Safe Space Meet-Up for LGBTQ+ (ages 13-25) / Encuentro de espacio seguro para personas LGBTQ+ (de 13 a 25 años)
2025-10-03 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for in-person support group meetings for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and ally (LGBTQ+) youth and young adults, ages 13-25! Our staff-led meetings offer a safe space for youth to play games, participate in group activities & discussions, and build community. No registration necessary; drop by and say hi!
Meetings at Gilroy Library are every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 4PM to 5:30PM.
Hosted by the South County Outreach Coordinator of the Santa Clara County’s LGBTQ Youth Space, Simon Phichayaphinyo. The Youth Space is a program of Family & Children Services of Silicon Valley. Visit https://youthspace.org/ to learn more.
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¡Únete a nuestras reuniones presenciales de apoyo para jóvenes y adultos jóvenes LGBTQ+ (lesbianas, gais, bisexuales, transgénero, queer, en cuestionamiento y aliados) de 13 a 25 años! Nuestras reuniones, dirigidas por nuestro personal, ofrecen un espacio seguro para que los jóvenes jueguen, participen en actividades y debates grupales, y forjen una comunidad. No es necesario registrarse; ¡pásate y saluda!
Las reuniones en la Biblioteca de Gilroy se realizan el primer y tercer viernes de cada mes, de 16:00 a 17:30 h.
Organizadas por Simon Phichayaphinyo, Coordinador de Extensión del Sur del Condado del Espacio Juvenil LGBTQ del Condado de Santa Clara. El Espacio Juvenil es un programa de los Servicios para Familias y Niños de Silicon Valley. Visita https://youthspace.org/ para obtener más información.

Introduction to Speech and Debate
2025-10-03 16:00 - 17:30
Students in Grades 3-5 are invited to learn and practice the elements of speech and debate through hands-on activities. What is “speech and debate” and why do we do it? Elements such as tone of voice, body posture, hand gestures, and eye contact will be demonstrated and practiced, helping improve speeches and debates. The final session will include a mini debate tournament with some time for reflection and Q and A. This series is presented by teen volunteers with speech and debate/public speaking experience.
Free. Limited to 16 students. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Recommended for 3rd-5th grade students. Priority will be given to registrants followed by online waitlist, then walk-ins if there is space. If anyone registered or waitlisted does not show up by 4:05pm on the first day, their spot may be given to someone else for the series.
If you are on the waitlist or a walk-in hoping to get a spot, please try to come a few minutes early on the first day to see if any open spots remain. Registrants will be checked-in first at the Community Room door and allowed until 4:05 to arrive. Anyone registered or waitlisted who does not attend by 4:05pm on the first day will give up their spot for the series.
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ESL Writing Club
2025-10-03 16:00 - 17:30
Practice basic writing skills in English with our tutor in a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners. Sessions will include creating simple sentence structures, some basic grammar, and build up to writing a simple paragraph.
Free. No registration required.
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English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club
2025-10-03 16:30 - 17:30
Berryessa Branch Library presents an in-person adult English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club.
Are you looking for a place to practice your English conversation skills in a fun, welcoming and safe environment? Our English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Club offers a respectful environment for adult learners of English to practice their English speaking & conversation skills used in everyday settings. All levels of English-speaking skills are welcome!
Free. No registration required.
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Watching the Moon Together(一起看月亮)
2025-10-03 16:30 - 17:30
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also called the Chinese Moon Festival, is a traditional celebration that brings families together to celebrate the harvest under a full moon. Join us on a journey to explore and learn about the festival’s rich history. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy music played on traditional Chinese instruments and create beautiful handcrafts to commemorate the experience. This event is brought to you by RythConnections.
感謝RythConnections.提供傳統中國音樂的演奏讓我們大家一起共享中秋節平安
Space is limited – tickets will be available at the desk 30 minutes before the program.
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Jewelry Making for Adults
2025-10-03 16:45 - 17:45
Stop by the library and get crafty!
The Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library is having a Jewelry Making Craft for Adults. Supplies are available to use to create whatever you like. Make something for a friend or for yourself. Better yet, bring a friend! You can also learn about and try out our crafting equipment, such as:

