SplitBunch Events

Informed Community Book Club
2025-11-15 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025 Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Location: Conference Room
Join us for the Informed Community Book Club, a space dedicated to exploring and discussing pertinent social, economic, and political issues. If you are interested in participating in our democratic institutions or just making friends, join us!
November's book will be They Thought They Were Free by Milton Mayer.
From the publisher's website:
“When this book was first published it received some attention from the critics but none at all from the public. Nazism was finished in the bunker in Berlin and its death warrant signed on the bench at Nuremberg.”

That’s Milton Mayer, writing in a foreword to the 1966 edition of They Thought They Were Free. He’s right about the critics: the book was a finalist for the National Book Award in 1956. General readers may have been slower to take notice, but over time they did—what we’ve seen over decades is that any time people, across the political spectrum, start to feel that freedom is threatened, the book experiences a ripple of word-of-mouth interest.

They Thought They Were Free is an eloquent and provocative examination of the development of fascism in Germany. Mayer’s book is a study of ten Germans and their lives from 1933-45, based on interviews he conducted after the war when he lived in Germany. Mayer had a position as a research professor at the University of Frankfurt and lived in a nearby small Hessian town which he disguised with the name “Kronenberg.” “These ten men were not men of distinction,” Mayer noted, but they had been members of the Nazi Party; Mayer wanted to discover what had made them Nazis. His discussions with them of Nazism, the rise of the Reich, and mass complicity with evil became the backbone of this book, an indictment of the ordinary German that is all the more powerful for its refusal to let the rest of us pretend that our moment, our society, our country are fundamentally immune.
The discussion will be hosted by former Los Gatos Planning Commissioner and current president of the Los Gatos Anti-Racism Coalition Jeff Suzuki.

An intro to SQL Workshop
2025-11-15 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for a hands-on workshop on the basics of SQL! You’ll be learning about database querying and data analysis. Please be sure to bring a fully charged laptop and changing cord to this workshop. Our presenter, Katianna Parisis, is a data analytics consultant with a Master’s in Public Health and over eight years of experience at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and analytics. She has spent the last three years helping corporate teams master SQL to unlock the power of their data.
Attendance is first come, first servedFor accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility at least 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.

Indian Instrumental Music Concert
2025-11-15 14:00 - 16:30
Saratoga Library in collaboration with SR Fine Arts invites you to an Instrumental concert by Bay Area musicians from the Indian community. The Veena concert will be presented by Sri. Srikanth Chary accompanied on percussion by Sri. Shriram Brahmanandam.
The musical event will take place in the Saratoga Community Room.
All are welcome.

Retro Roadshow: Console Chaos!
2025-11-15 14:00 - 17:00
Engage in an insightful journey through three decades of intense rivalry in the video game industry! This dynamic presentation chronicles the strategic battles and technological innovations of leading companies as they fiercely competed for market dominance. Following the presentation, you’re invited to actively participate in the competition alongside fellow enthusiasts. Revisit your favorite consoles and discover if your allegiance remains, or if a new contender will emerge as the ultimate champion. This unique event promises an engaging and informative experience for everyone interested in the history and evolution of gaming. For all ages, 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.
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Teen Boot Camp: Introduction to Python for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
2025-11-15 14:00 - 18:00
SJSU University Library and San José Public Library are hosting a hands-on Python for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Boot Camp with Anish Roy and Dr. Navrati Saxena, designed for middle and high school students, with a special focus on supporting underrepresented groups in tech.
Over two weekends, students will progress from the basics of Python programming to data structures, core AI/ML concepts, and a mini project to apply their skills. The program concludes with a showcase where participants present their team projects and compete for awards in innovation, teamwork, and presentation skills.
Boot Camp Schedule:
Friday, November 14, 4–6 p.m.Saturday, November 15, 2–6 p.m.Friday, November 21, 4–6 p.m.Saturday, November 22, 2–6 p.m.

Showcase Schedule:
Sunday, November 23, 1–3 p.m. (Showcase Preparation)Sunday, November 23, 3–5 p.m. (Showcase)
Important Information:

Please bring your own laptop or Chromebook and charger. Request to borrow a device if needed.
Students will need a Google (Gmail) account to access Google Colab and Google Classroom. No additional websites or software are needed.
All participants will receive certificates of completion, and top teams will be recognized with special awards.
Snacks will be provided.
No prior experience required.

