ESL Conversation Club
2025-12-17 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Presenter: Staff Adult Location: 1st Floor Program Room
Are you learning or improving your spoken English? Come practice with us! We are offering this as a hybrid program. We will meet in person at the first floor program room. Can't make it in person? We will also provide a Zoom link.
Casual conversation and friendly company. Everyone is welcome.

Wednesday Afternoon Meditation and Mindfulness
2025-12-17 16:30 - 17:00
Join us for our meditation and mindfulness class series at 4:30 PM on Wednesday afternoons.
Please note there will be no sessions on July 16 and July 23rd.
Come practice meditation for 20 minutes and ask questions for 10 minutes with instructor Manisha. This class will take place in Community Room 201A
For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.

Pajama Storytime
2025-12-17 17:30 - 18:00
Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Time: 5:30pm – 6:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children’s Area
Snuggle up for a cozy evening at Pajama Storytime! Wear your comfiest pajamas (grown-ups can too!) and bring along your favorite stuffy for a night filled with stories, songs, and rhymes. For all ages. Adults must be accompanied by a child.
Plan to arrive early to ensure admittance.

Bedtime Storytime
2025-12-17 19:00 - 19:30
Join us for evening Family Storytime in our program room! This storytime series is suitable for all ages and will feature stories, songs, rhymes and dances, all to encourage the development of crucial early literacy skills. Parents and children will listen together, learn together, and sing together.
Storytime is limited to the first 100 families, with a maximum of 2 adults per family group. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to sit on.
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.

Winter Storytime
2025-12-17 19:00 - 19:30
Join us for an evening Winter Storytime in our program room! This storytime series is suitable for all ages and will feature stories, songs, rhymes and dances, all to encourage the development of crucial early literacy skills. Parents and children will listen together, learn together, and sing together.
Storytime is limited to the first 100 families, with a maximum of 2 adults per family group. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to sit on.
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.

Wonderful Ones Storytime
2025-12-18 11:00 - 11:30
Date: Thursday, December 18, 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.

Plot Twist Society
2025-12-18 16:00 - 17:00
Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025 Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children’s Area
Join Plot Twist Society!
Join a super fun Book Club for all readers ages 8–13!
Join us this December as we read Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte — a colorful, heartfelt graphic novel about food, family, and finding your place. When Cici moves from Taiwan to Seattle, she enters a cooking competition to earn enough money to bring her grandmother for a visit — but blending cultures (and ingredients!) isn’t always easy.
📅 When: Thursday, December 18 · 4–5 PM
📍 Where: Book Bubble
BONUS: Register early and pick up a FREE copy of Measuring Up at the Children’s Reference Desk between November 22 and December 17 (while supplies last).
Spots are limited, so don’t miss out! We can’t wait to see you!

Stories in Motion
2025-12-19 16:00 - 17:00
Date: Friday, December 19, 2025 Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room
Bring stories to life by acting out the characters in this interactive storytelling series. Then play acting games and practice foundational theater skills using facial expressions, body language, and tone to convey different characters and emotions.
Recommended for ages 6-8.
Please register only children for the program; accompanying adults do not need to register and are welcome to observe or participate.

Mindful Crafting: Punch Needle Coaster
2025-12-19 16:30 - 18:00
Date: Friday, December 19, 2025 Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm Location: Conference Room
Let's craft along with Creativebug while engaging in simple mindfulness practices. Learn the basics of punch needle while makng a simple, multicolored coaster. Materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own if you'd prefer. Prior experience is helpful, but definitely not necessary!
PLEASE NOTE: In order to meet demand for these crafting programs there are multiple sessions scheduled but they all have the same content. Please do not register for more than one session or your registration may be canceled.

ESL Conversation Club
2025-12-22 11:00 - 12:00
Date: Monday, December 22, 2025 Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm Presenter: Viviana Cois Location: Teen Room

Join us in-person at the Library for friendly and casual conversations with other English learners! This class is for adults 18+.

Gardner Health Services Tabling
2025-12-22 11:00 - 12:00
Date: Monday, December 22, 2025 Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm Location: Lobby
Join our friends from Gardner Health Services at their table in the Lobby and learn about their Promotores Program.
The Promotores Program is designed on reducing disparities for low-income Santa Clara County residents who are Transition Age Youth (TAY) and Adult and Older Adults (AOA) who are age 18 years and older. This is done by utilizing a non-clinical networking model among service providers to exchange information about activities and resources that promote economic stability, educational success, access to healthcare, housing, and legal services for families. The program is funded under the Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) component of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA).

