Speech & Debate
2025-10-06 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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

Amplify: Intro to 3D Printing and CAD
2025-10-06 17:30 - 19:30
Date: Monday, October 6, 2025 Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room
Teens and adults ages 13+ are invited to register for this introductory program on 3D printing and CAD (Computer-aided Design). Session 1 on October 6 will cover the basics of 3D printers with tips on buying and owning one, as well as 3D printing software Cura. In session 2 on October 13, participants will learn the 3D modeling software Onshape by modelling a car. Participants should plan to attend both sessions.
All skill levels are welcome! Participants must bring their own laptops, and software installation instructions will be emailed to registered participants before the first session. (A limited number of laptops are available to borrow at the library.)
This program is brought to the library by 3D Collectives, a teen organization focused on 3D printing, and is part of Amplify: Teen Voices, a program for teens who want to share their interests and passions with an audience.

Reading Buddies for Grades K-6
2025-10-06 18:00 - 18:15, 2025-10-06 18:15 - 18:30, 2025-10-06 18:30 - 18:45, 2025-10-06 18:45 - 19:00
Registration opens the 3rd Monday of the month for the following month. Readers may register for 1 session per month.
Practice your reading skills by reading aloud one on one with a furry friend! Each 15-minute session is with a specially trained dog and their volunteer. Bring a book from home or borrow one from the library. For K-6th grade.
Please register with the child’s name and parent email information.

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.

Pajama Storytime [Hora de Cuentos en Pijama]
2025-10-06 18:30 - 19:00
Please join us at Gilroy Library for the Pajama Storytime where we read stories, sing songs, play games, and wear our pajamas for children of all ages with Librarian Samantha! Learning while having fun.Every Monday at 6:30pm, in the Nest
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Acompañenos en nuestra Hora de Cuentos en Pijama en la biblioteca de Gilroy, donde leemos cuentos, cantamos canciones, y jugamos con la bibliotecaria Samantha. No olviden traer sus pijamas puestas. ¡Aprendan mientras se divierten!Cada Lunes a las 6:30pm en el nido

ESL Class Session / Clases de inglés
2025-10-06 18:30 - 20:30
Santa Clara County Library District residents are eligible to register for this in-person ESL class led by a professional ESL instructor. This class session is for beginners. Join us to learn and improve your English listening and speaking skills. Space is limited so registration is recommended.
Classes are Monday and Wednesday evenings 6:30pm – 8:30pm from August 25 through November 19. There will be no class on September 1 or October 13. You should plan to attend the entire class session. This class will take place in-person at the Gilroy Library and is for adults.
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Los residentes del Distrito de Bibliotecas del Condado de Santa Clara pueden inscribirse en esta clase presencial de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) impartida por un instructor profesional. Esta clase es para principiantes. Únase a nosotros para aprender y mejorar sus habilidades de comprensión auditiva y expresión oral en inglés. El cupo es limitado, por lo que se recomienda inscribirse.
Las clases se imparten los lunes y miércoles por la tarde, de 6:30 pm a 8:30 pm, del 25 de agosto al 19 de noviembre. No habrá clases el 1 de septiembre ni el 13 de octubre. Le recomendamos asistir a toda la clase. Esta clase se impartirá presencialmente en la Biblioteca de Gilroy y es para adultos.

Monday Meditation & Mindfulness
2025-10-06 19:00 - 19:30
Join us for a series of mindfulness and meditation classes. Come practice meditation for 20 minutes and ask questions for 10 minutes with instructor Manisha.
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.

Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club - The Dragonbone Chair by Tad Williams
2025-10-06 19:00 - 20:00
Explore strange new worlds and alternate realities by joining the Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club at Milpitas Library!
Sign up and pick up a copy of The Dragonbone Chair by Tad Williams . Read it and meet us on Monday, October 13th at 7pm in the Auditorium of Milpitas Library.
“In a kingdom on the brink of chaos, a young man’s journey will shape the fate of the world.”
In the land of Osten Ard, an aging king’s death sparks unrest, and ancient powers begin to stir. Caught in the upheaval is Simon, a humble kitchen boy whose quiet life is shattered as he’s drawn into a conflict far larger than he could ever imagine. Amid secrets, betrayals, and the whispers of forgotten legends, Simon must uncover his courage and face a destiny he never sought.
Epic in scale and rich in detail, The Dragonbone Chair is the first chapter in a sweeping fantasy masterpiece that will captivate your heart and imagination.

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

Poetry Open Mic
2025-10-06 19:00 - 20:00
Come share poetry. Come hear poetry. You do not have to be a poet to attend! Presented by Poetry Los Altos. Meet in Pod D.
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.

Mystery Book Club at Saratoga Library
2025-10-06 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for our monthly Mystery Book Club at Saratoga Library. We meet on the first Monday of each month.
This month, we will be discussing the YA mystery One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus.
Drop by the Adult Reference Desk at Saratoga Library to sign up for the meeting and pick up a copy of the book. The book club meets in the Orchard Room.

eBook Help: For Seniors
2025-10-07 00:00
Do you need help downloading an ebook, or accessing digital content?
Get hands-on help with borrowing and downloading FREE library eBooks and eAudiobooks to your Kindle, Nook, iPad or smartphone. You are welcome to bring your own device to each session. We can also help you search for and use other awesome library eResources, like one of our many article databases or online tutorials to learn something new.
This program is free. Pre-registration is required; drop-ins and same day appointments are not available.Please call the Vineland Branch Library to book a 30-minute session with our staff. Only one 30-minute session per person/per day please.
ADA Accommodation Requests

1:1 Tech Mentor / Giáo Viên Máy Tính
2025-10-07 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

Día de los Muertos Scavenger Hunt
2025-10-07 00:00
Want a not-so-spooky activity this fall? The Fall Scavenger Hunt has returned to Biblioteca Latinoamericana, with a Día de los Muertos theme!
We have paper “sugar” skulls hiding throughout the stacks, can you find them all?
Drop in, grab a scavenger hunt clue card and begin exploring Biblioteca Latinoamericana. Visitors who find all the ghosts can stop by the Information Desk for a prize!
ADA Accommodation Requests
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¿Buscas una adventura tenebrosa este otoño? ¡La busqueda de tesoro a regresado a la Biblioteca Latinomericana, inspirada por el día de los muertos!
Tenemos calveras de “azucar” echas de papel escondidas por nuestros estantes. ¿Puedes encontrarlas todas?
¡Obtengan una tarjeta de participación en el escritorio de informacion y empiezen la búsqueda! Los visitantes que puedan encontrar todos los fantasmas se pueden dirigir al escritorio de informacion para obtener un premio!
Solicitudes de adaptaciones ADA

Freedom to Read Scavenger Hunt
2025-10-07 00:00
Celebrate Banned Books Week with two fun scavenger hunts! Kids can explore the Children’s Room to uncover clues about challenged favorites, while teens and adults can test their knowledge with a banned book quest of their own. Discover stories once silenced—and the joy of finding them again.

Freedom to Read Scavenger Hunt
2025-10-07 00:00
Celebrate Banned Books Week with two fun scavenger hunts! Kids can explore the children’s area to uncover clues about challenged favorites, while teens and adults can test their knowledge with a banned book quest of their own. Discover stories once silenced—and the joy of finding them again.
Scavenger hunt lists for all ages will be at the Information Desk. Small prizes are available for completion!
Free. No registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests
