ESL Parent & Caregiver Conversation Club
2025-11-03 10:30 - 11:15 (America/Los_Angeles)
Parents & Caregivers: You’re Invited!
Join us for an engaging series designed to support families and spark meaningful conversations about children and parenting.
✔ Learn practical tips and insights from special guest speakers ✔ Connect with other parents and caregivers in the community ✔ Bring your little ones – children are welcome to attend with you
This is a wonderful opportunity to build connections, gain new ideas, and explore ways to support your growing children.
Space is limited. Please arrive on 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.

Toddler Storytime
2025-11-04 10:30 - 11:00
Stories and Songs for 1-2 year olds. This story time features lots of movement, singing, and action and is geared for very young toddlers who can no longer sit in laps!
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

ESL Conversation Club at the Cupertino Library
2025-11-04 10:30 - 12:00
ESL Conversation Club continues at Cupertino Library this year. Please join us for this fun sharing experience. Improve your English listening and speaking skills and learn about other cultures in a supportive environment. This program is for adults aged 18 and older who speak basic English.
*We will be holding ongoing weekly meetings in Room 201A on the second floor. Space is limited and online registration is required. Registration will open one week prior to each meeting.

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.

LEGO Club
2025-11-04 15:30 - 16:30
We provide the bricks, you provide the imagination! LEGO Club is held every second Tuesday of the month in the Cupertino Library Children’s Meeting Room. Children only, please. Kindergarten through 8th grade. Please leave your own LEGO bricks at home.
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.
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Homework Help for Grades K-5
2025-11-04 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-11-06 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-11-11 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-11-13 16:30 - 18:00
Are you a student in grades K-5 and need help with homework? We have tutors for you to receive homework help, Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 4:30p.m. – 6:00p.m. No registration is required. Basic school supplies will be 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.

Children's Literature for Adults Bookclub
2025-11-04 19:00 - 20:00
Adults join us for our Children’s Literature for Adults Book Club to discuss, reminisce, or discover for the first time a beloved children’s classic. Registration is required at the Cupertino Library Children’s Reference Desk where we will have a copy of the book available. Adults only please.
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the 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 atask@sccl.org.

Wednesday Afternoon Meditation and Mindfulness
2025-11-05 16:30 - 17:00, 2025-11-12 16:30 - 17:00
Join us for our meditation and mindfulness class series at 4:30 PM on Wednesday afternoons.
Please note there will be no sessions on July 16 and July 23rd.
Come practice meditation for 20 minutes and ask questions for 10 minutes with instructor Manisha. This class will take place in Community Room 201A
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.

Bedtime Storytime
2025-11-05 19:00 - 19:30, 2025-11-12 19:00 - 19:30
Join us for evening Family Storytime 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.
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.

Tariffs, Global Trade, and Your Investments
2025-11-05 19:00 - 20:30
Trade wars, shifting tariffs, and global economic tensions aren’t just headlines. They are forces that can shake your investment portfolio. Whether you are watching your stocks climb or wondering why your returns are shrinking, international trade policies may be playing a bigger role than you think.
Join us for a fast-paced, insightful session that breaks down:

How tariffs and trade agreements influence stock market performance.
The critical role that global supply chains play that could make or break your investments.
Stocks and ETFs that may thrive in a heavy tariff environment.
The role precious metals play as “safe haven” assets during trade uncertainty.
Smart strategies to protect and grow your portfolio amid economic volatility.

Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just beginning to build your stock portfolio, this program will help you better understand the global forces at play and how to make informed financial decisions in a shifting economic landscape.
This program is sponsored by the Financial Planning Association of Silicon Valley.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program do not necessarily reflect those of the Santa Clara County Library District. Participants are solely responsible for their individual investment portfolios and financial decisions.
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.

Storytime for Babies at Cupertino Library
2025-11-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-13 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for Storytime for Babies in our first floor program room! This storytime series is suitable for children ages 0 to 1 and will feature stories, songs, fingerplays, and more, all to encourage the development of crucial early literacy skills. Parents and babies will listen together, learn together, and play together.
This storytime is for pre-walkers and is limited to the first 30 babies, with a maximum of 2 adults per family group. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to sit on.
*** Beginning 9/4-10/16: Due to construction Storytime for Babies will not feature the stay and play component. We look forward to resuming stay and play on Thursday 10/23! Thank you for your patience.***
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.

Reading Buddies at Cupertino Library
2025-11-06 19:00 - 20:00
Buddy up with a furry friend and read aloud from your favorite book! Practice your reading skills and build up your self-confidence reading to a patient and furry listener.

This program is for children who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Parents are asked to remain in the library during the 20-minute program.
Registration opens the 3rd Monday of the month. Children must register for this program in-person at the Children’s Reference Desk, and may register for one reading session each month.

Thank you to Furry Friends P.A.T.S. (Pet Assisted Therapy Services) – www.furryfriends.org – for co-sponsoring this program.
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.

Knit-Alongs at Cupertino Library
2025-11-07 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-11-14 14:30 - 16:00
Starting Time: 2:30 pmEnding Time: 4:00 pmCommunity Room 201A On the first Friday of each month we will meet in Room 201B
Cupertino Library Knit Alongs continue in 2025!. All adult knitters and crocheters are welcome. No registration or sign up required. We’re always happy to meet someone new, so please feel free to join us. Meet new friends, start a new project, or finish an old one. *Please note, This is mostly a social group for knitters and crocheters aged 18 and older. It is not intended to be a class for regular knitting and crochet instruction.*We can supply some knitting and crochet supplies, but everyone is encouraged to bring their own knitting needles, crochet hooks and yarn.
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.

