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Big Into Reading Booktacular Promotion!
2025-10-01 00:00 - 2025-10-31 00:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join the East San Jose Carnegie Branch for a fun Booktacular scavenger hunt promotion!
During Booktacular we will be hiding pumpkins throughout the branch in our favorite collection areas every day. If you find a pumpkin turn it in for a special treat.
Once a week we will hide a special witch’s hat that can be turned in for special Popmart pendant prize after 3pm each day. On Halloween day will hide the hat for our grand prize a “Big into Energy Labubu” with an outfit.
We hope to see you and that you keep reading all October long!

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Tea Kits for Adults & Teens / Kits de Té para adultos y adolescentes
2025-10-01 00:00 - 2025-10-31 00:00
Looking to brew up a little more positivi-tea in your life? Stop by the Gilroy Library starting October 1st to pick up a little pick-me-up: a kit featuring a small sample of tea. The tea of choice this time is Rooibos!
Each kit contains:

Two tea bags
Two sugar packets
A brochure with information about the tea, recommended book pairings, and a tasty recipe to go with your tea
Other assorted delights!

One kit per person. Kits are for adults and teens ages 12+. Pick up your kit at the second-floor Information Desk. Only available at Gilroy Library, and only while supplies last! (This page will be updated when all kits are gone.)

¿Buscas un té más positivo para tu vida? Visita la Biblioteca de Gilroy a partir del 1 de julio para conseguir un kit que te revitalice: una pequeña muestra de té. ¡Esta vez, el té estrella es el de rooibos!
Cada kit contiene:

Dos bolsitas de té
Dos sobres de azúcar
Un folleto con información sobre el té, recomendaciones de maridajes y una deliciosa receta para acompañarlo
¡Otras delicias variadas!

Un kit por persona. Los kits son para adultos y adolescentes mayores de 12 años. Recójalo en el mostrador de información del segundo piso. Disponible solo en la Biblioteca de Gilroy y hasta agotar existencias. (Esta página se actualizará cuando se agoten los kits).

Horror Flash Fiction Contest for Gilroy Teens
2025-10-01 00:00 - 2025-10-31 00:00
Calling all teen writers in Gilroy ages 12 to 18!
Show off your talent for the terrifying with this super-short story contest!
Write a microfiction horror story no longer than 100 words and submit it during the month of October for a chance to win.
Teen writers from Gilroy are invited to participate in a friendly competition! Check back soon to learn more about our spooktacular prizes.
Participating writers must live in Gilroy, San Martin, or in the surrounding South County areas, and must be between the ages of 12 and 18.
Enter this contest using the form on this page. All submissions must be received by 11:59PM on 10/31/2025.
Presented by the Gilroy Library Teen Advisory Board

Halloween Scavenger Hunt
2025-10-01 00:00 - 2025-10-31 00:00
Bascom Library is haunted! Can you find at least seven spooky stickers in our picture book area? If you can, come to the information desk for a prize!
Recommended ages 3-10.
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