SplitBunch Events

Storytime for Babies at Cupertino Library
2025-12-04 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for Storytime for Babies in our first floor program room! This storytime series is suitable for children ages 0 to 1 and will feature stories, songs, fingerplays, and more, all to encourage the development of crucial early literacy skills. Parents and babies will listen together, learn together, and play together.
This storytime is for pre-walkers and is limited to the first 30 babies, with a maximum of 2 adults per family group. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to sit on.
*** Beginning 9/4-10/16: Due to construction Storytime for Babies will not feature the stay and play component. We look forward to resuming stay and play on Thursday 10/23! Thank you for your patience.***
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.

ELL Beginning English
2025-12-04 10:30 - 11:30
Do you want to build your English-language skills and your confidence?
The English Language Learner (ELL) Beginning English program is a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners to begin their English language journey. Participants will have the opportunity to learn & develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Suggested for beginner English language Learners.
The ELL Beginning English program meets weekly at the library in the library’s Community Room with a trained facilitator.

Vineland’s English Learning series:

ELL Beginning English: A beginner program for learners with limited English skills; approximately levels 1-2
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

Free. No Registration required.
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Wee Play Indoors / Juego y Aprendizaje adentro
2025-12-04 10:30 - 11:30
Enjoy a variety of toys and fun activities designed to inspire learning and discovery for young children and their caregivers.
Disfrute de una variedad de juguetes y actividades divertidas diseñadas para inspirar el aprendizaje y la curiosidad de los niños pequeños y sus cuidadores.
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Infant and Toddler Storytime
2025-12-04 10:30 - 11:45
Infant Toddler Storytime invites children and their caregivers to wiggle, rhyme, and sing with diverse books, songs, and fingerplays that encourage language, play, and exploration.
This program is geared for children 0 to 3 years of age and their parents/caregivers, but all children are welcome!
Free, 50 person maximum. Story Time tickets required. Another event, Infant and Toddler Storytime B will start at 11:15 for those that weren’t able to make it inside for this event.

Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of Storytime.

This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.
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ESL Classes with Evergreen Valley College (EVC) - ESL 501: Reading & Writing 1
2025-12-04 10:30 - 12:30
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 Edenvale 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: 10:30 AM.-12:35 PMInstructor: Michelle N. Henninger
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.
We will assist you with the application and registration process in person at the Edenvale Branch Library.
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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 Edenvale, 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: 10:30 AM – 12:35 PMInstructor: Michelle N. Henninger
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.
Te ayudaremos con los procesos de solicitud y registro en persona en la Biblioteca Edenvale.
Solicitud de Accesibilidad ADA

Wonderful Ones Storytime
2025-12-04 11:00 - 11:30
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025 Time: 11:00am – 11:30am Presenter: Jenn Laredo Location: Children’s Room
Join us for Wonderful Ones Storytime in the Children's Room every Thursday at 11 am! We will sing, move, and read together as we work on developing our early literacy skills while also building community connections. This program is specifically intended for the developmental stages of one year olds but concepts can be transferred to similar ages.

Hora de Cuentos en Español
2025-12-04 11:00 - 11:30
Los invitamos a participar junto a la señorita Juliana para la hora de cuentos familiares en español en la biblioteca de College Terrace.
La hora del cuento incluye una variedad de actividades como cuentos, canciones, rimas y movimientos. Storytime es una experiencia divertida e interactiva para toda la familia que promueve el placer de leer y aprender para todas las edades. Este programa familiar se ofrece en español y está abierto a todas las personas interesadas en aprender nuevos idiomas.
Por favor traiga sus propias bufandas y maracas. La biblioteca no proporciona útiles compartidos en este momento. Esta hora de cuentos es un programa en el interior/exterior de la biblioteca. El uso del espacio exterior depende del clima.
¡Asegúrate de seguirnos en YouTube para ver más historias, canciones y rimas, incluyendo una lista de reproducción de todas nuestras canciones favoritas para cantar
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Join Señorita Juliana for Family Storytime en Español at College Terrace Library.
Storytime includes a variety of early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, and movements. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This family-friendly program is hosted in Spanish and open to all including native speakers and those interested in learning new languages.
Please bring your own scarves and shakers. The library is not providing shared supplies at this time. This storytime is an indoor/outdoor program. Use of outdoor space is weather dependent.
Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playlist of all of our favorite songs to sing!

