ELL Writing Club
2025-11-18 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
English language learners (ELL) can practice basic writing skills in English with our tutor in a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners. Sessions take place every 1st and 3rd (& 5th, if applicable) Tuesdays. Topics may include creating simple sentence structures, some basic grammar, and build up to writing a simple paragraph. Suggested for high beginners up to advanced English language Learners.
Free. Space is limited and registration required. Please stop by the Vineland Library or call us at (408) 808-3000 to register.

Vineland’s English Learning series:

ELL Beginning English: A beginner program for learners with limited English skills; approximately levels 0-2
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
ELL Writing Club: A program where high beginners to advanced level English language learners can learn and practice their English writing skills; approximately levels 2-4

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Robotics Demonstration for Kids
2025-11-18 17:30 - 18:30
Join us for an interactive robotics demonstration presented by FTC Team 23222 from Bellarmine College Preparatory school. The robotics team will lead a robot driving activity and will allow participants to use a controller to maneuver the robots. Also, participants will learn about block coding and Tinkercad and how they relate to robotics. This program is geared for ages 5-14.
Join us for a monthly exploration of robotics presented by FTC Team 23222 from Bellarmine College Preparatory School. Learn all about robots up close and personal – you can even try operating and programming the robots yourself!
Activities/topics change monthly. Parental supervision required.
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Adult Literacy Volunteer Tutor Training with SCCLD's The Reading Program
2025-11-18 17:30 - 20:00
The Reading Program, Santa Clara County Library District’s adult literacy program, is seeking volunteer tutors to work one-on-one with adults looking to improve their reading, writing, and communication skills.
Important Notes:

Volunteers that have completed the required Tutor Orientation are welcome to register for one of our Tutor Training sessions.

Once you submit your event registration, you will receive a confirmation email that will include:

A link to complete your Reading Program Tutor Intake Form. You must submit both the event registration and the Tutor Intake Form in order to attend the Training.
A virtual meeting Zoom link to attend both of the required Training sessions.

In the case you have not yet attended an Orientation:

Please review the tutor requirements on our website and, if interested, register for one of our upcoming Tutor Orientations on our website.
If you are unable to attend any of the scheduled sessions or missed a recent one, please email us at readingprogram@lib.sccgov.org or call us (408) 262-1349, and we may be able to offer an alternative option.

Zumba Fitness Class / Clase de Zumba Fitness
2025-11-18 17:45 - 18:45
Join us for a free weekly dance and rhythm based workout. This Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow dance exhilarates your senses and works all major muscle groups in a high-energy cardio blast that leaves you invigorated, refreshed and full of life. Zumba features rhythms like salsa, merengue, cumbia and samba set to Latin and international beats.
We recommend you wear comfortable workout clothes and shoes and bring your own water and towel.
No registration is required. All adults are welcome to join us.
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Únase a nosotros para un entrenamiento gratuito basado en baile y ritmo. Este baile de inspiración latina y fácil de seguir estimula tus sentidos y trabaja todos los grupos musculares principales en una explosión cardiovascular de alta energía que te deja vigorizado, renovado y lleno de vida. Zumba presenta ritmos como salsa, merengue, cumbia y samba con ritmos latinos e internacionales.
Use ropa y zapatos deportivos cómodos. Trae tu propia botella de agua y una toalla.
No es necesario registrarse. Todos los adultos son bienvenidos a unirse a nosotros.

Sewing with FabMo: Hair Scrunchies
2025-11-18 18:00 - 20:00
Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Presenter: Gayatri Ratnam Location: 2nd Floor Program Room
Registration is required. Seats and materials are limited. Please only register if you plan on attending.
Join us in creating hair scrunchies using upcycled fabric. This craft project will be led by FabMo volunteer, Gayatri Ratnam.
This class is intended for adults, ages 18 and up.

This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Mountain View Library.

Bilingual Family Storytime / 中英雙語故事時間
2025-11-18 18:30 - 19:00
This 30-minute storytime features movement, singing, and action! The early literacy focus is on sharing stories and songs in English and Mandarin Chinese.
歡迎小朋友來到故事時間，這是以半小時的雙中英語故事書, 兒歌, 手指謠, 玩遊戲為特色的内容。歡迎兒童們與家長褓母一同前來參加。
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.

Evening Itty Bitty Jamboree
2025-11-18 18:30 - 19:30
Parents and babies (12 months old and younger) join us for short fun stories, rhymes, fingerplays and songs. Our Itty Bitty Jamboree is 30 minutes followed by Stay & Play time.
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month:
October: 7, 21
November: 4, 18
December: 2, 16
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.

(VIRTUAL) Rose's Book Club
2025-11-18 18:30 - 19:45
Join us for the monthly meeting of Rose’s Book Club! Our meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm. We read and discuss different books each month.
This is a free event.

