SplitBunch Events

Friday Fun
2025-12-05 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Each week will feature a special craft or activity, so you can get creative. Come together to have fun and build community!
Children, teens, and adults, and families are invited to play a selection of board games and card games that are available.
Free. No registration required.
Special thanks to the Friends’ of the Cambrian Library for their generosity!
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Human Anatomy Class: Muscular System
2025-12-05 16:00 - 17:00
Join us for a fun and engaging Human Anatomy Class – Muscular System that led by a passionate high school student with a deep interest in biology!
Are you curious about how you can run, jump, and play with so much energy? Join us for a super fun journey into the world of your muscles! In this class, we’ll explore how your muscles work together to help you do everything from lifting your backpack to dancing. Through activities and demonstrations, you’ll discover just how amazing your muscles really are.
This class is perfect for curious kids (5-12 years old) who love learning about how their bodies do incredible things. Let’s get moving and uncover the secrets behind your super strength!
Don’t miss this educational opportunity to explore the wonders of muscle system in a fun and informative setting!

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Fun Art Friday
2025-12-05 16:00 - 17:00
Come join us on the First Friday of the month for a new art activity!
Fun Art Friday is a hands-on program that provides children an opportunity to express themselves visually through interactive and creative art. Volunteer Rashmi will facilitate the art activity based on a specific theme of the month. Recommended for ages 5-10, and families are welcome.
Free. Registration not required.
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Vietnamese Storytime & Craft-Kể chuyện và làm thủ công bằng tiếng Việt
2025-12-05 16:00 - 17:00
Thân mời các bé cùng cha mẹ hoặc người chăm sóc bé đến tham dự Giờ Kể Chuyện và làm thủ công bằng tiếng Việt tại Thư Viện Evergreen! Chúng ta sẽ cùng nhau nghe kể chuyện, hát ca và tham gia các hoạt động vui nhộn giúp bé phát triển kỹ năng ngôn ngữ và niềm yêu thích đọc sách từ sớm.
Sau phần kể chuyện, các bé sẽ được hướng dẫn làm một món thủ công đơn giản và sáng tạo để mang về nhà!
Chương trình phù hợp với trẻ em ở mọi độ tuổi và là dịp tuyệt vời để cả gia đình cùng học hỏi, vui chơi và kết nối.
Không cần đăng ký trước. Hãy rủ bạn bè cùng tham gia nhé!
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Join us for a fun and engaging Vietnamese Storytime and Craft at Evergreen Library! Children and their parents or caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, and playful activities in Vietnamese that help build early language and literacy skills.After Storytime, kids will learn to make a simple and creative craft to take home!
This program is perfect for children of all ages, a wonderful opportunity for families to learn, play, and grow together.
No registration is required. Bring your friends to join us!
This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.
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ESL Conversation Club for Beginners
2025-12-05 16:00 - 17:00
Come and practice speaking English with a friendly group in the library. Improve your English communication skills in a relaxed environment.
Learn and use English in a fun way:

Playful vocabulary
Casual conversations
Board and card games.

Free. In-person. No registration is required.
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Ven y practica hablar inglés con un amistoso grupo en la biblioteca. Mejora tus habilidades de comunicación en inglés en un ambiente relajado.
Aprende y usa el inglés de una manera divertida:

Juegos de vocabulario
Conversaciones casuales
Juegos de mesa y de cartas.

Gratis. Presencial. No es necesario registrarse.
Solicitudes de adaptaciones ADA

Friday Fun: Fratello Marionettes
2025-12-05 16:00 - 17:00
Classes are done! No homework is due until Monday! It’s time for Friday Fun! Pearl Avenue will present a series of crafts, games, or fun activities each Friday afternoon, starting at 4 p.m. It will be a great way to start off your weekend!
Fratello Marionettes will be performing the North Pole Review for us! It is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. This music-based production showcases our graceful ice skater Crystal Chandelier, the high-kicking antics of the Russian Trepak Dancers, and a trio of dazzling acrobatic penguins. Puppeteers perform in full view of the audience. This will be perfect for the whole family.

