SplitBunch Events

CLOSED: New Year's
2026-01-01 00:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
All Palo Alto City libraries will be closed on Thursday, January 1 for New Year’s Day.
Our eLibrary is open 24/7!

Early Closure: New Year's Eve
2025-12-31 17:00 - 21:00
Mitchell Park and Rinconada libraries will be closing early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31.
Please note: Downtown, College Terrace & Children’s Library will remain closed December 24 through January 1.
Our eLibrary is open 24/7!

ICYMI Movie Double Feature
2025-12-31 13:30 - 16:30
In case you missed it in theaters, you can see it at the library!
Close out 2025 with a double feature of The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! and The Naked Gun. Feel free to bring along an extra comfy chair and settle in for a cozy afternoon at the Rinconada Library.1:30pm The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) 3:00pm The Naked Gun (2025)
Light snacks will be provided.

Noon Year's Eve Dance Party
2025-12-31 11:30 - 12:00
Children of all ages and their families: join us as we countdown to a new year with a fun dance party!
Thank you to the Friends of the Cupertino Library for sponsoring this and other great programs at the Cupertino Library.
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.

New Year's Day Holiday
2025-12-31 00:00 - 23:59
Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Time: All Day Event Location:

The Library will be closed today in observance of the New Year's Day holiday.

New Year's Eve
2025-12-31 00:00 - 23:59
Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Time: All Day Event Location:

Cupertino Library Closes at 5:00pm for New Year's Eve
2025-12-31 00:00
All SCCLD locations will CLOSE at 5:00pm on Wednesday, December 31 for New Year’s Eve and be CLOSED on Thursday, January 1 for New Year’s Day. See regular library hours.
The Online Library is available 24/7, including holidays and closures. Visit our website for eBooks, downloads, streaming, and more!

Voyagers Book Club for Grades 3-4
2025-12-30 14:00 - 15:00
Calling all 3rd and 4th graders! Join us for a fun and lively book discussion of Legendarios: The Beginning of All Things by Karla Arenas Valenti. You’ll journey back in time with twins Emma and Martín as they fall into a mythic universe where nothing exists, not even a way home!
Register in-person at the Children’s Desk to pick up the book. Registration opens on December 8th.
This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
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.

CENTRAL: Library Open Regular Hours (12/30/2025)
2025-12-30 00:00 - 23:59
The Central Park Library will be open regular hours.
The Mission Branch Library and Northside Branch Library will be closed December 26 to 31. Book drops will remain open at all locations during this time.
Read eBooks, listen to audiobooks and…

3D Printing Appointments @ Hillsdale Branch
2025-12-29 15:30 - 16:30
Date: Monday, December 29, 2025 Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space
Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for 3D Printing Appointments. 1:1 appointments will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays. All equipment will be provided by the library. Create your own design in Tinkercad or print a design from Thingiverse. Printing can vary based on detail and the design can be printed to pickup at a later date.
You can register here.
Any Questions? Contact Joey Squillacioti by phone or email.
Phone: 650-522-7886
Email: jsquillacioti@cityofsanmateo.org

Freedom Readers (Grades 5-8)
2025-12-29 14:00 - 15:00
Freedom Readers is a banned or challenged graphic novel book club for grades 5-8! Our book club celebrates the freedom to read through diverse characters and experiences. Participants will engage with their peers in conversations and do a book related craft! For December we will be reading, Borders by Thomas King.
Sign up at the Children’s desk starting December 8th.
Generously sponsored by the Friends of Cupertino Library!
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.

Drop-In 3D Printing @ Hillsdale Branch
2025-12-29 14:00 - 15:00
Date: Monday, December 29, 2025 Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space
Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for Drop-In 3D Printing. 3D printing will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays and is first come, first served. Drop-in to print any of our files available on our USB flash drive that are 35 minutes or less. If you would like to request a longer print, you can sign up for an appointment here.
Any Questions? Contact Joey Squillacioti by phone or email.
Phone: 650-522-7886
Email: jsquillacioti@cityofsanmateo.org

CENTRAL: Library Open Regular Hours (12/29/2025)
2025-12-29 00:00 - 23:59

Portuguese Storytime
2025-12-28 11:30 - 12:00
Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025 Time: 11:30am – 12:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children’s Area
Enjoy nursery rhymes, movement and stories with Daniela Nelms of A Mãe de Contos. Non-Portuguese speakers will benefit from exposure to the language through literature and nursery rhymes, as well as experiencing the rich culture and traditions.

