Come support the Rose Garden Branch Library by attending the Friends of the Rose Garden Branch Library Book Sale! This sale will run for one month, in the Rose Garden Friends Book Sale Area. Select books will be 3 for $1. Funds from Friends of the Rose Garden Branch Library book sales go directly into […]
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Interested in improving your English language skills? Join our Free English Class for Adults. The class meets twice a week on Monday and Wednesdays, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Milpitas Library Program Room between August 25th to November 24th. The class focuses on improving English speaking and listening skills. The ESL class is taught at […] September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month!Throughout this month, if you sign-up for a card at the Alviso Branch Library, you can commemorate the occasion with your own Instax instant photo inside the library and a mini tote bag (While Supplies Last). To sign-up for a SJPL Card: Visit https://www.sjpl.org/membership to fill out an application.Bring a current ID […] |
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Stop by Gilroy Library's upstairs Information Desk and pick up a Spice Up Your Life Kit! Five Spice is predominantly used in Chinese cooking. It is a mixture of star anise, cinnamon, cloves, fennel, and sichuan pepper. Other mixtures may contain ginger, nutmeg or orange peel. Five Spice can be used as a meat rub, in breading, […] Stop by the library and pick up a FREE after-school snack! For kids 18 years old and under. Monday - Friday (3pm - 4pm) while supplies last. Every school day until June except for GUSD school breaks. Snacks provided by the YMCA. USDA Nondiscrimination Statement In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) […] Free. By appointment only.Offered in-person or virtually via Zoom, in English, Español, or Tiếng Việt.Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!What We Do: Intro to computer basicsAccount or device setupIntro to Microsoft OfficeJob search & resume helpNavigating/organizing emailAnd more!Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make […] Free. By appointment only.Offered in-person or virtually via Zoom, in English, Español, or Tiếng Việt.Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!What We Do: Intro to computer basicsAccount or device setupIntro to Microsoft OfficeJob search & resume helpNavigating/organizing emailAnd more!Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make […] Free. By appointment only.Offered in-person or virtually via Zoom, in English, Español, or Tiếng Việt.Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!What We Do: Intro to computer basicsAccount or device setupIntro to Microsoft OfficeJob search & resume helpNavigating/organizing emailAnd more!Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make […] Free. By appointment only.Offered in-person or virtually via Zoom, in English, Español, or Tiếng Việt.Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!What We Do: Intro to computer basicsAccount or device setupIntro to Microsoft OfficeJob search & resume helpNavigating/organizing emailAnd more!Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make […] Free. By appointment only.Offered in-person or virtually via Zoom, in English, Español, or Tiếng Việt.Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!What We Do: Intro to computer basicsAccount or device setupIntro to Microsoft OfficeJob search & resume helpNavigating/organizing emailAnd more!Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make […] Free. By appointment only.Offered in-person or virtually via Zoom, in English, Español, or Tiếng Việt.Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!What We Do: Intro to computer basicsAccount or device setupIntro to Microsoft OfficeJob search & resume helpNavigating/organizing emailAnd more!Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Time: 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Children's Room Join us for Baby Lap-Sit Storytime at the Library! Baby storytime is the perfect way to learn about early literacy with your non-walking baby. Join us in a friendly circle as we read board books together and sing fun songs to engage your non-walking children. […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Time: 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Children's Room Join us for Baby Lap-Sit Storytime at the Library! Baby storytime is the perfect way to learn about early literacy with your non-walking baby. Join us in a friendly circle as we read board books together and sing fun songs to engage your non-walking children. […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Time: 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Children's Room Join us for Baby Lap-Sit Storytime at the Library! Baby storytime is the perfect way to learn about early literacy with your non-walking baby. Join us in a friendly circle as we read board books together and sing fun songs to engage your non-walking children. […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Time: 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Children's Room Join us for Baby Lap-Sit Storytime at the Library! Baby storytime is the perfect way to learn about early literacy with your non-walking baby. Join us in a friendly circle as we read board books together and sing fun songs to engage your non-walking children. […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Time: 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Children's Room Join us for Baby Lap-Sit Storytime at the Library! Baby storytime is the perfect way to learn about early literacy with your non-walking baby. Join us in a friendly circle as we read board books together and sing fun songs to engage your non-walking children. […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Time: 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Children's Room Join us for Baby Lap-Sit Storytime at the Library! Baby storytime is the perfect way to learn about early literacy with your non-walking baby. Join us in a friendly circle as we read board books together and sing fun songs to engage your non-walking children. […] |
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Free. By appointment only.Offered in-person or virtually via Zoom, in English, Español, or Tiếng Việt.Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!What We Do: Intro to computer basicsAccount or device setupIntro to Microsoft OfficeJob search & resume helpNavigating/organizing emailAnd more!Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make […] Free. By appointment only.Offered in-person or virtually via Zoom, in English, Español, or Tiếng Việt.Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!What We Do: Intro to computer basicsAccount or device setupIntro to Microsoft OfficeJob search & resume helpNavigating/organizing emailAnd more!Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make […] Free. By appointment only.Offered in-person or virtually via Zoom, in English, Español, or Tiếng Việt.Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!What We Do: Intro to computer basicsAccount or device setupIntro to Microsoft OfficeJob search & resume helpNavigating/organizing emailAnd more!Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make […] Free. By appointment only.Offered in-person or virtually via Zoom, in English, Español, or Tiếng Việt.Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!What We Do: Intro to computer basicsAccount or device setupIntro to Microsoft OfficeJob search & resume helpNavigating/organizing emailAnd more!Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make […] Free. By appointment only.Offered in-person or virtually via Zoom, in English, Español, or Tiếng Việt.Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!What We Do: Intro to computer basicsAccount or device setupIntro to Microsoft OfficeJob search & resume helpNavigating/organizing emailAnd more!Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make […] Free. By appointment only.Offered in-person or virtually via Zoom, in English, Español, or Tiếng Việt.Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!What We Do: Intro to computer basicsAccount or device setupIntro to Microsoft OfficeJob search & resume helpNavigating/organizing emailAnd more!Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make […] Free. By appointment only.Offered in-person or virtually via Zoom, in English, Español, or Tiếng Việt.Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!What We Do: Intro to computer basicsAccount or device setupIntro to Microsoft OfficeJob search & resume helpNavigating/organizing emailAnd more!Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make […] Free. By appointment only.Offered in-person or virtually via Zoom, in English, Español, or Tiếng Việt.Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!What We Do: Intro to computer basicsAccount or device setupIntro to Microsoft OfficeJob search & resume helpNavigating/organizing emailAnd more!Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make […] Free. By appointment only.Offered in-person or virtually via Zoom, in English, Español, or Tiếng Việt.Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!What We Do: Intro to computer basicsAccount or device setupIntro to Microsoft OfficeJob search & resume helpNavigating/organizing emailAnd more!Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make […] Free. By appointment only.Offered in-person or virtually via Zoom, in English, Español, or Tiếng Việt.Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!What We Do: Intro to computer basicsAccount or device setupIntro to Microsoft OfficeJob search & resume helpNavigating/organizing emailAnd more!Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make […] Free. By appointment only.Offered in-person or virtually via Zoom, in English, Español, or Tiếng Việt.Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!What We Do: Intro to computer basicsAccount or device setupIntro to Microsoft OfficeJob search & resume helpNavigating/organizing emailAnd more!Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make […] Free. By appointment only.Offered in-person or virtually via Zoom, in English, Español, or Tiếng Việt.Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!What We Do: Intro to computer basicsAccount or device setupIntro to Microsoft OfficeJob search & resume helpNavigating/organizing emailAnd more!Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make […] |
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Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025 Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am Location: Offsite Stop by the Bookmobile for stories, songs, and rhymes in the heart of Rengstorff Park! Enjoy a fun-filled storytime at the Magical Bridge Playground, and take advantage of full library services available from 10:00–11:00 a.m. Events are weather permitting. Find us at […]
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Join us at the Gilroy Library on Thursday mornings for Books and Boogie storytime with Librarian Rosa!Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy engaging stories, playful rhymes, lively fingerplays, and music and movement activities that nurture early literacy skills. After storytime, stay and explore our brand-new Play Space area during “Stay and Play” time.****Únase a […]
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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 […]
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Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 11:30am Presenter: Jenn Laredo Location: 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 […]
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Practice English with an online English Conversation Club session! Meet new friends and learn English together. Registration is required for each session.You will receive a Zoom link after registration and before each session. If you are not familiar with Zoom, please review these resources: Getting Started with Zoom Zoom technical requirementsCheck out our complete schedule of […]
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Practice your English conversation skills every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.! Build confidence and make friends. All English levels are welcomed! Additional English resources and programs: sclibrary.org/services/learn-english...
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The Santa Clara County Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Board meets minimally four times each year in the months of January, April, June and October. For information about the meetings, agendas, and packets, please visit: https://sccld.org/jpa/
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The Santa Clara County Historical & Genealogical Society (SCCHGS) provides free genealogy consulting in the Heritage Pavilion (2nd floor) at the Central Park Library. Come and see one of our experts with your genealogy questions!
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Join us for an informal weekly drop-in knitting and crochet circle. Bring your projects, ask questions, receive help, share ideas, and meet new people! We meet upstairs in Quiet Study B.--------------------Únase a nosotros para un círculo semanal informal de tejido y crochet. ¡Trae tus proyectos, haz preguntas, recibe ayuda, comparte ideas y conoce gente nueva! […]
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Practice speaking English in an informal and supportive group; make new friends too! No registration is required, and you do not need to attend every week. Basic English knowledge recommended.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 […]
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Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025 Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Teen Room Join Library staff in the Teen Room for Friendship Bracelets class. Enjoy a range of different materials and charms to make some lovely accessories.
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Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025 Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Drop in for an afternoon of art and crafts that is self-directed, choice-driven, and celebrates the experience of discovery. This program is for children ages 5 and up. This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Mountain View Library. […] |
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The ESL Book Club is a fun opportunity to practice your English reading, speaking, and listening skills. Join us to discuss award-winning novels, non-fiction books, classic American/English books, and meet new people. We look forward to seeing...
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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 and rhymes, including a playlist of all of our […]
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Date: Friday, September 5, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 11:30am Location: Pageant Park Join us over at Pageant Park, right behind the Library, for a peaceful and fun morning of yoga with your little one(s)! Bring your mat and enjoy some good stretches and quality time with the family. This event is led by Gali from […]
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English as a Second Language (ESL) / Learn English: Beyond the Basics is an in-person 8-week class with lessons on English grammar, pronunciation, and idioms. It is for adult (18 years and older) intermediate and advanced English learners who can have a conversation in English and want to improve their pronunciation and understanding. To register for […]
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Date: Friday, September 5, 2025 Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Therapy reading dogs provide a comforting presence for children as they navigate the exciting realm of books. This initiative aims to build confidence, enhance literacy skills and instill a lifelong love for reading. Therapy dogs plan to visit on the […]
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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 development because children engage in problem […]
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Due to popular demand, our Computer Basics classes will now be offered monthly! Join us the first Friday of every month at Central Park Library's Technology Center from 5:00-5:45 p.m. for beginner-friendly workshops where we’ll teach... |
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Drop in for a full day of modern board gaming at the Downtown Library! The group meets every 1st Saturday from 10-6 PM. Attendees can bring their own games to play or jump-in with others. Please bring your own snacks and drinks to fuel an afternoon of marathon gaming in the El Camino Room.Presented by […]
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Join us for a guided meditation experience with Sara. Welcome to all experience levels. This will be a seated meditation session that lasts about 30 minutes.
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Connect with us for a fun, interactive, Arabic English storytime. Storytime is a magical time for children that speak multiple languages to learn and interact with one another. Our storytellers will share stories, songs, rhymes,...
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Join established local yoga teacher Patricia Becker as she takes us through exercises to loosen joints, improve flexibility, improve cognition, and increase strength in Rinconada Library's Embarcadero Room. Read more about Patricia and her yoga certifications, experience and classes on her website. Another session will beheld on November 1. Registration is not required but you will receive an email reminder.