This program is generously supported by the Friends of the Pearl Avenue Library. Thank you!
ALL supplies are provided!
Free. No registration required.
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LEGO® Engineering Club
2025-12-05 16:00 - 17:00
Come join us at East SJ Carnegie Branch Library for our LEGO® Club! Participate in a weekly engineering challenge or make whatever you want!
Important: This event is recommended for children 5 and older. Small LEGO® pieces can be choking hazards for younger children.
No registration required.ADA Accommodation Requests

Friday Fun: Winter Snowglobes
2025-12-05 16:00 - 17:00
Join us every Friday for a new craft activity. This week, we’ll make cute plastic snowglobes with mini trees and figurines for decorations. All supplies will be provided.
Free. No registration required. For ages 6 and up. Staff might limit the number of craft kits per family to ensure more families can participate. Supplies are limited so priority will be given to children and teens who are present at the program. Parents who wish to take supplies home for their kids to make will need to wait until 4:30 pm to see if there are extra supplies left.
Click here to see the list of upcoming Friday Fun activities.
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Gingerbread House Making [Haz Una Casita de Jengibre]
2025-12-05 16:00 - 17:00
Celebrate the Season at Gilroy Library: Gingerbread House Making!
Join us for a festive, hands-on holiday event where families can create and decorate their very own gingerbread (1) house to take home. This one-hour workshop includes all materials—just bring your creativity and holiday cheer!
The program will be offered twice. To ensure space for everyone, please register for only one session.

Celebrar en la Biblioteca de Gilroy ¡Creación de casitas de jengibre! Únete a nosotros en un evento festivo y práctico donde las familias podrán crear y decorar su propia (1) casita de jengibre para llevar a casa. Este taller de una hora incluye todos los materiales; ¡solo trae tu creatividad y alegría!

El Programa se ofrecera dos veces. Para asegurar cupo para todos, por favor de inscribirse para una sola session

LEGO Fridays!
2025-12-05 16:00 - 17:00
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 solving, teamwork, self-confidence, and creativity!

Resume Review & Interview Practice
2025-12-05 15:30 - 17:30
About this Event:
A well-crafted resume is vital to helping you stand out to potential employers. Our volunteer will help you learn the essential elements of a successful resume and also practice for an interview. Receive tips that include how to highlight your accomplishments and transferable skills in your resume, and practice the STAR method to ace the interview.

*No registration required*
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English & Math Tutoring
2025-12-05 15:30 - 17:30
Need help with English and Math? Whether it’s homework help or general tutoring needed, schedule an appointment with our volunteer who can help with English and math subjects for all grades including college level!

Free. Registration is required. Email cassandra.ponce@sjlibrary.org to schedule an appointment with the tutor.
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Friday Family Game Zone
2025-12-05 15:30 - 17:00
Looking for a fun way to unwind on a Friday afternoon? C’mon over to our weekly Friday Family Game Zone.
In addition to board games, and cards games, we’ll have our Nintendo Switch hooked up for attendees to play Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Super Mario Party and more.
Free. No registration is required. This program is great for kids ages 4-17 as well as their families and caregivers.
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Viernes de Juegos en Familia
¿Buscas una forma divertida de relajarte el viernes por la tarde? ¡Ven a nuestros Viernes de Juegos en Familia! Además de juegos de mesa y de cartas, tendremos nuestra Nintendo Switch lista para que los asistentes jueguen Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros. y Super Mario.
No se requiere inscripción previa.Este programa es ideal para niños y niñas de 4 a 17 años, así como para sus familias y cuidadores.
Acompáñanos mientras jugamos a títulos de éxito para Nintendo Switch, como Super Mario Brothers Party, Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, y más. También tenemos juegos de mesa y juegos de cartas para niños, adolescentes y familias. Gratis. No se necesita inscribirse. Recomendado para edades de 4 a 17 años y familias/cuidadores.
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Video Game Zone
2025-12-05 15:30 - 17:00
Have fun and compete with others in a variety of popular games on Nintendo Switch, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! Open to Teens and Pre-Teens.
No Registration Required.
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Kids Keva Club for ages 5 and up
2025-12-05 15:30 - 17:00
Please join us after school to imagine and build with Keva planks. Create structures, sculptures, and ball-runs out of wooden planks. Practice your artistic and architectural skills without tools, glue, nails, or tape – just planks! Great for inspiring creativity. Lego lovers will enjoy the freedom to build.