Drop-In 3D Printing @ Hillsdale Branch
2025-12-22 13:00 - 15:00
Date: Monday, December 22, 2025 Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space
Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for Drop-In 3D Printing. 3D printing will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays and is first come, first served. Drop-in to print any of our files available on our USB flash drive that are 35 minutes or less. If you would like to request a longer print, you can sign up for an appointment here.
Any Questions? Contact Joey Squillacioti by phone or email.
Phone: 650-522-7886
Email: jsquillacioti@cityofsanmateo.org

3D Printing Appointments @ Hillsdale Branch
2025-12-22 15:30 - 16:30
Date: Monday, December 22, 2025 Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space
Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for 3D Printing Appointments. 1:1 appointments will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays. All equipment will be provided by the library. Create your own design in Tinkercad or print a design from Thingiverse. Printing can vary based on detail and the design can be printed to pickup at a later date.
You can register here.
Any Questions? Contact Joey Squillacioti by phone or email.
Phone: 650-522-7886
Email: jsquillacioti@cityofsanmateo.org

Canceled--Myth Masters
2025-12-22 16:30 - 17:30
Date: Monday, December 22, 2025 Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room
This program has been canceled.

Social Stitching
2025-12-22 16:30 - 18:00
Date: Monday, December 22, 2025 Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm Location: Group Study Room
Come join fellow needlework and textile arts enthusiasts at the library! Crafters of all levels are welcome to bring their projects and chat, teach, learn, and make new friends at this casual weekly get together. This group is entirely self-directed and you are encouraged to bring your own tools and materials. If you are looking for some inspiration or don’t know where to start, check out Creativebug– it's free with your library card and offers hundreds of project ideas and instructions.

Winter Break Crafts/Manualidades de Invierno
2025-12-23 00:00
Stop by the children’s desk at the Gilroy Library for winter-themed crafts! We will give out crafts every day of winter break that you can do in the library or at home, except for Christmas day and New Year’s Day.
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¡Pasa por el escritorio de niños en la Biblioteca de Gilroy por manualidades de invierno! Repartiremos manualidades todos los días de las vacaciones de invierno que puedes hacer en la biblioteca o en casa, excepto el día de Navidad y el día de Año Nuevo.

1:1 Tech Mentor / Giáo Viên Máy Tính
2025-12-23 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.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Write a Letter to Santa
2025-12-23 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.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Winter Reading Scavenger Hunt
2025-12-23 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.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Behavioral Health Navigators
2025-12-23 10:00 - 15:00
Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm Location: Group Study Room
Come speak with a member of the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Navigator team.
Peer Navigators will offer:

Personalized assistance to get help for behavioral health needs
Peer guidance about options for wellness services and support
Knowledgeable information and resources for mental health, substance use, suicide prevention, support groups, and more
Connection to County and community-based resources
Support from Peers with an understanding of local services

Visits are drop in, first come first served.
If Tuesday afternoons don't work for your schedule, you can get help over the phone or in a different location. Learn more at the Navigator website.

Posada Navideña with Welcome Amigos
2025-12-23 12:00 - 14:00
Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm Location: Oak Room
Celebrate Las Posadas with music, food, and crafts! Join us for a Spanish Story Time, villancicos, and a live nativity scene performance provided by Welcome Amigos International School. We will also have various activities available, including crafts and a piñata. Refreshments will be served.
This event is in partnership with the Latino Library Advisory Committee and the San Mateo Public Library Foundation.
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¡Celebremos Las Posadas con música, comida y artesanías! Acompáñenos para escuchar cuentos en español, villancicos y una actuación en vivo de la escena de la Natividad presentada por Welcome Amigos International School. Tendremos también varias actividades disponibles, incluyendo artesanías y una piñata. Se servirán refrescos.
Este evento se realiza con la colaboración del Comité Asesor Latino de la Biblioteca y la Fundación de la Biblioteca Pública de San Mateo.

Drop In Tech Help
2025-12-23 15:00 - 16:30
Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Time: 3:00pm – 4:30pm Presenter: Francisco Location: Technology Lab
Do you have questions about your laptop, smartphone, or tablet? Join us for Drop-in Tech help. No appointment is needed, we help patrons on a first come first served basis. We meet in the 2nd floor Tech Lab and a clipboard for singing-up is at the 2nd floor reference desk starting at 2:30PM.

Cross Stitch Club
2025-12-23 15:30 - 16:30
Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children’s Area
Come learn how to cross stitch or bring your own project to work on! This month we will continue with fun beginner patterns that can be turned into backpack charms. All materials will be provided. This program is for children grades 3-5+. Registration is required.

Bookmobile Services Close at 5:00pm for Christmas Eve
2025-12-24 00:00
All SCCLD locations will CLOSE at 5:00pm on Wednesday, December 24 for Christmas Eve and be CLOSED on Thursday, December 25 for Christmas Day. See regular library hours.
The Online Library is available 24/7, including holidays and closures. Visit our website for eBooks, downloads, streaming, and more!

Campbell Express Library Closes at 5:00pm for Christmas Eve
2025-12-24 00:00

All Libraries Close at 5:00pm for Christmas Eve
2025-12-24 00:00

Library Closes at 5:00pm for Christmas Eve
2025-12-24 00:00

Cupertino Library Closes at 5:00pm for Christmas Eve
2025-12-24 00:00

Gilroy Library Closes at 5:00pm for Christmas Eve
2025-12-24 00:00

Los Altos Library Closes at 5:00pm for Christmas Eve
2025-12-24 00:00
