SplitBunch Events

Family Storytime
2026-01-23 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join Librarian Heidi on Friday mornings at 11:00AM for Family Storytime at Downtown Library. Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! While this storytime will be geared towards those older than 2 years, all ages are welcome!
Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playlist of all of our favorite songs to sing!

Learn English: Beyond the Basics
2026-01-23 12:00 - 13:00
English as a Second Language (ESL) / Learn English: Beyond the Basics is an in-person 8-week class with lessons on English grammar, pronunciation, and idioms. It is for adult (18 years and older) intermediate and advanced English learners who can have a conversation in English and want to improve their pronunciation and understanding.
To register for the entire 8-week series, please include your email address and make sure it is entered correctly. Registration closes on the 3rd week of class.

Knit-Alongs at Cupertino Library
2026-01-23 14:30 - 16:00
Starting Time: 2:30 pmEnding Time: 4:00 pmCommunity Room 201A On the first Friday of each month we will meet in Room 201B
Cupertino Library Knit Alongs continue in 2026!. All adult knitters and crocheters are welcome. No registration or sign up required. We’re always happy to meet someone new, so please feel free to join us. Meet new friends, start a new project, or finish an old one. *Please note, This is mostly a social group for knitters and crocheters aged 18 and older. It is not intended to be a class for regular knitting and crochet instruction.*We can supply some knitting and crochet supplies, but everyone is encouraged to bring their own knitting needles, crochet hooks and yarn. 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.

LEGO Fridays!
2026-01-23 16:00 - 17:00
We have the LEGOs! Bring your imagination and build something fun! LEGOs will stay at the library, so be sure to snap a pic of your creation!
In addition to being a great way to introduce the engineering and art concepts of STEAM, playing with LEGO’s supports early childhood development because children engage in problem solving, teamwork, self-confidence, and creativity!

Learn4Justice: Make School Kits for Underserved Schools
2026-01-23 16:00 - 17:00
Create personalized school kits for underserved schools in the Bay Area and learn more about what Learn4Justice does. For ages 7-11.
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.

中/英文雙語說故事時間 Mandarin/English Bilingual Family Storytime
2026-01-23 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for stories, songs, flannel board story, fingerplay and a craft project with Children Librarian in Mandarin and English. Children and their caretakers are welcome to join.
兒童圖書館員將為小朋友讀圖畫故事書;唱兒歌;用絨布板講故事;手指謠和做美勞。歡迎幼兒們和家長,褓母一同前來參加。
Thank you to the Friends of the Cupertino Library for their funding and support.
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.

Meditation with Sara
2026-01-24 10:15 - 10:45
Join us for a guided meditation experience with Sara. Welcome to all experience levels. This will be a seated meditation session that lasts about 30 minutes.

Family Storytime at Cupertino Library
2026-01-24 10:30 - 11:00
Join us for Family Storytime for all ages in our program room! This storytime series is suitable for all ages and will feature stories, songs, rhymes and dances, all to encourage the development of crucial early literacy skills. Parents and children will listen together, learn together, and sing together.
Storytime is limited to the first 100 families, with a maximum of 2 adults per family group. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to sit on.

NORTHSIDE: Toddler Time (01/24/2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
2026-01-24 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for a library playdate for toddlers and their caregivers. We’ll feature open-ended play materials perfect for children’s development! Siblings welcome.
Ages 18 months – 4 years.
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Mental Health First Aid Training: Part 1
2026-01-24 10:30 - 14:30
Learn how to support your friends, families, and neighbors by becoming certified in Mental Health First Aid. In this two-part training, you will learn how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. This training is intended for adults who are at least 18 years old.

After the training, you will be able to:

Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges
Recognize common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges
Understand how to interact with a person in crisis
Know how to connect a person with help
Use self-care tools and techniques

To receive certification, participants must attend both Part 1 and Part 2 sessions. Part 1 is on January 24th; Part 2 is on January 31st. Each part is four hours with a break for participants to get lunch on their own.
Registration is required. Please register directly with Kennya Rodriguez at Momentum for Health at krodriguez@momentumforhealth.org.
Trainings are conducted by Momentum for Health, a non-profit organization in Santa Clara County that helps people achieve mental and emotional health, discover their potential, and fully participate in life.
These trainings are offered through support by a $2M Federal Earmark.

