BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SplitBunch Events - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://events.splitbunch.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SplitBunch Events REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251010T005155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T005155Z UID:7287-1760029200-1760032800@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:Virtual Yoga DESCRIPTION:Join the Alum Rock Branch Library for a free Yoga class that is suitable for beginners. Please dress comfortably. \nRegistration is limited and required to receive the Zoom link and password. Registration closes at 4:00 p.m. each Thursday. \nA Zoom link with password will be emailed prior to the start of class. For privacy\, attendees will be given the opportunity to change their displayed name for the program as well as the option to suppress displaying their video. Learn more about Zoom at zoom.us. \nAn Exercise Program Waiver will be sent with the Zoom meeting information. Please return the completed form before participating in the class. \nADA Accommodation Requests URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/virtual-yoga-2/ CATEGORIES:San Jose King Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251010T005156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T005156Z UID:7288-1760029200-1760032800@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:Reading Buddies DESCRIPTION:Reading Buddies provides students in grades TK-5 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a teen reading coach. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build confidence as readers. Our reading coach will listen to children read and provide support in phonics\, sight words\, and comprehension. Students can bring their favorite book or choose from the available selection at the Educational Park Branch Library. \nFree. Pre-registration not required. However\, reading sessions are available on a first come\, first served basis and the duration of reading sessions may be limited depending on the number of participating students. \nParticipants can also use their session to read away their fines! Just inform your Reading Buddy (open to youth only). \nADA Accommodation Requests URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/reading-buddies-10/ CATEGORIES:San Jose King Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251010T005156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T005156Z UID:7289-1760029200-1760032800@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:Espresso Yourself DESCRIPTION:Join us in using different concentrations of coffee to explore painting monochromatically (using only one color). \nHave fun using different shades of coffee to paint your masterpiece \nAll supplies will be provided. \nAll ages welcome. \nAdult must accompany child URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/espresso-yourself/ CATEGORIES:San Jose King Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251010T005157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T005157Z UID:7291-1760029200-1760032800@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:Sanskrit for Beginners DESCRIPTION:This beginner course will introduce Sanskrit to children.  Students will begin by learning the alphabet. \nFor Ages 7-17. Free! \nADA Accommodation Requests URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/sanskrit-for-beginners-5/ CATEGORIES:San Jose King Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T183000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251010T005157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T005157Z UID:7290-1760029200-1760034600@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:Queer Readers' Cafe - Spooky Season Edition DESCRIPTION:Queer joy shall abound at the Queer Readers’ Book Café!  \nLet’s kick off spooky season with a selection of queer horror\, dark academia\, and paranormal reads and recommendations! \nThe Queer Readers’ Cafe is sort of like a silent book club\, but chatter is OK. Unlike a typical book club\, participants can read whatever they want! \nWe’ll create an LGBTQ+ friendly space in our community room for folks to gather\, read\, and discuss what they’re reading. A selection of queer reading materials will be available to browse and checkout. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. \nSharing and meeting like-minded readers is encouraged\, but participants will not be asked to disclose their identities or their reading preferences. \nWhile the intention of this program is to highlight books about the LGBTQ+ experience and/or by LGBTQ+ authors\, and to create a safe space for patrons identifying as LGBTQ+\, we welcome all participants and reading materials. \nUpcoming Queer Readers’ Cafes: \n\nCozy Holiday Edition | December 4\, 2025 | 5:00 – 6:30pm\nLove Season | February 12\, 2026 | 5:00 – 6:30pm\nADA Accommodation Requests\n\n———————————————————————————————- \nCafé de Lectores Queer: Edición Temporada Escalofriante \n¡La alegría queer abundará en el Café del libro de lectores queer! \n¡Comenzamos la temporada escalofriante con una selección de lecturas y recomendaciones de terror queer\, academia oscura y paranormal! \nEl Café de lectores queer es como un club de lectura silencioso\, pero se permite