Don’t know what to make? No problem! We’ll have some suggestions for projects to try out.
Be creative, de-stress, and have fun!
Free. No registration.
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CENTRAL: Tech Help Class - Computer Basics (10/03/2025 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM)
2025-10-03 17:00 - 17:45
Due to popular demand, our Computer Basics classes will now be offered monthly! Join us the first Friday of every month at Central Park Library’s Technology Center from 5:00-5:45 p.m. for beginner-friendly workshops where we’ll teach…

Aprenda la lengua y la cultura náhuatl || Learn Náhuatl Language & Culture
2025-10-03 18:00 - 19:30
El náhuatl es una lengua indígena hablada por aproximadamente 1.5 millones de personas nahuas. El náhuatl se habla en el centro de México desde el siglo VII D.C. Hoy en día, hay numerosas personas que hablan náhuatl en el Área de la Bahía.
Este programa será una introducción a la lengua, la cultura y la historia del náhuatl. Aprenderemos habilidades para mantener una conversación básica en náhuatl y hablaremos sobre escritores y artistas que usan el náhuatl para la expresión creativa. También aprenderemos sobre la importancia de mantener la lengua y cultura Náhuatl.
Registro necesario. Para registrarse, llame a la biblioteca. (408) 294-1237
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Nahuatl is an Indigenous language that is spoken by an estimated 1.5 million Nahua people. Nahuatl has been spoken in Central Mexico since at least the 7th century AD. Today, there are numerous people who speak Nahuatl in the Bay Area.
This program will be an introduction to Nahuatl language, culture, and history. We will learn skills for holding a basic conversation in Nahuatl, and we will talk about writers and artists who use Nahuatl for creative expression. We will also learn about the importance of language revitalization.
Registration required. To register call the library. (408) 294-1237
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Teen Coffeehouse
2025-10-03 18:30 - 20:00
Teens: Saratoga Library’s Teen Advisory Board invites you to join us for Coffeehouse, Saratoga’s traditional open mic night for teens.
Are you a teen performer? Sign up to perform your music, dance, poetry, or spoken word art.
http://tinyurl.com/tabcoffeeho…
Not a performer? Support your friends and just enjoy the performances.

中/英文雙語說故事時間 Mandarin/English Bilingual Family Storytime (Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋節)
2025-10-03 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for for stories, songs, flannel board story, fingerplay and a craft project with Children Librarian in Mandarin and English. Children and their caretakers are welcome to join.
兒童圖書館員將為小朋友讀圖畫故事書;唱兒歌;用絨布板講故事;手指謠和做美勞。歡迎幼兒們 和家長,褓母一同前來參加。
Thank you to the Friends of the Cupertino Library for their funding and support.

Computer Assembly Workshop [by Appointment]
2025-10-04 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
2025-10-04 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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Día de los Muertos Scavenger Hunt
2025-10-04 00:00
Want a not-so-spooky activity this fall? The Fall Scavenger Hunt has returned to Biblioteca Latinoamericana, with a Día de los Muertos theme!
We have paper “sugar” skulls hiding throughout the stacks, can you find them all?
Drop in, grab a scavenger hunt clue card and begin exploring Biblioteca Latinoamericana. Visitors who find all the ghosts can stop by the Information Desk for a prize!
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¿Buscas una adventura tenebrosa este otoño? ¡La busqueda de tesoro a regresado a la Biblioteca Latinomericana, inspirada por el día de los muertos!
Tenemos calveras de “azucar” echas de papel escondidas por nuestros estantes. ¿Puedes encontrarlas todas?
¡Obtengan una tarjeta de participación en el escritorio de informacion y empiezen la búsqueda! Los visitantes que puedan encontrar todos los fantasmas se pueden dirigir al escritorio de informacion para obtener un premio!
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