SplitBunch Events

1-on-1 Tech Help
2025-10-06 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Do you need help using the computer? Don’t know how to send an email or set up a Zoom meeting? Our tech mentor can help!
Learn how to:

Open an email account
Connect to Wi-Fi/hotspots
Use laptops/Chromebooks
Use Microsoft Office
Fill out simple forms online
Use social media
Navigate the SJPL website

And more!
Free. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. AVAILIBILITY IS NOT GUARANTEED.
For more information or to make an appointment, please call the branch at (408) 808-3077 or email yesenia.ortega@sjlibrary.org

ADA Accommodation Requests

Family Craft: Bottle Cap Castanets
2025-10-06 15:30 - 16:30
Celebrate Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month with rhythm and creativity—join us to make your own bottle-cap castanets and explore the vibrant sounds of tradition!
Family Craft events are designed for children ages 4-11 and their adult companions to enjoy together. Crafts will be available while supplies last, so please arrive on time. While registration isn’t required and doesn’t guarantee a spot, it is recommended if you’d like a reminder about the event.

LEGO Club for Grades K - 8
2025-10-06 15:30 - 16:30
Join us for an hour of fun building with LEGOs. Children will use their creativity and engineering skills to free build anything they can imagine.
This is a drop-in program. No registration needed. Space is limited and children will be asked to wait outside if capacity is reached. Younger siblings and parents are asked to wait outside.
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.

Game Zone
2025-10-06 15:30 - 16:30
Are you an expert at board and card games and want to demonstrate your skills, or just want to learn the basics? Or maybe you’d like to sink the 8 ball at a game of pool?
Join us in the Teen Room at the Hillview Branch Library if you want to play board and card games, shoot some hoops with our basketball arcade, play some pool, or just hang out!
Free. No registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Chess Club for Kids
2025-10-06 16:00 - 17:00
Come learn to play chess, or just play a game! This is an informal and welcoming program for kids up to age 12 and their families.
Chess Club meets every Monday. Please check the website event listing for possible date cancellations and library holidays.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Teen Crafternoon
2025-10-06 16:00 - 17:00
Teens are welcome to participate in our monthly crafternoon in the Teens Room. Each month we will have a different craft to share. Crafts are led by Teens for Teens. Bring your creativity and friends for a crafty afternoon.
Materials will be provided.
Recommended for teens.
Free. No registration is required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Music and Movement in Vietnamese and English / Múa Hát Song Ngữ Anh-Việt
2025-10-06 16:00 - 17:00
Bilingual Music and Movement in English and Vietnamese is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities both in English and Vietnamese. Music and Movement is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!
On the 4th Tuesday of each month, a bilingual story will be read during this program.
Free, no registration is required.
Please note that this will be an indoor program.
This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Múa hát song ngữ bằng tiếng Anh và tiếng Việt được thiết kế để phù hợp với nhiều lứa tuổi. Chúng tôi mong muốn mời cả gia đình cùng tham gia vào các hoạt động này để cùng hát các bài đồng dao, cùng vận động ngón tay và cùng nhảy múa vui vẻ. Âm nhạc và nhảy múa là một trải nghiệm thú vị và giúp cho cả gia đình tương tác tốt hơn, thúc đẩy niềm vui học tập cho trẻ em ở mọi lứa tuổi. Mọi người đều được nhiệt liệt chào đón tại chương trình này.
Kể chuyện song ngữ và múa hát cùng với làm thủ công vào thứ ba của tuần thứ tư trong tháng.
Chương trình hoàn toàn miễn phí và không cần phải đăng ký trước.

ADA Yêu cầu Phương tiện để tham gia chương trình

U.S. Citizenship Class and Mock Interview
2025-10-06 16:00 - 17:00
Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Interview! During this in-person class, we will give you information about the following:

The Naturalization Process
Who can apply?
What requirements must be completed?
What to expect during the interview?
Civic Questions: U.S. History and Government

You can also prepare for your citizenship interview with us! During the mock interview, you will practice answering questions about your application, background, and civics test, as well as practice the reading and writing test!
Requirements to take the Citizenship Class:

You must have been a legal permanent resident for at least 5 years, or 3 years (if married to a U.S. Citizen).
You must read, write, and understand basic English.

