• Horror Flash Fiction Contest for Gilroy Teens

    Calling all teen writers in Gilroy ages 12 to 18! Show off your talent for the terrifying with this super-short story contest! Write a microfiction horror story no longer than 100 words […]

  • Halloween Scavenger Hunt

    Bascom Library is haunted! Can you find at least seven spooky stickers in our picture book area? If you can, come to the information desk for a prize! Recommended ages 3-10.ADA […]

  • Big Into Reading Booktacular Promotion!

    Join the East San Jose Carnegie Branch for a fun Booktacular scavenger hunt promotion!  During Booktacular we will be hiding pumpkins throughout the branch in our favorite collection areas every day. If you find […]

  • Jack O'Lantern Coloring Contest

    Welcome to Hallowe'en!  Pearl Avenue Library will be hosting a Jack o' Lantern coloring contest to see which 2 pumpkins will be carved at the end of the month - […]

  • Banned Books Week

    Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025 Time: All Day Event Location: At Los Gatos Library, we believe: Books are tools for understanding complex issues, at any age. Everyone deserves to see […]

  • Freedom to Read Scavenger Hunt

    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 […]

  • Freedom to Read BINGO Reading Challenge

    Celebrate the freedom to read with Banned Books Bingo! Explore frequently challenged titles, learn the stories behind them, and reflect on the importance of protecting intellectual freedom. Pick up a […]

  • Freedom to Read Scavenger Hunt

    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 […]

  • Freedom to Read Scavenger Hunt

    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 […]

  • Freedom to Read Scavenger Hunt

    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 […]