Help the Friends of Bascom Library with their book sale. This is a Volunteer Away Your Fines opportunity! Please note, our shifts on Friday, November 7 from 2:00-5:00 PM and Saturday, November 8 from 1:00-4:00 PM are when the Friends most need volunteer assistance. The work will involve lifting and transporting boxes of books, which can […]
Children in grades K-5 will discover the joy of reading while improving their reading skills through practice with Srushti on Saturdays. Our Reading Buddy will listen to children and help them build confidence in their ability to read. They will ask questions about the books being read to encourage reading comprehension. Children will enjoy one-on-one interaction with Srushti […]
Children in grades K-5 will discover the joy of reading while improving their reading skills through practice with Chloe on Saturdays. Our Reading Buddy will listen to children and help them build confidence in their ability to read. They will ask questions about the books being read to encourage reading comprehension. Children will enjoy one-on-one interaction with Chloe who […]
Do you need to brush up your computer skills? Whether you need assistance putting together a Word document, Excel spreadsheet, or PowerPoint presentation, or receiving help submitting an online job application or other government document to learning a new online tool, our experienced and dedicated tech tutor can help! Sessions are 30 minutes and appointments […]
Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew your own fabric water bottle holder with strap. Sewing machines and materials to make one water bottle holder will be provided per person. This is a free in-person workshop at the Gilroy library limited to adults and teens (age 13+). Registration will not be taken. This is […]
We're hosting a fall mini campaign! Our DM will guide you through the process from character creation and basic rules. Make your own character and get lost in the world of Dungeons and Dragons. Snacks and refreshments provided. For ages 13+. No registration required and walk-ins welcome.For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form […]
Come cast your vote in the final round of our character election! With only two candidates left, it’s time to choose the new president of the Milpitas Library Children’s Area. This program is a special in-person voting opportunity that imitates the voting process at a real polling location. Children can also cast their vote anytime […]
Create mosaics for the fall season! Kids will make two mosaics: a leaf mosaic with guided instructions following the classical guidelines, and one their own design in the contemporary style.Please arrive in the first 30 minutes to have enough time to complete the program.If you are registered, please arrive on time. Those who are more […]
This program introduces the socio-cultural and historical significance of Ilocano traditional weaving within the Filipino American community. The practice is rooted in the migration of Ilocanos to the U.S. in the early 1900s, following American colonization of the Philippines. As the second-largest Filipino ethnolinguistic group in the U.S., Ilocanos carry a rich weaving heritage. Participants […]
The Dungeons & Dragons Teen Club will be meeting today. To become part of this club you must have attended the Session 0 event on Saturday, August 16th and committed to playing for the entire Fall 2025 semester. If you missed our Session 0 but are interested in playing next semester, please email teen librarian Hannah […]
