Drawn2Art's "Art Brings Us Together" exhibit will be on display at the Los Altos Library for the month of December.The pieces for this exhibit are from our 20th Anniversary Art Show and are all original artwork from our students. It's truly a gift to see their progress and we celebrate all their hard work.
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Stop by Gilroy Library's upstairs Information Desk and ask for a Spice Up Your Life Kit! Cumin is part of the parsley family. It can be added to cheese, breads, curry, and chili powder. It originates from Central Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean. Heat brings out the flavor of this spice. When added in the […] What do you wish to receive this holiday? Would you like to write a letter to Santa to let him know what you want? Join us for a fun program of writing and sending a letter to Santa. Children will learn how to write a letter and express their wishes. For children 6+. Children are invited […] Write a letter to Santa Clause in the North Pole. Special Santa stationary, envelopes, and color your own stamps are available in the Children's Room. Be sure to remember to add Santa's address and a stamp to the envelope of your letter and then put it in the Santa mailbox. ADA Accommodation Requests 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) […]
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This is a Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services program held at the Alviso Branch Library for adults 50+.Activities including fitness, games, and crafts are from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lunches are served Tuesdays and Fridays 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for in person dining. To Register for these programs, please go to sjregistration.com.Any questions […]
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This class will teach students English phrases and common practices used in everyday life situations. Students will meet twice a week for 1-2 hours each day depending on placement level. Class will consist of lecture, listening exercises and class participation. Free. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Cannot join the program without being assessed first. Assessments will take place once […]
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Need help printing or using Word and Excel? Want to set up an email account? Need ideas on tech security? Questions on accessing SJPL eResources? From the basics to somewhat beyond, volunteer tech mentors are here to help with thoughtful advice and problem-solving. We will do our best to assist you with your tech dilemmas. […]
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Date: Monday, December 1, 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, December 1, 2025 Time: 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space *Toddler Storytime begins at 10:30 AM—before the library officially opens! Please note the library will open to everyone at 11:00 AM*. Join us and get up and get moving with your toddler! Full of books, songs and tons of fun designed to […]
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Join us for a series of mindfulness and meditation classes. Come practice meditation for 20 minutes and ask questions for 10 minutes with instructor Manisha. 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 […]
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Date: Monday, December 1, 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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Music and Movement is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities. Music and Movement is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of learning for all ages. This program is […]
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Date: Monday, December 1, 2025 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for Drop-In 3D Printing. 3D printing will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays and is first come, first served. Drop-in to print any of our files available on our USB […]
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Do you need help using a computer? Want to set up an email account? Our Tech Mentor is a bilingual (English / Spanish) volunteer who will do their best to assist you with your technology needs. No registration or appointment required. Just drop by and ask for assistance on Mondays (1pm-5pm). They can help you: Open an […]
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Confused by your computer? Get personalized tech assistance. Help is available for basic tasks such as: PrintingUsing emailConnecting to WiFiCreating documentsAccessing library resources such as e-books We can also provide basic instructions for using devices such as laptops, smartphones, e-readers, etc. Free. No registration or appointment required. Just drop by and ask for assistance. ADA […] |
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Date: Tuesday, December 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, December 2, 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, December 2, 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, December 2, 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, December 2, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Location: Zoom (Online) & Online Register here and submit your questions for the author before the event begins. Buckle up for a wild ride and join us as we sit down for an online chat with debut author Sue Hincenbergs to discuss her novel The Retirement Plan, […]
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Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Presenter: Sue Hincenbergs Location: Online Registration is required. Click this link to attend the virtual event. Buckle up for a wild ride and join us as we sit down for an online chat with debut author Sue Hincenbergs to discuss her novel The Retirement Plan, in […]
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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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Date: Tuesday, December 2, 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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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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Mindfulness meditation is a wonderful way to develop clarity, discipline, and perspective as well as improve your mental and physical health. Join online sessions with Phuong Pham, a Buddhist nun experienced in the practice of meditation. Each session is 45 minutes of meditating together followed by 15 minutes of group sharing and Q&A led by […] |
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Date: Wednesday, December 3, 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, December 3, 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, December 3, 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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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. Feel free to find a table in the library to continues writing until closing at 6 p.m. It's not necessary to register but you will receive email reminders if you do.