Family Storytime
2026-01-24 11:00 - 11:30
Join us on Saturdays at 11:00 AM for Family Storytime at Mitchell Park Library. Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! While this storytime will be geared towards those older than 2 years, all ages are welcome!

Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playlist of all of our favorite songs to sing!

CENTRAL: Beetlelady Presents Insects Inspiring Human Innovation (Ages 5 & Up) (01/24/2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
2026-01-24 11:00 - 12:00
Learn how insects have inspired human innovation and influenced the world around us! Get up close with live arthropods and interactive bug displays.
For ages 5 & up. Space is limited and attendance will be on a first come, first served…

Readathon Kickoff Party!
2026-01-24 11:00 - 13:00
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026 Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm Location: Oak Room
Join us from 11am-1pm in the Oak Room for a Readathon Kickoff Party! We’ll have a special guest performance by Pop & Go Puppets, a stamp rally, free books, and more!
The San Mateo–Foster City Education Foundation (SMFCEF) supports equity and opportunity for all students in the San Mateo–Foster City School District. Join SMFCEF and the San Mateo Main and Foster City Public Libraries. Materials will be available in English and Spanish, with interpreters on site.

Mindfulness Meditation
2026-01-24 13:00 - 14:00
Come and improve your mental and physical health in mindfulness meditation sessions led by Phuong Pham. Each session is 45 minutes of sitting and/or walking meditation followed by 15 minutes of group sharing and Q&A. It is open to all levels of experience and no registration is required.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats and/or meditation cushions. Chairs are available for those who do not bring them.
Phuong is a Buddhist nun experienced in leading mindfulness meditation. You can learn more about Phuong here and can watch her meditation videos on the library’s YouTube channel here.

Informed Community Book Club
2026-01-24 14:00 - 15:00
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026 Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Location: Conference Room
Join us for the Informed Community Book Club, a space dedicated to exploring and discussing pertinent social, economic, and political issues. If you are interested in participating in our democratic institutions or just making friends, join us!
January’s book will be The Jakarta Method, by Vincent Blevins.
From the publisher’s website:
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR, THE FINANCIAL TIMES, AND GQ
“A radical new history of the United States abroad” (Wall Street Journal) which uncovers U.S. complicity in the mass-killings of left-wing activists in Indonesia, Latin America and around the world
In 1965, the US government helped the Indonesian military kill approximately one million innocent civilians—eliminating the largest Communist Party outside China and the Soviet Union and inspiring other copycat terror programs.

In this bold and comprehensive new history, Vincent Bevins draws from recently declassified documents, archival research, and eyewitness testimony to reveal a shocking legacy that spans the globe. For decades, it’s been believed that the developing world passed peacefully into the US-led capitalist system. The Jakarta Method demonstrates that the brutal extermination of unarmed leftists was a fundamental part of Washington’s final triumph in the Cold War.
The discussion will be hosted by former Los Gatos Planning Commissioner and current president of the Los Gatos Anti-Racism Coalition Jeff Suzuki.

NORTHSIDE: K-Pop Random Play Dance (01/24/2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM)
2026-01-24 14:30 - 15:30
Join us for K-Pop Random Play Dance (RPD), a lively, drop-in event where you can test out your choreography skills and dance along to your favorite songs. Come meet fellow K-Pop fans, and if you’re not a dancer, feel free to watch, cheer others…

Waldorf Puppet Show
2026-01-24 15:00 - 15:30
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026 Time: 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room

Enjoy a peaceful Waldorf puppet show presented by teachers from the Waldorf School of the Peninsula, featuring soft music, silks, and handmade marionettes.
This year’s story is Rumpelstiltskin, a classic Grimm’s fairy tale filled with magic, mystery, and consequence.

