Board Games
2025-10-04 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us every Saturday at 1:00 pm at Joyce Ellington Branch to play fun board games! We have a large selection to choose from, including new games and classic games that children of all ages can enjoy.
No Registration Required.

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Monthly Reading to Children with Bria
2025-10-04 13:00 - 14:00
Participating in the Reading to Children program is a great way for children to develop their imagination and spark a love for books, reading and learning. Children will enjoy one-on-one or small group interaction with our volunteer. Kids are also welcome to practice reading to our volunteer.
This is a once a month Reading to Children event! Hear the special voice talents of Ms. Bria!!!
Reading to Children will take place in the 2nd Floor Picture Book Area.
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Saturday Fun: Arts, Crafts, and More
2025-10-04 13:00 - 14:00
Ready to celebrate the Mid Autumn Festival? Come to the Hillview Library and create a cute lantern.
Join us for a Free Fun filled Art, Crafts & More Program! All supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome and no registration is required.
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CENTRAL: How to Build Unshakeable Products and Services with the Product Value Blueprint (10/04/2025 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM)
2025-10-04 13:00 - 14:30
Registration is required. Please pre-register for this event by using this link: https://www.score.org/siliconvalley/event/how-build-unshakeable-products-and-services-product-value-blueprint-8
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Stoic Book Club - Hybrid
2025-10-04 13:00 - 14:30
Explore how one can achieve their dreams through a transformative journey, drawing on the profound lessons gained from a challenging pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago in Spain. We will read and discuss the following books over the next six months:
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint Expuery
The Prophet by Kalilil Gilbran
Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
Hiroshima by John Hersey
The Enchiridion by Epictetus
Grit & Gratitude by Adnan Alam
Free. Registration is required.
Zoom attendance will be available in addition to in-person attendance. The Zoom link will be sent to those registered on the Thursday prior to the event.

Medicare Mysteries Solved!
2025-10-04 13:00 - 15:00
Are you getting ready to apply for Medicare and are confused by the different plans to choose from? Join Sandra Karol, MS, RDMS, RVT, for a monthly workshop and learn more about the different plans that will work best for you and your family.
Please register directly with Sandy at isail2@earthlink.net. Attendee limit is 10 people per session.

Tech Mentor
2025-10-04 13:00 - 15:00
Need help printing or using Word and Excel? Want to set up an email account? Need ideas on tech security? Questions on accessing SJPL eResources? From the basics to somewhat beyond, volunteer tech mentors are here to help with thoughtful advice and problem-solving. We will do our best to assist you with your tech dilemmas.
Free. No registration or appointment required. Just drop by and ask for assistance.
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2025 Youth Essay Writing Contest
2025-10-04 13:00 - 16:45
Calling all young writers! The Milpitas Youth Essay Writing Contest 2025 is happening on Saturday, October 4, from 1-4:45 p.m. at the Milpitas Library. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top winners! Before registering, be sure to carefully review all contest requirements to ensure eligibility. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to showcase your voice, creativity, and ideas. We can’t wait to read your essays!
For more information or to register go to: bit.ly/milpitas-essay25
Essays will be written at the time of the event. Pre-written essays will not be accepted. Essays must be hand written. No computers or tablets are allowed.
Supplies provided: – one piece of draft paper – pencil with eraser – lined paper for final essay
Length of Essay – one page, double-sided. Topic to be given at the time of the contest. Youth participants must either attend school in Milpitas or live in Milpitas to participate.
Essay writing from approximately 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Winners announced at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Division 1: Grades 4-6
Division 2: Grades 7-8
Division 3: Grades 9-12
Please Note: Participants must be in one of the grade divisions for the 2025-2026 school year.
Contest is limited to 50 entrants per division. If the division is full, please join the waitlist. The waitlist will close on October 2.
For more information about the contest, contact John Macon at jmacon@milpitas.gov.
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

Reading Buddies with Chloe
2025-10-04 13:30 - 15:00
Children in grades K-5 will discover the joy of reading while improving their reading skills through practice with Chloe 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 Chloe 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 Srushti
2025-10-04 13:30 - 15:00
Children in grades K-5 will discover the joy of reading while improving their reading skills through practice with Srushti 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 Srushti 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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Sang Matiz: Afro-Latin Concert in the Park
2025-10-04 14:00 - 15:00
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025 Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Presenter: Sang Matiz Location: Pioneer Park
Enjoy a vibrant afternoon concert in Pioneer Park as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Sang Matiz! Fusing World and Afro-Latin beats with tropical grooves, funk, and flamenco-inspired guitar, this Bay Area band creates an irresistible sound that radiates passion, energy, and creativity.
Please bring your own chairs and blankets.

