CANCELLED - Park-It Market - CANCELLED
2025-11-13 10:00 - 11:15 (America/Los_Angeles)
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 Time: 10:00am – 11:15am Location: Lobby
Due to the rain, the Park-It Market is cancelled.
Otherwise, the event happens the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Please note that there is no Park-It Market on Thanksgiving day.

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

Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley Community Table
2025-11-13 10:00 - 12:00
In honor of Native American Heritage Month drop by the Indian Health Center table at the Morgan Hill Library to learn about the services and programs offered by the Santa Clara Valley Indian Health Center (IHC). IHC staff will be available to share resources, answer questions, and provide information on how the IHC supports the health and well-being of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and the broader community through culturally centered care.

This is a drop in event. No registration required.

For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.

Tech Mentor
2025-11-13 10:00 - 12:00
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.
Free. No registration or appointment required. Just drop by and ask for assistance.
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Peer Support for MyConnectSV
2025-11-13 10:00 - 13:00
Meet with peer support workers who can help you log in and use MyConnectSV, an online tool that supports you on your housing journey by providing a way to message your care team, the ability to update and protect your personal information, access resources, and more!
If you’re ready to use MyConnectSV, visit our dedicated MyConnectSV computer stations during our drop-in hours!
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Senior Nutrition and Enrichment Programs
2025-11-13 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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Family Storytime
2025-11-13 10:15 - 10:45
Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, 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 geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!
Free, with limited capacity.
Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk before Storytime. A second Storytime will be held if many families miss the first one.

This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Toddler Storytime
2025-11-13 10:30 - 11:00
Join us for a fun-filled storytime featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and lots of interactive movement! This early literacy storytime is designed for children 2-3 yrs old and their caregivers.

For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+ days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.

Books and Boogie Storytime/ Hora de Cuentos
2025-11-13 10:30 - 11:00
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 nosotros en la Biblioteca de Gilroy los jueves por la mañana para una hora de cuentos, donde compartiremos historias divertidas, rimas, canciones y baile con la bibliotecaria Rosa.Estas actividades están diseñadas para ayudar a desarrollar las habilidades tempranas de lectura en los niños. Después, quédese para disfrutar de nuestra nueva área de juegos.

Toddler Storytime: Stories and Songs for 1-2 year olds
2025-11-13 10:30 - 11:00
Join us on Thursday mornings for Toddler Storytime: Stories and Songs for 1-2 year olds. This story time features lots of movement, singing, and action. Early literacy focus is on very short picture books, with simple flannel board stories, fingerplays, and lots of repetition. This twenty to twenty-five minute storytime is geared for very young toddlers who can no longer sit in laps!
For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.

Mandarin Stories and Songs 亲子中文活動
2025-11-13 10:30 - 11:00
参加亲子中文故事/ 唱歌跳舞/小小藝術活動。
· 第一個星期四: 中文故事/ 唱歌跳舞· 第二個星期四: 中英雙語小小藝術活動 · 第三個星期四: 中文故事/ 唱歌跳舞· 第四個和最後一個星期四: 中英雙語小小音樂與運動活動
最新的中文書在這裡, 找最新的中文兒童讀物, 中文兒童電子書, 以及其他簡體中文儿童读物.
歡迎您參加親子活動！這是一個很好的機會，可以認識其他鄰居，並結交新朋友
免费的亲子中文活動. 座位数量有限. 门票将在故事时间开始前 30 分钟在询问处领取。圖書館中文资源:
大人最新中文书, 中文電子書, 非小說類電子書 (Overdrive) 有歡迎大家一起來借閱電子書.Overdirve平台: 小朋友的中文電子書, 大朋友的中文電子小說, 大朋友的非小說類的電子書籍.
Hoopla平台: 中文有聲書籍
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Family Storytime - Stay & Play
2025-11-13 10:30 - 11:00
Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, 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 geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!

Storytime: 10:30am – 10:55am
Stay & Play: 11:00am – 11:30am

Free, with limited capacity.

Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of Storytime.
Storytime will be held in the Children’s Room.
To find out if Storytime has been cancelled, please call the Bascom Branch at 408-808-3077.

