SplitBunch Events

Guitar Class for Beginners
2025-10-04 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This 4 class series will cover understanding rhythm and meter, tuning your guitar, finger position on the fretboard, how to read and play chords, and finger picking style of playing. Printed study materials will be provided.
Please bring your own guitar. For ages 12 and up.
Space is limited, please register. Plan to attend all 4 classes.
Thank you to the Friends of the Gilroy Library for generously funding this series.

(Virtual) Practice Your English Speaking Skills - English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club
2025-10-04 11:00 - 12:00
Join us to practice, build, and strengthen your English-speaking skills. This is a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners of English. Club meetings occur weekly with an online, trained facilitator. Our dedicated, amazing, and experienced volunteer, Patricia, will lead classes on Saturdays from 11:00am – 12:00pm. This program is presented by the Hillview Branch of the San Jose Public Library.
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.
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Intro to AI (Virtual)
2025-10-04 11:00 - 12:00
This virtual, five-week program will equip middle and high schoolers with a solid foundation in artificial intelligence (AI). Students will explore technical topics of computer vision and audio classification alongside ethical implications of AI and its applications. Sessions will include interactive games and discussions to reinforce learning. By the end of the program, students will develop and present an AI project of their own to solve a real-world problem. No prior experience is required, and students of all skill-levels are welcome!
Who Can Join?
This course is designed for students of all levels, whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to expand your coding knowledge. If you’re curious about AI and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity!
Age: 8-14 years old recommended (Middle School).
Dates: Every Saturday from 11:00am-12:00pm, from September 6 – October 4. Please plan on attending all 5 sessions total.
Registration: Please register on this page to attend the course (an email address is required).
Software: We will be using Zoom to host the program virtually. You must have an Internet connection and a device capable of attending the Zoom sessions each week.
Cost: Free!
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OneinMath: Math Program for K-3rd
2025-10-04 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a free math program for Kindergarten to 3rd grade students to learn basic Arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division from one digit to four digit numbers. It is taught by trained high school students. Focus is to build confidence and love for Math in young students.
This program is suitable for children K-3rd grade.
Free.
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LEGO Club
2025-10-04 11:00 - 12:00
Get ready to build, create, and let your imagination soar at LEGO® Club! With LEGO® and Duplo® bricks, families can drop in and bring their wildest ideas to life. Whether you’re constructing towers, spaceships, or entire worlds, the possibilities are endless. Make lasting memories every Saturday and leave feeling like everything is awesome!
NOTE: Recommended for children 5 and older. Small LEGO® pieces can be choking hazards for younger children.
No registration required.
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Clases de inglés para Hispanos - Nivel Cero
2025-10-04 11:00 - 12:00
¿Quieres mejorar tu vocabulario en Inglés, aprender gramática y hacer amigos? Te invitamos a participar en esta clase de Inglés nivel cero dirigida por el voluntario Mike.
Esta clase es solamente para personas cuyo primer idioma es el Español.
Días de Clases: Sábados con excepción de los días:

29 de Noviembre – Fin de semana de Acción de Gracias (Thanksgiving)

Ultimo día de clases: 20 de Diciembre
¡Inscríbete ahora, espacio es limitado!
Gratis. Se proporcionará el material educativo.

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Para mayor información escribe a marcela.guevara@sjlibrary.org

Lego Fun
2025-10-04 11:00 - 12:00
Join us at Evergreen library on Saturdays in October for LEGO® fun. Bring your creativity and imagination to build unique models using our LEGO® and DUPLO® pieces.
Important: Children under 5 must be accompanied by their parents as small LEGO® pieces can be choking hazards.
For children and families. No registration required.
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Tinker, Test, and Tweak with Team Hepha
2025-10-04 11:00 - 12:00
The West Valley Branch Library and Hepha Robotics team invite kids ages 6-11 to register for “Tinker, Test, and Tweak,” a hands-on, interactive STEM workshop. Participants will construct circuits, learn the basics of computer instructions, and experiment with gears. This engaging one-hour program was designed from the ground up to spark creativity and introduce children to fundamental concepts in programming and engineering.
Pre-registration required.
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Puppets and Stories with Ms. Andrea
2025-10-04 11:00 - 12:00
Our library volunteer, Ms. Andrea, makes stories come to life with puppets. Please join her in the children’s picture book area to watch a different story each week. Children will have fun listening to stories while they develop a love for books and reading. Pre-registration is not required. This program is best suited for preschoolers and children in grades K-3.
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STEM Workshops by Meemli
2025-10-04 11:00 - 12:00
Seven Trees Library has partnered with Meemli, a 501c3 nonprofit, who have created their own safe online platform and custom content developed and delivered by top-notch teachers to provide great learning experiences to young students. These personalized, teacher-guided workshops give grade school students the extra help they need to excel.
Through instruction and hands-on activities using their own personal STEM kits, students will:

Build foundational understanding of STEM concepts through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
Strengthen problem-solving and critical thinking skills by completing hands-on experiments.
Grow confidence in independent learning and STEM exploration at home.
Develop communication and collaboration skills through peer and teacher interactions.
Foster family engagement in STEM learning through accessible, multilingual materials.

