ESL Conversation Club at the Cupertino Library
2026-01-27 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
ESL Conversation Club continues at Cupertino Library this year. Please join us for this fun sharing experience. Improve your English listening and speaking skills and learn about other cultures in a supportive environment. This program is for adults aged 18 and older who speak basic English.
*We will be holding ongoing weekly meetings in Room 201A on the second floor. Space is limited and online registration is required. Registration will open one week prior to each meeting.

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 Tech Help
2026-01-27 15:00 - 16:30
Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Time: 3:00pm – 4:30pm Presenter: Francisco and Ava Location: Technology Lab
Do you have questions about your laptop, smartphone, or tablet? Join us for Drop-in Tech help. No appointment is needed, we help patrons on a first come first served basis. We meet in the 2nd floor Tech Lab and a clipboard for singing-up is at the 2nd floor reference desk starting at 2:30PM.

Cross Stitch Club
2026-01-27 15:30 - 16:30
Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children’s Area
Come learn how to cross stitch or bring your own project to work on! This month we will continue with fun beginner patterns that can be turned into backpack charms. All materials will be provided. This program is for children grades 3-5+. Registration is required.

Crafty Corner (Ages 3-10)
2026-01-27 16:00 - 17:00
Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm Location: Children’s Room
Take some time out of your afternoon to imagine and create! Join us for a crafty activity in the Children’s Room. (Previously known as Tinker Tuesday.)
This program is geared towards children ages 3 through ~10.
This program takes place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 4 pm in the Children’s Room.

Homework Help for Grades K-6
2026-01-27 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-01-29 16:30 - 18:00
Are you a student in grades K-6 and need help with homework? We have tutors for you to receive homework help, Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 4:30p.m. – 6:00p.m. No registration is required. Basic school supplies will be provided.
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.

Diet for Diabetes Prevention 請問營養師: 糖尿病的預防
2026-01-27 18:30 - 20:00
Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Presenter: Zhanglin (Lynn) Kong, MS, RDN, CDCES Location: Online
Registration is required. Sign up below to receive the Zoom information on the morning of the event.
Learn how to prevent diabetes through positive lifestyle changes. Bring your questions about diabetes to ask a dietitian!
⼀起來了解如何透過飲⻝和健康作息來預防糖尿病。歡迎您帶著有關糖尿病的問題來詢問營養師!
This program will be delivered on 1/27 in Mandarin from 6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., and in English from 7:15 pm-8:00 p.m. There will be time for questions from the audience during each language session.
視訊講座1/27 6:30 p.m.- 7:15 p.m. 以普通話進⾏, 7:15 p.m.-8:00 p.m. 以英⽂進⾏，皆有開放問答。歡迎帶著您的問題來問營養師。
Speaker: 註冊營養師 孔璋林,MS,RDN,CDCES
Presented by: 華⼈健康促進計畫 the Chinese Health
Initiative of El Camino Health
Speaker BIO:
孔璋林,MS,RDN,CDCES（營養學碩士，美國註冊營養師，糖尿病護理和教育專員）資深註冊營養師，有超過10年的營養咨詢經驗，也是Joyful Family Nutrition營養診所的創始人。她提供針對糖尿病及其并發症、體重問題、飲食失調等方面的個人營養治療和相關課程。
Zhanglin (Lynn) Kong, MS, RDN, CDCES is an experienced registered dietitian who has provided personal nutrition counseling in the past 10 years. Lynn is the owner of Joyful Family Nutrition and she is specialized in medical nutrition therapies for Diabetes and related chronic diseases, weight issues, and eating disorders.

Tuesday Travel Nights -Dauphine: Roadtrip in the French Countryside
2026-01-27 19:00 - 20:30
The rustic, pastoral Dauphine region of southeastern France lies south of Grenoble. The countryside hosts gorgeous farmland, twisting roads, and limestone cliffs and caves. Francophile John Trudeau’s presentation will include a medieval town, a famous shrine, quaint villages, and monuments to the French Resistance.
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.

