SplitBunch Events

Yarn Swap
2025-10-14 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm Location: Conference Room
Do you have more yarn than you know what to do with? Or are you looking to add some new yarn to your collection? Come to our yarn swap, where you can meet crafters like yourself, talk about your projects, and (most importantly!) get some new yarn while finding a new home for yarn you are ready to part ways with.
Yarn swaps happen about every six months so if you can't make it to this one, join us later in the year!

ESL Classes with Evergreen Valley College (EVC). ESL 501: Reading & Writing 1
2025-10-14 16:45 - 18:45
Develop your English language skills by practicing speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar.
Do you want to build your English language skills and your confidence? The Educational Park Branch Library Family Learning Center, in collaboration with Evergreen Valley College (EVC), offers you the opportunity to register today! This beginning non-credit ESL course is FREE!
ESL 501 Reading & Writing 1
What will you learn in this class? This is a non-credit, high-beginning-level integrated ESL skills course emphasizing basic reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. Students will learn to comprehend frequently used words in context, use learned phrases and sentences to express ideas in basic writing, understand basic grammar structures, and read simplified material.
Course Information
Starts: August 26, 2025Ends: December 11, 2025Meeting Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and ThursdayTime: 4:45 PM – 6:50 PM Instructor: TBD
No classes on:

Thursday, Nov 11: Veterans Day
Thursday, Nov 27:Thanksgiving

Before the classes start, you must complete a Guided Self-Placement (GSP). This is not a test—it’s simply an assessment to help us place you in the most appropriate ESL class based on your current English level. To ensure accurate results, the GSP should be completed independently and in a quiet setting, without assistance from classmates.
We will assist you with the application and registration processes in person at the Educational Park Branch Library.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Desarrolla tus habilidades en el idioma Inglés practicando el habla, escucha, lectura, escritura, vocabulario, pronunciación y gramática.
¿Quieres desarrollar tus habilidades en el idioma inglés y obtener más confianza? El Centro de Aprendizaje Familiar de la Biblioteca Educational Park, en asociación con Evergreen Valley College (EVC), te ofrecen la oportunidad de registrarte hoy! Este curso de ESL sin créditos académicos para principiantes es ¡GRATIS!
ESL 501 Reading & Writing 1¿Qué aprenderás en esta clase? este es un curso de habilidades de ESL de nivel alto inicial sin créditos con un fuerte énfasis en la lectura, la escritura, la gramática y el vocabulario básicos. Los estudiantes serán capaces de comprender palabras de uso frecuente en contexto, usarán frases y oraciones aprendidas para expresar sus ideas en la escritura básica, comprenderán estructuras gramaticales básicas y leerán material simplificado.
Información del Curso
Inicia: 26 de Agosto, 2025Finaliza: 11 de Diciembre, 2025Días de Clase: Martes, Miércoles y Jueves Horario: 4:45 PM – 6:50 PMInstructor: TBD
No habrá clases:

Jueves 11 de Noviembre: Día del Veterano
Jueves 27 de Noviembre: Día de Acción de Gracias

Antes de comenzar las clases deberás de completar una Evaluación de Ubicación Guiada (GSP). Esto no es un examen—es simplemente una evaluación para ayudarnos a colocarte en la clase de ESL más adecuada según tu nivel actual de inglés. Para obtener resultados precisos, debes completar la evaluación de forma individual y en un lugar tranquilo, sin la ayuda de compañeros.
Te ayudaremos con los procesos de solicitud y registro en persona en la Biblioteca Educational Park.
Solicitud de Accesibilidad ADA

Volunteer Away Your Fines
2025-10-14 17:00 - 18:00
Every now and then, libraries need a little extra love from the communities they serve. You can volunteer away your library fines at a rate of $20 per hour while helping the library maintain a clean and welcoming environment.
Volunteers will be responsible for:

Book cover cleaning – Use disinfecting wipes to reinvigorate dingy books.
Bookshelves – Dust shelves and organize library materials.
Deep cleaning computers – Use disinfecting wipes to disinfect computer mice and mouse pads and compressed air to remove any dust particles or debris.
Material inspection – Check books for torn pages, pen marks, etc.