This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Mountain View Library.

¡Celebración at the Library! Featuring Singer & Guitarist Diana Gameros / ¡Celebración en la Biblioteca! con Cantante y Guitarrista
2025-10-04 14:00 - 15:00
Singer & Guitarist Diana Gameros performs a unique selection of songs from the Latin American and Mexican tradition that celebrate nature, family, home, and love.
Bringing these themes to life is Diana Gameros, a singer, songwriter, and composer whose personal story echoes the essence of her music. Born and raised in Juárez, México, Diana immigrated to the United States as a teenager. Over the past decade in the Bay Area, she has released two albums of original songs written in both Spanish and English. Her work has been featured on NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series and profiled in a 2020 documentary film by KQED. Through evocative storytelling centered on family, migration, and belonging, Diana has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Joan Baez, Natalia Lafourcade, and the San Francisco Symphony. In 2023, she received a Music Award Grant from the Gerbode Foundation to record a new album at Women’s Audio Mission studio in San Francisco, set for release in 2025.
This program is part of the Santa Clara County Library District’s Hispanic Heritage Month.
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.

Wand Making Workshop/Taller de varitas mágicas
2025-10-04 14:00 - 15:00
Abracadabra! Join Gilroy Library in an arts and crafts program where children design and craft their own magical wands using paint, gems, and sparkling embellishments to bring their enchanted creations to life.
Young Art is coming to the Gilroy Library for an unforgettable crafting experience, just in time for Halloween. Young wizards and witches, you won’t want to miss this!
About the Instructor Young Art
¡Abracadabra! Únase a la Biblioteca de Gilroy en un programa de arte y manualidades donde los niños diseñarán y crearán sus propias varitas mágicas utilizando pintura, gemas y brillantes adornos para dar vida a sus encantadoras creaciones.
Young Art llega a la Biblioteca de Gilroy para una experiencia de manualidades inolvidable, justo a tiempo para Halloween. ¡Jóvenes magos y brujas, no querrán perdérselo!

Sobre Young Art Lessons

1 on 1 Tech Assistance (In-Person)
2025-10-04 14:00 - 15:00
Do you need to brush up your computer skills? Whether you need assistance putting together a Word document, Excel spreadsheet, or PowerPoint presentation, or receiving help submitting an online job application or other government document to learning a new online tool, our experienced and dedicated tech tutor can help!
Sessions are 30 minutes and appointments are highly encouraged, though drop-ins can be taken on a first come-first-serve basis if times are available.
Register by calling the Rose Garden Branch Library at 408-808-3070 or in person during the library’s open hours.

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Financial Literacy for Youth
2025-10-04 14:00 - 15:00
Join our wonderful volunteer on an 8-week series on Financial Literacy!
Young adults today in the US are facing social pressures that can compromise their financial wellbeing. There are record lows in savings, record high in spending, and stepping into adulthood without the foundational education in Personal Finance.
Recommended for youth ages 10-18 years old.
This program is free.
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Citizenship Study Group (In-person)
2025-10-04 14:00 - 15:00
Free. Registration required.What We Do:

Outline the naturalization process
Review the 100 Civics Questions
Practice Reading & Writing
Analyze the Interview Questions
Provide references & resources