Tai Chi with Nelson Ng
2025-12-28 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for a weekly Tai Chi session with Nelson Ng! In this weekly class, participants will learn the basic principles and the philosophy behind Tai Chi, gaining flexibility and a better sense of balance, through slow and gentle movement.
Nelson started learning Chen’s Tai Chi in 1989 from Master Gene Chen, who was a disciple of Grandmaster of Feng ZhiQiang. Nelson has been teaching since 2014.
This class is free and open to beginners as well as those who have previous Tai Chi experience. People of all ages are welcome. You must sign in upon arrival.

Photography Meetup
2025-12-28 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for a monthly meetup designed for intermediate and advanced photographers hosted by Matthew TW Huang. Whether you’re into portrait, landscape, or any other type of photography, all are welcome! Each session will feature discussions on techniques, tips for improving your craft, and other aspects of photography.
Ideas for 5-10 min topics, photo stories, or presentations can be emailed to matthewtwhuang@gmail.com. There will be time for a couple of ideas to be presented at each meeting.
The format will evolve based on your interests and feedback, creating a supportive and dynamic space for photographers to connect, learn, and grow.

Meditation with Sara
2025-12-27 10:15 - 10:45
Join us for a guided meditation experience with Sara. Welcome to all experience levels. This will be a seated meditation session that lasts about 30 minutes.

Medi-Cal Enrollment / Inscripción en Medi-Cal
2025-12-27 10:00 - 14:00
MEDI-CAL ENROLLMENT SERVICES OFFERED.
For general information, call Community Health Partnership: (408) 579-6028
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SERVICIOS DE INSCRIPCIÓN EN MEDI-CAL OFRECIDOS.
Para mas información llame a Community Health Partnership: (408) 579-6028

CENTRAL: Library Open Regular Hours (12/27/2025)
2025-12-27 00:00 - 23:59

Senior Nutrition and Enrichment Programs
2025-12-26 10:00 - 14:00
This is a Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services program held at the Alviso Branch Library for adults 50+.
Activities including fitness, games, and crafts are from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Lunches are served Tuesdays and Fridays 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for in person dining.
To Register for these programs, please go to sjregistration.com.Any questions regarding registration, please reach out to Kaylee Navarro at 408-829-9855 or kaylee.navarro@sanjoseca.gov
ADA Accommodation Requests

Christmas Holiday
2025-12-26 00:00 - 23:59
Date: Friday, December 26, 2025 Time: All Day Event Location:

The Library will be closed today in observance of Christmas.

CENTRAL: Library Open Regular Hours (12/26/2025)
2025-12-26 00:00 - 23:59

Winter Reading Scavenger Hunt
2025-12-26 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.
ADA Accommodation Requests

1:1 Tech Mentor / Giáo Viên Máy Tính
2025-12-26 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.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Computer Assembly Workshop [by Appointment]
2025-12-26 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.

ADA Accommodation Requests

Family Storytime + Stay & Play
2025-12-25 17:30 - 18:30
Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!
After Storytime concludes, we invite you to Stay & Play! Until 6:30 pm the Storytime librarian and special toys will be on the Children’s Room floor to keep the fun going. Meet new friends, play with toys, chat, get book recommendations, and maybe even create something!

Storytime 5:30-6:00 PM
Stay & Play 6:00-6:30 PM

Free, with limited capacity.
This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Tully Branch Citizenship Classes (In-person)
2025-12-25 17:00 - 18:30
Are you ready to begin your path towards citizenship?
Join us for informational sessions that will review:

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

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.
ADA Accommodation Requests

1 on 1 Tech Assistance / Asistencia Tecnología
2025-12-25 17:00 - 18:00
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.
Free.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Ayuda presencial para usar dispositivos digitales
Voluntaria de biblioteca te brindará apoyo para:

Abrir una cuenta de correo electronico
Conectarse a un hotspot/WiFi
Usar Chromebooks/computadoras
Usar Zoom
Completar formularios en línea y solicitudes de empleo

Se recomienda el registro. Llame para registrarse para una cita de 30 minutos.
Gratis.
Solicitudes de adaptaciones ADA

English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club
2025-12-25 16:00 - 17:00
In-person at the Tully Branch Library.
English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Clubs create a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners of English to practice their English conversation skills.
Club meets weekly at the library.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Family Storytime
2025-12-25 11:00 - 11:30
Storytime is a fun and interactive experience designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. This program promotes the joys of reading and learning for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!
Free, with limited capacity.
Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of Storytime.

This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.
ADA Accommodation Requests