charlar. A diferencia de un club de lectura típico\, ¡los participantes pueden leer lo que quieran! \nCrearemos un espacio amigable LGBTQ+ en nuestra sala comunitaria para que la gente pueda reunirse\, leer y discutir lo que está leyendo. Habrá una selección de materiales de lectura queer disponibles para consultar y consultar. Se proporcionarán aperitivos ligeros y refrescos. \nSe recomienda compartir y conocer lectores con ideas afines\, pero no se pedirá a los participantes que revelen sus identidades ni sus preferencias de lectura. \nAunque este programa tiene como objetivo destacar libros sobre la experiencia LGBTQ+ y/o de autores LGBTQ+\, y crear un espacio seguro para los usuarios que se identifican como LGBTQ+\, damos la bienvenida a todos los participantes y materiales de lectura. \n \nSolicitudes de adaptaciones ADA URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/queer-readers-cafe-spooky-season-edition/ CATEGORIES:San Jose King Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251010T015154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T015154Z UID:7327-1760032800-1760036400@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:Teen Authors Corner DESCRIPTION:Teen Authors Corner is back and better than ever. Join us for our first write-in session of the year!  \n \nBring your ideas and stories you’re working on or want to work on and spend 40 minutes just writing with us. (We’ll also provide a prompt if you need one.) There’s nothing more inspiring than writing in good company\, and\, after 40 minutes\, you can share your work! You will get to read a selection of what you’ve been writing to us and get the praise you deserve. \nIf you like the Virtual Write-in and want even more\, join us in November when we have our first in-person critique circle\, where you will get to workshop your writing with your peers. More on that to come\, but first\, let’s just get pen to paper\, or fingers to keys in our first write-in! \n \nA day before the meeting\, you will receive a link to the Zoom. Free program. Registration required. \n \nHigh school and Middle school students are welcome. \nADA Accommodation Requests URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/teen-authors-corner/ CATEGORIES:San Jose King Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251009T185129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T015128Z UID:7157-1760034600-1760036400@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime: 3's & 4's Budding Bookworms DESCRIPTION:This thirty-minute story time is geared for preschoolers ages 3\, 4\, and 5. The early literacy focus is on longer picture books and flannel board stories and other storytelling activities and fingerplays. Children’s librarians also share kindergarten readiness resources with caregivers. \nFor 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. URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/preschool-storytime-3s-4s-budding-bookworms-3/ CATEGORIES:Milpitas Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20250929T045404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T015112Z UID:3940-1760034600-1760038200@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:Your Brain Has Been Hacked: Rethinking Attention\, Tech\, and the Crisis of Digital Overload DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, October 9\, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Presenter: Dr. Stacey Patton Location: Online \nRegistration is required. Sign up below to receive the Zoom information on the morning of the event.  \nDigital addiction is quietly reshaping student behavior\, attention\, and motivation. This dynamic workshop explores the neuroscience of digital addiction\, unpacks how algorithms exploit dopamine pathways\, and examines how this rewiring is contributing to rising rates of anxiety\, depression\, executive dysfunction\, and even physical symptoms like headaches\, insomnia\, and chronic fatigue. Participants will also explore what colleges can do to respond and gain tools to spot digital dysregulation\, foster attention\, and build tech-conscious classrooms that support deep learning. \nAbout the Speaker: Dr. Stacey Patton is an award-winning journalist\, historian\, child advocate\, and nationally recognized speaker whose work sits at the intersection of race\, trauma\, education\, and media. Known for her powerful storytelling and evidence-based insight\, Dr. Patton delivers dynamic talks that challenge audiences to rethink how childhood adversity\, especially abuse\, neglect\, and systemic inequality\, shapes learning\, behavior\, and public life. \nA professor of journalism at Howard University and research associate at Morgan State University’s Institute for Urban Research\, she blends cutting-edge research in neuroscience\, mental health\, and trauma with lived experience as a former foster youth and survivor of abuse. Her talks equip educators\, leaders\, and institutions with tools for building trauma-informed\, emotionally intelligent learning environments. \n \nThis event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Mountain View Library. URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/your-brain-has-been-hacked-rethinking-attention-tech-and-the-crisis-of-digital-overload/ CATEGORIES:Mountain View Public Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251010T025209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T025209Z UID:7354-1760034600-1760038200@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:Your Brain Has Been Hacked: Rethinking Attention\, Tech\, and the Crisis of Digital Overload DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, October 9\, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Presenter: Dr. Stacey Patton Location: Online \nRegistration is required. Sign up below to receive the Zoom information on the morning of the event.  \nDigital addiction is quietly reshaping student behavior\, attention\, and motivation. This dynamic workshop explores the neuroscience of digital addiction\, unpacks how algorithms exploit dopamine pathways\, and examines how this rewiring is contributing to rising rates of anxiety\, depression\, executive dysfunction\, and even physical symptoms like headaches\, insomnia\, and chronic fatigue. Participants will also explore what colleges can do to respond and gain tools to spot digital dysregulation\, foster attention\, and build tech-conscious classrooms that support deep learning. \nAbout the Speaker: Dr. Stacey Patton is an award-winning journalist\, historian\, child advocate\, and nationally recognized speaker whose work sits at the intersection of race\, trauma\, education\, and media. Known for her powerful storytelling and evidence-based insight\, Dr. Patton delivers dynamic talks that challenge audiences to rethink how childhood adversity\, especially abuse\, neglect\, and systemic inequality\, shapes learning\, behavior\, and public life. \nA professor of journalism at Howard University and research associate at Morgan State University’s Institute for Urban Research\, she blends cutting-edge research in neuroscience\, mental health\, and trauma with lived experience as a former foster youth and survivor of abuse. Her talks equip educators\, leaders\, and institutions with tools for building trauma-informed\, emotionally intelligent learning environments. \n \nThis event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Mountain View Library. URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/your-brain-has-been-hacked-rethinking-attention-tech-and-the-crisis-of-digital-overload-2/ CATEGORIES:Mountain View Public Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251010T035109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T035109Z UID:7365-1760034600-1760038200@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:Your Brain Has Been Hacked: Rethinking Attention\, Tech\, and the Crisis of Digital Overload DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, October 9\, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Presenter: Dr. Stacey Patton Location: Online \nRegistration is required. Sign up below to receive the Zoom information on the morning of the event.  \nDigital addiction is quietly reshaping student behavior\, attention\, and motivation. This dynamic workshop explores the neuroscience of digital addiction\, unpacks how algorithms exploit dopamine pathways\, and examines how this rewiring is contributing to rising rates of anxiety\, depression\, executive dysfunction\, and even physical symptoms like headaches\, insomnia\, and chronic fatigue. Participants will also explore what colleges can do to respond and gain tools to spot digital dysregulation\, foster attention\, and build tech-conscious classrooms that support deep learning. \nAbout the Speaker: Dr. Stacey Patton is an award-winning journalist\, historian\, child advocate\, and nationally recognized speaker whose work sits at the intersection of race\, trauma\, education\, and media. Known for her powerful storytelling and evidence-based insight\, Dr. Patton delivers dynamic talks that challenge audiences to rethink how childhood adversity\, especially abuse\, neglect\, and systemic inequality\, shapes learning\, behavior\, and public life. \nA professor of journalism at Howard University and research associate at Morgan State University’s Institute for Urban Research\, she blends cutting-edge research in neuroscience\, mental health\, and trauma with lived experience as a former foster youth and survivor of abuse. Her talks equip educators\, leaders\, and institutions with tools for building trauma-informed\, emotionally intelligent learning environments. \n \nThis event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Mountain View Library. URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/your-brain-has-been-hacked-rethinking-attention-tech-and-the-crisis-of-digital-overload-3/ CATEGORIES:Mountain View Public Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251010T045129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T045129Z UID:7391-1760034600-1760038200@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:Your Brain Has Been Hacked: Rethinking Attention\, Tech\, and the Crisis of Digital Overload DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, October 9\, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Presenter: Dr. Stacey Patton Location: Online \nRegistration is required. Sign up below to receive the Zoom information on the morning of the event.  \nDigital addiction is quietly reshaping student behavior\, attention\, and motivation. This dynamic workshop explores the neuroscience of digital addiction\, unpacks how algorithms exploit dopamine pathways\, and examines how this rewiring is contributing to rising rates of anxiety\, depression\, executive dysfunction\, and even physical symptoms like headaches\, insomnia\, and chronic fatigue. Participants will also explore what colleges can do to respond and gain tools to spot digital dysregulation\, foster attention\, and build tech-conscious classrooms that support deep learning. \nAbout the Speaker: Dr. Stacey Patton is an award-winning journalist\, historian\, child advocate\, and nationally recognized speaker whose work sits at the intersection of race\, trauma\, education\, and media. Known for her powerful storytelling and evidence-based insight\, Dr. Patton delivers dynamic talks that challenge audiences to rethink how childhood adversity\, especially abuse\, neglect\, and systemic inequality\, shapes learning\, behavior\, and public life. \nA professor of journalism at Howard University and research associate at Morgan State University’s Institute for Urban Research\, she blends cutting-edge research in neuroscience\, mental health\, and trauma with lived experience as a former foster youth and survivor of abuse. Her talks equip educators\, leaders\, and institutions with tools for building trauma-informed\, emotionally intelligent learning environments. \n \nThis event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Mountain View Library. URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/your-brain-has-been-hacked-rethinking-attention-tech-and-the-crisis-of-digital-overload-4/ CATEGORIES:Mountain View Public Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251010T055147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T055147Z UID:7414-1760034600-1760038200@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:Your Brain Has Been Hacked: Rethinking Attention\, Tech\, and the Crisis of Digital Overload DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, October 9\, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Presenter: Dr. Stacey Patton Location: Online \nRegistration is required. Sign up below to receive the Zoom information on the morning of the event.  \nDigital addiction is quietly reshaping student behavior\, attention\, and motivation. This dynamic workshop explores the neuroscience of digital addiction\, unpacks how algorithms exploit dopamine pathways\, and examines how this rewiring is contributing to rising rates of anxiety\, depression\, executive dysfunction\, and even physical symptoms like headaches\, insomnia\, and chronic fatigue. Participants will also explore what colleges can do to respond and gain tools to spot digital dysregulation\, foster attention\, and build tech-conscious classrooms that support deep learning. \nAbout the Speaker: Dr. Stacey Patton is an award-winning journalist\, historian\, child advocate\, and nationally recognized speaker whose work sits at the intersection of race\, trauma\, education\, and media. Known for her powerful storytelling and evidence-based insight\, Dr. Patton delivers dynamic talks that challenge audiences to rethink how childhood adversity\, especially abuse\, neglect\, and systemic inequality\, shapes learning\, behavior\, and public life. \nA professor of journalism at Howard University and research associate at Morgan State University’s Institute for Urban Research\, she blends cutting-edge research in neuroscience\, mental health\, and trauma with lived experience as a former foster youth and survivor of abuse. Her talks equip educators\, leaders\, and institutions with tools for building trauma-informed\, emotionally intelligent learning environments. \n \nThis event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Mountain View Library. URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/your-brain-has-been-hacked-rethinking-attention-tech-and-the-crisis-of-digital-overload-5/ CATEGORIES:Mountain View Public Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251010T065135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T065135Z UID:7424-1760034600-1760038200@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:Your Brain Has Been Hacked: Rethinking Attention\, Tech\, and the Crisis of Digital Overload DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, October 9\, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Presenter: Dr. Stacey Patton Location: Online \nRegistration is required. Sign up below to receive the Zoom information on the morning of the event.  \nDigital addiction is quietly reshaping student behavior\, attention\, and motivation. This dynamic workshop explores the neuroscience of digital addiction\, unpacks how algorithms exploit dopamine pathways\, and examines how this rewiring is contributing to rising rates of anxiety\, depression\, executive dysfunction\, and even physical symptoms like headaches\, insomnia\, and chronic fatigue. Participants will also explore what colleges can do to respond and gain tools to spot digital dysregulation\, foster attention\, and build tech-conscious classrooms that support deep learning. \nAbout the Speaker: Dr. Stacey Patton is an award-winning journalist\, historian\, child advocate\, and nationally recognized speaker whose work sits at the intersection of race\, trauma\, education\, and media. Known for her powerful storytelling