamboree is 20 minutes followed by Stay & Play time.For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.
Wax Nostalgic Exhibit @ Saratoga Library
Time: All Day | Location: Saratoga Library
Wax Nostalgic is an exhibit of a wide variety of tiny sculptures carved out of everyday crayons by Hoang Tran. You can catch this display of tiny, unusual and fascinating sculptures from May 31 to July 29, 2025. It is located in the glass case of Saratoga Library’s Lobby. This exhibit is available to view during the library’s open hours. About the Artist Hoang Tran is an artist born and raised in Northern California and currently lives in Cupertino. He attended dental school before withdrawing to pursue more creative ventures. He now carves a wide variety of subjects out of everyday crayons using the same instruments and skills he learned in dental school. Instead of painting his carvings, wax from other colored crayons is melted and carefully applied to the main crayon. Thus each carving is made completely out of crayon wax. See more of the artist’s work at instagram.com/mumblestohimself.
Storytime with Valley Water
Time: 8:30 AM | Location: Bascom
Join us for a special storytime with Valley Water as we learn about water conservation through stories, songs, and more of your favorite storytime activities.Free. No registration required.ADA Accommodation Requests
INSIDERS: Activities at the Village Square Branch
Time: 10:00 AM | Location: Village Square - Community Room
Join us for socializing, finding new friends, networking, making jokes, learn to play Dungeons & Dragons, and having fun with art! INSIDERS programs are geared towards teens and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. We will be hosting this program in the community room every Thursday. Caregivers are welcome to join. Snacks will be provided. Walk-ins are welcome! ADA Accommodation Requests
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
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.
Police Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Santa Clara City Library - Mission Branch
Join us for a very special storytime with our local police officers! This storytime will be in lieu of our regular storytime. Afterwards you will be able to take photos with police officers and their police car! 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.
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
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
Bilingual Family Storytime/Bilingüe Hora de Cuentos
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Tully - Children’s Area
Bilingual Family Storytime is geared for a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities. After Storytime, families are invited to Stay & Play, where special, age-appropriate toys will be available to keep the fun going. Free. No registration required.ADA Accommodation Requests Cuentos en familia está diseñado para una variedad de edades y invita a todo la familia para particpar en actividades de alfabetazión temprana. Después de concluya la hora del cuent
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
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!
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
Coffee and Blocks: Playdate for Children and Their Caregivers
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Joyce Ellington - Community Room
Parents & caregivers: bring your little ones ages 5 and younger to a playdate at the Library! Kids will discover new toys and activities while adults will have a chance to chat and get acquainted while sipping coffee. ADA Accommodation Requests
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
Asistencia para Búsqueda de Trabajo
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Educational Park - FLC computer
¿Necesitas ayuda para elaborar tu resume (currículum)? ¿Sabes dónde buscar oportunidades de empleo? ¿Buscas un cambio de carrera? Reúnete personalmente con el personal de la biblioteca para: Crear tu resume y carta de presentaciónBuscar oportunidades de empleo en sitios webLlenar formas de solicitudes de trabajo (verificación de historial, Forma W-4, etc).Obtener información sobre técnicas de entrevistaRecibir apoyo en la inscripción del Curso de Manipulación de AlimentosPracticar el examen escr
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.