Due to legal reasons, we cannot help you fill out the application, but we can direct you to the proper services.
The program takes place in-person at the Seven Trees Branch Library.
For classes conducted by instructors, please review SJPL’s Events or ask for assistance.
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Introduction to Coding
2025-10-04 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for introductory Python and Java programming course for kids and teens.
In this course, students will learn to code in Python and Java through virtual hands-on lessons. It will cover the fundamental data types of Python, input and output, conditional statements, control flow and looping, and how to understand errors and fix them. We will be using python IDLE, a free, browser-based programming environment. By the end of this course, you will walk away with the confidence to write basic code using Python. No prior programming experience is required.
The 6-session course is geared toward elementary and middle school students.
Session 1: September 6, 2025
Session 2: October 4, 2025
Session 3: November 1, 2025
Session 4: December 6, 2025
Session 5: February 7, 2026
Session 6: March 7, 2026
Free. Registration required
Please register for each session separately. Registration for all six sessions is not required, but it is highly recommended.
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Family STEAM
2025-10-04 14:00 - 15:00
Drop in every Saturday for a new STEAM adventure, from robots to engineering to science to making.
September 6 – HovercraftSeptember 13 – Guest Presenter: Astro Revolution on The Big Bang Theory & Distance in the UniverseSeptember 20 – LEGO ChallengeSeptember 27 – Heart Science

Appropriate for ages 4 and up with adult help, 8 and up solo. Space is limited – tickets available at the desk 30 minutes in advance. All participants must be present in order to get their ticket.

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Spooky Halloween Science
2025-10-04 14:00 - 15:00
“Spooky Halloween Science” is a hands-on S.T.E.A.M. workshop for children ages 5 to 12, presented by Science Smart Kids. Children will make “witches’ brew” that will bubble and fizz due to a fun chemical reaction, and make bright green and stretchy “Ogre Boogers” (slime) to take home. You won’t want to miss Halloween storytime, as well!
For ages 5 to 12. Younger participants must be accompanied by a participating parent/caregiver.
Attendance is limited. Participants must pick up a ticket at the Information Desk. Tickets will be available 1 hour prior to the program’s start time. Child must be present to receive a ticket.
This program has been generously sponsored by the Friends of the Vineland Branch Library.
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Saturday STEM for Kids: Density Lab - Build a "Lava Lamp" with Kimmie
2025-10-04 14:00 - 15:00
Join us each week for a fun, hands-on science experiment for elementary and middle school kids!
This week join our volunteer Kimmie to learn about the science behind Density and make a 3-layered “Lava Lamp” to play with and take home.
Recommended for grades 1st-5th.
Each program is limited to 15 kits, 1 per family. Tickets for these kits will be available at the information desk 1 hour before the program. Once the tickets are out, you may still attend the program but you may have to observe.
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Current Topics:

Sept 27 – Build a Puff Mobile with Kashmir
Oct 4 – Density Lab: Build a “Lava Lamp” with Kimmie
Oct 11 – Exploring Chemistry: Invisible Ink with Kashmir
Oct 18 – Science Academy presents: The Respiratory System
Oct 25 – Science Academy: Erupting Pumpkins
Nov 1 – TBD with Kashmir
Nov 8 – Science Academy presents: The Muscular System
Nov 15 – (no program on this date)
Nov 22 – TBD with Kimmie
Nov 29 – Science Academy: Stacking Liquids
Dec 6 – TBD with Kashmir
Dec 13 – TBD with Kimmie
Dec 20 – Science Academy: Capillary Action – Blooming Flower
Dec 27 – (no program this date)

Master Gardeners Talk: Three Sister Gardening
2025-10-04 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for a Master Gardeners Talk program on the topics of Three Sisters Gardening which is the traditional Native American method of planting corn, beans, and squash (hence the name, “Three Sisters”) together.
Companion Planting: The Three Sisters Method
The gardening technique of the “Three Sisters” where corn, beans, and squash are planted together in a mutually beneficial arrangement. Enjoy an afternoon discussing the 3 Sisters planting method with UC Master Gardener Aparna Bugwadia. We will discuss the history of the 3 Sisters planting, and how it is a sustainable and efficient way to grow vegetables. We will also discuss plant placement, and choosing the variety of squash, beans, and corn that provide optimal results. Finally, we will discuss the fourth sister and end the session with a discussion on post-harvest soil maintenance.
Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, E. San Fernando St., San Jose, CA 95112.
This is a FREE in-person program. Attendants can park for 90 minutes free at the Fourth Street Garage across from E. San Fernando St.
Bus routes: 22, 23, 64A, 64B, 66, 68, 72, 73, 500, 522, 523, 568, Highway 17 Express, Light Rail.
Registration required.

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