Tiny Tot Jamboree
2025-10-03 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Parents and toddlers (1 to 2 years old) join us for short fun stories, rhymes, fingerplays and songs. Our Tiny Tot 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.

Baby Bounce Storytime
2025-10-03 10:30 - 11:00
Caregivers and babies (12 months old and younger) are invited to join us for an 8 week series of Baby centered storytimes. Baby bounce shares short stories, nursery rhymes, fingerplays and songs that reinforce early literacy skills. Our Baby Bounce and Lapsit 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 prewalking babies, ages 0-12 months.
Baby Bounce Dates:
September 5
September 12
September 19
September 26
October 3
October 10
October 17
October 24

Se invita a padres y bebés a unirse a nosotros para una serie de 8 semanas de hora de cuentos centrados en bebés. Baby Bounce comparte cuentos cortos, canciones infantiles, y canciones que refuerzan habilidades de lectura. Baby Bounce y Lapsit dura unos 20 minutos, seguido de un tiempo de Stay & Play. Los padres pueden traer una cobija en que su bebé se acueste.

Este programa es adecuado para bebés y recién nacidos que no caminan, de 0 a 12 meses.
Fechas para Baby Bounce:
5 de septiembre
12 de septiembre
19 de septiembre
26 de septiembre
3 de octubre
10 de octubre
17 de octubre
24 de octubre

CENTRAL: Baby & Me Storytime (0-1.5 years) (10/03/2025 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM)
2025-10-03 10:30 - 11:15
Baby & Me Storytime is a 15-20 minute program designed to promote early literacy for babies birth-1.5 years old. Storytime includes songs, a simple story, fingerplays and nursery rhymes including early literacy tips for you to take home and…

CENTRAL: Family Storytime with Stay & Play (10/03/2025 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM)
2025-10-03 10:30 - 11:15
Connect with us for a fun and interactive storytime aimed at ages 2-5. Storytime is a magical time for preschool aged children with all abilities to learn and interact with one another. Our Librarians will share stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays…

NORTHSIDE: Family Storytime with Stay & Play (10/03/2025 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM)
2025-10-03 10:30 - 11:15
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands!
Connect with us for a fun, interactive storytime. Storytime is a magical time for children of all ages and abilities to learn and interact with one another. Our Library staff will share stories,…

CENTRAL: ESL Book Club (10/03/2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
2025-10-03 10:30 - 12:00
The ESL Book Club is a fun opportunity to practice your English reading, speaking, and listening skills. Join us to discuss award-winning novels, non-fiction books, classic American/English books, and meet new people. We look forward to seeing…

Family Storytime
2025-10-03 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!

Meditative Banig Drawing
2025-10-03 11:00 - 12:00
Join Kenneth Tan, author of Crescenciana: A Memoir in Words and Illustrations, for an engaging class on drawing banigs—traditional Filipino woven mats. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll explore a variety of line patterns inspired by Filipino weaving and tattoo designs. You’ll then apply these patterns to create your own distinctive banig illustration. This creative process is not only accessible to all skill levels but also offers a calming, meditative, and enjoyable experience.
This program is offered on a first-come, first-served basis until all seats are filled. No prior drawing experience is required.
This program is part of the Santa Clara County Library District’s Filipino American Heritage Month (FAHM).
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.

Virtual English Language Learner Conversation Club-West Valley
2025-10-03 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.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Delphian Study Club Lecture Series: A Study in Documentary Film
2025-10-03 11:00 - 12:00
A lecture series presented by the Delphian Study Club – providing the opportunity for lifelong learning and friendship via lectures and events.
The current series is an in-depth study of Documentary Films by Steve Longstreth. This series of lectures, film excerpts and personal reflections will be a study of many important aspects of documentary film. There will be a discussion of history, individual filmmakers and their contributions to the genre and questions that their work may raise.
Steve Longstreth has a BA in Mathematics from Antioch College and an MA in Communications/Film from Stanford University. Following graduate school, he formed a film production company in Palo Alto. For almost four decades, working with two partners, Steve Longstreth produced, directed, wrote, and edited a wide variety of documentary, educational and informational films.
Specific Lecture Topics will be:

September 19, 2025 – Overview of the study. Logistics of sources for films to watch. Documentary film production basics: production and postproduction process, roles within the crew and film clips.

October 3, 2025 – Early history of film

October 17, 2025 – Defining the Documentary. The modes of documentary film.

November 7, 2025 – The use of film by institutions and government for information and propaganda

November 21, 2025 – The documentary voice. The filmmaker as participant. Ethnographic film as a precursor to cinema verite.

December 12, 2025 – The technology and social conditions that begat cinema verite. A short history of documentary film technology (with special emphasis on sound) from Flaherty to 1965.

January 16, 2026 – The Editor – the most important voice in a documentary? Editing basics, history and technology.

February 6, 2026 – Documentary as a tool for social change.

February 20, 2026 – The observational mode. Using documentary structure to create a dramatic arc.

March 6, 2026 – Documenting eccentricity in pursuit of understanding human nature.

April 3, 2026 – Obsession. Ethical questions: the choice of subject matter and the treatment of participants in documentaries.