Free. Registration Required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Everyone Can Create! Augmented Reality
2025-11-15 14:30 - 15:30
Take the world and make it your own with the power of augmented reality! Everyone Can Create is a beginner’s course on drawing, sketching, and creating on the iPad. Students will create an augmented reality environment, adding still images and moving objects to a real-world space that can be seen and moved through using a tablet’s camera.
This is a program for kids ages 8-14 years old. Everything needed for this course will be provided, but you are more than welcome to bring your own personal iPad with the free AR Makr app downloaded.
Free. Registration is required to attend this program.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Financial Health and Wellness: Social Security
2025-11-15 15:00 - 16:00
Join the Library as we welcome financial wellness instructor Brad Hamada of the Heartland Institute of Financial Education back for a series workshop on financial health and wellness!
Registration opens two weeks before the event date and is preferred for each individual session to adequately accommodate seating.
Optimizing Your Social Security BenefitsWith Social Security, the sheer volume of rules can overwhelm anyone. Incorporating these benefits into your broader financial strategy is crucial, yet often overlooked. Shockingly, nearly 96% of people claim their benefits incorrectly. Our solution is straightforward: we simplify the complexity, providing clear guidance to optimize your Social Security benefits. We’ll ensure you make informed decisions that align with your overall financial goals, giving you peace of mind for the future.

English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club
2025-11-15 15:00 - 16:00
In-person at the Tully Branch Library.
English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Clubs create a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners of English to practice their English conversation skills.
Clubs meet weekly at the library.
ADA Accommodation Requests

U.S. Citizenship Mock Interview Practice
2025-11-15 15:00 - 16:00
Are you ready to begin your path towards citizenship?
Join us in person to practice for the U.S. Citizenship Interview and learn about:

N-400 test questions
Civic Test
Practice the reading and writing test
Become more comfortable with the interview
Learn strategies on how to interview

Free. In-Person. No registration required.

¿Están listos para el camino a la ciudadanía?
Acompañenos a practicar en persona para la entrevista
del examen de naturalización y aprender:

Las preguntas de N-400

Prueba CivicaPracticar las preguntas leyendolas y escribiendolas

Sentirse confortable con la entrevista
Aprenda algunas estrategias para entrevistar

ADA Accommodation Requests

Reading to Children with Volunteer Venkat (Hybrid: In-Person and Online)
2025-11-15 15:00 - 16:00
Would you like your children to have fun listening to stories while building vocabulary, developing listening skills, and enhancing their reading comprehension?
Join us for virtual Reading to Children where SJPL volunteer Venkat will read aloud a variety of stories!
This event is designed for children in preschool-4th grade, but all ages are welcome to attend. Families have the option of either attending in-person at the East San Jose Carnegie branch library or online via Zoom.
If you wish to attend online, please e-mail Sarah Kishler at sarah.kishler@sjlbrary.org to register and receive a Zoom link. Both in-person and virtual attendees local to the San Jose area have a chance to win a free book!
ADA Accommodation Requests

*Virtual* HTML Workshop
2025-11-15 15:00 - 16:00
Come join us for a one-hour Virtual HTML workshop hosted by Together We AI, participants are introduced to the fundamentals of HTML, including tags, elements, structure, and formatting. Participants will learn how HTML serves as the foundation for web content that AI systems can interpret, analyze, or enhance. The session includes building a simple web page, giving participants hands on experience and deepening their understanding of basic HTML. By the end, attendees will understand both the basics of HTML and its growing role in AI integration.
Participants must have access to a computer or laptop.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Practice Your Spanish Speaking Skills: Spanish Language Learners
2025-11-15 15:00 - 16:00
Meeting once a week on Saturday at the Alum Rock Library Branch, “Practice your Spanish Speaking Skills: Spanish Language Learners” will help teach Spanish to anyone from a Spanish-speaking household or not.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Adult & Teen Crafternoon: Pie Garland
2025-11-15 15:00 - 16:30
Use felt to create artistic slices of fabric pie and string them into a decorative garland in honor of the fall baking season!
This program is for adults and teens (ages 13+) only.
No registration is required; walk-in while supplies last.
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.

ESL Level 1 - Reading and Writing
2025-11-15 15:00 - 16:30
Let us help you build a strong foundation in English!
In this class, students will study the following topics:

Describing people and things
Weather
Describing activities and events
Family members
Places around town
Clothing and shopping
Language and nationalities
Hobbies and interests

Course information:

Starts: September 6, 2025
Ends: December 13, 2025
Class day: Saturday
Time: 3:00-4:30 PM
Instructor: Ngoc Lien

ADA Accommodation Requests

Girls Who Code
2025-11-15 15:30 - 16:30
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025 Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Location: Technology Lab
The Los Gatos Library has partnered with @GirlsWhoCode to create a club meant for people ages 12-18 to learn to code and change the world!
"What will I Learn?
Our middle and high school Clubs encourage you to impact the community in a positive way through code. In order to build the skills you need to make an impact, you will learn how to code from our fun online tutorials and activities that will help you build animations, games, apps, and other things that you dream up! We have tutorials in Python, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and Java."
Email: signup@gwc-losgatos.org to register.
