SplitBunch Events

Computer Assembly Workshop [by Appointment]
2025-12-03 00:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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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Winter Reading Scavenger Hunt
2025-12-03 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.
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Write a Letter to Santa
2025-12-03 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.
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1:1 Tech Mentor / Giáo Viên Máy Tính
2025-12-03 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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Wreath Making Workshop @ Saratoga Library
2025-12-02 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for our annual holiday wreath making workshop with librarian Joel Butler. Please bring a wire clothes hanger or a wreath form for the base. We will provide the greenery. Consider bringing pine cones, bows, ribbons, and other ornaments to share and decorate your wreath.
Registration is required and begins November 4, 2025. It will be closed when full. Seats are limited.
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.

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club
2025-12-02 19:00 - 20:00
For Native American Heritage Month we are reading Fevered Star by Rebecca Roanhorse. Sign up at the adult reference desk and to get a copy or put one on hold.
This is the second book in the Between Earth and Sky trilogy. The first book is Black Sun.

Mindfulness Meditation (Online)
2025-12-02 19:00 - 20:00
Mindfulness meditation is a wonderful way to develop clarity, discipline, and perspective as well as improve your mental and physical health. Join online sessions with Phuong Pham, a Buddhist nun experienced in the practice of meditation. Each session is 45 minutes of meditating together followed by 15 minutes of group sharing and Q&A led by Phuong. The group sharing and Q&A is a valuable part of the process, so participants can reflect on the meditation session together and build community. It is open to all levels of experience.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Please make sure your email address is entered correctly. To minimize interruptions, participants must arrive no later than 7:15 pm to be admitted. Participants must register separately for each week they would like to join.
You can learn more about Phuong here and can watch her meditation videos here.

Evening Itty Bitty Jamboree
2025-12-02 18:30 - 19:30
Parents and babies (12 months old and younger) join us for short fun stories, rhymes, fingerplays and songs. Our Itty Bitty Jamboree is 30 minutes followed by Stay & Play time.
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month:
October: 7, 21
November: 4, 18
December: 2, 16
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.

Reading Buddies [Compañeros de Lectura]
2025-12-02 18:00 - 19:00
Come practice your reading skills and read aloud one on one with a furry friend! Each 15-minute session is with a specially trained therapy dog and their volunteer. Reading Buddies in the Gilroy Library will take place the 1st Tuesday of each month starting in September. Sign-ups are first come, first serve until all slots are filled.
For children in PreK – 6th grade.

¡Ven a practicar tus habilidades de lectura y lee en voz alta uno a uno con un amigo peludo! ¡Cada sesión de 15 minutos es con un perro de terapia especialmente entrenado y su voluntario! Los “Reading Buddies” en la Biblioteca de Gilroy tendrán lugar el 1er martes de cada mes a partir de septiembre. Las inscripciones seran por orden de llegada hasta que se llenen todos los espacios.
Para niños desde Prekínder hasta 6to grado.

A Four-Day Hands-on Python Workshop
2025-12-02 17:45 - 18:45
Kick-start your coding journey with this engaging beginner-level Python workshop! Perfect for middle and high school students interested in coding or preparing for college admissions.
This program covers essential Python concepts and introduces the building blocks of Generative and Agentic AI applications.
Course will cover practical applications of tools like PyCharm and GitHub. The workshop will conclude with a mini project showcase by participants.
Schedule:

Monday, Dec 1: 4:45-5:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec 2: 5:45–6:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec 3: 5:45–6:45 p.m.
Thursday, Dec 4: 5:45–6:45 p.m.

Important Information:

Arrive 10 minutes early.
Bring your laptop and charger (limited laptops available upon request).
A Gmail account is needed to set up GitHub.
Python and PyCharm will be installed on Day 1.
No prior programming experience required.

Free. Registration Required.ADA Accommodation Requests

Zumba Fitness Class / Clase de Zumba Fitness
2025-12-02 17:45 - 18:45
Join us for a free weekly dance and rhythm based workout. This Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow dance exhilarates your senses and works all major muscle groups in a high-energy cardio blast that leaves you invigorated, refreshed and full of life. Zumba features rhythms like salsa, merengue, cumbia and samba set to Latin and international beats.
We recommend you wear comfortable workout clothes and shoes and bring your own water and towel.
No registration is required. All adults are welcome to join us.
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Únase a nosotros para un entrenamiento gratuito basado en baile y ritmo. Este baile de inspiración latina y fácil de seguir estimula tus sentidos y trabaja todos los grupos musculares principales en una explosión cardiovascular de alta energía que te deja vigorizado, renovado y lleno de vida. Zumba presenta ritmos como salsa, merengue, cumbia y samba con ritmos latinos e internacionales.
Use ropa y zapatos deportivos cómodos. Trae tu propia botella de agua y una toalla.
No es necesario registrarse. Todos los adultos son bienvenidos a unirse a nosotros.

ELL Writing Club
2025-12-02 17:30 - 18:30
English language learners (ELL) can practice basic writing skills in English with our tutor in a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners. Sessions take place every 1st and 3rd (& 5th, if applicable) Tuesdays. Topics may include creating simple sentence structures, some basic grammar, and build up to writing a simple paragraph. Suggested for high beginners up to advanced English language Learners.
Free. Space is limited and registration required. Please stop by the Vineland Library or call us at (408) 808-3000 to register.

