SplitBunch Events

Holiday Selfie Station at Santa's Toy Shop
2025-12-09 00:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Kick off the Holiday Festivities by taking a selfie with Santa’s Toy Shop backdrop display at Bascom Branch Library.
We’ll have holiday props available for taking those perfect Holiday snaps!
Don’t forget to sign up for San Jose Public Library’s Winter Reading. Participants get one giveaway prize for signing up and one prize, either a book for youth, or a cool SJPL tote for adults, for completing! (All ages are eligible to enter into grand prize giveaways.)
Learn more and sign up here: San Jose Public Library Winter Reading
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Winter Reading Scavenger Hunt
2025-12-09 00:00
Oh no, the gingerbread has escaped the oven at Biblioteca Latinoamericana! Now they’re hiding out in our bookshelves. Can you help us find them all? If you do you win a prize!
This program is for all ages, younger children may need the assistance of friends and family.
Free. No registration is required.
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Búsqueda del Tesoro de Lectura Invernal¡Oh no! El pan de jengibre se ha escapado del horno en la Biblioteca Latinoamericana. Ahora están escondidos entre nuestros estantes de libros. ¿Puedes ayudarnos a encontrarlos todos? ¡Si lo logras, ganarás un premio!
Este programa es para todas las edades; los niños pequeños pueden necesitar la ayuda de amigos o familiares.
Gratis. No se requiere inscripción.
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Elf on the Bookshelf
2025-12-09 00:00
Buddy, Hillview Branch Library’s very own special elf, is back this year! Find Buddy for a chance to win a prize!
How to Play

Find Buddy: Search for Buddy, the Elf on the Bookshelf, in the library anytime from December 1–12, 2025.
Tell Staff & Fill Out a Raffle Ticket: Each time you find the Elf, let the staff member at the Information Desk know and complete a ticket entry for a chance to win a wonderful prize!
Repeat: Come back the next day, find him in a different spot, and increase your chances of winning.

Winner Selection
Winners will be announced and contacted on December 12, 2025, at our special winter holiday event, which is from 4:30 – 5:30 PM. You won’t want to miss this event. Not only could you win a prize, but a jolly guy in a red suit will make a special appearance!
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1:1 Tech Mentor / Giáo Viên Máy Tính
2025-12-09 00:00
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 basics
Account or device setup
Intro to Microsoft Office
Job search & resume help
Navigating/organizing email
And more!

Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make an appointment.
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Write a Letter to Santa
2025-12-09 00:00
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 to write a letter to Santa through Dec 1-23 at Hillview. Paper, pencils, and a mailbox will be available for children to write and mail letters.
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Write a Letter to Santa
2025-12-09 00:00
What do you wish to receive this holiday?
Children are invited to write a letter to Santa through the week of December 6 through December 21 at Bascom Branch Library. Santa letter templates, as well as crayons and a special “Santa” mailbox will be available for children to write their letters.
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eBook Help: For Seniors
2025-12-09 00:00
Do you need help downloading an ebook, or accessing digital content?
Get hands-on help with borrowing and downloading FREE library eBooks and eAudiobooks to your Kindle, Nook, iPad or smartphone. You are welcome to bring your own device to each session. We can also help you search for and use other awesome library eResources, like one of our many article databases or online tutorials to learn something new.
This program is free. Pre-registration is required; drop-ins and same day appointments are not available.Please call the Vineland Branch Library to book a 30-minute session with our staff. Only one 30-minute session per person/per day please.
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Baby Lap-Sit Storytime (Age 0-1)
2025-12-09 09:30 - 10:00
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.
Baby Storytime will take place in the Children's Room before our Library opens – please note that you will need to enter through the Garden Gate on the very right side of the building, instead of entering through our main entrance doors.

Social Workers in the Library Drop-In Hours
2025-12-09 10:00 - 12:00
Advice | Information | Referral
Social Workers in the Library offers free social service information and referrals*. Our staff can meet with you, approach your needs without judgement, and help you find where to go for shelter, food, showers, mental health services, legal help, and more.
Free. No registration required.
*Disclaimer: SJPL’s Social Work in the Library does not establish a social worker-client relationship. SJPL does not offer case management or extensive follow-up services. We will try our best to get you connected to any resource we know of that could suit your needs. ADA Accommodation Requests

Asesoramiento | Información | Referencia
Este programa ofrece información y referencias de servicios sociales gratuitos. Nuestro personal puede reunirse con usted, abordar sus necesidades sin juicio y ayudarle a encontrar dónde ir para obtener refugio, comida, duchas, servicios de salud mental, ayuda legal y más.
Gratis. No Registracion Requerida
*Aviso: El Trabajo Social en la Biblioteca de SJPL no establece una relación de Trabajador Social-Cliente. SJPL no ofrece gestión de casos ni servicios de seguimiento extensos. Haremos todo lo posible por conectarte con cualquier recurso que conozcamos y que puede satisfacer tus necesidades.
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Tư Vấn/ Thông Tin/ Giới Thiệu
Nhân Viên Xã Hội trong Thư Viện cung cấp miễn phí thông tin về những dịch vụ xã hội và giới thiệu. Nhân viên của chúng tôi có thể gặp gỡ bạn, tiếp cận với nhu cầu của bạn mà không đánh giá, và giúp bạn tìm những nơi để đến trú ẩn, thực phẩm, tắm rửa, những dịch vụ sức khoẻ tâm thần, trợ giúp pháp lý, và nhiều hơn nữa. Miễn phí. Không bắt buộc phải đăng ký.
Từ chối trách nhiệm: Nhân Viên Xã Hội của SJPL trong Thư Viện không thiết lập mối quan hệ giữa một nhân viên xã hội và khách hàng. SJPL không cung cấp quản lý các trường hợp hoặc dịch vụ theo dõi mở rộng. Chúng tôi sẽ cố gắng hết sức để kết nối bạn với bất kỳ nguồn nào chúng tôi biết có thể phù hợp với nhu cầu của bạn.
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1:1 Tech Mentor / Giáo Viên Máy Tính
2025-12-09 10:00 - 12:00
Free. Offered in-person, in English or Tiếng Việt.
Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!
Bạn có cần tìm hiểu thêm về máy vi tính không? Học theo tốc độ của riêng bạn!
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Senior Nutrition and Enrichment Programs
2025-12-09 10:00 - 14:00
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 regarding registration, please reach out to Kaylee Navarro at 408-829-9855 or kaylee.navarro@sanjoseca.gov
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Behavioral Health Navigators
2025-12-09 10:00 - 15:00
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 health, substance use, suicide prevention, support groups, and more
Connection to County and community-based resources
Support from Peers with an understanding of local services

Visits are drop in, first come first served.
If Tuesday afternoons don't work for your schedule, you can get help over the phone or in a different location. Learn more at the Navigator website.
