SplitBunch Events

ESL Class Session / Clases de inglés
2025-08-27 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-25 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.

UCCE Master Gardeners
2025-08-27 18:00 - 19:00
Shrubs & Small Trees to Plan in Fall
Join UCCE Master Gardener Joan Cloutier for an informative session on native shrubs and small trees that support local ecosystems. Learn about drought-tolerant species, ideal planting choices for fall, and the cultural practices that help these plants thrive. The program will include seasonal photos, pruning techniques, and tips for selecting plants that grow well in your specific environment.

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.

Wednesday Afternoon Meditation and Mindfulness
2025-08-27 16:30 - 17:00
Join us for our meditation and mindfulness class series at 4:30 PM on Wednesday afternoons.
Please note there will be no sessions on July 16 and July 23rd.
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.

ESL Conversation Club at Milpitas Library
2025-08-27 14:45 - 15:45
The ESL Conversation Club is returning to the Milpitas Library! 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 the Program Room on the first floor. We welcome drop ins!

Claymation Film Workshops for Ages 4-14
2025-08-27 14:00 - 16:00
Discover the art of filmmaking through this fun and interactive Claymation workshop designed for youth ages 4–14. Led by industry experts, participants will gain hands-on experience in character development, storytelling, and stop-motion animation—all while exploring the creative process from a filmmaker’s perspective.
This two-part workshop series includes:

Workshop 1: Students will design their own character, including visual details and a back-story
Workshop 2: Students will learn to animate their character and create a short Claymation film

🎥 Completed films will be showcased at the Youth and Student Film segment of the upcoming Poppy Jasper International Film Festival, providing participants with the exciting opportunity to see their work on the big screen.
📌 Created by PJIFF Director L. Mattock “Mattie” Scariot, the Youth Film Program empowers local youth to tell their own stories and discover future possibilities in the filmmaking world. Using family photos, original Kiowa art, and Winter Count calendars, Mattie shares how storytelling shaped her own journey as a filmmaker and author.
📚 Past workshops have attracted children and adults alike, with engaging discussions on cultural storytelling, identity, and creative craft. Each session fosters discovery, skill-building, and recognition for young creators.
🌍 The Festival takes place every April across Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Hollister, and San Juan Bautista, and draws more than 3,000 attendees from around the Bay Area and around the globe.
Check out the documentary made from the last class: (12) PJIFF’s Youth Claymation Class Documentary – YouTube

Kids LEGO Club
2025-08-27 13:00 - 14:30
We provide the bricks, you provide the imagination! Children will use their creativity and engineering skills to free build anything they can imagine.

LEGOS available for ages 2 & up.

Creations will be displayed in
the library until the next meeting.

No registration required.

Baby Storytime & Stay and Play
2025-08-27 13:00 - 14:00
Calling all non-walking babies ages 0-1 with their caregivers! Let’s enjoy songs, rhymes, gentle movement, short books, and other fun as we gather together to celebrate this wonderful phase of early literacy development.
The storytime will last about 20 minutes, and then spend time getting to know each other during Stay & Play with baby-appropriate toys.
Please bring a blanket to lay your babies on when they are not cuddling in your lap.

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
2025-08-27 10:30 - 11:00
Join the Children’s Librarians for a fun, interactive 25-minute toddler storytime for early walkers, 1s, and 2s in the Orchard Room on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Storytimes will be filled with stories, music, and fun activities!
Due to limited space, we will begin handing out free tickets starting at 10 a.m. We look forward to seeing you there!
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.

Shimmering in Sunlight Art Exhibit @ Saratoga Library
2025-08-27 00:00
This art exhibit is by Belinda F.C. Lo.
About the Artist
Belinda Lo has immersed herself in oil painting for about 25 years. She prefers to be enlightened and prefersnot stick to any particular painting style, form, oil painting technique or aesthetic concept when painting. She delights in colorful and distinct oil painting. This gives her joy and is what drives her creative pursuits.

Tuesday Travel Nights - Steppe into Mongolia
2025-08-26 19:00 - 20:30
Step into Mongolia with Jim & Megan Allen, land of yaks and eagles, where they rode on stocky horses and ornery camels. See the lakes, forests, steppes, and Gobi Desert in the most sparsely populated nation in the world, where accommodations were yurt camps and entertainment and enlightenment was provided by an assortment of wrestlers, monks, and throat singers.
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.

Los Altos Adult Book Discussion
2025-08-26 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for our monthly book club meeting, as we discuss mostly contemporary (and occasional classic) fiction titles. Space is limited, and regular/ongoing attendees do not need to register. Email lpasternack@sccl.org to join the monthly email reminders, and to obtain permission to pick up a copy of the books.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.

Book Discussion: West With Giraffes
2025-08-26 19:00 - 20:00
We will be discussing West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
Engage in stimulating conversation and exchange perspectives while getting to know others in the community.
Join us for either the Tuesday evening or the Friday morning discussion. This book discussion will be in-person at the Gilroy Library in the upstairs Quiet Study B room. Everyone is welcome, no registration required.

Bilingual Family Storytime / 中英雙語故事時間
2025-08-26 18:30 - 19:00
This 30-minute storytime features movement, singing, and action! The early literacy focus is on sharing stories and songs in English and Mandarin Chinese.
歡迎小朋友來到故事時間，這是以半小時的雙中英語故事書, 兒歌, 手指謠, 玩遊戲為特色的内容。歡迎兒童們與家長褓母一同前來參加。
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.

Zumba Fitness Class / Clase de Zumba Fitness
2025-08-26 17:45 - 18:45
Join us for a free weekly dance and rhythm based workout. This Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow dance exhilarates your senses and works all major muscle groups in a high-energy cardio blast that leaves you invigorated, refreshed and full of life. Zumba features rhythms like salsa, merengue, cumbia and samba set to Latin and international beats.
We recommend you wear comfortable workout clothes and shoes and bring your own water and towel.
No registration is required. All adults are welcome to join us.
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Únase a nosotros para un entrenamiento gratuito basado en baile y ritmo. Este baile de inspiración latina y fácil de seguir estimula tus sentidos y trabaja todos los grupos musculares principales en una explosión cardiovascular de alta energía que te deja vigorizado, renovado y lleno de vida. Zumba presenta ritmos como salsa, merengue, cumbia y samba con ritmos latinos e internacionales.
Use ropa y zapatos deportivos cómodos. Trae tu propia botella de agua y una toalla.
No es necesario registrarse. Todos los adultos son bienvenidos a unirse a nosotros.

Composting Basics
2025-08-26 17:30 - 18:30
Turn kitchen scraps into garden gold! Join our Composting Workshop to learn the basics of composting at home—from what to compost to how to maintain a healthy, odor-free pile. Whether you have a backyard or a small apartment, discover simple techniques to reduce waste and enrich your garden soil naturally.
BYO Bin (Bring Your Own): Participants bring their own 5-gallon bucket or opaque plastic bin.
This program is for adults 18+, no registration required.

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.

Dine Out to Support Braly Elementary, Sunnyvale. Aug 26, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
2025-08-26 16:00 - 21:00 | 790 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, 790 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA, 94087, United States
Take Tuesday night off from cooking and help raise funds for Braly Elementary School! Panda Express Sunnyvale is graciously supporting Braly PTA’s “Dining for Dollars” fundraiser on Aug 26, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. 20% of all orders, in-store or online will come back to the Braly PTA for school programs. Show the attached flyer on your smartphone or order online on the Panda Express website/app (code:3845002) https://www.pandaexpress.com/locations/ca/sunnyvale/1483

Bilingual Mandarin Family Storytime / 中英雙語故事時間
2025-08-26 13:00 - 13:30
Join us for a fun-filled storytime featuring movement, singing, and action! These 30-minute sessions focus on early literacy by sharing stories and songs in both English and Mandarin Chinese.
歡迎小朋友來到故事時間，這是以半小時的雙中英語故事書, 兒歌, 手指謠, 玩遊戲為特色的内容。歡迎兒童們與家長褓母一同前來參加。
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.

Baby Bouncers Lapsit for Prewalkers
2025-08-26 11:30 - 12:00
Join us on Tuesday mornings for Baby Bouncers Lapsit (for non-walking babies) up to 12 months old. This is a baby and caregivers program with an early literacy focus on traditional nursery rhymes, lap bounces, body rhymes, songs, very short and simple picture books. Caregivers are encouraged to bring a blanket for their babies to lay on.
The Baby Bouncers Lapsit program is a short 15 to 20 minute program. Caregivers are welcome to attend our Stay and Play session after the program.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.