Toddler Storytime: 18 months-3 years old
2026-01-28 10:15 - 11:30
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 10:15am – 11:30am Location: San Mateo Main
Toddler Storytime has two sessions: 10:15 am and 11:00 am.
Families who cannot attend the 10:15 storytime are encouraged to stay for the 11:00.
For children ages 18 months – 3 years.
Get up and get moving at our Toddler Storytime! Full of books, songs and fun actvities designed to help develop your child’s language and motor skills. Registration is not required to attend storytime in the Oak Room. To ensure the quality of the Storytime, only the first 60 attendees will be admitted. Please come early to ensure admittance.
Adults must be accompanied by a child.

Para Pequeñitos: 18 meses a 3 años
¡Muévanse en nuestra hora de cuentos para niños pequeños! Lleno de cuentos, canciones y actividades diseñadas para ayudar a desarrollar el lengüaje y las habilidades motoras de su hijo/a.
No será mandatorio registrarse por la Hora de Cuentos en la Sala de Oak. Para asgurar la calidad de la Hora de Cuento, solamente los primeros 60 atendidos serán admitidos.
Los adultos deben estar acompañados por un niño.

幼兒: 18個月至3歲
在幼兒故事時間㇐齊動起來！ 有很多書籍、歌曲和有趣的活動，可以幫助孩子發展語言和 運動技能 請計劃提前到達以確保入場。讀者無需預先登記即可參加在橡樹會議室舉行的故事時間. 為確保活動的品質, 只限前60位 讀者才能入場.
成人必须有一名儿童陪同。

Baby Storytime
2026-01-28 10:30 - 11:15
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 10:30 am – 11:15 am Location: 1st Floor Program Room
A musical storytime for infants, babies, and new toddlers with books, baby bounces, and dancing! After storytime, we will host a brief Stay & Play for grownups to connect and mingle. This program is designed for ages 0-18 months.
Assisted Listening Devices available upon request.

Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-5)
2026-01-28 11:00 - 11:30
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 11:00am – 11:30am Location: Children’s Room
Join us for Preschool Storytime in the Children’s Room every Wednesday at 11 am! We will sing, move, and read together as we work on developing our early literacy and school readiness skills while also building community connections. This program caters towards toddlers ages 2 to 5.

Drop-In 3D Printing – Quick Prints @ Hillsdale Branch
2026-01-28 13:00 - 15:00
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 1:00pm – 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

Kids Knitting (Ages 7+)
2026-01-28 15:00 - 16:00
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm Location: Children’s Room
For ages 7+ only: Join Librarian Robert in the Children’s Room and learn to knit! Learn the basic skills to get started on a simple project and practice your stitching.

Teen Flower Crowns
2026-01-28 15:00 - 16:00
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm Location: Teen Room
Join us in the teen room to make a flower crown. All items will be provided, just bring your creativity.

3D Printing Appointments @ Hillsdale Branch
2026-01-28 15:30 - 16:30
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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

Online Author Talk : Liz Moore
2026-01-28 16:00 - 17:00
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm Location: Zoom (Online) & Online
Register here and submit your questions for the author before the event begins.
We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights.
Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any thirteen-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. Barbara’s older brother similarly vanished fourteen years ago, never to be found.
As a panicked search begins, a thrilling drama unfolds. Chasing down the layered secrets of the Van Laar family and the blue-collar community working in its shadow, Moore’s multi-threaded story invites readers into a rich and gripping dynasty of secrets and second chances. It is Liz Moore’s most ambitious and wide-reaching novel yet.
Join us in conversation with Liz as we embark on a tale of thrilling twists and disturbing disappearances. Register today to “enter the woods,” if you dare!
About the Author: Liz Moore is the author of five novels: The Words of Every Song, Heft, The Unseen World, the New York Times bestselling Long Bright River, and The God of the Woods. A winner of the 2014 Rome Prize in Literature, she lives in Philadelphia and teaches in the MFA program in Creative Writing at Temple University.

ESL Conversation Club
2026-01-28 16:00 - 17:00
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Presenter: Staff Adult Location: 1st Floor Program Room
Are you learning or improving your spoken English? Come practice with us! We are offering this as a hybrid program. We will meet in person at the first floor program room. Can’t make it in person? We will also provide a Zoom link.
Casual conversation and friendly company. Everyone is welcome.

Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore
2026-01-28 16:00 - 17:00
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Presenter: Liz Moore Location: Online
Registration is required. Click this link to attend the virtual event.
We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights.
Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any thirteen-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. Barbara’s older brother similarly vanished fourteen years ago, never to be found.
As a panicked search begins, a thrilling drama unfolds. Chasing down the layered secrets of the Van Laar family and the blue-collar community working in its shadow, Moore’s multi-threaded story invites readers into a rich and gripping dynasty of secrets and second chances. It is Liz Moore’s most ambitious and wide-reaching novel yet.
Join us in conversation with Liz as we embark on a tale of thrilling twists and disturbing disappearances. Register today to “enter the woods,” if you dare!
Not able to attend live? You can access the recording for this event and all Online Author Series events on our website shortly after they conclude.
About the Author: Liz Moore is the author of five novels: The Words of Every Song, Heft, The Unseen World, the New York Times bestselling Long Bright River, and The God of the Woods. A winner of the 2014 Rome Prize in Literature, she lives in Philadelphia and teaches in the MFA program in Creative Writing at Temple University.

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

Cookbook Club
2026-01-28 17:00 - 18:00
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm Location: Conference Room
January’s theme is “celebrations”!
Each month we have a theme that you are free to interpret however you’d like. Choose a recipe to make from one of the many cookbooks or other resources in our collection- don’t worry, we’ll have plenty of suggestions for you! Then we’ll meet to talk about books and cooking and enjoy each other’s company. Photos of your finished dish are encouraged but not required.
What do you love to make when you’re celebrating? Whether it’s a birthday or a holiday, or just a special treat because you deserve it, share a festive celebration recipe with everyone! Browse our incredible cookbook collection in the Library or our ebooks on CloudLibrary, find something that looks interesting to you, and cook! Come to our meeting ready to talk all about what you made and the book you used.
Don’t forget to sign up for our Cookbook Club newsletter to get all the latest updates and cookbook suggestions! You can sign up here.

Pajama Storytime
2026-01-28 17:30 - 18:00
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 5:30pm – 6:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children’s Area
Snuggle up for a cozy evening at Pajama Storytime! Wear your comfiest pajamas (grown-ups can too!) and bring along your favorite stuffy for a night filled with stories, songs, and rhymes. For all ages. Adults must be accompanied by a child.
Plan to arrive early to ensure admittance.

LEGO® Time
2026-01-28 18:30 - 19:30
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room
It’s an open invitation to a LEGO® building extravaganza! Everyone is encouraged to participate in the construction excitement.

LEGOs® will be supplied

Join the building fun on three dates:
Wednesday, January 28
Wednesday, February 25
Wednesday, March 18

Bedtime Storytime
2026-01-28 19:00 - 19:30
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, with a maximum of 2 adults per family group. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to sit on.

Baby Storytime
2026-01-29 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for Storytime for Babies in our first floor program room! This storytime series is suitable for children ages 0 to 1 and will feature stories, songs, fingerplays, and more, all to encourage the development of crucial early literacy skills. Parents and babies will listen together, learn together, and play together.
This storytime is for pre-walkers and is limited to the first 30 babies, with a maximum of 2 adults per family group. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to sit on.
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.