Jan 14: The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler (456 pages)
Feb 11: Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore (320 pages)
March 11: The Women by Kristin Hannah (471 pages)
April 8: Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell (304 pages)
May 13: The Poet by Michael Connelly (597 pages)
June 10: Table for Two by Amor Towles (451 pages)
July 8: North Woods by Daniel Mason (372 pages)
Aug 12: Middletide by Sara Crouch (288 pages)
Sept 9: Weyward by Emily Hart (392 pages)
Oct 14: Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout (352 pages)
Nov 18: The Woman Next Door by Yewonde Omotoso (290 pages)
Dec 9: These Tangled Threads by Sarah Loudin Thomas (368 pages)

After registration, you will receive an email with the meeting invitation about 24 hours before the event begins. If you do not receive this email, please check your email’s spam folder.
For more information, please contact the Rose Garden Branch Library.
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Family Fun Night: Abstract "Wood" Collage
2025-11-18 18:30 - 20:00
Join us for an evening of exploration and fun. Families with school-aged children (ages 5+) will create art, crafts, or participate in hands-on STEM activities.
Family Fun Night fall series:
September 9 – Paper Sculptures
October 14 – Sugar Skull decorating – día de los muertos
November 18 – Abstract “Wood” Collage in the style of George Morrison
December 9 – Holiday Cards
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.

Mindfulness Meditation (Online)
2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:00
Mindfulness meditation is a wonderful way to develop clarity, discipline, and perspective as well as improve your mental and physical health. Join online sessions with Phuong Pham, a Buddhist nun experienced in the practice of meditation. Each session is 45 minutes of meditating together followed by 15 minutes of group sharing and Q&A led by Phuong. The group sharing and Q&A is a valuable part of the process, so participants can reflect on the meditation session together and build community. It is open to all levels of experience.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Please make sure your email address is entered correctly. To minimize interruptions, participants must arrive no later than 7:15 pm to be admitted. Participants must register separately for each week they would like to join.
You can learn more about Phuong here and can watch her meditation videos here.

Native American Song and Dance Celebration @ Los Altos Community Center
2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:00
Future Generations is a cultural collaboration of Native American singers, dancers, and artists from the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Guided by our mission to honor our ancestors and their teachings through cultural expressions of the past, present, and future, we strive to educate the public about the songs, dances, art, food, and traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of America.
The group was founded to promote and celebrate the beauty and heritage of Native American social dance and singing styles, commonly showcased at Pow Wows. By sharing the richness of our culture, we aim to foster resilience, empowerment, and leadership both individually and collectively within our communities.
Location: Los Altos Community Center (in cooperation with the city of Los Altos), Grand Oak Room, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos, CA 94022
This program is part of the Santa Clara County Library District’s celebration of Native American Heritage Month.
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@lib.sccgov.org.

Author Visit: D.M. Rowell, The Mud Sawpole Mysteries
2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for an unforgettable evening with D.M. Rowell, acclaimed author of the Mud Sawpole Mysteries, including the titles Never Name the Dead and Silent Are the Dead. A Silicon Valley professional turned mystery novelist, Rowell brings her unique perspective as a member of the Kiowa Tribe and a lifelong storyteller rooted in Plains Indian oral tradition.
In this captivating author talk, Rowell will share her journey from tech executive to mystery writer, and how her heritage and upbringing on the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache reservation in Oklahoma deeply influence her writing. She’ll explore themes of identity, culture, and place as reflected in her novels, which follow a protagonist returning to her childhood home to solve chilling mysteries steeped in tribal history.
Through family photos, original Kiowa artwork, and Kiowa Winter Count calendars, Rowell brings the spirit and rhythm of her storytelling tradition to life.
📖 Never Name the Dead was a finalist for the 2023 Mary Higgins Clark Award, and her follow-up novel continues to earn praise for its elegant weaving of tribal detail with fast-paced suspense.
This program is part of the Santa Clara County Library District’s Native American Heritage Month.
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@lib.sccgov.org.

Travel Program: The Tribes of India: A Disappearing World
2025-11-18 19:15 - 20:30
Pam Perkins presents a photographic journey into India’s tribal villages, showcasing the culture, the strength, and
the enduring spirit of indigenous communities, balancing tradition with changing times.

Computer Assembly Workshop [by Appointment]
2025-11-19 00:00
Free. Recommended for ages 10+
With Lab PCs donated by our local community, you will learn:

Components needed to assemble a working computer
How to plan out and shop for a new/used computer components
How to assemble a PC without damaging components

Class Breakdown:

Presentation on minimum necessary components and their functions
Students/families (in small groups) will be given an assortment of components to reassemble into a working computer
Start them up and troubleshoot any problems

Thanks to our patrons and staff for their computer donations!!

My Qualifications:I’ve built my own computers for more than 30 years. My parents worked at IBM and would always bring home new components. I have a valid/active CompTIA A+ certification and a valid/active Cisco Certified Network Associate Certificate.

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1:1 Tech Mentor / Giáo Viên Máy Tính
2025-11-19 00:00
Free. By appointment only.
Offered in-person or virtually via Zoom, in English, Español, or Tiếng Việt.
Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!
What We Do:

Intro to computer basics
Account or device setup
Intro to Microsoft Office
Job search & resume help
Navigating/organizing email
And more!

Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make an appointment.
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