and evidence-based insight\, Dr. Patton delivers dynamic talks that challenge audiences to rethink how childhood adversity\, especially abuse\, neglect\, and systemic inequality\, shapes learning\, behavior\, and public life. \nA professor of journalism at Howard University and research associate at Morgan State University’s Institute for Urban Research\, she blends cutting-edge research in neuroscience\, mental health\, and trauma with lived experience as a former foster youth and survivor of abuse. Her talks equip educators\, leaders\, and institutions with tools for building trauma-informed\, emotionally intelligent learning environments. \n \nThis event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Mountain View Library. URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/your-brain-has-been-hacked-rethinking-attention-tech-and-the-crisis-of-digital-overload-6/ CATEGORIES:Mountain View Public Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T194500 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251002T000307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T015122Z UID:4745-1760034600-1760039100@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:Pageturners: Sapiens: The Birth of Humankind by Yuval N. Harari DESCRIPTION:Palo Alto Pageturners meets monthly on the second Thursday of the month in the Embarcadero Room. We vote on books to read and sometimes invite local authors to discuss their books. You don’t have to register\, but you will receive a reminder email if you register. \nHere’s our reading list for 2025: \n\n\nMe for You by Lolly Winston – January\nOlive\, Again by Elizabeth Strout – February\nYellowface: A Novel by R. F. Kuang – March\nJames: A Novel by Percival Everett – April\nThe Vulnerables by Sigrid Nuñez – May\nThe Worlds I See: Curiosity\, Exploration\, and the Discovery at the Dawn of AI by Fei Fei Li – June\nThe Anxious Generation: How the Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt – July\nAll the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me by Patrick Bringley – August\nSipsworth by Simon Van Booy – September\nSapiens: The Birth of Humankind by Yuval N. Harari – October\nNorth Woods by Daniel Mason – November\nWhen We Were Orphans by Kazuo Ishiguro – December\n\n\nSign up for the library newsletter and never miss another program! URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/pageturners-sapiens-the-birth-of-humankind-by-yuval-n-harari/ CATEGORIES:Palo Alto City Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T194500 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251010T015155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T015155Z UID:7328-1760034600-1760039100@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:*Virtual* Parent & Child Caregiver Community of Practice DESCRIPTION:ENGLISH  \nAre you a parent or caregiver of children ages 0-5? Join us for weekly virtual sessions (Thursdays | 6:30-7:45 PM) where we will explore helpful caregiving topics. Weekly guest speakers will deliver informational trainings on topics such as positive parenting\, child development\, inclusion\, health\, and safety. Connect with other caregivers\, learn new skills\, and gain support for the meaningful role you play in a child’s life. \nWeekly topics (SEPT/OCT) *New topics will be listed each month*: \n9/18/25- Series Introduction \n9/25/25- Early Education Services Overview  \n10/2/25- Innovations Collaborative-Early Childhood Development \n10/9/25- Innovations Collaborative-Delay and Disabilities \n10/16/25- Program for Infant Toddler Care- Ages of Infancy (security\, exploration\, identity) \n10/23/25- Talking About Race with Children – Dr. Shalek \n10/30/25- Safe Sleeping Practices and Car Seat Safety- SCC Public Health Dept. FREE. Registration is limited and REQUIRED to receive the Zoom link. Zoom link will be sent to your email upon completion of registration. Registration closes one hour before start time each Thursday.SPANISH \n¿Es usted padre\, madre o cuidador/a de niños de 0 a 5 años? Le invitamos a participar en sesiones virtuales semanales (jueves | 6:30–7:45 PM) donde exploraremos temas útiles sobre el cuidado infantil. Cada semana\, expertos invitados ofrecerán capacitaciones informativas en temas como la crianza positiva\, el desarrollo infantil\, la inclusión\, la salud y la seguridad. Conéctese con otros cuidadores\, aprenda nuevas habilidades y reciba apoyo en el importante rol que desempeña en la vida de un niño. \nTemas semanales (SEPT/OCT)\nNuevos temas se anunciarán cada mes: \n \n9/18/25 – Introducción a la serie  \n \n9/25/25 – Panorama de los Servicios de Educación Temprana \n \n10/2/25 – Colaborativo de Innovaciones –Desarrollo Infantil Temprano \n \n10/9/25 – Colaborativo de Innovaciones – Retrasos y Discapacidades \n \n10/16/25 – Programa para el Cuidado de Lactantes y Niños Pequeños – Edades de la infancia (seguridad\, exploración\, identidad) \n \n10/23/25 – Cómo hablar de la raza con los niños – Dra. Shalek \n \n10/30/25 – Prácticas seguras de sueño y seguridad en asientos de auto – Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Santa Clara \n\n\nGRATIS. La inscripción es limitada y REQUERIDA para recibir el enlace de Zoom. El enlace de Zoom se enviará a su correo electrónico al completar el registro. La inscripción cierra una hora antes del inicio