SplitBunch Events

Afternoon Crafts
2025-11-26 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Visit the library to participate in arts and crafts for kids. All tools and supplies are provided.
Free. No registration required.
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Wednesday Craft-Stravaganza
2025-11-26 16:00 - 17:00
Come join us every 2nd and 4th Wednesday for a new craft activity! All supplies are provided.
This will take place inside the Community Room.
This program was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Cambrian Branch Library.

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Illuminated Crafts: Fall Paper Lantern
2025-11-26 16:00 - 17:00
The fall season is upon us! Learn about the science that results in the fall colors from deep reds to bright yellows. And of course, create a paper lantern that captures the season.
This STEAM program is recommended for ages 8 and above.
Registration is required.
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Grab & Go: Math-Crame
2025-11-26 16:00 - 17:00
Math-Crame program is a 1-hour workshop for school-aged children to make macrame bracelets or keychains. They will be learning how to measure length when preparing their project’s cords and practice their counting to keep track of their knots as part of the activity.
This month’s session will be a Grab & Go kit to take home and complete!
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Wacky Wednesdays
2025-11-26 16:00 - 17:00
Join us on Wednesdays for arts or crafts at the library! Each week we focus on a different themed artwork or craft. All supplies will be provided!
Free. No registration required. While supplies lasts.

November 26 – Coffee Filter Turkey craft
December 3 – Hibernating Bear craft
December 10 – Hot Chocolate craftDecember 17 – Cardboard Gingerbread HousesDecember 24 – Cancelled – Library closedDecember 31 – New Year’s Eve Party Hats
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CANCELED: ESL Conversation Club
2025-11-26 16:00 - 17:00
Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Presenter: Staff Adult Location: 1st Floor Program Room
This session on Wednesday, 11/26 has been canceled. The program will continue on every Wednesday starting 12/3. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Comic Shop: Comic/Manga Buttons
2025-11-26 16:00 - 17:30
Repurpose comics, graphic novels, and manga to make the perfect button for your backpack, lanyard, or shirt. You can bring your own images, cutouts, and photos to turn into a button as long as the paper isn’t too thick. Paper, pencils, and markers available to make even more customizable wearable art.
This program is free. No pre-registration required.
This program is specifically for Middle and High Schoolers. Adult caregivers and younger siblings will be asked to sit in the Teen Reading Room while they wait.
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One-On-One Tech Help
2025-11-26 16:00 - 18:00
Do you need help using a computer? Want to set up an email account? Stop by the Santa Teresa Branch Library for a session with our experienced volunteer! They can assist you with basic tech issues, such as:

Setting up an email account, composing & sending emails, using email attachments
Web searches and basic data entry
Learning the basics of Microsoft Word and Excel and web-based productivity software such as Google docs
Using the library’s pay-for-print and photocopy machines
Downloading apps on your phone or tablet
And much more!

You are welcome to bring your own device, such as a laptop, phone or tablet, or you can use one of our computers.
Free, No Registration Required
ADA Accommodation Requests

Tech Mentor
2025-11-26 16:00 - 18:00
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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Wednesday Afternoon Meditation and Mindfulness
2025-11-26 16:30 - 17:00
Join us for our meditation and mindfulness class series at 4:30 PM on Wednesday afternoons.
Please note there will be no sessions on July 16 and July 23rd.
Come practice meditation for 20 minutes and ask questions for 10 minutes with instructor Manisha. This class will take place in Community Room 201A
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.

Bookdragons Book Club for Grades 4-5
2025-11-26 16:30 - 17:30
Welcome to the Bookdragons Book Club for Grades 4-5! This month we are reading The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate.

Meeting to discuss the book: Wednesday, November 26, 2025, from 4:30-5:30pm
If you can attend, stop by the Children’s Reference Desk to register and pick up your copy of the book
Please read the book before our meeting.
Crafts and snacks will be provided.

Many thanks to the Friends of the Gilroy Library for making this program possible.
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.

¡Bienvenidos al Club de Lectura “Bookdragons” para los grados 4.º y 5.º! Este mes estaremos leyendo The One and Only Ivan de Katherine Applegate.

Reunión para hablar sobre el libro: Miércoles, 26 de noviembre de 2025, de 4:30 a 5:30 p. m.
Si puedes participar, pasa por el Mostrador de Referencia Infantil para inscribirte y recoger tu copia del libro.
Por favor, lee el libro antes de nuestra reunión

También tendremos manualidades y meriendas

Muchas gracias a los Amigos de la Biblioteca de Gilroy por hacer posible este programa.