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Join Librarian Alicia on Saturdays at 11:00 AM for Family Storytime at Mitchell Park 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 and rhymes, including a playlist of […]
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Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Location: Book Bubble Get ready to dive into the world of STEM & robotics with Vortex Robotics — a regionals-qualifying team! They’ll be showcasing their amazing robots, sharing their journey, and inspiring you to start a team of your own. Whether you're already into coding or […]
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Are you getting ready to apply for Medicare and are confused by the different plans to choose from? Join Sandra Karol, MS, RDMS, RVT, for a monthly workshop and learn more about the different plans that will work best for you and your family. Please register directly with Sandy at isail2@earthlink.net. Attendee limit is 10 people per […]
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Come and improve your mental and physical health in mindfulness meditation sessions led by Phuong Pham. Each session is 45 minutes of sitting and/or walking meditation followed by 15 minutes of group sharing and Q&A. It is open to all levels of experience and no registration is required. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga […]
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Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025 Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room QuantaMania 27090 is bringing an awesome STEM workshop to the Mountain View Library! Come build mini robot circuits, make cool robot art, and even drive a real competition robot. You’ll also get to see LEGO robots in action and […]
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Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025 Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm Location: Computer Lab Presented by: Bellatrix Warrior youth will dive into the exciting world of AI through a hands-on projects in science, engineering, art, writing, fashion, sustainability, or community service. Working in small teams you will learn how to use AI tools to brainstorm, research, and develop ideas […]
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Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Technology Lab The Los Gatos Library has partnered with @GirlsWhoCode to create a club meant for people ages 12-18 to learn to code and change the world! "What will I Learn? Our middle and high school Clubs encourage you to impact the community in a positive […] |
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Join us for a weekly Tai Chi session with Nelson Ng! In this weekly class, participants will learn the basic principles and the philosophy behind Tai Chi, gaining flexibility and a better sense of balance, through slow and gentle movement. Nelson started learning Chen's Tai Chi in 1989 from Master Gene Chen, who was a disciple of […]
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Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025 Time: 11:30am - 12:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area Please join us for Polish Storytime! We'll be hosting this event every FIRST Sunday for the forseeable future and would love if you could join us! We'll be learning about Polish culture, reading books, and singing rhymes. We hope to […]
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Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025 Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm Location: Zoom (Online) Once a month this Summer, come join The Town's very own Poet Laureate, William Ward Butler on ZOOM from 12pm-2pm. Share your work, receive feedback, and ask questions on anything from your own work to publishing advice! Click here to join the Zoom If you […]
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Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025 Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Teen Room Join us in a fun-filled hour of Mario Kart racing! Take turns racing and making new friends at the Library. |
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Date: Monday, September 8, 2025 Time: 10:15am - 11:30am Location: Oak Room Patio, Main Library 1st Floor Move and Groove Storytime has two sessions: 10:15 am and 11:00 am. Families who cannot attend the 10:15 storytime are encouraged to stay for the 11:00. Dance your wiggles away in this interactive storytime. Creative movement set to songs and stories […]
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Date: Monday, September 8, 2025 Time: 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Join us and get up and get moving with your toddler! Full of books, songs and tons of fun designed to help develop your child's language and motor skills. Please note: in accordance with the County Fire Marshall’s latest building inspection, storytime […]
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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...
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Join us for Family Storytime in Italian, led by teachers from La Scuola International School! 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 […]
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Date: Monday, September 8, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Presenter: Viviana Cois Location: Teen Room Join us in-person at the Library for friendly and casual conversations with other English learners! This class is for adults 18+.
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Date: Monday, September 8, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Location: Conference Room Join us for a discussion of Persuasion by Jane Austen. The Monday Morning bookclub meets in the Library Conference Room, and new members are welcome at any time. Have you signed up for the Monday Morning Book Club Newsletter?
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The Santa Clara County Historical & Genealogical Society (SCCHGS) provides free genealogy consulting in the Heritage Pavilion (2nd floor) at the Central Park Library. Come and see one of our experts with your genealogy questions!
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Date: Monday, September 8, 2025 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for 3D Printing Appointments. 1:1 appointments will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays. All equipment will be provided by the library. Create your own design in Tinkercad or print a […]
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Date: Monday, September 8, 2025 Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area For kids ages 5 and up. Register to guarantee a ten-minute reading session with a friendly therapy dog! Walk-ins are also welcome.
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Join us for a special event - 'Behind the Shelves Library Tour of Central Park Library' to explore the hidden gems of Santa Clara City Library! Take a 1-hour long guide-led tour through the Central Park Library. Your guide will share...
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Date: Monday, September 8, 2025 Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm Location: Group Study Room Come join fellow needlework and textile arts enthusiasts at the library! Crafters of all levels are welcome to bring their projects and chat, teach, learn, and make new friends at this casual weekly get together. This group is entirely self-directed and you […]
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Board meetings start promptly at 6:00 p.m. The public is welcome. Public presentations to the Board: Follow procedures in Public Notice |
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Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Time: 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Children's Room Join us for Baby Lap-Sit Storytime at the Library! Baby storytime is the perfect way to learn about early literacy with your non-walking baby. Join us in a friendly circle as we read board books together and sing fun songs to engage your non-walking children. […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm Location: Group Study Room Come speak with a member of the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Navigator team. Peer Navigators will offer: Personalized assistance to get help for behavioral health needs Peer guidance about options for wellness services and support Knowledgeable information and resources for mental […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Time: 10:15am - 11:30am Location: Oak Room Patio, Main Library 1st Floor Sing, play, and read to your baby! Please plan to arrive early to ensure admittance. Arrivals more than 5 minutes late are not guaranteed entrance. Adults must have at least 1 age-appropriate child attending. To ensure the quality of the […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am Location: Pioneer Park 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.