This is a perfect opportunity for anyone interested in volunteering away their library fines.
Details and Requirements:

Must be able to commit to the full session
Anyone under the age of 15 must volunteer alongside a parent/guardian
No experience or special skills necessary
Training and supplies will be provided

Please register online or ask for assistance by calling/visiting our Information Desk. Space is limited.
ADA Accommodation Requests

U.S. Citizenship Mock Interview Practice
2025-10-14 17:00 - 18:00
Are you ready to begin your path towards citizenship?
Join us in person to practice for the U.S. Citizenship Interview and learn about:

N-400 test questions
Civic Test
Practice the reading and writing test
Become more comfortable with the interview
Learn strategies on how to interview

Free. In-Person. No registration required.

¿Están listos para el camino a la ciudadanía?
Acompañenos a practicar en persona para la entrevista
del examen de naturalización y aprender:

Las preguntas de N-400

Prueba CivicaPracticar las preguntas leyendolas y escribiendolas

Sentirse confortable con la entrevista
Aprenda algunas estrategias para entrevistar

ADA Accommodation Requests

Volunteer Away Your Fines
2025-10-14 17:00 - 18:00
Come volunteer away your library fines at a rate of $20 per hour by helping us tidy and clean the library as a Branch Buddy!
This is a perfect opportunity for anyone interested in volunteering away their library fines or gaining service hours for school/work. You do not need to have fines to participate!
Details and Requirements:

Must be able to commit to the full session
Anyone under the age of 15 must volunteer alongside a parent/guardian
No experience or special skills necessary
Training and supplies will be provided

ADA Accommodation Requests

(Virtual) Citizenship Class
2025-10-14 17:00 - 18:00
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. Please use the link below for class.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/94694628135

ADA Accommodation Requests

Reading Buddies
2025-10-14 17:00 - 18:00
Reading Buddies provides students in grades K-5 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a reading coach. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build confidence as readers. Our reading coach will listen to children read and provide support in phonics, sight words, and comprehension. Students can bring their favorite book or choose from the available selection at the Alviso Branch Library to read aloud to their reading coach.
Free. Registration not required.
Reading sessions are available on a first come, first served basis and the duration of reading sessions may be limited depending on the number of participating students.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Sanskrit for Beginners
2025-10-14 17:00 - 18:00
This beginner course will introduce Sanskrit to children. Students will begin by learning the alphabet.
For Ages 7-17. Free!
ADA Accommodation Requests

Clases de Ingles para Hispanos: Nivel Cero
2025-10-14 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 la voluntaria Michelle en la Biblioteca Bascom.

Días de clases son los Martes y Jueves con excepción de los días:

11 de Noviembre – Veterans Day
27 de Noviembre – Thanksgiving

Ultimo día de clases: 11 de Diciembre
¡Inscríbete ahora, espacio es limitado!
Gratis. Se proporcionará el material educativo.
Para más información escribe a yesenia.ortega@sjlibrary.org

Esta clase está reservada para estudiantes de nivel principiante cuyo primer idioma es el Español. Por favor consulta con el personal de la biblioteca o completa esta encuesta para obtener información sobre opciones de otros programas para personas que están aprendiendo inglés.
Solicitudes de Acomodación ADA

Tully: EVC ESL-502 - Listening and Speaking 1
2025-10-14 17:15 - 18:45
ESL 502 is a non-credit high-beginning level ESL course through Evergreen Valley College (EVC) designed to improve students’ listening, speaking, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Students will learn how to pronounce basic words correctly, engage in basic communication with others, understand/use basic grammar structures, and acquire/expand basic vocabulary.
Registration at Tully Branch Library.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Reading Under the Stars
2025-10-14 17:30 - 18:30
Join us for a fun hour of reading aloud! The librarian will read a selection of picture books, easy readers and chapter books to entire families that foster engagement and social emotional learning.
According to research, reading aloud is one of the most important things we can do with children. Reading aloud builds many foundational skills, introduces vocabulary, provides a model of fluent, expressive reading, and helps children recognize what reading for pleasure is all about.
Free. No Registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Bombay Jam
2025-10-14 17:30 - 18:30
Dance, sweat and move to the hottest Bollywood music and experience sheer exhilaration. Build endurance and tone in this addictive Bollywood dance workout! This energetic dance workout will be volunteer lead.
Free. First 40 attendees to arrive will be admitted. Doors will be closed when the class begins.
First time attendees will be required to fill out a waiver form so please arrive at least 10 minutes early.Recommend gym clothes, sport shoes, bottled water, and yoga mat if possible.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Zumba Fitness Class / Clase de Zumba Fitness
2025-10-14 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.

