Join us for a fun hour of reading aloud! The librarian will read a selection of picture books, easy readers and chapter books to entire families that foster engagement and social emotional learning. According to research, reading aloud is one of the most important things we can do with children. Reading aloud builds many foundational skills, […]
Dance, sweat and move to the hottest Bollywood music and experience sheer exhilaration. Build endurance and tone in this addictive Bollywood dance workout! This energetic dance workout will be volunteer lead. Free. First 40 attendees to arrive will be admitted. Doors will be closed when the class begins. First time attendees will be required to […]
English language learners (ELL) can practice basic writing skills in English with our tutor in a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners. Sessions take place every 1st and 3rd (& 5th, if applicable) Tuesdays. Topics may include creating simple sentence structures, some basic grammar, and build up to writing a simple paragraph. Suggested for high beginners […]
Join us for a free weekly dance and rhythm based workout. This Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow dance exhilarates your senses and works all major muscle groups in a high-energy cardio blast that leaves you invigorated, refreshed and full of life. Zumba features rhythms like salsa, merengue, cumbia and samba set to Latin and international beats.We recommend you wear […]
Kick-start your coding journey with this engaging beginner-level Python workshop! Perfect for middle and high school students interested in coding or preparing for college admissions. This program covers essential Python concepts and introduces the building blocks of Generative and Agentic AI applications. Course will cover practical applications of tools like PyCharm and GitHub. The workshop will conclude […]
Come practice your reading skills and read aloud one on one with a furry friend! Each 15-minute session is with a specially trained therapy dog and their volunteer. Reading Buddies in the Gilroy Library will take place the 1st Tuesday of each month starting in September. Sign-ups are first come, first serve until all slots are filled. […]
Parents and babies (12 months old and younger) join us for short fun stories, rhymes, fingerplays and songs. Our Itty Bitty Jamboree is 30 minutes followed by Stay & Play time. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month: October: 7, 21November: 4, 18December: 2, 16 For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form […]
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 […]
For Native American Heritage Month we are reading Fevered Star by Rebecca Roanhorse. Sign up at the adult reference desk and to get a copy or put one on hold. This is the second book in the Between Earth and Sky trilogy. The first book is Black Sun.
Join us for our annual holiday wreath making workshop with librarian Joel Butler. Please bring a wire clothes hanger or a wreath form for the base. We will provide the greenery. Consider bringing pine cones, bows, ribbons, and other ornaments to share and decorate your wreath. Registration is required and begins November 4, 2025. It will be closed when full. Seats are limited. For […]