This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Storytime for Babies at Cupertino Library
2025-11-13 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for Storytime for Babies in our first floor program room! This storytime series is suitable for children ages 0 to 1 and will feature stories, songs, fingerplays, and more, all to encourage the development of crucial early literacy skills. Parents and babies will listen together, learn together, and play together.
This storytime is for pre-walkers and is limited to the first 30 babies, with a maximum of 2 adults per family group. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to sit on.
*** Beginning 9/4-10/16: Due to construction Storytime for Babies will not feature the stay and play component. We look forward to resuming stay and play on Thursday 10/23! Thank you for your patience.***
For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.

ELL Beginning English
2025-11-13 10:30 - 11:30
Do you want to build your English-language skills and your confidence?
The English Language Learner (ELL) Beginning English program is a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners to begin their English language journey. Participants will have the opportunity to learn & develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Suggested for beginner English language Learners.
The ELL Beginning English program meets weekly at the library in the library’s Community Room with a trained facilitator.

Vineland’s English Learning series:

ELL Beginning English: A beginner program for learners with limited English skills; approximately levels 1-2
ELL Grammar and Vocabulary Club: An intermediate program for learners that know some English but want to learn more/complex English; approximately levels 2-3
ELL Conversation Club: An advanced program for learners to practice speaking and listening while also learning about American culture and idioms; approximately levels 3-4

Free. No Registration required.
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Infant and Toddler Storytime
2025-11-13 10:30 - 11:45
Infant Toddler Storytime invites children and their caregivers to wiggle, rhyme, and sing with diverse books, songs, and fingerplays that encourage language, play, and exploration.
This program is geared for children 0 to 3 years of age and their parents/caregivers, but all children are welcome!
Free, 50 person maximum. Story Time tickets required. Another event, Infant and Toddler Storytime B will start at 11:15 for those that weren’t able to make it inside for this event.

Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of Storytime.

This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.
ADA Accommodations Requests

ESL Classes with Evergreen Valley College (EVC) - ESL 501: Reading & Writing 1
2025-11-13 10:30 - 12:30
Develop your English language skills by practicing speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar.
Do you want to build your English language skills and your confidence? The Edenvale Branch Library Family Learning Center, in collaboration with Evergreen Valley College (EVC), offers you the opportunity to register today! This beginning non-credit ESL course is FREE!
ESL 501 Reading & Writing 1
What will you learn in this class? This is a non-credit, high-beginning-level integrated ESL skills course emphasizing basic reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. Students will learn to comprehend frequently used words in context, use learned phrases and sentences to express ideas in basic writing, understand basic grammar structures, and read simplified material.
Course Information
Starts: August 26, 2025Ends: December 11, 2025Meeting Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and ThursdayTime: 10:30 AM.-12:35 PMInstructor: Michelle N. Henninger
No classes on:

Thursday, Nov 11: Veterans Day
Thursday, Nov 27:Thanksgiving

Before the classes start, you must complete a Guided Self-Placement (GSP). This is not a test—it’s simply an assessment to help us place you in the most appropriate ESL class based on your current English level.
We will assist you with the application and registration process in person at the Edenvale Branch Library.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Desarrolla tus habilidades en el idioma Inglés practicando el habla, escucha, lectura, escritura, vocabulario, pronunciación y gramática.
¿Quieres desarrollar tus habilidades en el idioma inglés y obtener más confianza? El Centro de Aprendizaje Familiar de la Biblioteca Edenvale, en asociación con Evergreen Valley College (EVC), te ofrecen la oportunidad de registrarte hoy! Este curso de ESL sin créditos académicos para principiantes es ¡GRATIS!
ESL 501 Reading & Writing 1¿Qué aprenderás en esta clase? este es un curso de habilidades de ESL de nivel alto inicial sin créditos con un fuerte énfasis en la lectura, la escritura, la gramática y el vocabulario básicos. Los estudiantes serán capaces de comprender palabras de uso frecuente en contexto, usarán frases y oraciones aprendidas para expresar sus ideas en la escritura básica, comprenderán estructuras gramaticales básicas y leerán material simplificado.
Información del Curso
Inicia: 26 de Agosto, 2025Finaliza: 11 de Diciembre, 2025Días de Clase: Martes, Miércoles y Jueves Horario: 10:30 AM – 12:35 PMInstructor: Michelle N. Henninger
No habrá clases:

Jueves 11 de Noviembre: Día del Veterano
Jueves 27 de Noviembre: Día de Acción de Gracias