Wonderful Ones Storytime
2026-01-29 11:00 - 11:30
Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 Time: 11:00am – 11:30am Presenter: Jenn Laredo Location: Children’s Room
Join us for Wonderful Ones Storytime in the Children’s Room every Thursday at 11 am! We will sing, move, and read together as we work on developing our early literacy skills while also building community connections. This program is specifically intended for the developmental stages of one year olds but concepts can be transferred to similar ages.

Intro to Tarot (The Major Arcana)
2026-01-29 16:30 - 18:00
Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm Location: Conference Room
Always wanted to learn more about Tarot? Now is your chance!
At this workshop, we will focus on the 22 cards in a Tarot Deck that make up The Major Arcana, with instructor Livi Rose.
A tarot deck consists of 78 cards, and the Major Arcana are the 22 cards within the deck that focus on the major arcs and milestones of life. They are considered the heart of the tarot deck, guiding readers through major branches of life, versus the day to the day.
Registration Required.

Thursday Evening Meditation and Mindfulness
2026-01-29 18:00 - 18:30
Please note new day and timeJoin us for our meditation and mindfulness class series at 6pm Thursday Evenings
Come practice meditation for 20 minutes and ask questions for 10 minutes with instructor Manisha. This class will take place in Community Room 201A
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.

Baby Storytime: Rerun
2026-01-30 10:30 - 11:15
Date: Friday, January 30, 2026 Time: 10:30 am – 11:15 am Location: 1st Floor Program Room
Did you miss Wednesday’s Baby Storytime? Come on Friday! We’ll redo our musical storytime for infants, babies, and new toddlers with a brief Stay & Play for grownups to connect and mingle. This program is designed for ages 0-18 months.
Assisted Listening Devices available upon request.

Knit-Alongs at Cupertino Library
2026-01-30 14:30 - 16:00
Starting Time: 2:30 pmEnding Time: 4:00 pmCommunity Room 201A On the first Friday of each month we will meet in Room 201B
Cupertino Library Knit Alongs continue in 2026!. All adult knitters and crocheters are welcome. No registration or sign up required. We’re always happy to meet someone new, so please feel free to join us. Meet new friends, start a new project, or finish an old one. *Please note, This is mostly a social group for knitters and crocheters aged 18 and older. It is not intended to be a class for regular knitting and crochet instruction.*We can supply some knitting and crochet supplies, but everyone is encouraged to bring their own knitting needles, crochet hooks and yarn. 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.

Stories in Motion
2026-01-30 16:00 - 17:00
Date: Friday, January 30, 2026 Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room
Bring stories to life by acting out the characters in this interactive storytelling series. Then play acting games and practice foundational theater skills using facial expressions, body language, and tone to convey different characters and emotions.
Recommended for ages 6-8.
Please only register children for the program; accompanying adults do not need to register and are welcome to observe or participate.

Creative Break Bonus: Jody Alexander's Six Pocket Keepsake Book
2026-01-30 16:30 - 17:15
Date: Friday, January 30, 2026 Time: 4:30pm – 5:15pm Location: Conference Room
In this short program, we’ll be using Creativebug to craft along with artist Jody Alexander and make a pocketed keepsake book that’s perfect for storing ephemera or other materials for your journal.
Jody Alexander is a book, fiber, and mixed media artist who includes textiles, objects, wall pieces, garments, and installations in her art practice. Her work is inspired by the art of repair, reuse, and by the imagery and stories encountered in her travels on the ground and in the water.
Jody’s work is featured at NUMU through March 8th in the exhibition Stitches & Wiggles: Unraveled and Reimagined Mixed Media Art by Jody Alexander and Thomas Campbell . Stitches & Wiggles: Unraveled and Reimagined Mixed Media Art by Jody Alexander and Thomas Campbell invites us to participate in an object-based dialogue that speaks to the similarities of vision, intention, and ways of creating. Alexander and Campbell gather materials to reuse, repurpose, repair, mend, patch, or stitch together to make compelling artworks that use the language of our time.