Vineland’s English Learning series:

ELL Beginning English: A beginner program for learners with limited English skills; approximately levels 0-2
ELL Grammar and Vocabulary Club: An intermediate program for learners that know some English but want to learn more/complex English; approximately levels 2-3
ELL Conversation Club: An advanced program for learners to practice speaking and listening while also learning about American culture and idioms; approximately levels 3-4
ELL Writing Club: A program where high beginners to advanced level English language learners can learn and practice their English writing skills; approximately levels 2-4

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Bombay Jam
2025-12-02 17:30 - 18:30
Dance, sweat and move to the hottest Bollywood music and experience sheer exhilaration. Build endurance and tone in this addictive Bollywood dance workout! This energetic dance workout will be volunteer lead.
Free. First 40 attendees to arrive will be admitted. Doors will be closed when the class begins.
First time attendees will be required to fill out a waiver form so please arrive at least 10 minutes early.Recommend gym clothes, sport shoes, bottled water, and yoga mat if possible.
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Reading Under the Stars
2025-12-02 17:30 - 18:30
Join us for a fun hour of reading aloud! The librarian will read a selection of picture books, easy readers and chapter books to entire families that foster engagement and social emotional learning.
According to research, reading aloud is one of the most important things we can do with children. Reading aloud builds many foundational skills, introduces vocabulary, provides a model of fluent, expressive reading, and helps children recognize what reading for pleasure is all about.
Free. No Registration required.
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Tully: EVC ESL-502 - Listening and Speaking 1
2025-12-02 17:15 - 18:45
ESL 502 is a non-credit high-beginning level ESL course through Evergreen Valley College (EVC) designed to improve students’ listening, speaking, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Students will learn how to pronounce basic words correctly, engage in basic communication with others, understand/use basic grammar structures, and acquire/expand basic vocabulary.
Registration at Tully Branch Library.
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Clases de Ingles para Hispanos: Nivel Cero
2025-12-02 17:00 - 18:30
¿Quieres mejorar tu vocabulario en inglés, aprender gramática, y hacer amigos? Te invitamos a participar en esta clase de inglés nivel cero dirigida por la voluntaria Michelle en la Biblioteca Bascom.

Días de clases son los Martes y Jueves con excepción de los días:

11 de Noviembre – Veterans Day
27 de Noviembre – Thanksgiving

Ultimo día de clases: 11 de Diciembre
¡Inscríbete ahora, espacio es limitado!
Gratis. Se proporcionará el material educativo.
Para más información escribe a yesenia.ortega@sjlibrary.org

Esta clase está reservada para estudiantes de nivel principiante cuyo primer idioma es el Español. Por favor consulta con el personal de la biblioteca o completa esta encuesta para obtener información sobre opciones de otros programas para personas que están aprendiendo inglés.
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Adventures in AI
2025-12-02 17:00 - 18:00
Adventures in AI: Explore the World of Artificial Intelligence!
Get ready for an exciting hands-on class where students will discover how artificial intelligence works through interactive projects and creative challenges.
Details:

Students can use library computers or bring their own laptops or tablets.
This class uses free A.I. tools and platforms.

For students ages 6-12.
Registration is required.
Please only register if you can attend all sessions.
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Adventures in AI
2025-12-02 17:00 - 18:00
Adventures in AI: Explore the World of Artificial Intelligence!
Get ready for an exciting hands-on class where students will discover how artificial intelligence works through interactive projects and creative challenges.
Details:

Students can use library computers or bring their own laptops or tablets.
This class uses free A.I. tools and platforms.

For students ages 8-12.
Registration is required. Please only register if you can attend all sessions.
ADA Accommodation Requests

(Virtual) Citizenship Class
2025-12-02 17:00 - 18:00
Are you ready to begin your path towards citizenship?
Are you interested in attending a series of classes that prepare you for the citizenship test?
Join us for informational sessions that will review:

the citizenship application process
questions from the citizenship test
strategies in practicing for the test

Classes will meet once a week.
The purpose of this class is for you to feel comfortable with the process of citizenship and for you to practice the skills necessary for the citizenship test. Please use the link below for class.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/94694628135

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Reading to Children
2025-12-02 17:00 - 18:00
Our library volunteer Ms. Jenny will be available in the children’s picture book area to read picture books to children. Children will have fun listening to stories while they develop a love for books and reading. Pre-registration is not required, and children may drop in to hear a story any time during the program. This program is best suited for preschoolers and children in grades K-3.
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U.S. Citizenship Mock Interview Practice
2025-12-02 17:00 - 18:00
Are you ready to begin your path towards citizenship?
Join us in person to practice for the U.S. Citizenship Interview and learn about:

N-400 test questions
Civic Test
Practice the reading and writing test
Become more comfortable with the interview
Learn strategies on how to interview

Free. In-Person. No registration required.

¿Están listos para el camino a la ciudadanía?
Acompañenos a practicar en persona para la entrevista
del examen de naturalización y aprender:

Las preguntas de N-400

Prueba CivicaPracticar las preguntas leyendolas y escribiendolas

Sentirse confortable con la entrevista
Aprenda algunas estrategias para entrevistar

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