Tai Chi with Nelson Ng
2026-01-18 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for Tai Chi sessions 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, gentle movement.
Nelson started learning Chen’s Tai Chi in 1989 from Master Gene Chen, who was a disciple of Grandmaster 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.

Gentle Flow Yoga
2026-01-18 10:15 - 11:15
Gentle Flow Yoga: Movement, Breath & Relaxation
Join us for a free community yoga class designed for teens and adults of all levels. This gentle flow practice combines mindful movement, simple breathing techniques, and a calming guided meditation to help reduce stress, improve flexibility, and restore balance. No prior yoga experience is needed—just bring your mat and an open mind. Come connect with yourself and your community in a welcoming, supportive space.
This class takes place on most Sundays. Please check our online calendar for our next session.
For teens and adults age 13+. No registration needed and walk-ins welcome.
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.

Stained Glass Painting Workshop
2026-01-18 11:00 - 14:00
Explore the beauty of stained-glass design in this hands-on workshop. Participants will trace intricate geometric patterns and use vibrant glass paints to create stunning, light-catching effects. This meditative experience invites artistic expression through symmetry, color, and detail while drawing inspiration from traditional Islamic architectural motifs found around the world.
Registration is required and will open 21 days prior to the program date. Attendees must remain for the full duration of the session.
Program Timetable:11 am – Start time for the workshop (Part 1)12:30-1 pm – Break time for the art piece to dry1-1:45 pm – Class resumes (Part 2)1:45-2 pm – Clean up
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.
Photo credit: Nahla Molla

Asistencia Tecnologica - Ayuda Personalizada
2026-01-18 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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Family Storytime
2026-01-18 12:30 - 13:00
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!
This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.
Free. No registration required.
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Board Game Day
2026-01-18 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for a volunteer-led hour of family friendly board games on the third Sunday of every month! The library will have games on hand, but participants are also welcome to bring their own games to play at the library. Please bring games that are appropriate for all ages. Light refreshments will be served.
Free. No registration required.
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Reading to Children with Vivian
2026-01-18 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.
Reading to Children will take place in the Children’s Area.
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Lego® Club!
2026-01-18 13:00 - 14:00
Come join us every Sunday for Lego® Club! We have tons of Lego® bricks for you to build and explore! Duplo® bricks are also available for our younger friends.
Want to push yourself and try something a little more difficult? Ask the librarian for a Lego® Challenge!
Important: Children under 5 must be accompanied by their parents as small LEGO® pieces can be choking hazards.
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Silicon Valley Reads Book Discussion: "Front Desk" by Kelly Yang
2026-01-18 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for a fun and thought-provoking discussion of “Front Desk” by Kelly Yang!
Based on the author’s real-life experience, Kelly Yang’s award-winning novel follows 10-year-old Mia Tang, a recent Chinese immigrant whose family manages a rundown motel in California. While facing poverty, racism, and the unfairness of the American Dream, Mia bravely takes on the role of front desk manager—but her real job is building a community. Front Desk illustrates “Bridges to Belonging” as Mia, her parents, and the long-term tenants (“weeklies”) transform the Calivista Motel into a sanctuary for close friends. Through compassion and courage, they stand up for one another against injustice, proving that a sense of belonging is a powerful force created not by wealth or status, but by kindness, solidarity, and finding your voice to fight for those who need a place to call home.
Bring your creativity to a special project with your peers and enjoy a fun, engaging activity! Snacks will be offered to participants.
In today’s world, the need for connection is more important and more powerful than ever. Our 2026 theme, Bridges to Belonging, explores how we can build bridges... to one another, to our families, and to our communities, to create genuine belonging.
Recommended for middle-grade students.
Free. Registration required.

This event is a part of the annual Silicon Valley Reads (SV Reads) program.
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Monthly STEM Workshop - The Crossover: How Everyday Transportation Interacts with Engineering
2026-01-18 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for our monthly STEM Workshop presented by teen volunteers in Girls Empowered in Math and Science (GEMS)! This one-hour workshop includes a brief presentation explaining the concepts involved in the activities.
Happy New Year, and welcome back to GEMS science workshops with The Crossover! We’ll be opening up 2026 with an engineering-based lab exploring the physics and popular structural types behind bridges. Participants will have the opportunity to build miniature models of two widely-used bridge types: the suspension bridge and the straw-truss bridge. Students will also compare the structural integrity between numerous simple structure bridges through paper modeling. Join us this January to close that knowledge gap!
Free. No registration required. Recommended for elementary school students. Presented by teen volunteers in Girls Empowered in Math and Science (GEMS).
Special thanks to the Friends’ of the Cambrian Library for their generosity!
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Family Games: Cards & Board Games
2026-01-18 13:00 - 14:00
Children, teens, and their families are invited to play a selection of board games and card games. The games included will be a mix of strategy-based games, educational games, and luck-based games. Come together to have fun with friends and family!
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(Virtual) Chess Club
2026-01-18 13:00 - 14:30
Are you interested in playing and learning chess? If so, sign up to attend this fun virtual Chess Club hosted by Seven Trees Branch Library! You will be paired up with other kids to play real chess games using virtual chess boards online. Our volunteers are also very knowledgeable and can teach you several strategies and tips, through fun activities and interactive games. The games will be played online using a safe platform. You are encouraged to sign up for a free account at lichess.org, so you can join our online club to play games with us!
Chess Club takes place weekly, and you are free to play every week, or drop in and out if you like. You only need to register once and you’ll be added to our roster.
Age: 5-12 years old (Elementary to Middle School).
Date: Every Sunday from 1:00pm – 2:30pm.
Registration: Please register on
this page to attend the weekly sessions (an email address is required). The Zoom link and password will be emailed before class each week.
Software: No software is required to download, but you must have a computer with Internet and a web browser to access the lichess.org website. This program will be held online via Zoom. To protect your privacy, the meetings will not be recorded.
Cost: Free!
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Tech Mentor
2026-01-18 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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Art Club
2026-01-18 13:00 - 15:00
Visit the library to participate in arts and crafts for kids. All tools and supplies are provided.
Free. No registration required.
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3D Design & Printing
2026-01-18 13:30 - 14:30
Children ages 8-12 are invited to the West Valley Branch Library to learn 3D design using Tinkercad! Participants will have the opportunity to use Tinkercad to create a project that will be printed out later to be picked up at the library.
No experience necessary.
Recommended for children ages 8-12. Younger children may attend but will need to be accompanied by an adult to assist them with their design.
Space is limited – tickets will be available at the desk 30 minutes before the program begins. One ticket per participant, helpers/spectators do not need a ticket.