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Our ESL (English as a Second Language) / Learn English 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. […]
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Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for Drop-In 3D Printing. 3D printing will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays and is first come, first served. Drop-in to print any of our files available on our USB […]
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Date: Wednesday, December 3, 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, December 3, 2025 Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Teen Room Join us in the teen room to make a dried flower crown in celebration of winter.
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Join us for a wintry afternoon craft! Using paper and washable fingerpaints, we will create process art snowflakes. Please dress in clothes you don’t mind getting messy. This toddler craft event is designed for children ages 1-2 and their adult companions to enjoy together. Crafts will be available while supplies last, so please arrive on time. While […]
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Date: Wednesday, December 3, 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, December 3, 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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Join us at the library for Year of Letters, a heartwarming program where people come together to create and send greeting cards! Whether you want to brighten someone’s day, share a special message, or simply enjoy the art of card making, this is the perfect space to express yourself. Come craft beautiful, handmade cards, meet fellow […] |
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Date: Thursday, December 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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Date: Thursday, December 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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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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Join Sandy and Kent for a family-friendly line dancing class! Exercise your brain and body and enhance your balance while dancing to a variety of international music. No partner needed and beginners welcome! You are welcome to practice before and after by checking out their special playlist for this class. This class will take place […]
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Date: Thursday, December 4, 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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Have you ever wondered what to do if a friend, coworker, or loved one was experiencing a mental health crisis? Join a 1-hour interactive session with Momentum for Health introducing Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) - an evidence-based training that teaches you how to recognize signs of mental health challenges, offer support, and connect people […] |
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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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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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Join this special edition stream hosted in the ReBoot Room where we troubleshoot your problems using AI tools and talk about the best ways to use (and not use) them in daily life.Learn more about AI@PACL on our website or watch past AI Helpdesk streams on our YouTube channel!This is an online event and no registration is required! Please register to […]
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Date: Friday, December 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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Enjoy a magical holiday evening for kids and families! Get into the holiday spirit and step into a storybook world at Once Upon a Garden, where imagination comes to life. Follow this link for more details. Librarian Alicia will be performing a storytime at this event. |
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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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Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025 Time: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Presenter: Ryan Murphy Location: Bike Fix-it Station (Outside Franklin St. Entrance) Join us for a special winter session of the Drop-in Bike Clinic! Use our tools to work on your bike. All ages welcome. Professional bike mechanic Ryan Murphy will be available for […]
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Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area Join us in the Book Bubble for a reading and presentation with author Poorvi Shrivastav! Free copies of Across Countries, Across Oceans will be available to the first 15 families. After the presentation, there will be a short Bollywood […]
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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, December 6, 2025 Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Stop by to learn about small animals like guinea pigs, rabbits and hamsters, and how to care for them as pets. Hosted by local Girls Scouts for their Silver Award Project, with support from Cavy Hammy Haven and Rabbit Haven. No […]
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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, December 6, 2025 Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Join us for a fun, winter-themed arts and crafts workshop! Try out several wintery craft stations featuring different materials and creative possibilities. This program is for children ages 5 - 11. This event is part of Amplify: Teen […]
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Date: Saturday, December 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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In this workshop folks will learn how to sew a reusable lunch bag out of oilcloth. Give as a gift or keep for yourself, either way it's a fun and creative way to go green! Workshop suitable for the experienced beginner, intermediate, or advanced sewist. Knowledge of how to thread a sewing machine is required (including bobbin […]
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Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025 Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Children's Room A magic show inspired by the most magical season of the year, a time of shorter days, colder nights, and annual celebrations of light. Come warm yourself this season with a little fun and a whole lot of wonder! All ages are welcome to […] |
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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, December 7, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm Location: Oak Room Patio, Main Library 1st Floor Join us in the Oak Room on December 7 from 11am-12:30pm for a very special Polish Storytime and Potluck! Bring a favorite dish to share and enjoy Polish holiday songs, seasonal stories, and cozy community cheer. All ages […]
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Date: Sunday, December 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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YEP! provides free entrepreneurship programming to high schoolers across the globe. Our mission is to create the next generation of entrepreneurs and changemakers by uniting university and high school students. Participating students will get a crash course in entrepreneurship from Stanford students with experience in the start-up realm. This workshop is open to high school […] |
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Date: Monday, December 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, December 8, 2025 Time: 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space *Toddler Storytime begins at 10:30 AM—before the library officially opens! Please note the library will open to everyone at 11:00 AM*. Join us and get up and get moving with your toddler! Full of books, songs and tons of fun designed to […]
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Date: Monday, December 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, December 8, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Location: Conference Room Join us for a discussion of The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemmingway. The Monday Morning bookclub meets in the Library Conference Room, and new members are welcome at any time.
