• *Virtual* Seven Scientific Reasons to Meditate Now

    Join us this evening for a program filled with insights on the topic of meditation. Dr. Saggar will provide data from recent neuroscientific studies on how regular meditation practices improve our physical, mental, and emotional health. He will also discuss how, by focusing one's attention (during meditation), we can gain happiness and harmony. Manish Saggar PhD, is […]

  • *VIRTUAL* College Admissions Help with Students4Students

    Hosted via Zoom by Bascom Branch LibraryStudents4Students is a team of college students passionate about helping high schoolers navigate the college admissions process. Join Darsh from UCLA for an insightful session on navigating high school beyond academics. Discover how cultivating your passions early can significantly shape your journey and future opportunities. Following the presentation, engage […]

  • Familias Resilientes Sesión de 7 Clases en español

    ¿Tienes un niño de 0 a 3 años? ¿Quieres aprender a manejar el estrés y crear una red de apoyo? ¡Ayude a su hijo a sentirse seguro, amado y mejor preparado para comenzar la escuela!Esta sesión de 7 clases son los miércoles (6 pm a 8 pm) del 8 de octubre al 19 de noviembre […]

  • Bilingual Storytime: Mandarin/English

    Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Location: Children's Room Stories, rhymes and songs in Mandarin and English with Miss Renee in the Children's Room Octagon. For ages 2-5, no registration required.

  • Milpitas Children's Chess Club

    Come play chess and make new friends in a fun and relaxed environment! This program is for children from grades 1-8. Registration is not required but space is limited. This program is not a class. Attendees are expected to know the rules of chess and must be able to play independently. Parents and younger siblings […]

  • Ukulele Jam: Sing and Play Along

    Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Registration is recommended. Seating is limited. Walk-ins are also welcome.  Would you like to learn some fun songs on the ukulele? Beginners and ukulele enthusiasts are welcome to join us to sing and play together. Ukulele instructor Chuck Monahan will teach participants […]

  • ESL Class Session / Clases de inglés

    Santa Clara County Library District residents are eligible to register for this in-person ESL class led by a professional ESL instructor. This class session is for beginners. Join us to learn and improve your English listening and speaking skills. Space is limited so registration is recommended.  Classes are Monday and Wednesday evenings 6:30pm - 8:30pm from August […]

  • Design Your Own Candles: A Craft Night for Teens

    Join us for a cozy fall evening of crafts for teens! We will be taking basic candles and personalizing them with your own original designs! There will be different candle shapes and methods to use to create your own unique candle creations. All supplies and snacks will be provided free of charge. Since this project will include open flames […]

  • Bedtime Storytime

    Join us for evening Family Storytime in our program room! This storytime series is suitable for all ages and will feature stories, songs, rhymes and dances, all to encourage the development of crucial early literacy skills. Parents and children will listen together, learn together, and sing together. Storytime is limited to the first 100 families, […]

  • Author Visit: D.M. Rowell, The Mud Sawpole Mysteries

    Join us for an unforgettable evening with D.M. Rowell, acclaimed author of the Mud Sawpole Mysteries, including the titles Never Name the Dead and Silent Are the Dead. A Silicon Valley professional turned mystery novelist, Rowell brings her unique perspective as a member of the Kiowa Tribe and a lifelong storyteller rooted in Plains Indian […]