Age: Grades K-3
Time: 1st & 3rd Saturday each month, from 11am-12pm
Duration: October 2025 – May 2026
Location: Seven Trees Library
Please commit to attending the whole program! When you register, your spot will be reserved for all sessions.
Please register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r…
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Piano Basics & Music Principles
2025-10-04 11:00 - 12:00
Children will learn the basics of playing piano, introduce to music notation, and staff lines. Instructors will bring their own keyboards. You’re welcome to bring your keyboard if you have one but not required.
First come first serve.
Limited to 8 slots. Walk-ins are welcome!
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What If We...? Storytime Author Event
2025-10-04 11:00 - 12:00
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room
Join author Vivienne Chang and illustrator Eugenia Yoh for a special storytime featuring their second picture book, What If We…. Enjoy a live reading, learn about their creative process, ask questions, and take part in a short hands-on bookmaking workshop.

Wellness Check In & Free Health Screening
2025-10-04 11:00 - 13:00
Free. No registration required.
This drop-in wellness tabling event hosted by Voyager Leadership, a non-profit organization, offers free basic health screenings to support community members in taking charge of their health. Open to all ages and fitness levels, this program provides accessible, preventative care in a casual and supportive environment. Student interns will be supervised by a licensed healthcare provider. No insurance required. All are welcome!
Offering:

Blood pressure screening
Heart rate readings
Height & weight measurements
Normal eye exam

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Friendly Stitchers
2025-10-04 11:30 - 13:00
Do you enjoy–or want to learn–cross stitch, embroidery, punch needle, knitting, needlepoint, knitting looms, felting, latch hook, and other needlecrafts? Join our weekly stitching social! Bring your own project of any kind or stitch our small sample project while enjoying the company of fellow needlecrafters.

Small children’s or adult project supplied free for participants.
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Sahaja Meditation at Calabazas
2025-10-04 12:00 - 13:00
The Calabazas Branch of the San Jose Public Library is hosting a Sahaja Meditation Event suitable for all ages. Sahaja Meditation is a time-honored technique that promotes wellness and reduces stress by helping individuals achieve better focus, balance, and inner peace. Attendees are encouraged to dress comfortably and join for this beneficial experience.
The event includes a free guided meditation workshop. No registration is required and Walk-ins are welcome
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STEM Saturday: Catapults
2025-10-04 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a fun and hands-on program series that explores the exciting worlds of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Each week we will explore a subject through a unique activity that sparks curiosity and brings the topic to life through making and experimenting. Each week of STEM brings a new set of tasks to challenge us.
This week, we will be creating catapults. We will learn how the medieval machines worked, and how our smaller versions are similar to the bigger ones, including using forces to launch materials (but not Cows!) into the air.
Sessions are not related, so participants should register for EACH session they wish to attend.
Free. Registration is required.
This series of programs is supported by our Friends of the Pearl Avenue Library! Thank you!
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Reading Buddies with Cristel
2025-10-04 12:00 - 13:30
Children in grades K-5 will discover the joy of reading while improving their reading skills through practice with Cristel on Saturdays.
Our Reading Buddy will listen to children and help them build confidence in their ability to read. They will ask questions about the books being read to encourage reading comprehension.
Children will enjoy one-on-one interaction with Cristel who has been trained to create a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers.
Availability of Reading Buddies is on a first come, first served basis.

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Reading Buddies with Ilse
2025-10-04 12:00 - 13:30
Children in grades K-5 will discover the joy of reading while improving their reading skills through practice with Ilse on Saturdays.
Our Reading Buddy will listen to children and help them build confidence in their ability to read. They will ask questions about the books being read to encourage reading comprehension.
Children will enjoy one-on-one interaction with Ilse who has been trained to create a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers.
Availability of Reading Buddies is on a first come, first served basis.

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Diya painting for Diwali
2025-10-04 12:00 - 14:00
Join the Saratoga Library in celebrating Diwali. You can paint and decorate your own diya!
Thanks to the Friends of the Saratoga Libraries for sponsoring this program.
No registration is required.