The class will be In-Person.
No class on Sept 1 – Labor Day & Oct 13 – Indigenous Peoples’ Day
ADA Accommodation Requests

¡Prepárate para el examen de ciudadanía de los Estados Unidos! Durante esta clase te daremos información sobre:

El proceso de Naturalización
¿Quiénes pueden aplicar?
¿Qué requisitos debes cumplir?
¿Qué esperar durante la entrevista?
Preguntas cívicas: historia y gobierno de Estados Unidos.

¡Además puedes realizar prácticas de entrevista con nosotros! Durante la práctica de entrevista aprenderás a responder preguntas sobre tu aplicación, tus antecedentes y preguntas cívicas, así como practicar la prueba de lectura y escritura.
Requisitos para tomar la Clase de Ciudadanía:

Debes haber sido residente permanente legal durante al menos 5 años, o 3 años (si está casado con un ciudadano estadounidense).
Debes leer, escribir y entender el inglés básico

La clase será en persona.
No habrá clases el 1 de Sep – Día del Trabajo y el 13 de Oct – Día de los Indígenas
Solicitud de Accesibilidad ADA

Reading Buddies
2025-10-06 16:00 - 17:00
Reading Buddies provides students in grades K-3 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a reading coach. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build confidence as readers. Our reading coach will listen to children read and provide support in reading and comprehension. Students can bring their favorite book or choose from the available selection at the Joyce Ellington Branch Library.
Free. Pre-registration not required. However, reading sessions are available on a first come, first served basis and the duration of reading sessions may be limited depending on the number of participating students.

ADA Accommodation Requests

STEM OCTOBER
2025-10-06 16:00 - 17:00
Drop in on Monday afternoons for a new STEM adventure, from engineering to learning to code.
October 6: Structural Engineering October 20: Everyone Can Code – Swift October 27: Code and Go Mice No registration required. Appropriate for ages 7-12.Free, with limited capacity. Tickets available at the desk 30 minutes before program starts. All individuals (of any age) attending need a ticket and must be present to receive their ticket.

ADA Accommodation Requests

Homework Help for Grades K-6
2025-10-06 16:00 - 17:30
Are you a student in grades K-6th and need help with homework? We have tutors for you to receive homework help, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. No registration is required. Walk-ins welcome as spaces allows. Basic school supplies will be provided.

Please note: As a parent or caregiver, it is mandatory to stay in the Courtyard while your child participates in the program.

Homework Help will not be held on the following dates: ‘

October 13
November 3
November 11
November 24 – November 28
December 22 – January 5
January 19
February 16 to February 20
March 30
April 13 to April 17
May 25

Are you interested in volunteering for Homework Help? Please visit our volunteer page to find out how to be a Homework Help volunteer.
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

Homework Help K-6 grade
2025-10-06 16:00 - 17:30
Are you a student in grades K-6th and need help with homework? We have tutors for you to receive free homework help on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00p.m. – 5:30 p.m. No registration is required. Walk-ins welcome as space permits.
Please note: As a parent or caregiver, it is mandatory to stay in the Children’s room while your child (if she or he is under the age of 10) participates in this program.
Homework Help will not be held on the following dates:
November 24-27December 22 – January 8, 2026February 16-19April 1-9May 25
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.

Homework Help for Grades K-6
2025-10-06 16:00 - 17:30
Are you a student in grades K-6th and need help with homework? We have tutors for you to receive homework help, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. No registration is required. Walk-ins welcome as spaces allows. Basic school supplies will be provided.

Please note: As a parent or caregiver, it is mandatory to stay in the room while your child participates in the program.

Homework Help will not be held on the following dates:
November 11
November 24 – November 27
December 22 – January 1
January 19
February 16 to February 19
March 30 to April 6
May 25

Are you interested in volunteering for Homework Help? Please visit our volunteer page to find out how to be a Homework Help volunteer.
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