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Join Librarian Jennifer (and Rocky Raccoon) on Tuesdays at 11:00 AM for Family Storytime at Children's 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! BYOS (bring your own scarf)! Some of our songs use scarves as props. Bring something […]
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The Brown Bag Book Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday and reads a mix of fiction and nonfiction titles. To receive the Zoom link by email, please register for the event. You will receive the Zoom link the day before or the day of the event.Our 2025 selections: January - Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame […]
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Join us for a preview of the San Francisco Opera's upcoming performance of Dead Man Walking. Kip Cranna, Dramaturg Emeritus (Scholar in Residence) of San Francisco Opera, will deliver the talk. Dr. Cranna, who holds a PhD in musicology from Stanford University, was awarded San Francisco Opera Medal, the company's highest honor. View a YouTube video of Dean […]
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Join us for a special Lemur Storytime, presented by Palo Alto City Library and Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo. Come see the Junior Museum & Zoo's ring-tailed lemurs and enjoy stories and songs with our librarians! This storytime is suited for those older than 2 years, but all ages are welcome. Zoo admission is required for entry. […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm Presenter: Francisco Location: Technology Lab Do you have questions about your laptop, smartphone, or tablet? Join us for Drop-in Tech help. No appointment is needed, we help patrons on a first come first served basis. We meet in the 2nd floor Tech Lab and a clipboard for […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Presenter: Joey Squillacioti Location: Makerspace, Main Library Children's Area Join us to create a galaxy jar at the library! We will create with glitter, paint, and other craft supplies. For ages 5 and up. Registration required.
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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 development because children engage in problem […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Children's Room Take some time out of your afternoon to imagine and create! Join us for a crafty activity in the Children's Room. (Previously known as Tinker Tuesday.) This program is geared towards children ages 3 through ~10. This program takes place on the 2nd […] |
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Looking for a place for a weekly silent writing session? Join us in Rinconada Library's spacious Embarcadero Room every Wednesday morning right after the library opens. 10-10:15: Check in with other writers.10:15-11:45 a.m.: Settle in for 90 minutes of silent writing in a large, light-filled comfortable room.11:45 a.m.-noon: Wrap up the session. Feel free to […]
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Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Time: 10:15am - 11:30am Location: San Mateo Main Toddler Storytime has two sessions: 10:15 am and 11:00 am. Families who cannot attend the 10:15 storytime are encouraged to stay for the 11:00. For children ages 18 months - 3 years. Get up and get moving at our Toddler Storytime! Full of books, songs […]
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Join Librarian Heidi on Wednesday mornings at 10:30AM for Little Ones Storytime at Children's Library. Storytime includes a variety of early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, 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 […]
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Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 11:30am Location: Children's Room Join us for Preschool Storytime in the Children's Room every Wednesday at 11 am! We will sing, move, and read together as we work on developing our early literacy and school readiness skills while also building community connections. This program caters towards toddlers ages 2 […]
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Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Location: Online Register here and submit your questions for the author before the event begins. Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More. No […]
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Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Presenter: Jefferson Fisher Location: Online Registration is required. Click this link to attend the virtual event. Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk […]
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Our ESL (English as a Second Language) conversation group program is a friendly and informal environment for adults (18 years old and older) to practice speaking and listening in English. It is designed for English learners who enjoy meeting friends from various ethnic backgrounds and learning conversational English in a casual setting. Registration is required […]
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Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Children's Room For ages 7+ only: Join Librarian Robert in the Children's Room and learn to knit! Learn the basic skills to get started on a simple project and practice your stitching.
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Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for 3D Printing Appointments. 1:1 appointments will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays. All equipment will be provided by the library. Create your own design in Tinkercad or print a […]
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Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Presenter: Staff Adult Location: 1st Floor Program Room Are you learning or improving your spoken English? Come practice with us! We are offering this as a hybrid program. We will meet in person at the first floor program room. Can't make it in person? […]
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Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Conference Room Enjoy a good mystery? Us too! Come chat with Librarian Breanna and others IN PERSON OR ON ZOOM about: The Round House by Louise Erdrich An exquisitely told story of a boy on the cusp of manhood who seeks justice and understanding in the wake of a terrible […]
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Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Time: 5:30pm - 6:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area Please wear pajamas (parents can too!) to this evening storytime featuring stories, songs, and rhymes. For all ages. Stuffies welcome. Plan to arrive early to ensure admittance. |
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Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025 Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Conference Room This bookclub reads exclusively Spanish books and meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 10-11AM in the library's conference room (1st Floor). Este club de lectura lee libros exclusivamente en español y se reúne el segundo jueves de cada mes de […]
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Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025 Time: 10:00am - 11:15am Location: Lobby Join the team from West Valley Community Services for their twice monthly Park-It Market. On the second and fourth Thursday of each month, WVCS offers free access to food inlcluding fresh produce, meat, dairy products, dry goods and canned food.
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Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 11:30am Presenter: Jenn Laredo Location: 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 […]
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Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room A specialized storytime designed for preschool age children with autism and/or sensory challenges, along with their siblings. Books, songs, movement, and play supporting the needs of neurodivergent children and their families. Recommended for ages 3-6. Please only register children […]
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Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Location: 2nd Floor Program Room Registration is required. Seats and materials are limited. Please only register if you plan on attending. Join us to create your own personalized charm bracelet or keychain with sci-fi or fantasy book charms. You will have the opportunity to […] |
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Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm Location: Lobby Come on down to the Library for an amazing used books sale on the front patio! The Friends of the Library are hosting a big sale (two books for $1) on the front porch, so come shop with your friends and family and get […]
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Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Presenter: Martha Carpenter Location: 1st Floor Program Room Seating is limited. Registration is recommended. Walk-ins are also welcome. Here in Santa Clara County we can grow vegetables year round. Come and learn which vegetables will grow best in the winter and which ones will […]
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Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Technology Lab The Los Gatos Library has partnered with @GirlsWhoCode to create a club meant for people ages 12-18 to learn to code and change the world! "What will I Learn? Our middle and high school Clubs encourage you to impact the community in a positive […]
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Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Conference Room Neurographic Art, developed by Russian psychologist and artist Pavel Mikhailevich Piskarev, combines art and psychology to promote emotional healing and self-exploration. This therapeutic approach fosters mindfulness and helps create pathways to relaxation, calmness and non-judgment, while also enhancing connections with the subconscious mind.