Pages and Paws Reading Buddy
2025-12-05 15:30 - 16:30
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 first Friday of each month, but review our calendar to confirm dates. Limited registration is intentional to allow readers rewarding one-on-one reading time with a therapy dog.
This month, up to three threapy dogs will be visiting. More details on your confirmed time-slot, and instruction to follow once registered.
Ages 8-12.

Friday Crafternoons at Joyce Ellington Branch Library
2025-12-05 15:00 - 17:00
Come join us every Friday for a new craft activity! All supplies are provided.
Free. No registration required.
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Virtual English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club
2025-12-05 15:00 - 16:00
San Jose Public Library presents a virtual (Zoom) English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club. This is a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners of English. Club meetings will convene weekly with an online trained facilitator. We invite you to join us to practice and build your English conversation skills with other adult learners.
Please register by clicking on the Register button. By giving us your email address, we will be able to send you a link to the Zoom meeting, prior to the scheduled program.
This virtual program is hosted by the Evergreen Branch Library.
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Snack Break-Free Snacks for Kids!/¡Meriendas Gratis Para Niños!
2025-12-05 15:00 - 16:00
Stop by the library and pick up a FREE after-school snack!

Monday – Friday, 3:00-4:00 p.m. while supplies last.
For kids 18 years old and under.
Snacks provided by the YMCA.
September – May except for MHUSD school breaks.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
¡Pasa por la biblioteca y recoge una merienda GRATIS después de la escuela!

Lunes – viernes, 3:00-4:00 p.m. mientras duren las reservas.
Para niños de 18 años y menores.
Meriendas proporcionadas por la YMCA.
De Septiembre a Mayo excepto durante los descansos escolares de MHUSD.

Declaración de No Discriminación del USDA

De conformidad con la Ley Federal de Derechos Civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), se prohíbe que el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, empleados e instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA discriminen sobre la base de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, credo religioso, discapacidad, edad, creencias políticas, o en represalia o venganza por actividades previas de derechos civiles en algún programa o actividad realizados o financiados por el USDA. Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

Reading Buddies
2025-12-05 14:45 - 15:45
Reading Buddies provides students in grades TK-5 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a reading coach. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build confidence as readers. Our reading coach will listen to children read and provide support in phonics, sight words, and comprehension. Students can bring their favorite book or choose from the available selection at the Mt. Pleasant Branch.
Free. Pre-registration not required. However, reading sessions are available on a first come, first served basis and the duration of reading sessions may be limited depending on the number of participating students.
Participants can also use their session to read away their fines! Just inform your Reading Buddy (open to youth only).
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Knit-Alongs at Cupertino Library
2025-12-05 14:30 - 16:00
Starting Time: 2:30 pmEnding Time: 4:00 pmCommunity Room 201A On the first Friday of each month we will meet in Room 201B
Cupertino Library Knit Alongs continue in 2025!. All adult knitters and crocheters are welcome. No registration or sign up required. We’re always happy to meet someone new, so please feel free to join us. Meet new friends, start a new project, or finish an old one. *Please note, This is mostly a social group for knitters and crocheters aged 18 and older. It is not intended to be a class for regular knitting and crochet instruction.*We can supply some knitting and crochet supplies, but everyone is encouraged to bring their own knitting needles, crochet hooks and yarn.
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.

Gardner Health Services Information Table
2025-12-05 14:30 - 15:30
Learn about comprehensive health care, services for Medi-Cal recipients, behavioral health support, substance use prevention, mental health services and more.
For more information: https://gardnerhealthservices.org/

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ESL Conversation Club: Intermediate
2025-12-05 14:30 - 15:30
Suitable for Intermediate English learners.
We invite you to practice your English speaking and listening skills through our weekly conversation club!
Each session is conducted in-person by library staff. We aim to provide a welcoming and respectful environment for learning English and building conversation skills with other adult learners.
Free. In-person. No registration required.
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Tech Mentor
2025-12-05 14:00 - 16:00
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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