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
Online Author Talk : Marie Lu
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Los Gatos Public Library - Zoom (Online)
Register here and submit your questions for the author before the event begins. Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Explore the depths of deceit, battle for power, and the lengths characters will go to unmask the Truth . Legend is a dystopian novel where two unlikely characters, June and Day, cross paths in search for the Truth. Can they set aside their differences and preconceptions for the greater good? Readers will devour Marie Lu’s words as they are challenged to think critically about the world around them and reminded to never judge a book by its cover. Register now for an event you don’t want to miss! About the Author : Marie Lu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Legend trilogy and The Young Elites trilogy. She graduated from the University of Southern California and jumped into the video game industry, working for Disney Interactive Studios as a Flash artist. Now a full-time writer, she spends her spare time reading, drawing, playing Assassin’s Creed, and getting stuck in traffic. She lives in Los Angeles, California (see above: traffic), with one husband, one Chihuahua mix, and two Pembroke Welsh corgis. To register, or to watch at a later date visit the Author Talk webpage. 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 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
Author Visit: Aida Salazar
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Biblioteca Latinoamericana
Celebrate courage and history with award-winning and Bay Area Author Aida Salazar as she shares the story behind her powerful picture book Jovita Wore Pants. This engaging event features a reading, giveaways, including the opportunity to WIN an autographed book, Q&A, and a meet and greet. Perfect for young readers, families, and educators, this free program highlights themes of bravery, identity, and cultural pride. Free. No registration is required.ADA Accommodation Requests
Reading to Children
Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Joyce Ellington
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 interactions with our librarian. Kids are also welcome to practice reading aloud. Reading to Children will take place in the Children’s Area. ADA Accommodation Requests
Little 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 ages 3-5. 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.
Magical Nathaniel
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Almaden - Community Room
Be entertained and baffled by the illusions of Magical Nathaniel. Nathaniel Segal has been interested in magic since he was three-years-old and has won numerous awards and competitions for his original illusions. Free. No registration required. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Almaden Branch Library.ADA Accommodation Requests
Crafternoons: 3D Printing Workshop
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: Seven Trees
Grades 5-12. Explore 3D printing in this drop-in workshop. Teens will learn the (very) basics of 3D printing, select a design, then schedule their print for later pick-up. Teens can choose a design from Thingiverse, or bring their own design from home. Designs from home must be in an .stl file format. All prints must be able to go on a Library USB and claimed when the print is available for pick-up. Designs are considered printable if able to load and save on a Creality K1C, but the librarian ha
Rose Garden Monthly Craft
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: Rose Garden - 1st Floor, Community Room
Join us for the Rose Garden Branch Library’s monthly craft program! Each month we will be doing a different craft. This is a free program with limited space. All materials will be provided. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
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
Fratello Marionettes: Jack and the Beanstalk
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Santa Teresa - Community Room
Fratello Marionettes’ “Jack and the Beanstalk” follows Jack and his trusty companion Buttercup the Cow as they head to the fair. A mysterious peddler trades Jack five magic beans for his cow, and next thing you know, a huge beanstalk grows high into the sky. Jack climbs the beanstalk and discovers a grumpy giant in a castle in the clouds. Does Jack make it back down safely and bring riches back to his mother?This program was made possible through the generous funding from the Friends of the Sant
Cool Kid Comic Club
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Santa Clara City Library - Central Park Branch
Do you like reading comics and graphic novels? Would you like to learn how to create your very own comic? Then join us as we explore the creative process behind this literary art form! Practice your drawing skills and develop a story to go along with your art. Materials will be provided. This club meets monthly every third Thursday. For children in grades K-5. 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. We strongly encourage parents of younger children to be present to assist their child if needed. 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 Comic Making Workshop by AACI YTI
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Pearl Avenue
In this workshop, youth will learn how to use their iPads to make amazing pieces of digital art. Students will become familiar with navigation through the Procreate app and learn how to sketch a design, ink/outline it, and digitally color the piece. More Information about the Contest The Graphic Novel Making Contest (GNMC) was developed in 2008 as a teen program at a single branch library in recognition of growing interest in graphic novels and graphic arts. Inspired by participants’ enthusiasm
Slim Chance Circus (Ages 0-12)
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Los Gatos Public Library - Children’s Room
Hilarious and inspiring family entertainment, The Slim Chance Circus Show is the perfect combination of thrills and skills to delight audiences of all ages. Be prepared to laugh and smile at this fun and silly show! 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
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
Body Adventures: Discovering Anatomy for Kids!
