SplitBunch Events

Tinker, Test, and Tweak with Team Hepha
2025-10-04 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.

Henna Art for Diwali
2025-10-04 12:00 - 14:00
Beautify your hand with simple design by henna artists from ShilpaKala Arts, First come first serve, while supplies last.
Thanks to Friends of the Saratoga Libraries for sponsoring this program.

Silent Book Club
2025-10-04 12:00 - 14:00
Join our group and read in silence with others in our quiet study room. Bring your own book (and quiet snacks), or select one from our collection here at East Branch Library!

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Asistencia de Búsqueda de Trabajo y Crear Resumen (Currículum)
2025-10-04 12:00 - 15:00
¿Necesitas ayuda con tu resumen (currículum)? ¿Necesita ayuda para buscar oportunidades de empleo?
Reúnase personalmente con un miembro del personal de la biblioteca (uno a uno) para aprender cómo:

Crea o actualiza tu resumen (currículum)
Navegar por sitios web de solicitudes de empleo
Llenar formas de solicitudes de trabajo
Aprender técnicas de entrevista
Obtenga ayuda para registrarse en ServSafe (Tarjeta para manipuladores de alimentos)
*Desafortunadamente, no podemos ayudar con ninguna información personal/sensible (por ejemplo, número de seguro social, información bancaria, formularios de impuestos, etc.)

Este es un programa presencial organizado en la Sucursal de la Biblioteca Latinoamericana. El personal de la biblioteca estará allí para guiarte en todo, pero serás tú quien controle la computadora.
Gratis. Se requiere registro. Para registrarse, llame al (408) 294-1237.
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Asistencia Tecnologica - Ayuda Personalizada
2025-10-04 12:00 - 15:00
La biblioteca te brindará apoyo para:

Abrir una cuenta de correo electronico
Conectarse a un hotspot/Wifi
Usar Chromebooks/computadoras
Usar Zoom
Encontrar e inscribirse en clases de la biblioteca
Obtener una targeta de la biblioteca
Reservar materiales
Usar aplicaciones de la biblioteca
Teléfono móvil
Busca en internet

Este es un programa presencial organizado en la Sucursal de la Biblioteca Latinoamericana. El personal de la biblioteca o un voluntario estarán allí para guiarte en todo, pero serás tú quien controle la computadora.
Si no puede asistir a su cita, llame y cancele. Se dará prioridad a los clientes que no falten a sus citas.
Gratis. Se requiere registro. Para registrarse, llame al (408) 294-1237.
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Adult Literacy Volunteer Tutor Training with SCCLD's The Reading Program
2025-10-04 12:30 - 18:00
The Reading Program, Santa Clara County Library District’s adult literacy program, is seeking volunteer tutors to work one-on-one with adults looking to improve their reading, writing, and communication skills.

Important Notes:

Volunteers that have completed the required Tutor Orientation are welcome to register for one of our Tutor Training sessions.
Once you submit your event registration, you will receive a link in the confirmation email to complete your Reading Program Tutor Intake Form. You must submit both the event registration and the Tutor Intake Form in order to attend the Training.

In the case you have not yet attended an Orientation:

Please review the tutor requirements on our website and if interested register for one of our upcoming Tutor Orientations on our website.
If you are unable to attend any of the scheduled sessions or missed a recent one, please email us at readingprogram@lib.sccgov.org or call us (408) 262-1349, and we may be able to offer an alternative option.

Mindfulness Meditation
2025-10-04 13:00 - 14:00
Come and improve your mental and physical health in mindfulness meditation sessions led by Phuong Pham. Each session is 45 minutes of sitting and/or walking meditation followed by 15 minutes of group sharing and Q&A. It is open to all levels of experience and no registration is required.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats and/or meditation cushions. Chairs are available for those who do not bring them.
Phuong is a Buddhist nun experienced in leading mindfulness meditation. You can learn more about Phuong here and can watch her meditation videos on the library’s YouTube channel here.

Reading to Furry Friends
2025-10-04 13:00 - 14:00
Tell a story to a Furry Friend!
Children are invited to practice reading to gentle, trained assistance dogs who love books! The main objective of this program is to provide a relaxed and “dog-friendly” atmosphere, which allows students to practice the skill of reading. By sitting down next to a dog and reading to the dog, all threats of being judged are put aside: the child relaxes, pats the attentive dog, and focuses on the reading. This program occurs on the 1st Saturday of each month.
Please do not bring your own personal dogs, pets, or service animals.
Free. No registration required.

This program is presented by: Furry Friends Pet Assisted Therapy Services
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