Band Jam: Guitar & Ukulele
2025-08-26 11:15 - 12:00
Grab your guitar, grab your ukulele – let’s jam! Join us every week, singing and strumming along with popular songs in a fun, easy-going environment. Meet people who are also working on their music journey, learn new chords/strums, and get encouragement to practice towards mastering your instrument. Bring your own guitar or ukulele, all other materials will be provided. Intermediate players and above are welcome.
No registration, just drop in and jam. Space is limited and will be first come, first served.
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.

Family Storytime
2025-08-26 11:00 - 11:30
Join us for fun stories, rhymes, fingerplays and songs in the Maple room (near the Adult Reference desk).
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.

ESL Conversation Club at the Cupertino Library
2025-08-26 10:30 - 12:00
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.

Bilingual Spanish Family Storytime / Hora de cuentos bilingüe para familias
2025-08-26 10:30 - 11:00
Join us for stories, songs, and movement in Spanish and English on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 AM! This program is designed for children up to age 5 and their caregivers, and will be held indoors in the Orchard Room.
¡Venga a la biblioteca para cuentos, canciones y movimiento en inglés y español los martes a las 10:30 de la mañana! Este programa está diseñado para niños hasta 5 años de edad y sus cuidadores, y se llevará a cabo adentro en el Orchard Room.
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.

Beginning Guitar & Ukulele Class for Adults
2025-08-26 10:15 - 11:00
Ever wanted to learn an instrument, but need motivation to get started? Dust off that guitar or ukulele and join us weekly for fun, easy to follow, beginner lessons. Featuring popular music, learn how to build chords and build up finger strength all while meeting a community of music enthusiasts on the same journey. Absolute beginners welcome – adults only please!
You must bring your own guitar or ukulele but all other materials will be provided.
Online registration is required. Space is limited, so please register only if you can commit to coming to all 6 classes.
Thank you to the Friends of the Saratoga Libraries for making this event possible.

An Adventure in South Africa and Victoria Falls with Road Scholar
2025-08-25 19:00 - 20:00
In this free educational presentation explore Cape Town’s complex history and dramatic natural beauty. Ride a train on the Rovos Rail to Victoria Falls and an open-air safari jeep at Chobe National Park to see magnificent wildlife. All are welcome to attend. No registration needed.

Presented by Marsi O’Malley-Riley, an Ambassador for Road Scholar, a leading not-for-profit educational travel organization providing learning opportunities for older adults.

Pajama Storytime
2025-08-25 19:00 - 20:00
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 7 pm, 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 7:00pm en el nido

Monday Meditation & Mindfulness
2025-08-25 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@sccl.org.

Social Stitching
2025-08-25 16:30 - 18:00
Date: Monday, August 25, 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.

1-on-1 Tech Help / Ayuda con la Tecnología
2025-08-25 13:00 - 17:00
Do you need help using a computer? Want to set up an email account? Our Tech Mentor is a bilingual (English / Spanish) volunteer who will do their best to assist you with your technology needs. No registration or appointment required. Just drop by and ask for assistance on Mondays (1pm-5pm).
They can help you:

Open an email account
Connect to Wi-Fi/hotspots
Use laptops/Chromebooks
Use Microsoft Office

And more!
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¿Necesitas ayuda para usar una computadora? ¿Quieres configurar una cuenta de correo electrónico? Nuestro Mentor Técnico es un voluntario bilingüe (inglés/español) que hará todo lo posible para ayudarle con sus necesidades tecnológicas. No es necesario registrarse ni concertar cita. Simplemente visítenos y solicite ayuda los lunes (1pm-5pm).

Ellos pueden ayudarte:
Abrir una cuenta de correo electrónico
Conéctese a Wi-Fi/puntos de acceso
Utilice computadoras portátiles/Chromebooks
Utilice Microsoft Office

¡Y más!

Now Read This Book Club
2025-08-25 12:00 - 13:30
This month, we will be discussing Plunder: Private Equity’s Plan to Pillage America by Brendan Ballou.
The Los Altos Library Now Read This book club meets on the last Monday of the month to discuss both fiction and non-fiction books that will help us make sense of today’s world.

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.