Celebrate Diwali: Special Storytime and Creative Crafts
2025-10-14 17:45 - 18:45
Celebrate the spirit of Diwali with a special Storytime and craft program, featuring a vibrant Diwali-inspired art activity. Delve into the rich cultural heritage of Diwali as we explore traditional symbols and colors through hands-on art projects.
Join us for a special Storytime and creative journey that honors the beauty and significance of this festive occasion – spreading light, unity, and happiness for all.
Free. No registration required. While supplies last.ADA Accommodation Requests

External Event: A Timely Discussion on Book Banning
2025-10-14 18:00 - 19:00
Join our friends at Linden Tree Books for a book launch 📚 with Joanna Ho and Caroline Kusin Pritchard, in conversation with Mychal Threets and Maggie Tokuda-Hall.Linden Tree and all-star authors Joanna Ho and Caroline Kusin Pritchard launch The Day the Books Disappeared (illustrated by Dan Santat), a timely story about a boy who is delighted to discover that he can make all the books in his classroom vanish… only to realize he has created a complete disaster!!
Caroline and Joanna will be joined by Maggie Tokuda-Hall, a founder of Authors Against Book Banning, and librarian & new host of Reading Rainbow, Mychal Threets. This important discussion will celebrate the importance of reading freely and explore ways to fight back against book banning.

This event is free to attend, but RSVP is required.

Worms! The Fun Way to Compost
2025-10-14 18:30 - 19:30
Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Presenter: Terry Andre & Jennifer Doniach Location: 1st Floor Program Room
Seating is limited. Registration is recommended. Walk-ins are also welcome.
This program is appropriate for both adults and families with school-age children.
Are you eager to compost but have no space and fear the smells? Consider vermicompost made with only paper, food scraps and worms. If compost is gold for the garden, vermicompost is platinum. It takes less space, has little odor, is better for plants, and costs almost nothing to make. It can even be done inside the house. Bring the whole family and discover the how's and why's of vermicomposting. Kids will love the worms and the hands-on experience!

(VIRTUAL) Rose's Book Club
2025-10-14 18:30 - 19:45
Join us for the monthly meeting of Rose’s Book Club! Our meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm. We read and discuss different books each month.
This is a free event.

Jan 14: The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler (456 pages)
Feb 11: Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore (320 pages)
March 11: The Women by Kristin Hannah (471 pages)
April 8: Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell (304 pages)
May 13: The Poet by Michael Connelly (597 pages)
June 10: Table for Two by Amor Towles (451 pages)
July 8: North Woods by Daniel Mason (372 pages)
Aug 12: Middletide by Sara Crouch (288 pages)
Sept 9: Weyward by Emily Hart (392 pages)
Oct 14: Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout (352 pages)
Nov 18: The Woman Next Door by Yewonde Omotoso (290 pages)
Dec 9: These Tangled Threads by Sarah Loudin Thomas (368 pages)

After registration, you will receive an email with the meeting invitation about 24 hours before the event begins. If you do not receive this email, please check your email’s spam folder.
For more information, please contact the Rose Garden Branch Library.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Family Fun Night: Sugar Skull Decorating
2025-10-14 18:30 - 20:00
Join us for an evening of exploration and fun. Families with school-aged children (ages 5+) will create art, crafts, or participate in hands-on STEM activities.
Family Fun Night fall series:
September 9 – Paper Sculptures
October 14 – Sugar Skull decorating – día de los muertos
November 18 – TBD
December 9 – Holdiay Cards
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.

Mindfulness Meditation (Online)
2025-10-14 19:00 - 20:00
Mindfulness meditation is a wonderful way to develop clarity, discipline, and perspective as well as improve your mental and physical health. Join online sessions with Phuong Pham, a Buddhist nun experienced in the practice of meditation. Each session is 45 minutes of meditating together followed by 15 minutes of group sharing and Q&A led by Phuong. The group sharing and Q&A is a valuable part of the process, so participants can reflect on the meditation session together and build community. It is open to all levels of experience.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Please make sure your email address is entered correctly. To minimize interruptions, participants must arrive no later than 7:15 pm to be admitted. Participants must register separately for each week they would like to join.
You can learn more about Phuong here and can watch her meditation videos here.

Children's Literature for Adults Bookclub
2025-10-14 19:00 - 20:00
Adults join us for our Children’s Literature for Adults Book Club to discuss, reminisce, or discover for the first time a beloved children’s classic. Registration is required at the Cupertino Library Children’s Reference Desk where we will have a copy of the book available. Adults only please.
Generously 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 atask@sccl.org.