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Date: Monday, December 8, 2025 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for Drop-In 3D Printing. 3D printing will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays and is first come, first served. Drop-in to print any of our files available on our USB […]
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Date: Monday, December 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, December 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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Date: Monday, December 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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Date: Monday, December 8, 2025 Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location: 2nd Floor Program Room Special 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, December 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, December 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, December 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, December 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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Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Location: Zoom (Online) & Online Register here and submit your questions for the author before the event begins. Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with […]
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Date: Tuesday, December 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, December 9, 2025 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Presenter: Joey Squillacioti Location: Makerspace, Main Library Children's Area Join us to create a fun holiday design with Perler Beads! Learn how to make a fun design with fuse beads. For ages 5 and up. Registration required.
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Date: Tuesday, December 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 and […]
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Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Presenter: Bel Canto Flutes Location: 1st Floor Program Room Seating is limited. Registration is recommended. Walk-ins are also welcome. Bel Canto Flutes is an all-flute ensemble featuring instruments of every shape and size. The group will perform melodies old and new, spanning genres from […] |
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Date: Wednesday, December 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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Date: Wednesday, December 10, 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, December 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, December 10, 2025 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for Drop-In 3D Printing. 3D printing will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays and is first come, first served. Drop-in to print any of our files available on our USB […]
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Date: Wednesday, December 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, December 10, 2025 Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Teen Room Join us in the teen room for a free-style watercolor class.
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Date: Wednesday, December 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, December 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, December 10, 2025 Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Conference Room December's theme is "cookies"! 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, December 10, 2025 Time: 5:30pm - 6:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area Snuggle up for a cozy evening at Pajama Storytime! Wear your comfiest pajamas (grown-ups can too!) and bring along your favorite stuffy for a night filled with stories, songs, and rhymes. For all ages. Adults must be accompanied by […]
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Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Location: Children's Room Stories, rhymes and songs in Mandarin and English with Miss Renee in the Children's Room Octagon. For ages 2-5, no registration required.
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Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Registration is recommended. Seating is limited. Walk-ins are also welcome. Join us for a special winter holiday edition of our Sing and Play Along Ukulele Jam! Participants will learn and perform songs with a seasonal theme. Beginners and ukulele enthusiasts are […] |
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Date: Thursday, December 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, December 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, December 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, December 11, 2025 Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Presenter: Jenny Phelps Location: Online Jenny Phelps is an Oh Crap! Potty Training Certified Expert who coaches hundreds of parents with real world, from-the-trenches potty training information. Jenny has all the answers you need to be done with diapers for good. More info about […] |
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Date: Friday, December 12, 2025 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Bring stories to life by acting out the characters in this interactive storytelling series. Then play acting games and practice foundational theater skills using facial expressions, body language, and tone to convey different characters and emotions. Recommended for ages […] |
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Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm Location: Book Bubble Join us in the Book Bubble from 12 PM- 2 PM for a 3-D Print Drop In session! Kids can either design their own print in Tinkercad or select a single small item from Thingiverse that can print up within half an hour […]
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Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Discover the magical world of shadow puppetry with Daniel Barash of Firelight Shadow Theater. Daniel will introduce audience members to the art of shadow puppetry (including numerous puppets from Southeast Asia), then perform shadow puppetry versions of best-loved stories, […]
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Date: Saturday, December 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: Sunday, December 14, 2025 Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm Location: Oak Room Celebrate Yalda, the Winter Solstice, with a special extended Storytime! Enjoy stories, a craft, and songs honoring this beautiful Persian tradition of light, warmth, and togetherness. For all ages.