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Leyendo en español para niños - Reading to Children in Spanish
2026-01-18 14:00 - 14:30
Nuestra voluntaria maravillosa, leerá cuentos en español para niños y sus familias. La participación en este programa es una manera excelente para que los niños desarrollen su imaginación y despierten el amor por los libros.
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Our wonderful volunteer will read stories in Spanish to children and their families. 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.
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STEMMable: Make Your Own Lava Lamp
2026-01-18 14:00 - 15:00
Join STEMMable for a hands-on STEM session exploring density by creating a 4-layer lava lamp! Using common household liquids, students will learn how different densities interact by creating a colorful, unmixed stack of liquids! All materials will be provided.
STEMMable is a girl-led youth nonprofit in the San Francisco Bay Area that loves getting kids excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). A dedicated group of teen volunteers from eight local high schools presents free, hands-on workshops where kids can explore, build, and have fun while learning something new.
We would love for your family to attend these upcoming workshops! The events are designed for kids ages 6–12; however, younger children (ages 4–8) are welcome too if they attend with a parent, older sibling, or other caregiver.
This event will take place in the Community Room of the Biblioteca Latinoamericana.
Free. Registration is available. Drop-ins are also welcome.
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Sunday CrafterNoon
2026-01-18 14:00 - 15:30
All-ages arts and crafts!
Adults, teens, and kids — join us for an afternoon of relaxed crafting on the third Sunday of the month.
This month we will be crafting at the Los Altos Community Center, in the Grand Oak room.
Supplies are provided for you to explore a surprise art activity.
This craft is self-directed; children must come with their responsible adult crafting-buddy.
The room closes at 3:30 PM, please come in time to finish your craft.

Zine Workshop and Swap
2026-01-18 14:00 - 16:00
The Zine Crew is excited to invite you to our all-ages zine workshop and swap!
We invite you to join us on Sunday, Jan 18th, 2026 at the Rinconda Library in the Embarcadero Room.
Activities include a mini-zine demo, time to create your zine(s), and an opportunity to swap zines with others! All supplies will be provided, but we encourage folks to bring materials to use and share!
To create an accessible space for our community and in alignment with our values, we are encouraging attendees to wear a mask.

LEGO® Fun!
2026-01-18 14:00 - 16:00
Lots and lots of Legos®… Seriously, a lot.
Create something cool? We can display a photo of it on the library’s LCD TV! Ask staff and we’ll take a photo of it.
For children and families. No registration required.
Important: Children under 5 must be accompanied by their parents as small LEGO® pieces can be choking hazards.
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Lego by Alexander Lowe
Amazing Vehicles by Rona Skene

Board Game Zone
2026-01-18 14:00 - 16:00
Join us every Sunday between 2:00 – 4:00 PM at the Seven Trees Library to play fun board games! We have a large selection to choose from, including new games and classic games that everyone of all ages can enjoy.
No Registration Required.
Thanks to the Friends of the Seven Trees Library for making this possible!
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Reading to Children
2026-01-18 14:30 - 15:00
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. They are also welcome to practice reading to our volunteer. 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 and will be held in the Children’s area.
Free. No registration required.
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LEGO® Club
2026-01-18 15:00 - 16:00
Come join us at Cambrian Branch Library for our LEGO® Club! We’ll supply both big and small LEGO® pieces, so come and bring your creativity!
Important: Children under 5 must be accompanied by their parents as small LEGO® pieces can be choking hazards.
No registration required.
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AdvancED: Career Exploration
2026-01-18 15:00 - 16:00
O*NET OnLine is a free application that provides the public with access to occupational information nationwide. CaliforniaColleges.edu is the state’s free college, career, and financial aid planning tool for 6th-12th grade students.
No matter which account you use, in this workshop, you’ll learn how to explore the details on skills, abilities, work activities, recommended training, and wages associated with occupations that you are interested in for your Career Plan.
Presented by AdvancED. Free. Registration required.
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CLOSED: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2026-01-19 00:00
All Palo Alto City libraries will be closed on Monday, January 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Our eLibrary is open 24/7!

Bookmobile Service Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2026-01-19 00:00
All SCCLD locations will be CLOSED Monday, January 19 for Mart Luther King, Jr. 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!

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday
2026-01-19 00:00 - 23:59
Date: Monday, January 19, 2026 Time: All Day Event Location:

The Library will be closed today in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2026-01-19 00:00 - 23:59
Date: Monday, January 19, 2026 Time: All Day Event Location:
