SplitBunch Events

Baby Bounce Storytime
2025-12-05 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join Librarian Sara for a Baby Bounce Storytime specially designed for our tiniest library friends and their caregivers. Each week, we will explore the magic of stories, songs, and movement in a welcoming space that encourages bonding and fun. This is the perfect place to meet other families, build early learning skills, and make memories with your little one. Baby Bounce is about 20 minutes followed by Stay & Play time. Caregivers are welcome to bring a blanket for their babies to lay on.
This program is appropriate for infants and pre-walking babies, ages 0-12 months.

Acompaña a la bibliotecaria Sara en la Hora del Cuento con Bebés, especialmente diseñada para nuestros pequeños amigos de la biblioteca y sus cuidadores. Cada semana, exploraremos la magia de los cuentos, las canciones y el movimiento en un espacio acogedor que fomenta la unión y la diversión. Este es el lugar perfecto para conocer a otras familias, desarrollar habilidades de aprendizaje temprano y crear recuerdos con tu pequeño. La Hora del Cuento para Bebés dura aproximadamente 20 minutos, seguida por tiempo para jugar. Los cuidadores pueden traer una manta para que sus bebés se acuesten.
Este programa es adecuado para bebés y recién nacidos que no caminan, de 0 a 12 meses.

Family Storytime
2025-12-05 11:00 - 11:30
Join Librarian Heidi on Friday mornings at 11:00AM for Family Storytime at Downtown Library. Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! While this storytime will be geared towards those older than 2 years, all ages are welcome!
Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playlist of all of our favorite songs to sing!

Virtual English Language Learner Conversation Club-West Valley
2025-12-05 11:00 - 12:00
Presented by the West Valley Branch of the San Jose Public Library, this program offers an excellent opportunity to improve your English conversation skills. Join our dedicated volunteer instructor, Ms. Saroja, and connect with other adult learners in a friendly and respectful environment. Strengthen your speaking and listening abilities, broaden your vocabulary, engage in discussions about current events, and much more!
Free. Please remember to sign in weekly in order to receive the weekly reminder email and the lesson plan topic.
Please make sure to register by clicking on the Register button. By providing an email address, we will be able to send you a link to the Zoom meeting before the program begins. Registrations close 8 hours before each session.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a virtual program that will meet online using Zoom. Zoom is a web conferencing platform. In order to join the program using Zoom, participants must have access to a computer, tablet, or smart phone with an internet connection. Find out more about Zoom here.
Please do NOT register unless you are sure you are able to attend.
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Itty Bitty Jamboree
2025-12-05 12:00 - 12:30
Parents and babies (12 months old and younger) join us for short fun stories, rhymes, fingerplays and songs. Our Itty Bitty Jamboree is 20 minutes followed by Stay & Play time.
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.

Learn English: Beyond the Basics
2025-12-05 12:00 - 13:00
English as a Second Language (ESL) / Learn English: Beyond the Basics is an in-person 8-week class with lessons on English grammar, pronunciation, and idioms. It is for adult (18 years and older) intermediate and advanced English learners who can have a conversation in English and want to improve their pronunciation and understanding.
To register for the entire 8-week series, please include your email address and make sure it is entered correctly. Registration closes on the 3rd week of class.

*Virtual* Mock Interview
2025-12-05 12:00 - 13:00
*This is a FREE webinar*
Practice makes perfect! Meet one-on-one for a virtual mock interview to practice your interview skills. During the mock interview, participants will be asked to answer behavioral/situational interview questions and will receive feedback from a SJPL Works Business & Career Librarian.

Registration is required. Please register here.

Zoom link and password will be sent 1 hour before the start of workshop.
*Services are provided one-on-one on a first-come, first-served basis. We ask that participants please be patient as there will be a virtual waiting room while each participant is met*

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Baby Lapsit Storytime at Joyce Ellington Branch
2025-12-05 12:15 - 13:15
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 12:15 – 12:40 pm
Stay & Play 12:40 pm – 1:15 pm

This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.
Free, with limited capacity. No registration required.
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*Virtual* Soft Skills
2025-12-05 13:00 - 14:00
*This is a FREE webinar*
Your technical skills are what populate your resume and get your foot in the door. However, it’s your soft skills that set you up for success at the workplace. Learn how to improve your leadership, public speaking, and business communication skills to get results in the workplace and beyond.
Presented in partnership with work2future
Registration is required. Please register here.
Participants will receive Zoom link 1 hour prior to the start of the workshop.
ADA Accommodation Requests
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AI Helpdesk: Virtual & In-Person
2025-12-05 13:00 - 15:00
Join this special edition stream hosted in the ReBoot Room where we troubleshoot your problems using AI tools and talk about the best ways to use (and not use) them in daily life.
Learn more about AI@PACL on our website or watch past AI Helpdesk streams on our YouTube channel!
This is an online event and no registration is required! Only register to reserve your seat at Mitchell Park Library or sign in with your Google account to chat with us on YouTube using the link below:

Qi Gong Meditation & Exercise Class at Milpitas Library
2025-12-05 13:00 - 15:00
Join us for Falun Dafa classes provided by the Classical Arts Foundation.

Relieve Stress and anxiety
Increase energy and vitality
Improve physical health

Friday afternoons, 1-3pm
In the Auditorium
Please note that there is no class on the following dates in 2025: August 29, September 12, November 28, and December 5.
Các lớp thiền & tập khí công

Hãy tham gia với chúng tôi trong các lớp học Pháp Luân Đại Pháp do Classical Arts Foundation cung cấp

Giảm căng thẳng và lo lắng
Tăng năng lượng và sức sống
Cải thiện sức khỏe thể chất

氣功打坐、動功學習班
歡迎參加由古典藝術基金會提供的法輪大法功法學習班。

緩解壓力和焦慮
增加能量和活力
改善身體健康
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.

Veterans of Life Write
2025-12-05 13:00 - 15:00
Veterans of Life Write (Virtually) in the Library

Open to all veterans, veterans of life, and veteran family members of any age, any military background, SJSU students and staff, and community members.
All levels of writing experience are welcome.
Small group setting.

Writing Sessions Include:

Fiction
Nonfiction
Poetry
Participant Readings
Writing Exercises
Guidance and Group Feedback
Guest Speakers
Quarterly in-person/hybrid meetings
And much more!

Free and open to everyone. Registration is required.
Please register for each individual session. The Zoom link and password will be emailed to you at least 30 minutes before the event. Event may end early depending on the number of attendees.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Knit & Crochet Circle at Milpitas Library
2025-12-05 14:00 - 16:00
Do you love to knit and/or crochet? Join us on Friday afternoons for our knit and crochet circle. Meet other yarn lovers while working on your latest project, get help when you’re stuck, and share ideas.
Limited instruction is available in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Gujarati but please note that this is not a class.
No registration required. Materials not provided.
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.

First Friday Tea
2025-12-05 14:00 - 16:00
Adults and teens, join us the first Friday every month for an English-style tea service. In the event the first Friday is a holiday, the program will run on the first Friday of the month the branch is open.
Tea and a biscuit will be served.
All are welcome to BYOC (Bring Your Own Cup). We’ll have paper cups available also.
Refreshments are subject to limitation.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Tech Mentor
2025-12-05 14:00 - 16:00
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.

ADA Accommodation Requests

ESL Conversation Club: Intermediate
2025-12-05 14:30 - 15:30
Suitable for Intermediate English learners.
We invite you to practice your English speaking and listening skills through our weekly conversation club!
Each session is conducted in-person by library staff. We aim to provide a welcoming and respectful environment for learning English and building conversation skills with other adult learners.
Free. In-person. No registration required.
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Gardner Health Services Information Table
2025-12-05 14:30 - 15:30
Learn about comprehensive health care, services for Medi-Cal recipients, behavioral health support, substance use prevention, mental health services and more.
For more information: https://gardnerhealthservices.org/

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Knit-Alongs at Cupertino Library
2025-12-05 14:30 - 16:00
Starting Time: 2:30 pmEnding Time: 4:00 pmCommunity Room 201A On the first Friday of each month we will meet in Room 201B
Cupertino Library Knit Alongs continue in 2025!. All adult knitters and crocheters are welcome. No registration or sign up required. We’re always happy to meet someone new, so please feel free to join us. Meet new friends, start a new project, or finish an old one. *Please note, This is mostly a social group for knitters and crocheters aged 18 and older. It is not intended to be a class for regular knitting and crochet instruction.*We can supply some knitting and crochet supplies, but everyone is encouraged to bring their own knitting needles, crochet hooks and yarn.
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.

Reading Buddies
2025-12-05 14:45 - 15:45
Reading Buddies provides students in grades TK-5 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a 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 Mt. Pleasant Branch.
Free. 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.
Participants can also use their session to read away their fines! Just inform your Reading Buddy (open to youth only).
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Snack Break-Free Snacks for Kids!/¡Meriendas Gratis Para Niños!
2025-12-05 15:00 - 16:00
Stop by the library and pick up a FREE after-school snack!

Monday – Friday, 3:00-4:00 p.m. while supplies last.
For kids 18 years old and under.
Snacks provided by the YMCA.
September – May except for MHUSD school breaks.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
¡Pasa por la biblioteca y recoge una merienda GRATIS después de la escuela!

Lunes – viernes, 3:00-4:00 p.m. mientras duren las reservas.
Para niños de 18 años y menores.
Meriendas proporcionadas por la YMCA.
De Septiembre a Mayo excepto durante los descansos escolares de MHUSD.

Declaración de No Discriminación del USDA

De conformidad con la Ley Federal de Derechos Civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), se prohíbe que el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, empleados e instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA discriminen sobre la base de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, credo religioso, discapacidad, edad, creencias políticas, o en represalia o venganza por actividades previas de derechos civiles en algún programa o actividad realizados o financiados por el USDA. Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

Virtual English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club
2025-12-05 15:00 - 16:00
San Jose Public Library presents a virtual (Zoom) English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club. This is a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners of English. Club meetings will convene weekly with an online trained facilitator. We invite you to join us to practice and build your English conversation skills with other adult learners.
Please register by clicking on the Register button. By giving us your email address, we will be able to send you a link to the Zoom meeting, prior to the scheduled program.
This virtual program is hosted by the Evergreen Branch Library.
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Friday Crafternoons at Joyce Ellington Branch Library
2025-12-05 15:00 - 17:00
Come join us every Friday for a new craft activity! All supplies are provided.
Free. No registration required.
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Pages and Paws Reading Buddy
2025-12-05 15:30 - 16:30
Date: Friday, December 5, 2025 Time: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room
Therapy reading dogs provide a comforting presence for children as they navigate the exciting realm of books.
This initiative aims to build confidence, enhance literacy skills and instill a lifelong love for reading.
Therapy dogs plan to visit on the first Friday of each month, but review our calendar to confirm dates. Limited registration is intentional to allow readers rewarding one-on-one reading time with a therapy dog.
This month, up to three threapy dogs will be visiting. More details on your confirmed time-slot, and instruction to follow once registered.
Ages 8-12.

Kids Keva Club for ages 5 and up
2025-12-05 15:30 - 17:00
Please join us after school to imagine and build with Keva planks. Create structures, sculptures, and ball-runs out of wooden planks. Practice your artistic and architectural skills without tools, glue, nails, or tape – just planks! Great for inspiring creativity. Lego lovers will enjoy the freedom to build.

Video Game Zone
2025-12-05 15:30 - 17:00
Have fun and compete with others in a variety of popular games on Nintendo Switch, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! Open to Teens and Pre-Teens.
No Registration Required.
ADA Accommodation Requests