April 17, 2026 – The strange, wonderful, and maddening process of producing a major documentary film – Personal reflections.

May 1, 2026 – Jon Else on Jon Else.

May 15, 2026 – Is higher education the proper setting for the teaching of the documentary craft? Now that it’s so much easier to make a documentary, are we doing it any better?

Guests are always welcome and encouraged.
Free. No registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Clases de Emprendimiento en español / Entrepreneurship Classes in Spanish
2025-10-03 11:30 - 13:30
Esta serie de clases gratuitas se impartirá en español y se llevará a cabo los viernes (11:30am a 3:30pm) de 12 de septiembre en la Biblioteca Gilroy. Presentado por el Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, una organización local sin fines de lucro.
Digitalízate II es un taller práctico de 7 semanas diseñado para emprendedores que desean fortalecer su presencia en el mundo digital. A lo largo del programa aprenderás a construir y posicionar tu marca, aprovechar al máximo herramientas como Canva e inteligencia artificial, y aplicar estrategias de ventas digitales que impulsarán el crecimiento de tu negocio.

Se admiten visitas sin cita previa. Regístrese para recibir un recordatorio por correo electrónico.

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This free 7 class series will be taught in Spanish and meets Fridays (11:30am-3:30pm) starting September 12 at the Gilroy Library. Presented by the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, a local nonprofit.
Digitalízate II is a 7-week hands-on workshop designed for entrepreneurs who want to strengthen their digital presence. Throughout the program, you will learn how to build and position your brand, make the most of tools like Canva and artificial intelligence, and apply digital sales strategies to boost your business growth.
Walk-ins welcome. Register to receive an email reminder.

Itty Bitty Jamboree
2025-10-03 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.

Weaving Stories Art Workshop with Kiana Honarmand
2025-10-03 12:00 - 13:00
Discover and express your personal meaning of home and belonging in this hands-on photo weaving workshop, led by Kiana Honarmand, the 2025 King Artist-in-Residence. Bring printed photos, decorative papers, or images from newspapers and magazines that hold special meaning for you. We’ll explore various weaving methods to transform these materials into unique art pieces, fostering connection and reflecting your own journey and sense of belonging.
Registration is not required. If you register, you will get an email reminder for the program
This workshop is presented in partnership with Palo Alto Public Art and the City of Palo Alto.

*Virtual* Mock Interview
2025-10-03 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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Qi Gong Meditation & Exercise Class at Milpitas Library
2025-10-03 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.

Knit & Crochet Circle at Milpitas Library
2025-10-03 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
2025-10-03 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

ESL Conversation Club for Beginners
2025-10-03 14:30 - 15:30
Come and practice speaking English with a friendly group in the library. Improve your English communication skills in a relaxed environment.
Learn and use English in a fun way:

Playful vocabulary
Casual conversations
Board and card games.

Free. In-person. No registration is required.
ADA Accommodation Requests
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Ven y practica hablar inglés con un amistoso grupo en la biblioteca. Mejora tus habilidades de comunicación en inglés en un ambiente relajado.
Aprende y usa el inglés de una manera divertida:

Juegos de vocabulario
Conversaciones casuales
Juegos de mesa y de cartas.

Gratis. Presencial. No es necesario registrarse.
Solicitudes de adaptaciones ADA

ESL Conversation Club: Intermediate
2025-10-03 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.
ADA Accommodation Requests

ESL Conversation Club for Beginners
2025-10-03 14:30 - 15:30
Come and practice speaking English with a friendly group in the library. Improve your English communication skills in a relaxed environment.

Free. In-person. No registration is required.

ADA Accommodation Requests
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Ven y practica hablar inglés con un amistoso grupo en la biblioteca. Mejora tus habilidades de comunicación en inglés en un ambiente relajado.

Gratis. Presencial. No es necesario registrarse.
Solicitudes de adaptaciones ADA

Knit-Alongs at Cupertino Library
2025-10-03 14:30 - 16:00
Starting Time: 2:30 pmEnding Time: 4:00 pmCommunity Room 201A
Hi Knitters and Crocheters, I’m taking a short vacation, so this week’s Cupertino Knit Along is canceled. However, we’ll resume at the regular time next Friday, October 10. Looking forward to seeing you then,Melissa
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.

Snack Break-Free Snacks for Kids!/¡Meriendas Gratis Para Niños!
2025-10-03 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
2025-10-03 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.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Friday Crafternoons at Joyce Ellington Branch Library
2025-10-03 15:00 - 17:00
Come join us every Friday for a new craft activity! All supplies are provided.
Free. No registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Music & Movement for Ages 3-8
2025-10-03 15:30 - 16:15
Join us as we focus on early literacy through movement, songs and dance. Children and their caregivers will have fun exploring music and dancing together! For ages 3 to 8 with an adult caregiver.

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.

Pages and Paws Reading Buddy
2025-10-03 15:30 - 16:30
Date: Friday, October 3, 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 therapy dogs will be visiting. More details on your confirmed time-slot, and instruction to follow once registered.
Ages 8-12.
If Registration is full, and you're here in person, please inquire about last-minute openings and join our written waitlist.