Para adaptaciones de accesibilidad (por ejemplo, ASL), por favor completa el formulario en línea en sccld.org/accessibility con al menos 7 días de anticipación. Si necesitas ayuda con el formulario, habla con un miembro del personal de tu biblioteca local, llama al (408) 540-3945, o envía un correo a ask@sccl.org.

Everyone Can Create: Redesign an Emoji
2025-11-26 16:30 - 17:30
Come join us! Participants will engage in an interactive activity using iPads and Logitech crayons in order to study Apple emojis and design their own personalized emoji using the iOS app “Sketchbook”, where they will learn the fundamentals of the app before designing their emoji. Recommended for ages 8+.
Free. Registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Art Explorations: Paint Your Emotions
2025-11-26 16:30 - 17:30
Join us for a fun and creative art program where children will explore power of emotions through painting! In this hands-on program, kids will learn how to express their feelings using colors, shapes, and brushstrokes. Whether they are happy, excited, or feeling calm, they will have a chance to paint what their emotions look like. This activity helps children understand and communicate their feelings while fostering creativity and self-expression.
Free. No registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

ESL Classes with Evergreen Valley College (EVC). ESL 501: Reading & Writing 1
2025-11-26 16:45 - 18:45
Develop your English language skills by practicing speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar.
Do you want to build your English language skills and your confidence? The Educational Park Branch Library Family Learning Center, in collaboration with Evergreen Valley College (EVC), offers you the opportunity to register today! This beginning non-credit ESL course is FREE!
ESL 501 Reading & Writing 1
What will you learn in this class? This is a non-credit, high-beginning-level integrated ESL skills course emphasizing basic reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. Students will learn to comprehend frequently used words in context, use learned phrases and sentences to express ideas in basic writing, understand basic grammar structures, and read simplified material.
Course Information
Starts: August 26, 2025Ends: December 11, 2025Meeting Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and ThursdayTime: 4:45 PM – 6:50 PM Instructor: TBD
No classes on:

Thursday, Nov 11: Veterans Day
Thursday, Nov 27:Thanksgiving

Before the classes start, you must complete a Guided Self-Placement (GSP). This is not a test—it’s simply an assessment to help us place you in the most appropriate ESL class based on your current English level. To ensure accurate results, the GSP should be completed independently and in a quiet setting, without assistance from classmates.
We will assist you with the application and registration processes in person at the Educational Park Branch Library.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Desarrolla tus habilidades en el idioma Inglés practicando el habla, escucha, lectura, escritura, vocabulario, pronunciación y gramática.
¿Quieres desarrollar tus habilidades en el idioma inglés y obtener más confianza? El Centro de Aprendizaje Familiar de la Biblioteca Educational Park, en asociación con Evergreen Valley College (EVC), te ofrecen la oportunidad de registrarte hoy! Este curso de ESL sin créditos académicos para principiantes es ¡GRATIS!
ESL 501 Reading & Writing 1¿Qué aprenderás en esta clase? este es un curso de habilidades de ESL de nivel alto inicial sin créditos con un fuerte énfasis en la lectura, la escritura, la gramática y el vocabulario básicos. Los estudiantes serán capaces de comprender palabras de uso frecuente en contexto, usarán frases y oraciones aprendidas para expresar sus ideas en la escritura básica, comprenderán estructuras gramaticales básicas y leerán material simplificado.
Información del Curso
Inicia: 26 de Agosto, 2025Finaliza: 11 de Diciembre, 2025Días de Clase: Martes, Miércoles y Jueves Horario: 4:45 PM – 6:50 PMInstructor: TBD
No habrá clases:

Jueves 11 de Noviembre: Día del Veterano
Jueves 27 de Noviembre: Día de Acción de Gracias

Antes de comenzar las clases deberás de completar una Evaluación de Ubicación Guiada (GSP). Esto no es un examen—es simplemente una evaluación para ayudarnos a colocarte en la clase de ESL más adecuada según tu nivel actual de inglés. Para obtener resultados precisos, debes completar la evaluación de forma individual y en un lugar tranquilo, sin la ayuda de compañeros.
Te ayudaremos con los procesos de solicitud y registro en persona en la Biblioteca Educational Park.
Solicitud de Accesibilidad ADA