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Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 Time: 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Enter the world of improv comedy with this workshop from the LAHS improv club! We’ll start with a high-energy performance, followed by a workshop where you’ll rotate through stations and try out the games for yourself! Finally, you’ll get […] |
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Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: Conference Room Come enjoy a free Hearing Screening at the library, and get a free consultation if follow up is needed. Registered patrons will be given priority, and walk-ins will be welcome up to the tester's abilities within the timeframe. This amazing, free opportunity is […]
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Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025 Time: 11:30am - 12:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area Introduce your child to the Iranian language and culture through stories, songs and fun. All ages welcome. No registration required. Hosted by our friends from Boostan Kids, Persian Language Immersion. |
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Date: Monday, September 15, 2025 Time: 10:15am - 11:30am Location: Oak Room Patio, Main Library 1st Floor Move and Groove Storytime has two sessions: 10:15 am and 11:00 am. Families who cannot attend the 10:15 storytime are encouraged to stay for the 11:00. Dance your wiggles away in this interactive storytime. Creative movement set to songs and stories […]
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Date: Monday, September 15, 2025 Time: 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Join us and get up and get moving with your toddler! Full of books, songs and tons of fun designed to help develop your child's language and motor skills. Please note: in accordance with the County Fire Marshall’s latest building inspection, storytime […]
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Date: Monday, September 15, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Presenter: Viviana Cois Location: Teen Room Join us in-person at the Library for friendly and casual conversations with other English learners! This class is for adults 18+.
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Date: Monday, September 15, 2025 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for 3D Printing Appointments. 1:1 appointments will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays. All equipment will be provided by the library. Create your own design in Tinkercad or print a […]
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Date: Monday, September 15, 2025 Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm Location: Group Study Room Come join fellow needlework and textile arts enthusiasts at the library! Crafters of all levels are welcome to bring their projects and chat, teach, learn, and make new friends at this casual weekly get together. This group is entirely self-directed and you […]
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Date: Monday, September 15, 2025 Time: 5:00pm - 5:40pm Location: Lobby Stop by the Los Gatos Library every other Tuesday to be trained in how to use Narcan. This training will be a short training on how to: Recognize the signs of an opioid overdose Demonstrate how to administer the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone […]
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Date: Monday, September 15, 2025 Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Paws for Tales is now at Hillsdale Library! For kids ages 5 and up. Practice reading with a therapy dog. Drop-in registration at the library.
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Date: Monday, September 15, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room A musical storytime for infants and new toddlers with books, baby bounces, and nursery rhymes. Third Mondays of the month this fall!
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Date: Monday, September 15, 2025 Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location: 2nd Floor Program Room Regular meeting of the Board of Library Trustees View the meeting agenda and supporting documents at mountainview.legistar.com For more information on the Board of Library Trustees, please visit their webpage. |
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Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Time: 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Children's Room Join us for Baby Lap-Sit Storytime at the Library! Baby storytime is the perfect way to learn about early literacy with your non-walking baby. Join us in a friendly circle as we read board books together and sing fun songs to engage your non-walking children. […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm Location: Group Study Room Come speak with a member of the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Navigator team. Peer Navigators will offer: Personalized assistance to get help for behavioral health needs Peer guidance about options for wellness services and support Knowledgeable information and resources for mental […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Time: 10:15am - 11:30am Location: Oak Room Patio, Main Library 1st Floor Sing, play, and read to your baby! Please plan to arrive early to ensure admittance. Arrivals more than 5 minutes late are not guaranteed entrance. Adults must have at least 1 age-appropriate child attending. To ensure the quality of the […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am Location: Pioneer Park 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.
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Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm Presenter: Francisco Location: Technology Lab Do you have questions about your laptop, smartphone, or tablet? Join us for Drop-in Tech help. No appointment is needed, we help patrons on a first come first served basis. We meet in the 2nd floor Tech Lab and a clipboard for […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Time: 5:00pm - 5:55pm Location: Conference Room Join Librarian Rachael for a lively discussion of a very cool book. Drop in to the Conference Room at 5 PM to join the discussion in person, or join in on Zoom here: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://losgatosca-gov.zoom.us/j/92703658806 […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Time: 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Repetition and active learning combine to strengthen pre-kinder skills as each week we explore a different science, language arts, math, social studies, and art concepts in a storytime geared toward smaller group learning. We ask that registered families commit […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Presenter: Gayatri Ratnam Location: 2nd Floor Program Room Registration is required. Seats and materials are limited. Please only register if you plan on attending. Join us for a two-part quilting program using upcycled fabric. Part One (August 19): Piece fabric together to create the timeless […] |
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Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Time: 10:15am - 11:30am Location: San Mateo Main Toddler Storytime has two sessions: 10:15 am and 11:00 am. Families who cannot attend the 10:15 storytime are encouraged to stay for the 11:00. For children ages 18 months - 3 years. Get up and get moving at our Toddler Storytime! Full of books, songs […]
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Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Time: 10:30 am - 11:15 am Location: 1st Floor Program Room A musical storytime for infants, babies, and new toddlers with books, baby bounces, and dancing! After storytime, we will host a brief Stay & Play for grownups to connect and mingle. This program is designed for ages 0-18 months. […]
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Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 11:30am Location: Children's Room Join us for Preschool Storytime in the Children's Room every Wednesday at 11 am! We will sing, move, and read together as we work on developing our early literacy and school readiness skills while also building community connections. This program caters towards toddlers ages 2 […]
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Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Location: Online Register here and submit your questions for the author before the event begins. Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes… well… just weird? Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey with us and author Gabe Henry through the history of the English […]
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Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Presenter: Gabe Henry Location: Online Registration is required. Click this link to attend the virtual event. Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes… well… just weird? Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey with us and author Gabe Henry through the history of […]
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Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Children's Room For ages 7+ only: Join Librarian Robert in the Children's Room and learn to knit! Learn the basic skills to get started on a simple project and practice your stitching.
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Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Teen Room Join Library staff to make your own custom pins in the Teen Room. Design your own backpack pins and have fun meeting new folks.