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Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025 Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Join us for a hands-on winter craft workshop for tweens, teens, and adults! We’ll transform old books into festive creations like snowmen, trees, and ornaments, giving worn pages a charming second life. All supplies are provided while supplies last, […]
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Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025 Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area Join us in the Book Bubble for a hands-on Rubik's cube event where children ages 8 and up will learn and complete fun Rubik’s cube activities. No prior experience or materials are required for this event. Connect with others through this […]
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Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025 Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Conference Room Nature lovers and science enthusiasts, we invite you to be part of our Nature Book Club! In December, we'll discover hidden worlds our human senses can't detect, in An Immense World, by Ed Yong. Every two months, we’ll explore nonfiction books about nature […]
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Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025 Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm Location: Oak Room Patio, Main Library 1st Floor Join us in the Oak Room for a Youth Author Showcase with members of the CCC Project. They've published several new books and the young authors are excited to share their new stories with the San Mateo Public […]
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Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025 Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm Location: Technology Lab Join us for a candle painting class in the Library. Join Library Staff in a cozy moment for candle painting and a social chat with our community. |
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Date: Monday, December 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, December 15, 2025 Time: 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space *Toddler Storytime begins at 10:30 AM—before the library officially opens! Please note the library will open to everyone at 11:00 AM*. Join us and get up and get moving with your toddler! Full of books, songs and tons of fun designed to […]
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Date: Monday, December 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, December 15, 2025 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for Drop-In 3D Printing. 3D printing will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays and is first come, first served. Drop-in to print any of our files available on our USB […]
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Date: Monday, December 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, December 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, December 15, 2025 Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Join us for Paws for Tales at Hillsdale Library! Practice reading with a therapy dog. For kids ages 5 and up, Drop-in registration at the library.
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Date: Monday, December 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: Tuesday, December 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, December 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, December 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, December 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, December 16, 2025 Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Book Bubble Join us for a meeting of the Boulder Book Club & Craft- a group for readers who think graphic novels rock! This month we will be talking about Lumberjackula by Mat Heragerty & Sam Owen, eating snacks, and doing a thematic craft on Tuesday, December 16th from 4-5pm […]
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Date: Tuesday, December 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, December 16, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Get the kids' dancing shoes ready as the Library DJ will play both popular and seasonal songs to get everyone moving and shaking! Decorations and a disco ball will be added for more festive fun! No registration required. |
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Date: Wednesday, December 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, December 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, December 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, December 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, December 17, 2025 Time: 5:30pm - 6:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area Snuggle up for a cozy evening at Pajama Storytime! Wear your comfiest pajamas (grown-ups can too!) and bring along your favorite stuffy for a night filled with stories, songs, and rhymes. For all ages. Adults must be accompanied by […] |
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Date: Thursday, December 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, December 18, 2025 Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area Join Plot Twist Society! Join a super fun Book Club for all readers ages 8–13! Join us this December as we read Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte — a colorful, heartfelt graphic novel about food, family, and finding your […] |
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Date: Friday, December 19, 2025 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Bring stories to life by acting out the characters in this interactive storytelling series. Then play acting games and practice foundational theater skills using facial expressions, body language, and tone to convey different characters and emotions. Recommended for ages […]
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Date: Friday, December 19, 2025 Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm Location: Conference Room Let's craft along with Creativebug while engaging in simple mindfulness practices. Learn the basics of punch needle while makng a simple, multicolored coaster. Materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own if you'd prefer. Prior experience is helpful, but definitely […] |
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Date: Monday, December 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, December 22, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Location: Lobby Join our friends from Gardner Health Services at their table in the Lobby and learn about their Promotores Program. The Promotores Program is designed on reducing disparities for low-income Santa Clara County residents who are Transition Age Youth (TAY) and Adult and Older […]
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Date: Monday, December 22, 2025 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for Drop-In 3D Printing. 3D printing will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays and is first come, first served. Drop-in to print any of our files available on our USB […]
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Date: Monday, December 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, December 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, December 22, 2025 Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room This program has been canceled. |
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Date: Tuesday, December 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, December 23, 2025 Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm Location: Oak Room Celebrate Las Posadas with music, food, and crafts! Join us for a Spanish Story Time, villancicos, and a live nativity scene performance provided by Welcome Amigos International School. We will also have various activities available, including crafts and a piñata. Refreshments will be […]
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Date: Tuesday, December 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, December 23, 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: Thursday, December 25, 2025 Time: All Day Event Location: The Library will be closed today in observance of Christmas. |
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Date: Friday, December 26, 2025 Time: All Day Event Location: The Library will be closed today in observance of Christmas. |
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Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025 Time: 11:30am - 12:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area Enjoy nursery rhymes, movement and stories with Daniela Nelms of A Mãe de Contos. 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, December 29, 2025 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for Drop-In 3D Printing. 3D printing will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays and is first come, first served. Drop-in to print any of our files available on our USB […]
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Date: Monday, December 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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