Upcoming Events
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Date: Friday, Jul 25, 10:00 AM
Location: King Library - Children's Exploration Room, Mezzanine
**This program is full, but please register for the waitlist and we will reach out if a spot opens**This program is for children in grades 3-5. Registration required via link below. “Bring your Favorite Books to Life with ART!” Create, imagine, and explore your favorite stories. Bring your favorite literary...
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Date: Friday, Jul 25, 10:00 AM
Location: Palo Alto Downtown Library - El Camino Room
Description Join Librarian Heidi on Friday mornings at 11:00AM for Family Storytime at Downtown Library. Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! While this storytime will be geared towards those older than 2 years, all ages are welcome! Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs...
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Date: Friday, Jul 25, 10:30 AM
Location: Santa Clara City Library - Central Park Branch
Baby & Me Storytime is a 15-20 minute program designed to promote early literacy for babies birth-1.5 years old. Storytime includes songs, a simple story, fingerplays and nursery rhymes including early literacy tips for you to take home and practice with your baby. Bring a blanket for your little one...
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Date: Friday, Jul 25, 10:30 AM
Location: Santa Clara City Library - Northside Branch
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands! Connect with us for a fun, interactive storytime. Storytime is a magical time for children of all ages and abilities to learn and interact with one another. Our Library staff will share stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement! Grownups can...
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Date: Friday, Jul 25, 10:30 AM
Location: Santa Clara City Library - Central Park Branch
Outdoor Storytime is a fun and interactive 25-minute program aimed at ages 2-5. Our Librarians will share stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement! Grownups can also learn some tips for engaging kids in early literacy. Bring a blanket, a snack and get ready to move, sing, and laugh with your...
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Date: Friday, Jul 25, 11:30 AM
Location: Santa Clara City Library - Mission Branch
Join us every Friday in July at the Mission Branch Library to put together puzzles! You can spend as much or as little time as you like. All ages are welcome!
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Date: Friday, Jul 25, 12:00 PM
Location: King Library - SJPL Works, 3rd Floor
Practice makes perfect! Meet one-on-one for a virtual mock interview to practice your interview skills. During the mock interview, participants will be asked to answer behavioral/situational interview questions and will receive feedback from a SJPL Works Business & Career Librarian.Free. No registration required but encouraged. Register here. *Services are provided...
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Date: Friday, Jul 25, 2:00 PM
Location: Village Square - Community Room
Learn the fundamentals of speech and debate from members of Evergreen High School's Speech and Debate Club and gain valuable communication skills! Participants will learn how to master public speaking and discover different debate styles. Participants are expected to attend all sessions.Grades: 3rd thru 8thADA Accommodation Requests
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Date: Friday, Jul 25, 3:00 PM
Location: Berryessa
Recommended for children ages 3 – 8 years old.Come together to have fun and build community! Create a fairy home with supplies provided. We'll have a variety of materials to use. Young children will require adult supervision and assistance. Don't miss out on this chance to celebrate the joys of...
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Date: Friday, Jul 25, 3:00 PM
Location: East SJ Carnegie
Come join us at East SJ Carnegie Branch Library for our LEGO® Club! Participate in building challenges or make whatever you want! Important: This event is recommended for children 5 and older. Small LEGO® pieces can be choking hazards for younger children. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
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Date: Friday, Jul 25, 3:00 PM
Location: Hillview
This session focuses on exploring ice cubes and water cycle. Explore the process of melting ice cubes in warm or cold temperatures. Participants will make predictions, experiment, and analyze the differences between melting ice cubes in different environments. And, participants learn the water cycle through out many stages of the...
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Date: Friday, Jul 25, 3:00 PM
Location: Joyce Ellington - Children's Area
Come join us every Friday for a new craft activity! All supplies are provided. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
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Date: Friday, Jul 25, 3:00 PM
Location: Mt. Pleasant - Entrance
Join us for a session to learn some favorite recipes together! Each month, a new recipe will be presented, and all participants will have hands-on practice in learning and recreating each recipe. Each program will be held on the LAST WEEK of each month. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. The goals of...
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Date: Friday, Jul 25, 3:00 PM
Location: College Terrace Library
Description We have the LEGOs! Bring your imagination and build something fun! LEGOs will stay at the library, so be sure to snap a pic of your creation! In addition to being a great way to introduce the engineering and art concepts of STEAM, playing with LEGO’s supports early childhood...
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Date: Friday, Jul 25, 3:00 PM
Location: Sunnyvale Library
Learn while you play at this drop-in playtime for our littlest patrons. This program is for children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers. This program will be in the Library Program Room. No registration is required, but space is limited. Doors will close when the room is full. Accessibility...
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Date: Friday, Jul 25, 3:00 PM
Location: Village Square
Register to volunteer away your library fines at a rate of $20 per hour while helping the library maintain a clean and welcoming environment.Tables and chairs cleaning – Wipe down crucial furniture used for library events.Tabletop/windows – Help reinvigorate our branch by wiping down tabletops and cleaning dusty windows.Tabletop/windows/grounds cleanup...
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Date: Friday, Jul 25, 3:30 PM
Location: Biblioteca Latinoamericana - Community Room
Join us as we play hit titles for Nintendo Switch, including Super Mario Brothers Party, Mario Kart,Super Smash Bros, and more. We also have board games and card games for children, teens and families. Free. No registration is required. Recommended for ages 4-17 and families/caregivers. ADA Accommodation Requests Acompáñanos mientras...
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Date: Friday, Jul 25, 3:30 PM
Location: Biblioteca Latinoamericana - Community Room
Using pipe cleaners, straws, and a wood bead, kids can make their own pipe cleaner superhero! Recommended for ages 5-12. Free. No registration required. 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...
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Date: Friday, Jul 25, 3:30 PM
Location: Calabazas
Join a free five-week Lego Robotics workshop with FRC Team 846, The Funky Monkeys! Based out of Lynbrook High School and running a similar program at a local middle school, the team will introduce you to robotics through SPIKE Prime. You'll learn about sensors, various mechanisms, and coding concepts through...
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Date: Friday, Jul 25, 3:30 PM
Location: Seven Trees
Have fun and compete with others in a variety of popular games on Nintendo Switch, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! Open to Teens and Pre-Teens.No Registration Required.ADA Accommodation Requests