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Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for 3D Printing Appointments. 1:1 appointments will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays. All equipment will be provided by the library. Create your own design in Tinkercad or print a […]
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Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Presenter: Staff Adult Location: 1st Floor Program Room Are you learning or improving your spoken English? Come practice with us! We are offering this as a hybrid program. We will meet in person at the first floor program room. Can't make it in person? […]
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Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Time: 5:30pm - 6:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area Please wear pajamas (parents can too!) to this evening storytime featuring stories, songs, and rhymes. For all ages. Stuffies welcome. Plan to arrive early to ensure admittance.
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Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location: 2nd Floor Program Room The Friends of the Library Board Meeting is open to the public. More information for the Friends of the Mountain View Library can be found here: http://www.mvlibraryfriends.org/ |
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Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025 Time: 10:45am - 11:45am Location: Children's Room This is a tabling event that will be held in our Children's Room right before, during and a little after our Storytime program. Drop in and talk to a representative from the Stars Infant Program and Stars Therapy Services organization. Stars Bay Area Inc has […]
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Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 11:30am Presenter: Jenn Laredo Location: 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 […]
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Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025 Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Drop in for an afternoon of art and crafts that is self-directed, choice-driven, and celebrates the experience of discovery. This program is for children ages 5 and up. This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the […]
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Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025 Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Conference Room Have lots of already completed puzzles at home? Would you like to get some other puzzles, for FREE? Come on down to the library and bring your puzzles. You'll be able to swap yours for someone else's jigsaw treasures.
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Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Location: 2nd Floor Program Room Registration is required and seats are limited. This event is intended for adults, ages 18 and up only. Join us to test your knowledge on all things sci-fi and fantasy related! In teams of 5, you will work together […]
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Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025 Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Presenter: Keren Wong Location: 1st Floor Program Room What happens when kids design with AI instead of just using it? Design researcher, Keren Ruth Wong, shares insights from the IDEO Play Lab. How is Gen Z co-creating tech tools that are creative, weird, and […] |
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Date: Friday, September 19, 2025 Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Children's Room Emily Butterfly is an interstellar story teller who lives to delight children with her magically unique form of puppetry, storytelling and song. Be mesmerized by Emily Butterfly's storytelling voice and her handmade felted puppets, costume, and props. She will be performing her show about […] |
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Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: Book Bubble Please join us for Technology Exploration in the Book Bubble on Saturday 10 AM-12 PM! This two hour program is for children, family, and friends to drop in and explore 3-D printing, program Bee-Bots & Cubelets, and/or other assorted tech devices. No registration is […]
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Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Time: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Presenter: Ryan Murphy Location: Bike Fix-it Station (Outside Franklin St. Entrance) Come join us every third Saturday of the month for the Drop-in Bike Clinic! Use our tools to work on your bike. All ages welcome. Professional bike mechanic Ryan Murphy will be […]
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Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room This fun and engaging workshop introduces Model UN to students in grades 6-9. We will cover all the Model UN basics and build critical life skills, including public speaking, research, paper writing, and creative problem-solving. This is an interactive […]
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Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Presenter: Calixto Robles Location: 2nd Floor Program Room Seats and materials are limited. This class is intended for adults, ages 18 and up only. Join us for a print making workshop with local artist Calixto Robles. Design your own print art with pre-prepared screens, […]
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Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Technology Lab The Los Gatos Library has partnered with @GirlsWhoCode to create a club meant for people ages 12-18 to learn to code and change the world! "What will I Learn? Our middle and high school Clubs encourage you to impact the community in a positive […] |
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Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025 Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm Location: Book Bubble Join SMC Immigrant Services for a special Welcoming Week story hour! Welcoming Week is an annual celebration of the work that takes place in communities to be welcoming to all, particularly immigrants. We will read a story that celebrates welcoming and do a […]
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Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025 Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Lobby Stop by the Los Gatos Library every other Tuesday to be trained in how to use Narcan. This training will be a short training on how to: Recognize the signs of an opioid overdose Demonstrate how to administer the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone […] |
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Date: Monday, September 22, 2025 Time: 10:15am - 11:30am Location: Oak Room Patio, Main Library 1st Floor Move and Groove Storytime has two sessions: 10:15 am and 11:00 am. Families who cannot attend the 10:15 storytime are encouraged to stay for the 11:00. Dance your wiggles away in this interactive storytime. Creative movement set to songs and stories […]
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Date: Monday, September 22, 2025 Time: 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Join us and get up and get moving with your toddler! Full of books, songs and tons of fun designed to help develop your child's language and motor skills. Please note: in accordance with the County Fire Marshall’s latest building inspection, storytime […]
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Date: Monday, September 22, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Presenter: Viviana Cois Location: Teen Room Join us in-person at the Library for friendly and casual conversations with other English learners! This class is for adults 18+.
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Date: Monday, September 22, 2025 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for 3D Printing Appointments. 1:1 appointments will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays. All equipment will be provided by the library. Create your own design in Tinkercad or print a […]
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Date: Monday, September 22, 2025 Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm Location: Group Study Room Come join fellow needlework and textile arts enthusiasts at the library! Crafters of all levels are welcome to bring their projects and chat, teach, learn, and make new friends at this casual weekly get together. This group is entirely self-directed and you […]
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Date: Monday, September 22, 2025 Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Discover legendary tales from around the world—and make something magical! Join us each month as we dive into a new myth from a different culture, then create a fun craft or project inspired by the story. From trickster spiders […] |
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Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Time: 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Children's Room Join us for Baby Lap-Sit Storytime at the Library! Baby storytime is the perfect way to learn about early literacy with your non-walking baby. Join us in a friendly circle as we read board books together and sing fun songs to engage your non-walking children. […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm Location: Group Study Room Come speak with a member of the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Navigator team. Peer Navigators will offer: Personalized assistance to get help for behavioral health needs Peer guidance about options for wellness services and support Knowledgeable information and resources for mental […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Time: 10:15am - 11:30am Location: Oak Room Patio, Main Library 1st Floor Sing, play, and read to your baby! Please plan to arrive early to ensure admittance. Arrivals more than 5 minutes late are not guaranteed entrance. Adults must have at least 1 age-appropriate child attending. To ensure the quality of the […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am Location: Pioneer Park 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.
