SplitBunch Events

中/英文雙語說故事時間 Mandarin/English Bilingual Family Storytime
2025-12-05 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for for stories, songs, flannel board story, fingerplay and a craft project with Children Librarian in Mandarin and English. Children and their caretakers are welcome to join.
兒童圖書館員將為小朋友讀圖畫故事書;唱兒歌;用絨布板講故事;手指謠和做美勞。歡迎幼兒們 和家長,褓母一同前來參加。
Thank you to the Friends of the Cupertino Library for their funding and support.

Poetry in the Dark
2025-12-05 18:30 - 20:30
Let’s turn off the lights and speak poems to each other. This is an intimate conversation, not a performance. Please bring inside you a poem you know by heart.
If you think you don’t know any poems by heart, come anyway!
Hosted by Cupertino Poet Laureate Keiko O’Leary.
I carry poems inside me like dear friends. I’d like to introduce you to some of them, and to meet yours. Poetry in the Dark is not a reading or a performance; it is an intimate conversation among friends. Please join other poetry lovers in allowing our poem-friends to speak to each other, and to us.
How it works:1. We sit in chairs in a circle—there is no audience.2. We turn off the lights so that no one feels they’re on the spot.3. Someone recites a poem.4. That poem inspires someone else to recite a different poem.5. It’s like the poems are talking to each other!
This is a magical experience. If you’re even a bit curious, please join us.
Keiko O’Leary has been writing poems since the sixth grade and has seen the value of poetry to enhance life for over 30 years. She has published many poems and is the author of Your Writing Matters: 34 Quick Essays to Get Unstuck and Stay Inspired. Keiko is dedicated to passing on the legacy of poetry to the next generation of poets.
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.

External Event: Gamble Garden - Once Upon a Garden Family Night
2025-12-05 17:00 - 20:00
Enjoy a magical holiday evening for kids and families! Get into the holiday spirit and step into a storybook world at Once Upon a Garden, where imagination comes to life. Follow this link for more details.
Librarian Alicia will be performing a storytime at this event.

Teen Book Club
2025-12-05 16:00 - 17:30
Interested in discussing books with other teens? Join our teen-led teen book club!
We’ll be discussing “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan and “Splintered” by A.G. Howard, then playing a Kahoot game based on the reading.
For teens (ages 13-18) only.
Free. No registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

ESL Writing Club
2025-12-05 16:00 - 17:30
Practice basic writing skills in English with our tutor in a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners. Sessions will include creating simple sentence structures, some basic grammar, and build up to writing a simple paragraph.
Free. No registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Safe Space Meet-Up for LGBTQ+ (ages 13-25) / Encuentro de espacio seguro para personas LGBTQ+ (de 13 a 25 años)
2025-12-05 16:00 - 17:30
Join us for in-person support group meetings for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and ally (LGBTQ+) youth and young adults, ages 13-25! Our staff-led meetings offer a safe space for youth to play games, participate in group activities & discussions, and build community. No registration necessary; drop by and say hi!
Meetings at Gilroy Library are every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 4PM to 5:30PM.
Hosted by the South County Outreach Coordinator of the Santa Clara County’s LGBTQ Youth Space, Simon Phichayaphinyo. The Youth Space is a program of Family & Children Services of Silicon Valley. Visit https://youthspace.org/ to learn more.
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¡Únete a nuestras reuniones presenciales de apoyo para jóvenes y adultos jóvenes LGBTQ+ (lesbianas, gais, bisexuales, transgénero, queer, en cuestionamiento y aliados) de 13 a 25 años! Nuestras reuniones, dirigidas por nuestro personal, ofrecen un espacio seguro para que los jóvenes jueguen, participen en actividades y debates grupales, y forjen una comunidad. No es necesario registrarse; ¡pásate y saluda!
Las reuniones en la Biblioteca de Gilroy se realizan el primer y tercer viernes de cada mes, de 16:00 a 17:30 h.
Organizadas por Simon Phichayaphinyo, Coordinador de Extensión del Sur del Condado del Espacio Juvenil LGBTQ del Condado de Santa Clara. El Espacio Juvenil es un programa de los Servicios para Familias y Niños de Silicon Valley. Visita https://youthspace.org/ para obtener más información.

Friday Fun: LEGO® Fun!
2025-12-05 16:00 - 17:00
Our LEGO® Stop Motion volunteer is unavailable today! We will have free play with LEGO® blocks instead!
All supplies will be provided.
Join us every Friday at the Willow Glen Branch Library for a fun activity for kids. Activities may include arts & crafts, special performances or workshops, and board or video games.
Note: 2nd Friday of every month is free play with Legos®!
All supplies will be provided.
Free. No registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

STEM Fridays
2025-12-05 16:00 - 17:00
Join us for STEM Fridays where we have different experiments and topics every week! Learn about the science behind lava lamps, slime, bubbles, potions, and more! Develop coding skills, create your own online game, or a 3D print, there are a variety of lessons provided.
To see what we’re doing on any given Friday, check our monthly calendar or our online event page.

Free.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Basic English Conversation at Calabazas Library
2025-12-05 16:00 - 17:00
Participants will practice basic conversation in day-to-day life. We will work on vocabulary and review basic sentence structures. For adults who need more practice and are not fluent in English. Everyone is welcome. Knowledge of English is needed. (如有需要，可提供中文服務)
Pre-registration is required to receive reminder emails and lesson plan details.Only 8 spots available – First come, first served.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Friday Fun
2025-12-05 16:00 - 17:00
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!
ADA Accommodation Requests

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!

ADA Accommodation Requests

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.
ADA Accommodation Requests

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!
ADA Yêu cầu Phương tiện để tham gia chương trình

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.
ADA Accommodation Requests

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.
ADA Accommodation Requests
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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.
ADA Accommodation Requests

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.
ADA Accommodation Requests

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*
ADA Accommodation Requests

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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.
ADA Accommodation Requests

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.
ADA Accommodation Requests

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.
Solicitudes de Acomodación ADA

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.
ADA Accommodation Requests

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.