Reading to Children in Japanese にほんご おはなし会
2025-12-04 11:00 - 11:30
Preschool age children and their parents/caregivers are invited to the West Valley Branch Library for Reading to Children in Japanese. Every Thursday at 11:00 AM, children will enjoy early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities all in the Japanese language.
This program is brought to the library by Poponta Children’s Cultural Society. Established in 2008 and based in San Mateo, Poponta is comprised of a group of volunteers dedicated to serving the Japanese-speaking community. Poponta volunteers tell stories to children to open their minds to the magic of books. To learn more about Poponta, please visit: https://ja-jp.facebook.com/popontanokai/
Free, with limited capacity. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. San José Public Library Early Education programs are in alignment with the City’s Education and Digital Literacy Initiative.

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未就園児のお子さま、日本語に興味のあるお子さまとその保護者の皆さまは、ウェストバレーブランチ図書館日本語お話会にご参加いただけます。毎週木曜日の午前11時に、絵本の読みきかせ、手遊び歌、昔話、ペープサートなどが楽しめます。
このプログラムは、ぽぽんた児童文化の会メンバーの一人と有志によって図書館で開催しています。 ぽぽんた児童文化の会は2008年に設立され、サンマテオを拠点とし、ベイエリアにお住まいの日本語を話すコミュニティに日本文化、日本語のお話を提供するボランティアグループです。パンデミック中の規則に準拠し、ストーリータイム(お話会)においてもいくつかルールが変更になりましたのでご確認ください。これは屋内プログラムになることに注意してください。全員（2歳以上）は屋内でマスク着用をお勧めします。座席は先着順でご利用いただけます。プログラム開始30分前にインフォメーションデスクにて、数量限定のチケットを配布いたします。サンノゼ公立図書館の早期教育プログラムは、市の教育およびデジタルリテラシーイニシアチブと連携しています。
図書館主催のイベントでは、アメリカ障害者法に基づく介助が必要な場合、イベントの少なくとも7営業日前に408-244-4747にお電話ください。

1 on 1 Tech Assistance
2025-12-04 11:00 - 12:00
Do you need to brush up your computer skills? Whether you need assistance putting together a Word document, Excel spreadsheet, or PowerPoint presentation, or receiving help submitting an online job application or other government document to learning a new online tool, our experienced and dedicated tech tutors can help!
Current Weekly Schedule:

Tuesdays at 4:30 PM
Thursdays at 11 AM (assistance available in English or Mandarin Chinese)
Saturdays at 10 AM

How To Attend:

Participants are encouraged to pre-register, however drop-ins are also considered.
Register online or by calling the Willow Glen Branch Library at 408-808-3045 during the library’s open hours.
Participants will fill out a quick survey prior to their appointment to assess their technological goal/s, as well as a post-evaluation survey to gauge how the session went.

Questions:
Please contact Yannina Yang at Yannina.Yang@sjlibrary.org with any questions or concerns.
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Baby Lapsit Storytime at King
2025-12-04 11:00 - 12:00
This program is for babies that are not yet walking confidently, and their caregivers.
Baby Lapsit invites newborns, infants, babies, and their caregivers to learn together and strengthen their relationship with each other through stories, songs, bounces, tickles, rhymes, books, and play.
After Storytime concludes, we invite you to Stay & Play! Some special toys and the Storytime librarian will join in the fun, giving babies and parents time to connect.

Lapsit Storytime 11:00 – 11:25 am
Stay & Play 11:25 am – 12:00 pm

This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.
Free, with limited capacity. No registration required.
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Digital Skills: Social Media Overview
2025-12-04 11:00 - 12:00
This month, the Rose Garden Branch Library will be facilitating Digital Skills: Social Media Overview.
In this Digital Skill Building lesson, you will be introduced to some of the many social media platforms. Information about using social media safely is also covered.
Free. No registration required.
With SJPL’s Digital Skill Building Pathways, you can practice the skills essential to living and working in the digital world. Learning paths include free lessons, resources, and library events like computer classes. Practice your digital skills at your own pace at sjpl.org/digital-skills or find a program at your local San José Public Library location.
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#digitalskillbuildingpathways #dsbDigitalSkills

Family Storytime
2025-12-04 11:00 - 12:00
Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!
Free, with limited capacity.

Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk when the Library opens.
A second Storytime will be provided at 11:30 a.m., if necessary. This storytime is also first-come, first-served, with a limited amount of tickets available, once the 11:00 a.m. Storytime has reached capacity.
It is strongly recommended that everyone (ages 2+) wear a mask for indoor programming.