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Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm Presenter: Francisco Location: Technology Lab Do you have questions about your laptop, smartphone, or tablet? Join us for Drop-in Tech help. No appointment is needed, we help patrons on a first come first served basis. We meet in the 2nd floor Tech Lab and a clipboard for […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Children's Room Take some time out of your afternoon to imagine and create! Join us for a crafty activity in the Children's Room. (Previously known as Tinker Tuesday.) Today's activity will be origami, led by the students of the Japanese National Honor Society from Los […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Presenter: Ray Nayler Location: Online Registration is required. Sign up below to receive the Zoom information on the morning of the event. Join us for a captivating evening with award-winning science fiction author Ray Nayler, as part of our Sci-Fi September series. His breakout […] |
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Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Time: 10:15am - 11:30am Location: San Mateo Main Toddler Storytime has two sessions: 10:15 am and 11:00 am. Families who cannot attend the 10:15 storytime are encouraged to stay for the 11:00. For children ages 18 months - 3 years. Get up and get moving at our Toddler Storytime! Full of books, songs […]
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Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Time: 10:30 am - 11:15 am Location: 1st Floor Program Room A musical storytime for infants, babies, and new toddlers with books, baby bounces, and dancing! After storytime, we will host a brief Stay & Play for grownups to connect and mingle. This program is designed for ages 0-18 months. […]
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Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 11:30am Location: Children's Room Join Anna-Maria Violich-Olivier of Aguacate Music Kids to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month. She will present an interactive, fun, and educational experience where kids and their families sing, dance, play instruments, and celebrate the beautiful musical culture of Latin America! Their songs, available in […]
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Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Children's Room For ages 7+ only: Join Librarian Robert in the Children's Room and learn to knit! Learn the basic skills to get started on a simple project and practice your stitching.
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Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Teen Room Join us in the teen room for a mindful watercolor craft with library staff.
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Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for 3D Printing Appointments. 1:1 appointments will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays. All equipment will be provided by the library. Create your own design in Tinkercad or print a […]
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Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Presenter: Staff Adult Location: 1st Floor Program Room Are you learning or improving your spoken English? Come practice with us! We are offering this as a hybrid program. We will meet in person at the first floor program room. Can't make it in person? […]
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Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Conference Room September's theme is "pie"! Each month we have a theme that you are free to interpret however you'd like. Choose a recipe to make from one of the many cookbooks or other resources in our collection- don't worry, we'll have plenty of suggestions […]
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Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Time: 5:30pm - 6:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area Please wear pajamas (parents can too!) to this evening storytime featuring stories, songs, and rhymes. For all ages. Stuffies welcome. Plan to arrive early to ensure admittance.
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Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Presenter: Jojo Liu Location: 1st Floor Program Room Seats and materials are limited. Ages 12 and up only. Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a hands-on Chinese calligraphy workshop! The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional event that brings families together to exchange presents and enjoy […] |
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Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Time: 10:00am - 11:15am Location: Lobby Join the team from West Valley Community Services for their twice monthly Park-It Market. On the second and fourth Thursday of each month, WVCS offers free access to food inlcluding fresh produce, meat, dairy products, dry goods and canned food.
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Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 11:30am Presenter: Jenn Laredo Location: 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 […]
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Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Location: Pioneer Park Blast off into a STEAM adventure! Using film canisters and Alka-Seltzer, children will build and launch fizzy rockets while learning about chemical reactions. Materials provided, just bring your curiosity! This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Mountain […]
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Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area Join Tween Book Club! Calling all readers ages 8–13! Join us this month as we dive into Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston, an exciting fantasy adventure full of magic, mystery, and powerful friendships! We’re taking two months to […]
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Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Presenter: Cory Doctorow Location: Online Registration is required. Sign up below to receive the Zoom information on the morning of the event. Get ready for an evening of sharp insights, big ideas, and thrilling speculation with Cory Doctorow, one of today’s most exciting voices […] |
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Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Blast off into a galaxy of creativity at the library! In this hands-on cardboard construction program, you’ll use our tools and materials to build UFOs or other space-age creations. Have extra boxes? Bring them along for an even bigger […]
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Amplify: Concussion to Card Game, My Journey of Spreading Awareness Through Play and Creating CAGOGA
Amplify: Concussion to Card Game, My Journey of Spreading Awareness Through Play and Creating CAGOGA
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 Time: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Presenter: Harry Liuhan Location: Online Learn how Harry, a student from England, turned a serious head injury into a way of helping others. Creator of the card game CAGOGA, Harry found a fun, interactive way to spread concussion awareness and allow those suffering from […]
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Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Conference Room Join us for the Informed Community Book Club, a space dedicated to exploring and discussing pertinent social, economic, and political issues. If you are interested in participating in our democratic institutions or just making friends, join us! September's book will be Money, Lies and God by Katherine […]
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Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Presenter: David Hofstad Location: 1st Floor Program Room Seats and materials are limited. This class is intended for adults, ages 18 and up only. Let your imagination take flight in this creative pastel art workshop led by artist David Hofstad. This special sci-fi-themed session […]
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Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Technology Lab The Los Gatos Library has partnered with @GirlsWhoCode to create a club meant for people ages 12-18 to learn to code and change the world! "What will I Learn? Our middle and high school Clubs encourage you to impact the community in a positive […]
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Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Conference Room Join art instructor Makiko Niwa for a calming and peaceful session of making mindful art. More details to come! This class requires registration. Registration will open 3 weeks prior to the event. |
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Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Location: Technology Lab Come join us for Mindful Yoga, with our instructor Makiko! If you have your own mats for yoga, please feel free to bring it! Registration required. Gentle yoga emphasizes slow and mindful movements that enhances flexibility and releases tension. When paired with calming and […]
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Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025 Time: 11:30am - 12:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area Enjoy nursery rhymes, movement and stories with Laura Cláes from A Casa Feita de Palavras. Non-Portuguese speakers will benefit from exposure to the language through literature and nursery rhymes, as well as experiencing the rich culture and traditions. |
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Date: Monday, September 29, 2025 Time: 10:15am - 11:30am Location: Oak Room Patio, Main Library 1st Floor Move and Groove Storytime has two sessions: 10:15 am and 11:00 am. Families who cannot attend the 10:15 storytime are encouraged to stay for the 11:00. Dance your wiggles away in this interactive storytime. Creative movement set to songs and stories […]
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Date: Monday, September 29, 2025 Time: 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Join us and get up and get moving with your toddler! Full of books, songs and tons of fun designed to help develop your child's language and motor skills. Please note: in accordance with the County Fire Marshall’s latest building inspection, storytime […]
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Date: Monday, September 29, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Presenter: Viviana Cois Location: Teen Room Join us in-person at the Library for friendly and casual conversations with other English learners! This class is for adults 18+.