Antes de comenzar las clases deberás de completar una Evaluación de Ubicación Guiada (GSP). Esto no es un examen—es simplemente una evaluación para ayudarnos a colocarte en la clase de ESL más adecuada según tu nivel actual de inglés.
Te ayudaremos con los procesos de solicitud y registro en persona en la Biblioteca Edenvale.
Solicitud de Accesibilidad ADA

STEM Club
2025-11-13 10:45 - 11:45
Drop in every Thursday morning for a fun and educational new STEM adventure! Intended for ages 6-10.Free. No registration is required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Wonderful Ones Storytime
2025-11-13 11:00 - 11:30
Date: Thursday, November 13, 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 developmental stages of one year olds but concepts can be transferred to similar ages.

Hora de Cuentos en Español: Celebrate Native American Heritage Month!
2025-11-13 11:00 - 11:30
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 leer y aprender para todas las edades. Este programa familiar se ofrece en español y está abierto a todas las personas interesadas en aprender nuevos idiomas.
Por favor traiga sus propias bufandas y maracas. La biblioteca no proporciona útiles compartidos en este momento. Esta hora de cuentos es un programa en el interior/exterior de la biblioteca. El uso del espacio exterior depende del clima.
¡Asegúrate de seguirnos en YouTube para ver más historias, canciones y rimas, incluyendo una lista de reproducción de todas nuestras canciones favoritas para cantar
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Join Señorita Juliana for Family Storytime en Español at College Terrace Library.
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 is hosted in Spanish and open to all including native speakers and those interested in learning new languages.
Please bring your own scarves and shakers. The library is not providing shared supplies at this time. This storytime is an indoor/outdoor program. Use of outdoor space is weather dependent.
Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playlist of all of our favorite songs to sing!

Native American Heritage Storytime
2025-11-13 11:00 - 11:30
Join us for an enriching celebration of Native American Heritage Month during our special storytime at the library. Immerse yourself in captivating tales and engaging activities that honor Native American communities’ diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions.
Free, with limited capacity. Please get a ticket at the Information Desk up to 60 minutes prior to storytime.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Reading to Children in Japanese にほんご おはなし会
2025-11-13 11:00 - 11:30
Preschool age children and their parents/caregivers are invited to the West Valley Branch Library for Reading to Children in Japanese. Every Thursday at 11:00 AM, children will enjoy early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities all in the Japanese language.
This program is brought to the library by Poponta Children’s Cultural Society. Established in 2008 and based in San Mateo, Poponta is comprised of a group of volunteers dedicated to serving the Japanese-speaking community. Poponta volunteers tell stories to children to open their minds to the magic of books. To learn more about Poponta, please visit: https://ja-jp.facebook.com/popontanokai/
Free, with limited capacity. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. San José Public Library Early Education programs are in alignment with the City’s Education and Digital Literacy Initiative.

ADA Accommodation Requests

未就園児のお子さま、日本語に興味のあるお子さまとその保護者の皆さまは、ウェストバレーブランチ図書館日本語お話会にご参加いただけます。毎週木曜日の午前11時に、絵本の読みきかせ、手遊び歌、昔話、ペープサートなどが楽しめます。
このプログラムは、ぽぽんた児童文化の会メンバーの一人と有志によって図書館で開催しています。 ぽぽんた児童文化の会は2008年に設立され、サンマテオを拠点とし、ベイエリアにお住まいの日本語を話すコミュニティに日本文化、日本語のお話を提供するボランティアグループです。パンデミック中の規則に準拠し、ストーリータイム(お話会)においてもいくつかルールが変更になりましたのでご確認ください。これは屋内プログラムになることに注意してください。全員（2歳以上）は屋内でマスク着用をお勧めします。座席は先着順でご利用いただけます。プログラム開始30分前にインフォメーションデスクにて、数量限定のチケットを配布いたします。サンノゼ公立図書館の早期教育プログラムは、市の教育およびデジタルリテラシーイニシアチブと連携しています。
図書館主催のイベントでは、アメリカ障害者法に基づく介助が必要な場合、イベントの少なくとも7営業日前に408-244-4747にお電話ください。

Family Storytime
2025-11-13 11:00 - 11:30
Storytime is a fun and interactive experience designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. This program promotes the joys of reading and learning for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!
Free, with limited capacity.
Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of Storytime.

This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.
ADA Accommodation Requests