TAB Tech Symposium: Step Into the Future of A.I.
2026-01-24 15:00 - 17:00
Cupertino Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is pleased to present an inspiring afternoon with some of today’s most exciting young AI leaders, inventors, and innovators. Whether you dream of building robots, designing smarter software, exploring ethical AI, or simply want to understand where this technology is headed, this symposium brings the future right to you.Hear firsthand from trailblazers shaping the field today:• Aakash Adasera,AI Engineer @ Consensus and SellScale co‑founder pushing the boundaries of frontier tech and ethical innovation.• Aditya Sharma, a Google Pixel AI engineer advancing on‑device Gemini LLMs and cutting‑edge NLP research.• Animesh Singh Alang, a UCSC AI researcher and founder of Rizzy, building next‑gen NLP and neural network systems.• Prof. Navrati Saxena, a globally recognized expert in AI, 5G, IoT, and next‑gen communications with 90+ publications.• Lesya Hendrix, a founder and robotics leader developing autonomous systems for Earth and lunar construction, with deep experience across Tesla, Nuro, Scania, and frontier tech.
If you’re curious about AI, passionate about innovation, or looking for guidance on turning your ideas into impact, this is your chance to learn from people who are already building the future. Come get inspired, ask questions, and discover how you can turn your own AI ambitions into reality.
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.

Brazilian Screenings & Maria Farinha Films present A Table for All
2026-01-24 15:00 - 17:30
What if food waste could be transformed into gourmet meals for socially vulnerable communities? Renowned visionary chef Massimo Bottura, founder of the world’s best restaurant, brings together international culinary icons—such as Joan Roca, Alain Ducasse, and Virgilio Martí nez—to prove that food destined for the trash can become something far more meaningful. At the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, tons of surplus ingredients from the Olympic Village are reinvented at Refettorio Gastromotiva, a groundbreaking soup kitchen where cooking becomes an act of care, dignity, and social change. This 53-minute documentary in Portuguese with English subtitles was directed by Kiko Ribeiro and Andre Finotti. The production company is Maria Farinha Films. View the trailer here.Curator’s notesTable for All documents a powerful initiative led by the Brazilian non-governmental organization Gastromotiva, in partnership with the Food for Soul Foundation, founded by Chef Massimo Bottura. Together, these organizations work to provide nutritious, high-quality food to people facing food insecurity. Grounded in a real-world project, the film addresses one of the most urgent challenges of contemporary society: food waste in a world where millions of people lack reliable access to food. It also engages with broader themes such as urban agriculture, reconnection with nature, and the principles of the Slow Food movement. Through a creative, deeply human approach, the initiative invites us to rethink our relationship with food and restore dignity to individuals living in vulnerable conditions.
Rodrigo Torres, a Brazilian film curator based in Southern California, introduces each film to provide context and to enhance the audience’s understanding. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in cinema and an MFA in Visual Arts and began his career in the camera department on movie sets. Rodrigo worked as a curator and film programmer for the State Department of Culture at the renowned Cine Brasília movie theater. In partnership with the State Department of Education, Rodrigo organized special screenings for students of all ages and served as the General Media Coordinator, contributing to public policies for financing film productions and exhibitions. In California, he worked at the Aquarius Theatre, taught at Palo Alto Adult School (PAUSD), and currently serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Art at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
The next Brazilian Screening is Saturday, April 25.

Girls Who Code
2026-01-24 15:30 - 16:30
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026 Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Location: Technology Lab
The Los Gatos Library has partnered with @GirlsWhoCode to create a club meant for people ages 12-18 to learn to code and change the world!
“What will I Learn?
Our middle and high school Clubs encourage you to impact the community in a positive way through code. In order to build the skills you need to make an impact, you will learn how to code from our fun online tutorials and activities that will help you build animations, games, apps, and other things that you dream up! We have tutorials in Python, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and Java.”
Email: signup@gwc-losgatos.org to register.

Weekend Baby Lap-Sit Storytime (Age 0-1)
2026-01-25 09:30 - 10:00
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026 Time: 9:30am – 10:00am Location: Children’s Room
Join us for Baby Lap-Sit Storytime at the Library!
Baby storytime is the perfect way to learn about early literacy with your non-walking baby. Join us in a friendly circle as we read board books together and sing fun songs to engage your non-walking children.
Baby Storytime will take place in the Children’s Room before our Library opens – please note that you will need to enter through the Garden Gate on the very right side of the building, instead of entering through our main entrance doors.

Portuguese Storytime
2026-01-25 11:30 - 12:00
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026 Time: 11:30am – 12:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children’s Area
Enjoy nursery rhymes, movement and stories with Daniela Nelms of A Mãe de Contos. Non-Portuguese speakers will benefit from exposure to the language through literature and nursery rhymes, as well as experiencing the rich culture and traditions.

Move and Groove Storytime
2026-01-26 10:15 - 11:30
Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 Time: 10:15am – 11:30am Location: Oak Room Patio, Main Library 1st Floor
Move and Groove Storytime has two sessions: 10:15 am and 11:00 am.
Families who cannot attend the 10:15 storytime are encouraged to stay for the 11:00.
Dance your wiggles away in this interactive storytime. Creative movement set to songs and stories for children 18 months+ and caregivers.
Adults must be accompanied by a child. Registration not required.

Toddler Storytime @ Hillsdale Branch
2026-01-26 10:30 - 11:00
Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 Time: 10:30am – 11:00am Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space
*Toddler Storytime begins at 10:30 AM—before the library officially opens! Please note the library will open to everyone at 11:00 AM*.
Join us and get up and get moving with your toddler! Full of books, songs and tons of fun designed to help develop your child’s language and motor skills.
This program is intended for children ages 18 months-3 years old. Adults must be accompanied by a child.
Per the County Fire Marshal’s latest inspection, storytime at the Hillsdale Branch is limited to 35 people. To ensure space, only one adult per child may attend.

ESL Conversation Club
2026-01-26 11:00 - 12:00
Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm Presenter: Viviana Cois Location: Teen Room

Join us in-person at the Library for friendly and casual conversations with other English learners! This class is for adults 18+.

Gardner Health Services Tabling
2026-01-26 11:00 - 12:00
Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm Location: Lobby
Join our friends from Gardner Health Services at their table in the Lobby and learn about their Promotores Program.
The Promotores Program is designed on reducing disparities for low-income Santa Clara County residents who are Transition Age Youth (TAY) and Adult and Older Adults (AOA) who are age 18 years and older. This is done by utilizing a non-clinical networking model among service providers to exchange information about activities and resources that promote economic stability, educational success, access to healthcare, housing, and legal services for families. The program is funded under the Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) component of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA).

Drop-In 3D Printing – Quick Prints @ Hillsdale Branch
2026-01-26 13:00 - 15:00
Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space
Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for Drop-In 3D Printing. 3D printing will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays and is first come, first served. Drop-in to print any of our files available on our USB flash drive that are 35 minutes or less. If you would like to request a longer print, you can sign up for an appointment here.
Any Questions? Contact Joey Squillacioti by phone or email.
Phone: 650-522-7886
Email: jsquillacioti@cityofsanmateo.org

Chinese e-Resources Workshop 中文網上資源
2026-01-26 15:00 - 16:00
中文網上資源
您想知道如何在圖書館網站 sccld.org 看世界日報，中文雜誌，華語電影，或是下載中文電子書嗎？
我們將介紹並教您使用包括龍源期刊網，HyRead, PressReader, Hoopla, Kanopy等資源。
*如欲下載HyRead app: 請帶您的圖書卡，平板或手機。

3D Printing Appointments @ Hillsdale Branch
2026-01-26 15:30 - 16:30
Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space
Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for 3D Printing Appointments. 1:1 appointments will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays. All equipment will be provided by the library. Create your own design in Tinkercad or print a design from Thingiverse. Printing can vary based on detail and the design can be printed to pickup at a later date.
You can register here.
Any Questions? Contact Joey Squillacioti by phone or email.
Phone: 650-522-7886
Email: jsquillacioti@cityofsanmateo.org

Social Stitching
2026-01-26 16:30 - 18:00
Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 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.
