• Friday Fun: Yarn Wrapped Succulent Planters

    Join us every Friday for a new craft activity. This week, we'll  make a unique planter pot by wrapping colorful yarn around a plastic planter and adding fake succulents. All supplies will be provided.Free. No registration required. For ages 6 and up. Staff might limit the number of craft kits per family to ensure more families can […]

  • STEAM Club for Kids

    The STEAM Club for Kids is a monthly, one-hour program designed to engage students in hands-on learning across science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Each session introduces a unique STEAM theme featuring an interactive activity, a collaborative project and occasionally a guest speaker. This program takes place on first Friday August thru October and on second […]

  • Freedom to Read Bingo

    Play bingo with banned and challenged books during Banned Books Week. Mark off squares featuring titles that have faced censorship, from classics to modern favorites. Learn why these books were restricted while competing for prizes. A fun way to celebrate intellectual freedom and every reader's right to choose their own books.Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation […]

  • Friday Fun: Moon Festival with Perry Yan

    Perry Yan will be joining us to do a Family Fun Magic Show and help us enjoy the Moon Festival. There will also be a grab n go craft, and a treat, and a special raffle for 10 winners to get a special gift bag full of prizes. The program is generously supported by the […]

  • Friday Fun : Freedom to Read BINGO

    Play bingo with banned and challenged books during Banned Books Week. Mark off squares featuring titles that have faced censorship, from classics to modern favorites. Learn why these books were restricted while competing for prizes. A fun way to celebrate intellectual freedom and every reader's right to choose their own books.Join us every Friday at […]

  • STEM Fridays: Candy/Gumball Machine

    Join us for STEM Fridays where we have different experiments and topics every week!For this Friday, you learn how to build the Candy dispensing machines, also known as vending machines candy, which help you start your own small business as well. You'll create your own craft candy machine one in the hand-on activity part. Come […]

  • Safe Space Meet-Up for LGBTQ+ (ages 13-25) / Encuentro de espacio seguro para personas LGBTQ+ (de 13 a 25 años)

    Join us for in-person support group meetings for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and ally (LGBTQ+) youth and young adults, ages 13-25! Our staff-led meetings offer a safe space for youth to play games, participate in group activities & discussions, and build community. No registration necessary; drop by and say hi! Meetings at Gilroy Library are every […]

  • Introduction to Speech and Debate

    Students in Grades 3-5 are invited to learn and practice the elements of speech and debate through hands-on activities. What is “speech and debate” and why do we do it? Elements such as tone of voice, body posture, hand gestures, and eye contact will be demonstrated and practiced, helping improve speeches and debates. The final […]

  • ESL Writing Club

    Practice basic writing skills in English with our tutor in a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners. Sessions will include creating simple sentence structures, some basic grammar, and build up to writing a simple paragraph.  Free. No registration required.ADA Accommodation Requests

  • English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club

    Berryessa Branch Library presents an in-person adult English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club.Are you looking for a place to practice your English conversation skills in a fun, welcoming and safe environment? Our English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Club offers a respectful environment for adult learners of English to practice their English speaking & conversation skills […]