This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Bilingual Family Storytime/ Hora de Cuentos & Stay and Play
2025-12-04 11:00 - 12:00
Bilingual Family storytime is geared for a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. After Storytime concludes, families are invited to Stay & Play! For 30 minutes after storytime, special, age-appropriate toys will be available to keep the fun going.

Storytime 11:00 – 11:30 am
Stay & Play 11:30 – 12:00 pm

Free. No registration is required.
Cuentos en familia está diseñado para una variedad de edades e invita a todo la familia para participar en actividades de alfabetazión temprana, como cuentos, juegos con los dedos y actividades de movimiento. Después de que concluya la hora del cuento, ¡las familias están invitadas a quedarse y jugar! Por 30 minutos después de la hora del cuento, habrán juguetes especiales y apropiados para la edad disponible para mantener la diversión.

Hora de cuentos 11:00 – 11:30 am
Stay & Play 11:30 – 12:00 pm

Gratis. No es necesario registrarse.
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Online English Conversation Club
2025-12-04 11:00 - 12:15
Practice English with an online English Conversation Club session! Meet new friends and learn English together. Registration is required for each session.You will receive a Zoom link after registration and before each session.
If you are not familiar with Zoom, please review these resources:
Getting Started with Zoom
Zoom technical requirements
Check out our complete schedule of English Conversation Club sessions.
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.

Drop-in Tech Help
2025-12-04 11:00 - 13:00
Do you need assistance using your laptop, tablet, or cell phone? Have a question about technology? We can help you with one-on-one instruction. Please be aware that space and time are limited, and help is given on a first come, first serve basis.

ESL Class Session
2025-12-04 11:00 - 13:00
This class is full. Please sign up for the January session.
Santa Clara County Library District residents 18 years and older are eligible to register for this ESL class led by a professional ESL instructor. This class session is for beginner and intermediate ESL students. Join us to learn and improve your English listening and speaking skills.
Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 10/2-12/11. You must be able to attend the entire class session. Space is limited. Registration for a placement test is 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@lib.sccgov.org.

Social Workers in the Library Drop-In Hours
2025-12-04 11:00 - 13:00
Asesoramiento | Información | Referencia
Este programa ofrece información y referencias de servicios sociales gratuitos. Nuestro personal puede reunirse con usted, abordar sus necesidades sin juicio y ayudarle a encontrar dónde ir para obtener refugio, comida, duchas, servicios de salud mental, ayuda legal y más.
Gratis. No Registracion Requerida
*Aviso: El Trabajo Social en la Biblioteca de SJPL no establece una relación de Trabajador Social-Cliente. SJPL no ofrece gestión de casos ni servicios de seguimiento extensos. Haremos todo lo posible por conectarte con cualquier recurso que conozcamos y que puede satisfacer tus necesidades.
Solicitudes de adaptaciones ADA

Advice | Information | Referral
Social Workers in the Library offers free social service information and referrals*. Our staff can meet with you, approach your needs without judgement, and help you find where to go for shelter, food, showers, mental health services, legal help, and more.
Free. No registration required.
*Disclaimer: SJPL’s Social Work in the Library does not establish a social worker-client relationship. SJPL does not offer case management or extensive follow-up services. We will try our best to get you connected to any resource we know of that could suit your needs. ADA Accommodation Requests

Tư Vấn/ Thông Tin/ Giới Thiệu
Nhân Viên Xã Hội trong Thư Viện cung cấp miễn phí thông tin về những dịch vụ xã hội và giới thiệu. Nhân viên của chúng tôi có thể gặp gỡ bạn, tiếp cận với nhu cầu của bạn mà không đánh giá, và giúp bạn tìm những nơi để đến trú ẩn, thực phẩm, tắm rửa, những dịch vụ sức khoẻ tâm thần, trợ giúp pháp lý, và nhiều hơn nữa. Miễn phí. Không bắt buộc phải đăng ký.
Từ chối trách nhiệm: Nhân Viên Xã Hội của SJPL trong Thư Viện không thiết lập mối quan hệ giữa một nhân viên xã hội và khách hàng. SJPL không cung cấp quản lý các trường hợp hoặc dịch vụ theo dõi mở rộng. Chúng tôi sẽ cố gắng hết sức để kết nối bạn với bất kỳ nguồn nào chúng tôi biết có thể phù hợp với nhu cầu của bạn.
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