Tech Help for Seniors
2025-10-06 16:00 - 17:30
Need tech assistance? Drop by for personalized support at our Tech Drop-Ins! Whether it’s software updates, data transfers, or general computer queries, our experts are here to help. Explore affordable internet options, navigate ACP transitions, and discover a wealth of technology resources. Let’s tackle your tech challenges together!
Tech help available in English and Vietnamese. Hỗ trợ có sẵn bằng tiếng Anh và tiếng Việt.
ADA Accommodation Requests
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Tech Mentor / Computer & iPad Assistance
2025-10-06 16:00 - 18:00
Tech mentoring and Computer 1-on-1 assistance. A Volunteer Tech Mentor/computer coach will be available to help customers increase their computer skills.
Are you a senior trying to catch up with the digital world? Would you like to learn how to create an email, to search the internet, to create and edit Microsoft Word documents, to do online job searching or to complete online job applications? Increase your digital literacy today. Our tech mentors can guide you in learning a variety of computer skills that enable you to better use the library’s public computers and to benefit from the library’s freely available online resources, including ebooks!.
Don’t worry about not having a computer, iPads will be available for in-library use during the mentoring session.
Our tech mentor is available on a drop-in schedule. If you have more questions, please call us at 408-808-3053.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Social Stitching
2025-10-06 16:30 - 18:00
Date: Monday, October 6, 2025 Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm Location: Group Study Room
Come join fellow needlework and textile arts enthusiasts at the library! Crafters of all levels are welcome to bring their projects and chat, teach, learn, and make new friends at this casual weekly get together. This group is entirely self-directed and you are encouraged to bring your own tools and materials. If you are looking for some inspiration or don’t know where to start, check out Creativebug– it's free with your library card and offers hundreds of project ideas and instructions.

Crochet Club
2025-10-06 16:30 - 18:00
All are welcome—from beginners to experienced enthusiasts. Bring your own project or start a new one as we refine our skills and discuss all things crochet. A volunteer is available to provide instructions, and offer advice to beginners. Tools and supplies are provided. The minimum age is six years old.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Cambrian Pokemon Club
2025-10-06 17:00 - 18:00
Join us to have fun playing Pokemon, trading cards, and learning strategies for improving your game!
ADA Accommodation Requests

Speech & Debate
2025-10-06 17:00 - 18:00
Join us for a series focused on speaking and debate skills for students in grades 4-8.
Here is a schedule of the classes:

9/8: Introduce Pranya, go over basics of Speech & Debate, learn to slate
9/15: Debate structures, parts of an argument, hand gestures, choose resolution
9/22: Speech structure, magic #3, pauses, discuss resolution
9/29: Greek rhetorical devices, practice speeches, aff/neg discussion, start evidence research on iPads
10/6: Cross-examinations, speech clarity exercise, tongue twisters, continue evidence research
10/13: Break, Indigenous Peoples’ Day
10/20: Blocks/counterarguments, rebuttal, tone/inflection game, writing/research time
10/27: Taking debate notes, formatting evidence, finish drafting

@Tech Center

11/3: Debates on chosen resolution, speech games

@Tech Center

11/10: Debates
11/17: Debates + fun debates to wrap up class

Classes will not meet on 10/13.
Classes will meet in the Tech Center on 10/27 & 11/3.
What to bring:

A notebook
A writing utensil
A positive attitude & an open mind!

Free. No registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Clases de inglés para Hispanos - Nivel Cero
2025-10-06 17:00 - 18:30
¿Quieres mejorar tu vocabulario en Inglés, aprender gramática y hacer amigos? Te invitamos a participar en esta clase de Inglés nivel cero dirigida por el voluntario Mike.
Esta clase es solamente para personas cuyo primer idioma es el Español.
Días de Clases Lunes y Miércoles con excepción de los días:

1 de Septiembre – Día del Trabajo

Ultimo día de clases: 8 de Octubre
¡Inscríbete ahora, espacio es limitado!
Gratis. Se proporcionará el material educativo.

Solicitudes de Acomodación ADA

Para mayor información escribe a marcela.guevara@sjlibrary.org

Tully Branch Citizenship Classes (In-Person)
2025-10-06 17:00 - 18:30
Are you ready to begin your path towards citizenship?
Are you interested in attending a series of classes that prepare you for the citizenship test?
Join us for informational sessions that will review:

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

Classes will meet once a week.
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

Create-N-Play [Crear-Y-Jugar]
2025-10-06 17:30 - 18:30
Join us on Monday nights in the Children’s area for a crafty exploration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math with Librarian Samantha!
For kids 12 and under, no registration needed.

¡Acompañenos los lunes en el area infantil para exlorar todo lo relacionado con Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería, Arte y Matemáticas con Bibliotecaria Samantha!
Para niños de 12 años o menos, inscripción no es necesaria.

Family Storytime + Stay & Play
2025-10-06 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