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Evergreen - Community Room
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 the wonders our body can do? Join us for a fun, hands-on activity for the next 4 days, focusing on a different human body system every day! Recommended for elementary school children who will be incoming 1st-6th graders in the Fall. Free. Registration is recommended for each session you want to attend. Priority will be given to registrants,
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
Village Square Branch Monthly Teens Reach Meeting
Time: 4:30 PM | Location: Village Square - Community Room
Learn about volunteering at the library! This leadership and volunteer service group for teens ages 13-18 meets the third Thursday of each month. Get involved, earn volunteer hours, and be a leader in the library. To become a member of Village Square’s Teens Reach to volunteer, you must be 13-18 years of age, have a strong interest in the library, enjoy working with people of all ages and cultures, be reliable and communicative, and be willing to learn new skills. Membership requires regular att
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
Calabazas Chess Club with Pawndering Chess
Time: 4:30 PM | Location: Calabazas
Welcome to the Calabazas Chess Club! Here, we introduce children to the game of chess. Chess is an important sport because it teaches us how to strategize, how to manage multiple things at once, and decisiveness to execute plans. In this week-long summer camp, your instructors – competitive chess players with more than 8 years of tournament playing experience under their belt – will guide you through setting up a board, utilizing your pieces, and coming up with a game plan (literally). By the en
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
Volunteer Away Your Fines as a Branch Buddy
Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Joyce Ellington
Every now and then, libraries need a little extra love from the communities they serve. Volunteer away your library fines at a rate of $20 per hour while helping the library maintain a clean and welcoming environment. Volunteers are needed to help with: Book Cover Cleaning – Use disinfecting wipes to reinvigorate dingy booksMaterial Inspection – Check books for torn pages, pen marks, etc.Tables and Chairs Cleaning – Wipe down crucial furniture used for library events Details and Requirements: Mu
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
Family Craft Night @ Alviso: Soccer Crafts!
Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Alviso - Community Room 5050 N. 1st Street San Jose, CA 95002
Sponsored by The Legacy San José Alviso Youth Foundation Join us at the Alviso Branch Library for Family Fun Night where we will provide a variety of materials for families to make different crafts! Each night, we will have a different project for everyone to enjoy and a chance for people around the Alviso community to meet! On this evening we will be putting out a variety of materials to create Soccer themed crafts such as origami soccer balls, table games, and finger puppet players! Recommende
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
Aguacate Music Kids Concert
Time: 5:30 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! Join Natalia Bernal of Aguacate Music Kids for a lively, bilingual concert that brings healthy habits to life through singing, dancing, and movement for young children and their caregivers. 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 .
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
External Event: 3rd Thursday on California Ave
Time: 6:00 PM | Location: California Ave
Description Experience live music, local eats, and shopping at 3rd Thursdays on California Avenue. Musicians will perform at different spots along the avenue, offering a chance to discover and support local businesses. Enjoy additional attractions such as photo booth and community art. Sponsored by the City of Palo Alto and the Chamber of Commerce, this free monthly music series occurs every third Thursday and all are welcome. Join us on Cal Ave and be part of the festivities! Learn More February 20 – Let’s Grow Together March 20 – Youth Views April 17 – Greening Up Cal Ave May 15 – We are Two-gether June 19 – Local Libations July 17 – Summer Fun & Games August 21 – Taste of Cal Ave September 18 – Let’s Dance October 16 – Sustainability Fun Fair November 20 – Thankscaring December 18 – Winter Lights
Third Thursdays with Poetry Center San Jose
Time: 7:00 PM | Location: Willow Glen - Community Room
Third Thursdays is a monthly Poetry program in partnership with Poetry Center San Jose and hosted by local poet Mighty Mike McGee! This month - POETRY CENTER SAN JOSE PRESENTS: Double Feature! Poets: Kirk Glaser & Jarvis Subia!Kirk Glaser is a poet and prose writer whose work has been nominated twice for the Pushcart Prize and appeared in over fifty publications, including The San Francisco Chronicle, The Threepenny Review, Nimrod, Chicago Quarterly Review, Catamaran, and elsewhere. Awards for h
Family Fun Night at Fairwood Park: Smiley Stories Latin American Soul
Time: 7:00 PM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Join us in the park for an evening of family fun. Tonight, we’ll laugh along Smiley Stories Latin American Soul’s storytelling bilingual (Spanish/English) show! This program is for all ages. This program will be at Fairwood Park, 1255 Sandia 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. 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.