de cada sesión los jueves. \nADA Accommodation Requests URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/virtual-parent-child-caregiver-community-of-practice-2/ CATEGORIES:San Jose King Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251002T000308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T025158Z UID:4746-1760036400-1760041800@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:Graphic Novel Book Club DESCRIPTION:Monthly book discussion on a graphic novel selected by the group! This program is for readers age 16 and up. \n2025-2026 titles: \n\nSeptember 11: Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud (1994)\, 224 pages\nOctober 9: Artificial: A Love Story by Amy Kurzweil (2023)\, 368 pages\nNovember 13: The Road by Cormac McCarthy (2024)\, 160 pages\nDecember 11: The House by Paco Roca (2019)\, 134 pages\nJanuary 8: In: A Graphic Novel by Will McPhail (2021)\, 272 pages\nFebruary 12: Special presentations by book club members who are authors: Mimi & Soni Discover Dussehra Legends by Devika Joglekar (2019)\, Kye in the Valley of Gold by Kyle Hurlbut (2024)\, Smiling Through the Mask by Daniele Archambault (2022)\nMarch 12: Feeding Ghosts by Tessa Hulls (2024)\, 400 pages\nApril 9: Yellow Cab by Benoit Cohen (2022)\, 168 pages\nMay 14: 40 Men and 12 Rifles: Indochina 1954 by Marcelino Truong (2023)\, 296 pages\nTitles can be borrowed from the Palo Alto City Library and through our Link+ system – click on the links above or search in our catalog for more information.\n\nMeetings are held in person in the Midtown Room at Mitchell Park Library and facilitated by Danièle Archambault. \n\nDanièle Archambault\, Ph.D. (Linguistics)\, is a researcher\, author\, and educator who is interested in comics as a way to document a society’s cultural and linguistic landscape. Originally from Montreal\, Quebec\, she now lives in Palo Alto\, where she is an artist in residence at the Cubberley Artist Studio Program\, a program of the City of Palo Alto. In the past few years\, she has published several full-color comic books\, graphic novels\, and electronic books. Ms. Archambault is a regular guest speaker on documenting culture and dialects through comics at various educational and cultural institutions. She teaches Visual Storytelling at the Palo Alto Art Center\, and at other educational venues. http://danielebd.com/ URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/graphic-novel-book-club/ CATEGORIES:Palo Alto City Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251010T015155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T065116Z UID:7329-1760054400-1760054400@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:Computer Assembly Workshop [by Appointment] DESCRIPTION:Free. Recommended for ages 10+ \nWith Lab PCs donated by our local community\, you will learn: \n\nComponents needed to assemble a working computer\nHow to plan out and shop for a new/used computer components\nHow to assemble a PC without damaging components\n\nClass Breakdown: \n\nPresentation on minimum necessary components and their functions\nStudents/families (in small groups) will be given an assortment of components to reassemble into a working computer\nStart them up and troubleshoot any problems\n\nThanks to our patrons and staff for their computer donations!! \n\nMy 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. \n\nADA Accommodation Requests URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/computer-assembly-workshop-by-appointment-147/ CATEGORIES:San Jose King Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251010T015156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T065116Z UID:7330-1760054400-1760054400@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:1:1 Tech Mentor / Giáo Viên Máy Tính DESCRIPTION:Free.  By appointment only. \nOffered in-person or virtually via Zoom\, in English\, Español\, or Tiếng Việt. \nWould you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace! \nWhat We Do: \n\nIntro to computer basics\nAccount or device setup\nIntro to Microsoft Office\nJob search & resume help\nNavigating/organizing email\nAnd more!\n\nContact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make an appointment. \nADA Accommodation Requests URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/11-tech-mentor-giao-vien-may-tinh-293/ CATEGORIES:San Jose King Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251010T015156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T065116Z UID:7331-1760054400-1760054400@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:Día de los Muertos Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:Want a not-so-spooky activity this fall? The Fall Scavenger Hunt has returned to Biblioteca Latinoamericana\, with a Día de los Muertos theme! \nWe have paper “sugar” skulls hiding throughout the stacks\, can you find them all?  \nDrop in\, grab a scavenger hunt clue card and begin exploring Biblioteca Latinoamericana. Visitors who find all the ghosts can stop by the Information Desk for a prize! \nADA Accommodation Requests \n———————————————— \n¿Buscas una adventura tenebrosa este otoño? ¡La busqueda de tesoro a regresado a la Biblioteca Latinomericana\, inspirada por el día de los muertos!  \nTenemos calveras de “azucar” echas de papel escondidas por nuestros estantes. ¿Puedes encontrarlas todas? \n¡Obtengan una tarjeta de participación en el escritorio de informacion y empiezen la búsqueda! Los visitantes que puedan encontrar todos los fantasmas se pueden dirigir al escritorio de informacion para obtener un premio! \nSolicitudes de adaptaciones ADA URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/dia-de-los-muertos-scavenger-hunt-222/ CATEGORIES:San Jose King Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251010T015157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T065116Z UID:7332-1760054400-1760054400@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:Freedom to Read Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Banned Books Week with two fun scavenger hunts! Kids can explore the Children’s Room to uncover clues about challenged favorites\, while teens and adults can test their knowledge with a banned book quest of their own. Discover stories once silenced—and the joy of finding them again. URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/freedom-to-read-scavenger-hunt-225/ CATEGORIES:San Jose King Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251010T015157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T065117Z UID:7333-1760054400-1760054400@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:Freedom to Read Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Banned Books Week with two fun scavenger hunts! Kids can explore the children’s area to uncover clues about challenged favorites\, while teens and adults can test their knowledge with a banned book quest of their own. Discover stories once silenced—and the joy of finding them again. \nScavenger hunt lists for all ages will be at the Information Desk. Small prizes are available for completion! \nFree. No registration required. \nADA Accommodation Requests URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/freedom-to-read-scavenger-hunt-226/ CATEGORIES:San Jose King Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251010T075118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T075118Z UID:7430-1760054400-1760054400@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:Computer Assembly Workshop [by Appointment] DESCRIPTION:Free. Recommended for ages 10+ \nWith Lab PCs donated by our local community\, you will learn: \n\nComponents needed to assemble a working computer\nHow to plan out and shop for a new/used computer components\nHow to assemble a PC without damaging components\n\nClass Breakdown: \n\nPresentation on minimum necessary components and their functions\nStudents/families (in small groups) will be given an assortment of components to reassemble into a working computer\nStart them up and troubleshoot any problems\n\nThanks to our patrons and staff for their computer donations!! \n\nMy 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. \n\nADA Accommodation Requests URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/computer-assembly-workshop-by-appointment-153/ CATEGORIES:San Jose King Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251010T075118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T075118Z UID:7431-1760054400-1760054400@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:1:1 Tech Mentor / Giáo Viên Máy Tính DESCRIPTION:Free.  By appointment only. \nOffered in-person or virtually via Zoom\, in English\, Español\, or Tiếng Việt. \nWould you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace! \nWhat We Do: \n\nIntro to computer basics\nAccount or device setup\nIntro to Microsoft Office\nJob search & resume help\nNavigating/organizing email\nAnd more!\n\nContact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make an appointment. \nADA Accommodation Requests URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/11-tech-mentor-giao-vien-may-tinh-299/ CATEGORIES:San Jose King Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251010T075119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T075119Z UID:7432-1760054400-1760054400@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:Día de los Muertos Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:Want a not-so-spooky activity this fall? The Fall Scavenger Hunt has returned to Biblioteca Latinoamericana\, with a Día de los Muertos theme! \nWe have paper “sugar” skulls hiding throughout the stacks\, can you find them all?  \nDrop in\, grab a scavenger hunt clue card and begin exploring Biblioteca Latinoamericana. Visitors who find all the ghosts can stop by the Information Desk for a prize! \nADA Accommodation Requests \n———————————————— \n¿Buscas una adventura tenebrosa este otoño? ¡La busqueda de tesoro a regresado a la Biblioteca Latinomericana\, inspirada por el día de los muertos!  \nTenemos calveras de “azucar” echas de papel escondidas por nuestros estantes. ¿Puedes encontrarlas todas? \n¡Obtengan una tarjeta de participación en el escritorio de informacion y empiezen la búsqueda! Los visitantes que puedan encontrar todos los fantasmas se pueden dirigir al escritorio de informacion para obtener un premio! \nSolicitudes de adaptaciones ADA URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/dia-de-los-muertos-scavenger-hunt-228/ CATEGORIES:San Jose King Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251010T075119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T075119Z UID:7433-1760054400-1760054400@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:Freedom to Read Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Banned Books Week with two fun scavenger hunts! Kids can explore the Children’s Room to uncover clues about challenged favorites\, while teens and adults can test their knowledge with a banned book quest of their own. Discover stories once silenced—and the joy of finding them again. URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/freedom-to-read-scavenger-hunt-237/ CATEGORIES:San Jose King Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251010T075120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T075120Z UID:7434-1760054400-1760054400@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:Freedom to Read Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Banned Books Week with two fun scavenger hunts! Kids can explore the children’s area to uncover clues about challenged favorites\, while teens and adults can test their knowledge with a banned book quest of their own. Discover stories once silenced—and the joy of finding them again. \nScavenger hunt lists for all ages will be at the Information Desk. Small prizes are available for completion! \nFree. No registration required. \nADA Accommodation Requests URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/freedom-to-read-scavenger-hunt-238/ CATEGORIES:San Jose King Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251010T085131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T085131Z UID:7453-1760054400-1760054400@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:Computer Assembly Workshop [by Appointment] DESCRIPTION:Free. Recommended for ages 10+ \nWith Lab PCs donated by our local community\, you will learn: \n\nComponents needed to assemble a working computer\nHow to plan out and shop for a new/used computer components\nHow to assemble a PC without damaging components\n\nClass Breakdown: \n\nPresentation on minimum necessary components and their functions\nStudents/families (in small groups) will be given an assortment of components to reassemble into a working computer\nStart them up and troubleshoot any problems\n\nThanks to our patrons and staff for their computer donations!! \n\nMy 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. \n\nADA Accommodation Requests URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/computer-assembly-workshop-by-appointment-154/ CATEGORIES:San Jose King Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251010T085132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T085132Z UID:7454-1760054400-1760054400@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:1:1 Tech Mentor / Giáo Viên Máy Tính DESCRIPTION:Free.  By appointment only. \nOffered in-person or virtually via Zoom\, in English\, Español\, or Tiếng Việt. \nWould you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace! \nWhat We Do: \n\nIntro to computer basics\nAccount or device setup\nIntro to Microsoft Office\nJob search & resume help\nNavigating/organizing email\nAnd more!\n\nContact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make an appointment. \nADA Accommodation Requests URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/11-tech-mentor-giao-vien-may-tinh-300/ CATEGORIES:San Jose King Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251010T085132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T085132Z UID:7455-1760054400-1760054400@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:Día de los Muertos Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:Want a not-so-spooky activity this fall? The Fall Scavenger Hunt has returned to Biblioteca Latinoamericana\, with a Día de los Muertos theme! \nWe have paper “sugar” skulls hiding throughout the stacks\, can you find them all?  \nDrop in\, grab a scavenger hunt clue card and begin exploring Biblioteca Latinoamericana. Visitors who find all the ghosts can stop by the Information Desk for a prize! \nADA Accommodation Requests \n———————————————— \n¿Buscas una adventura tenebrosa este otoño? ¡La busqueda de tesoro a regresado a la Biblioteca Latinomericana\, inspirada por el día de los muertos!  \nTenemos calveras de “azucar” echas de papel escondidas por nuestros estantes. ¿Puedes encontrarlas todas? \n¡Obtengan una tarjeta de participación en el escritorio de informacion y empiezen la búsqueda! Los visitantes que puedan encontrar todos los fantasmas se pueden dirigir al escritorio de informacion para obtener un premio! \nSolicitudes de adaptaciones ADA URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/dia-de-los-muertos-scavenger-hunt-229/ CATEGORIES:San Jose King Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T060714 CREATED:20251010T085133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T085133Z UID:7456-1760054400-1760054400@events.splitbunch.com SUMMARY:Freedom to Read Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Banned Books Week with two fun scavenger hunts! Kids can explore the Children’s Room to uncover clues about challenged favorites\, while teens and adults can test their knowledge with a banned book quest of their own. Discover stories once silenced—and the joy of finding them again. URL:https://events.splitbunch.com/event/freedom-to-read-scavenger-hunt-240/ CATEGORIES:San Jose King Library END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR