(Virtual) Citizenship Class
2025-12-09 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Are you ready to begin your path towards citizenship?
Are you interested in attending a series of classes that prepare you for the citizenship test?
Join us for informational sessions that will review:

the citizenship application process
questions from the citizenship test
strategies in practicing for the test

Classes will meet once a week.
The purpose of this class is for you to feel comfortable with the process of citizenship and for you to practice the skills necessary for the citizenship test. Please use the link below for class.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/94694628135

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Reading to Children
2025-12-09 17:00 - 18:00
Our library volunteer Ms. Jenny will be available in the children’s picture book area to read picture books to children. Children will have fun listening to stories while they develop a love for books and reading. Pre-registration is not required, and children may drop in to hear a story any time during the program. This program is best suited for preschoolers and children in grades K-3.
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Volunteer Away Your Fines
2025-12-09 17:00 - 18:00
Come volunteer away your library fines at a rate of $20 per hour by helping us tidy and clean the library as a Branch Buddy!
This is a perfect opportunity for anyone interested in volunteering away their library fines or gaining service hours for school/work. You do not need to have fines to participate!
Details and Requirements:

Must be able to commit to the full session
Anyone under the age of 15 must volunteer alongside a parent/guardian
No experience or special skills necessary
Training and supplies will be provided

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Trivia Night for Adults: Festive Fun
2025-12-09 17:00 - 18:00
Get ready to sleigh your way through December with our special Adult Holiday Trivia Night! This festive, adults-only event brings together the best of the season—cozy vibes, friendly competition, and a dash of playful mischief.
Grab your friends and test your knowledge of winter classics, holiday movies, seasonal music, and traditions around the world! Whether you’re a trivia pro or just here for the laughs, you’ll have a holly-jolly good time!
Let the holiday cheer (and competition) begin! Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodations Requests

Clases de Ingles para Hispanos: Nivel Cero
2025-12-09 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 la voluntaria Michelle en la Biblioteca Bascom.

Días de clases son los Martes y Jueves con excepción de los días:

11 de Noviembre – Veterans Day
27 de Noviembre – Thanksgiving

Ultimo día de clases: 11 de Diciembre
¡Inscríbete ahora, espacio es limitado!
Gratis. Se proporcionará el material educativo.
Para más información escribe a yesenia.ortega@sjlibrary.org

Esta clase está reservada para estudiantes de nivel principiante cuyo primer idioma es el Español. Por favor consulta con el personal de la biblioteca o completa esta encuesta para obtener información sobre opciones de otros programas para personas que están aprendiendo inglés.
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Adult Craftivities
2025-12-09 17:00 - 18:30
Join us at Vineland Branch Library for some adult only craft time. Activities will change each month.
This month’s project is holiday felt ornaments. make one for your self or a gift. Get in the holiday spirit while getting crafty!
Free. No Registration required
This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Vineland Branch Library.
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Movie Screening: Tron (1982)
2025-12-09 17:00 - 19:00
Get ready to enter the grid! Join us at the library for a special screening of the groundbreaking 1982 sci-fi classic, Tron. Experience early computer-generated imagery and the iconic story of a video game developer who is digitized and forced to compete in a virtual world of programs. Light refreshments provided.
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Tully: EVC ESL-502 - Listening and Speaking 1
2025-12-09 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.
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Reading Under the Stars
2025-12-09 17:30 - 18:30
Join us for a fun hour of reading aloud! The librarian will read a selection of picture books, easy readers and chapter books to entire families that foster engagement and social emotional learning.
According to research, reading aloud is one of the most important things we can do with children. Reading aloud builds many foundational skills, introduces vocabulary, provides a model of fluent, expressive reading, and helps children recognize what reading for pleasure is all about.
Free. No Registration required.
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Bombay Jam
2025-12-09 17:30 - 18:30
Dance, sweat and move to the hottest Bollywood music and experience sheer exhilaration. Build endurance and tone in this addictive Bollywood dance workout! This energetic dance workout will be volunteer lead.
Free. First 40 attendees to arrive will be admitted. Doors will be closed when the class begins.
First time attendees will be required to fill out a waiver form so please arrive at least 10 minutes early.Recommend gym clothes, sport shoes, bottled water, and yoga mat if possible.
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Zumba Fitness Class / Clase de Zumba Fitness
2025-12-09 17:45 - 18:45
Join us for a free weekly dance and rhythm based workout. This Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow dance exhilarates your senses and works all major muscle groups in a high-energy cardio blast that leaves you invigorated, refreshed and full of life. Zumba features rhythms like salsa, merengue, cumbia and samba set to Latin and international beats.
We recommend you wear comfortable workout clothes and shoes and bring your own water and towel.
No registration is required. All adults are welcome to join us.
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Únase a nosotros para un entrenamiento gratuito basado en baile y ritmo. Este baile de inspiración latina y fácil de seguir estimula tus sentidos y trabaja todos los grupos musculares principales en una explosión cardiovascular de alta energía que te deja vigorizado, renovado y lleno de vida. Zumba presenta ritmos como salsa, merengue, cumbia y samba con ritmos latinos e internacionales.
Use ropa y zapatos deportivos cómodos. Trae tu propia botella de agua y una toalla.
No es necesario registrarse. Todos los adultos son bienvenidos a unirse a nosotros.

Bel Canto Flutes Concert
2025-12-09 18:30 - 19:30
Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Presenter: Bel Canto Flutes Location: 1st Floor Program Room
Seating is limited. Registration is recommended. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Bel Canto Flutes is an all-flute ensemble featuring instruments of every shape and size. The group will perform melodies old and new, spanning genres from Bach to rock. Audiences will enjoy a memorable performance that showcases their joy for the flute and the art of music making.

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

(VIRTUAL) Rose's Book Club
2025-12-09 18:30 - 19:45
Join us for the monthly meeting of Rose’s Book Club! Our meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm. We read and discuss different books each month.
This is a free event.

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

After registration, you will receive an email with the meeting invitation about 24 hours before the event begins. If you do not receive this email, please check your email’s spam folder.
For more information, please contact the Rose Garden Branch Library.
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Family Fun Night: Holiday Cards
2025-12-09 18:30 - 20:00
Join us for an evening of exploration and fun. Families with school-aged children (ages 5+) will create art, crafts, or participate in hands-on STEM activities.
Family Fun Night fall series:
September 9 – Paper Sculptures
October 14 – Sugar Skull decorating – día de los muertos
November 18 – Abstract “Wood” Collage in the style of George Morrison
December 9 – Holiday Cards
For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.

Children's Literature for Adults Bookclub
2025-12-09 19:00 - 20:00
Adults join us for our Children’s Literature for Adults Book Club to discuss, reminisce, or discover for the first time a beloved children’s classic. Registration is required at the Cupertino Library Children’s Reference Desk where we will have a copy of the book available. Adults only please.
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
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 atask@sccl.org.

Mindfulness Meditation (Online)
2025-12-09 19:00 - 20:00
Mindfulness meditation is a wonderful way to develop clarity, discipline, and perspective as well as improve your mental and physical health. Join online sessions with Phuong Pham, a Buddhist nun experienced in the practice of meditation. Each session is 45 minutes of meditating together followed by 15 minutes of group sharing and Q&A led by Phuong. The group sharing and Q&A is a valuable part of the process, so participants can reflect on the meditation session together and build community. It is open to all levels of experience.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Please make sure your email address is entered correctly. To minimize interruptions, participants must arrive no later than 7:15 pm to be admitted. Participants must register separately for each week they would like to join.
You can learn more about Phuong here and can watch her meditation videos here.

Asian Art Museum Talk - Glorious Civilizations: An Exploration of Southeast Asia
2025-12-09 19:00 - 20:00
Eleven countries, diverse cultures, thousands of years. Explore the varied and intriguing art of Southeast Asia as reflected in the religious and secular art of this fascinating region.
This program is brought to you by the Asian Art Museum Docent Program which is generously supported by the Dhanam Foundation and Society for Asian Art. The Friends of Saratoga Libraries helped bring this program to the Santa Clara County Library District community.
This is the sixth and final talk in a series of Asian Art Museum programs hosted by SCCLD for 2025.
Program will not be recorded.
Photo Credit: Reclining Buddha, 1600–1700. Thailand; former kingdom of Ayutthaya. Brass with traces of lacquer and gilding. Asian Art Museum, The Avery Brundage Collection, B60S109. Photograph © Asian Art Museum.
Note: This virtual program will be conducted with Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent via email to all registrants before the event. Please check the spelling of your email to ensure that you receive the link. Misspelled email addresses are most often the reason why registrants do not receive a link. If you are not familiar with Zoom, please review the following documents:
Getting Started with Zoom
Zoom technical requirement
A Zoom link will be sent a day or two before the event. If you do not see it in your email’s Inbox, please check your Spam and Junk folders. If you still do not see it, please email llisa.liu@lib.sccgov.org. Thank you.
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.

Aquaponics: Growing Fish and Food in Harmony
2025-12-09 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for an evening exploration of aquaponics — Master Gardener Ahmed Alhafidh presents a fascinating way to grow vegetables and fish together in one closed-loop system. Learn how this sustainable method recycles water, produces nutrient-rich food, and brings the science of ecosystems to life. Perfect for gardeners, tinkerers, and anyone curious about self-sufficient growing!

Winter Papercrafts for Adults and Teens
2025-12-09 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for a festive evening of crafting! We will make DIY Holiday cards, gift bags, gift tags, and wrapping supplies!
This program is for adults and teens ages 13+ only.
This is a drop-in program and no registration is required. All supplies will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited.
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.

Computer Assembly Workshop [by Appointment]
2025-12-10 00:00
Free. Recommended for ages 10+
With Lab PCs donated by our local community, you will learn:

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

Class Breakdown:

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

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

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

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1:1 Tech Mentor / Giáo Viên Máy Tính
2025-12-10 00:00
Free. By appointment only.
Offered in-person or virtually via Zoom, in English, Español, or Tiếng Việt.
Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!
What We Do:

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

Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make an appointment.
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Write a Letter to Santa
2025-12-10 00:00
What do you wish to receive this holiday? Would you like to write a letter to Santa to let him know what you want? Join us for a fun program of writing and sending a letter to Santa. Children will learn how to write a letter and express their wishes. For children 6+.
Children are invited to write a letter to Santa through Dec 1-23 at Hillview. Paper, pencils, and a mailbox will be available for children to write and mail letters.
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Write a Letter to Santa
2025-12-10 00:00
What do you wish to receive this holiday?
Children are invited to write a letter to Santa through the week of December 6 through December 21 at Bascom Branch Library. Santa letter templates, as well as crayons and a special “Santa” mailbox will be available for children to write their letters.
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Holiday Selfie Station at Santa's Toy Shop
2025-12-10 00:00
Kick off the Holiday Festivities by taking a selfie with Santa’s Toy Shop backdrop display at Bascom Branch Library.
We’ll have holiday props available for taking those perfect Holiday snaps! Just see the front desk to borrow some (please note, the props will need to be returned so that others can enjoy them.)
Don’t forget to sign up for San Jose Public Library’s Winter Reading. Participants get one giveaway prize for signing up and one prize, either a book for youth, or a cool SJPL tote for adults, for completing! (All ages are eligible to enter into grand prize giveaways.)
Learn more and sign up here: San Jose Public Library Winter Reading
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Winter Reading Scavenger Hunt
2025-12-10 00:00
Oh no, the gingerbread has escaped the oven at Biblioteca Latinoamericana! Now they’re hiding out in our bookshelves. Can you help us find them all? If you do you win a prize!
This program is for all ages, younger children may need the assistance of friends and family.
Free. No registration is required.
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Búsqueda del Tesoro de Lectura Invernal¡Oh no! El pan de jengibre se ha escapado del horno en la Biblioteca Latinoamericana. Ahora están escondidos entre nuestros estantes de libros. ¿Puedes ayudarnos a encontrarlos todos? ¡Si lo logras, ganarás un premio!
Este programa es para todas las edades; los niños pequeños pueden necesitar la ayuda de amigos o familiares.
Gratis. No se requiere inscripción.
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