Knitting/Crocheting/Tatting Club
2025-11-26 17:00 - 18:00
Do you enjoy working with knitting, crocheting, or tatting? Do you want to learn how, see what others are working on, refine your skills, or talk about all kinds of hand needle crafts?
Join us in the East San Jose Carnegie Branch Community Room every week. Everyone 7 and up is invited to participate, and younger children are welcome to accompany their families.
ADA Accommodation Requests

ELL (English Language Learner) Conversation Club
2025-11-26 17:00 - 18:00
¡Ven a practicar hablar y escuchar inglés en persona en la Biblioteca Latinoamericana! Desarrolla habilidades de conversación con otros estudiantes de nivel principiante y intermedio en un lugar acogedor y respetuoso. Este programa es para adultos solamente.
Cada sesión está dirigida por personal de la biblioteca que habla español y ingles.
Gratis. No es necesario registrarse.
Solicitud de Accesibilidad ADA

Come practice speaking and listening in English in-person at the Biblioteca Latinoamericana! Build conversation skills with other beginner and intermediate level adult learners in a welcoming and respectful environment.
Each session is led by library staff who speaks Spanish and English.
Free. No registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

U.S. Citizenship Mock Interview Practice
2025-11-26 17:00 - 18:00
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

Chess Club
2025-11-26 17:00 - 18:00
Come learn to play chess! This is a bimonthly welcoming workshop for players who are new or want to brush up on their chess knowledge or tactics. Each session will consist of a short presentation and dedicated time to practice through a game.
For ages 8 and above. Limited seating up to 16 players. Free. Registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Clases de inglés para Hispanos - Nivel Cero
2025-11-26 17:00 - 18:30
¿Quieres mejorar tu vocabulario en Inglés, aprender gramática y hacer amigos? Te invitamos a participar en esta clase de Inglés nivel cero dirigida por el voluntario Mike.
Esta clase es solamente para personas cuyo primer idioma es el Español.
Clase inició el 21 de Julio, último día de clases es el 26 de Noviembre
Para inscripción, comunícate con marcela.guevara@sjlibrary.org Gratis. Se proporcionará el material educativo.
Solicitudes de Acomodación ADA

Early Closure: Thanksgiving Eve
2025-11-26 17:00 - 21:00
All Palo Alto City libraries will be closing early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26.
Our eLibrary is open 24/7!

Tully: EVC ESL-502 - Listening and Speaking 1
2025-11-26 17:15 - 18:45
ESL 502 is a non-credit high-beginning level ESL course through Evergreen Valley College (EVC) designed to improve students’ listening, speaking, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Students will learn how to pronounce basic words correctly, engage in basic communication with others, understand/use basic grammar structures, and acquire/expand basic vocabulary.
Registration at Tully Branch Library.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Bollywood Dance
2025-11-26 17:30 - 18:30
Get into the rhythm of fitness with our Bollywood Dance program! Join us for this exciting volunteer-led program and learn Bollywood Dance moves for fun and fitness!
Walk-ins are welcome.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Public Speaking Practice
2025-11-26 17:30 - 18:30
Do you have a presentation or interview coming up? Want to gain confidence with your public speaking and conversation skills? Silicon Valley Speaking Club meetings are an excellent opportunity for practice!
A free program. Group is friendly and welcoming.
If you have a presentation or other material prepared which you would like to practice, please notify me with estimated time length through the contact email provided so I can add it to a future meeting agenda. Otherwise, no preparation is needed for new guests.
Meetings are in hybrid format. You may attend in-person in Group Study Room 2 or participate through Zoom. You may just observe, or participate by answering a prompt question for 1-2 minutes during the “Impromptu Speech” section of the meeting.
Registration is required to receive a Zoom link and password. Links and passwords will be provided by email 24 hours before the program, and again an hour prior. Login information remains the same for each meeting, but please register for each meeting you plan to attend if you wish to receive email reminders.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Milpitas Children's Chess Club
2025-11-26 18:30 - 19:30
Come play chess and make new friends in a fun and relaxed environment! This program is for children from grades 1-8. Registration is not required but space is limited.
This program is not a class. Attendees are expected to know the rules of chess and must be able to play independently. Parents and younger siblings will be asked to wait outside the room to ensure suitable space for all attendees.
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.