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Date: Monday, September 29, 2025 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for 3D Printing Appointments. 1:1 appointments will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays. All equipment will be provided by the library. Create your own design in Tinkercad or print a […]
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Date: Monday, September 29, 2025 Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm Location: Group Study Room Come join fellow needlework and textile arts enthusiasts at the library! Crafters of all levels are welcome to bring their projects and chat, teach, learn, and make new friends at this casual weekly get together. This group is entirely self-directed and you […]
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Date: Monday, September 29, 2025 Time: 5:00pm - 5:40pm Location: Lobby Stop by the Los Gatos Library every other Tuesday to be trained in how to use Narcan. This training will be a short training on how to: Recognize the signs of an opioid overdose Demonstrate how to administer the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone […]
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Date: Monday, September 29, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Wear your favorite PJs or astronaut suit for an out of this world storytime. Enjoy songs, books, and rhymes as we explore the wonders of space and all things alien. |
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Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Time: 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Children's Room Join us for Baby Lap-Sit Storytime at the Library! Baby storytime is the perfect way to learn about early literacy with your non-walking baby. Join us in a friendly circle as we read board books together and sing fun songs to engage your non-walking children. […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm Location: Group Study Room Come speak with a member of the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Navigator team. Peer Navigators will offer: Personalized assistance to get help for behavioral health needs Peer guidance about options for wellness services and support Knowledgeable information and resources for mental […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Time: 10:15am - 11:30am Location: Oak Room Patio, Main Library 1st Floor Sing, play, and read to your baby! Please plan to arrive early to ensure admittance. Arrivals more than 5 minutes late are not guaranteed entrance. Adults must have at least 1 age-appropriate child attending. To ensure the quality of the […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am Location: Pioneer Park 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.
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Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm Presenter: Francisco Location: Technology Lab Do you have questions about your laptop, smartphone, or tablet? Join us for Drop-in Tech help. No appointment is needed, we help patrons on a first come first served basis. We meet in the 2nd floor Tech Lab and a clipboard for […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area Come learn how to cross stitch or bring your own project to work on! This month we will continue with fun beginner patterns that can be turned into backpack charms. All materials will be provided. This program is for children […]
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Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Presenter: Andrew Sullivan Location: 1st Floor Program Room Seating is limited. Registration is recommended. Walk-ins are also welcome. Astrophysicist Andrew Sullivan will take us deep into the world of pulsars, some of the most extreme objects in the universe. Discover how these rapidly spinning […] |
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Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Time: 10:15am - 11:30am Location: San Mateo Main Toddler Storytime has two sessions: 10:15 am and 11:00 am. Families who cannot attend the 10:15 storytime are encouraged to stay for the 11:00. For children ages 18 months - 3 years. Get up and get moving at our Toddler Storytime! Full of books, songs […]
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Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Time: 10:30 am - 11:15 am Location: 1st Floor Program Room A musical storytime for infants, babies, and new toddlers with books, baby bounces, and dancing! After storytime, we will host a brief Stay & Play for grownups to connect and mingle. This program is designed for ages 0-18 months. […]
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Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 11:30am Location: Children's Room Join us for Preschool Storytime in the Children's Room every Wednesday at 11 am! We will sing, move, and read together as we work on developing our early literacy and school readiness skills while also building community connections. This program caters towards toddlers ages 2 […]
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Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Children's Room For ages 7+ only: Join Librarian Robert in the Children's Room and learn to knit! Learn the basic skills to get started on a simple project and practice your stitching.
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Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for 3D Printing Appointments. 1:1 appointments will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays. All equipment will be provided by the library. Create your own design in Tinkercad or print a […]
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Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Presenter: Staff Adult Location: 1st Floor Program Room Are you learning or improving your spoken English? Come practice with us! We are offering this as a hybrid program. We will meet in person at the first floor program room. Can't make it in person? […]
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Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Time: 5:30pm - 6:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area Please wear pajamas (parents can too!) to this evening storytime featuring stories, songs, and rhymes. For all ages. Stuffies welcome. Plan to arrive early to ensure admittance. |
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Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025 Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am Location: Offsite Stop by the Bookmobile for stories, songs, and rhymes in the heart of Rengstorff Park! Enjoy a fun-filled storytime at the Magical Bridge Playground, and take advantage of full library services available from 10:00–11:00 a.m. Events are weather permitting. Find us at […]
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Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 11:30am Presenter: Jenn Laredo Location: 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 […]
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Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Location: Online Register here and submit your questions for the author before the event begins. Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the […]
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Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025 Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Online Registration is required. Click this link to attend the virtual event. Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural, […]
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Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025 Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Drop in for an afternoon of art and crafts that is self-directed, choice-driven, and celebrates the experience of discovery. This program is for children ages 5 and up. This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the […]
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Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025 Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Children's Room Join us in creating a Mooncake out of paper and glue! Drop-in between 4 and 5 pm to cut and put together your own mooncake in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival. This craft is provided to us through Creativebug. Log in with your […]
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Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025 Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm Location: Conference Room Have you been wanting to start journaling or using a planner but can't find the time or space to do it at home? Take some time for creativity at the Library and journal, work on your planner, or draw in your sketchbook. We'll […] |
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Date: Friday, October 3, 2025 Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Therapy reading dogs provide a comforting presence for children as they navigate the exciting realm of books. This initiative aims to build confidence, enhance literacy skills and instill a lifelong love for reading. Therapy dogs plan to visit on the […] |