中/英文雙語說故事時間 Mandarin/English Bilingual Family Storytime
2025-11-07 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for for stories, songs, flannel board story, fingerplay and a craft project with Children Librarian in Mandarin and English. Children and their caretakers are welcome to join.
兒童圖書館員將為小朋友讀圖畫故事書;唱兒歌;用絨布板講故事;手指謠和做美勞。歡迎幼兒們 和家長,褓母一同前來參加。
Thank you to the Friends of the Cupertino Library for their funding and support.

Family Storytime at Cupertino Library
2025-11-08 10:30 - 11:00
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.

Discover Ilocano Traditional Weaving
2025-11-08 11:00 - 13:00
This program introduces the socio-cultural and historical significance of Ilocano traditional weaving within the Filipino American community. The practice is rooted in the migration of Ilocanos to the U.S. in the early 1900s, following American colonization of the Philippines. As the second-largest Filipino ethnolinguistic group in the U.S., Ilocanos carry a rich weaving heritage. Participants will explore iconic design patterns, their symbolism, and try weaving on small looms.
This program is first come, first served until capacity is reached at 25 attendees.
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.

The Essential Guide to Mushroom Foraging
2025-11-08 15:00 - 16:00
Delve into the captivating world of mycology and learn the essential skills of mushroom identification. This program provides a comprehensive introduction to recognizing edible varieties like chanterelles, morels, and porcini, while emphasizing the critical importance of distinguishing them from poisonous species. Through interactive learning, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the ecological role of fungi and develop a foundation for safe and responsible exploration of the natural world.
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.

Japanese Bilingual Storytime
2025-11-09 11:00 - 11:30
Join us for a family storytime with Poponta Children’s Cultural Society! This bilingual Japanese storytelling session will include traditional kamishibai (paper theater), puppets and books!
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.

Babywearing Dance
2025-11-09 11:00 - 12:00
Join us every Sunday at 11AM at the Cupertino Library for Babywearing Dance.

Non-Fiction Book Discussion: All the Beauty in the World
2025-11-09 11:00 - 12:00
In November, the the Cupertino Library Adult Nonfiction Book Discussion group will talk about All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and me by Patrick Bringley.(February 2023)
Patrick Bringley was working a prestigious job in Editorial events at the New Yorker Magazine when his beloved brother was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Already disenchanted with hi high pressure job at The New Yorker, Bringley quit and found less emotionally demanding new employment and a kind of refuge as a security guard at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. All the Beauty of the World is a recounting of Bringley’s decade-long employment at the Metropolitan, forging relationships with his co-workers at the museum discovering his own favorite art works, and his encounters with visitors to the museum, from the ghoulish enthusiasm of school children viewing ancient Egyptian mummies, to his appreciation of lost, confused museum goers who stumble upon magnificent artworks they might have missed seeing had they not been lost and confused at that moment. “I think they are right to stumble around the Met discombobulated….None of us knows much about this subject—the world and all of its beauty.”
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.

Sunday Line Dance at Cupertino Library
2025-11-09 14:00 - 15:30
Sunday Line Dance at Cupertino Library!
Get started with step-by-step instruction of dance movements choreographed to the rhythms of Waltz, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Salsa, Pop, and other music. Learn and master shuffles, sweeps, and turns while improving your balance, coordination, stamina, footwork, and arm styling.
Class will be led by Cupertino Staff.

For adult beginner to improver levels.
No partner needed.
Wear comfortable shoes.
No registration required.

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.

Reading Program Family Literacy Club: Make a Tree with Cotton Balls
2025-11-12 11:00 - 12:00
Learn how you can build literacy skills while crafting at home with your family. We will make a tree with just cotton balls and paint, while practicing some strategies to help build literacy skills.
This event is for families, children, and teens of all ages. Children and teens need to be supervised by their caregivers at all times.
All supplies will be provided. No registration required but limited spots are available.
The Reading Program of Santa Clara County Library District is a FREE service that provides 1-on-1 tutoring for adults who want to improve their English reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Visit our website to learn more about us: https://sccld.org/reading-program/

Mandarin Book Discussion Meeting: 像這樣的小事 (Xiang zhe yang de xiao shi)
2025-11-13 10:00 - 12:00
Book Jacket Mandarin Edition. Small Things Like These.
On November 13, the Cupertino Library Chinese Book Discussion will talk about 像這樣的小事 Xiang zhe yang de xiao shi ( Small Things Like These) by Claire Keegan. (2021).
Timber merchant Bill Furlong, the son of a young woman who gave birth to him out of wedlock in 1940’s Ireland, makes a disturbing discovery one December morning when he delivers coal and firewood to the convent in his poverty-stricken Irish town. A young woman has been locked in the freezing coal shed—deliberately as a punishment, by the nuns. As the son of one young woman spared becoming a virtual prisoner of a similar Magdalen Laundry by the kindness of her employer at the time, and as a father of five daughters, Bill exposes the abuse he has witnessed. Even though it means he must defy the all-powerful catholic church and the complicit silence of the rest of the townspeople, including his own wife.
Sponsored by The Friends of the Cupertino Library.

Rangoli for Kids
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:00
Join us for a rangoli for kids event with Rachel-Anne Palacios! Learn about and create your own rangoli to take home. Ages 6+. Arrive on time, supplies are limited!
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.
