Bombay Jam
2025-10-14 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.
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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.
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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.

Growing Culinary Herbs in Santa Clara County
2025-10-14 19:00 - 20:30
Learn how to grow beautiful and fragrant culinary herbs!
Many culinary herbs are very easy to grow. They add beauty and interest to your garden as well as attracting pollinators and other beneficial insects. Learn the basic requirements of popular annual and perennial herbs. Herb varieties, planting, care, and pests will be discussed
Presenter is Marilyn Becker. Marilyn became an SCC Master Gardener in 2023 after a career in the technology sector. She is also a ceramic artist.

Computer Assembly Workshop [by Appointment]
2025-10-15 00:00
Free. Recommended for ages 10+
With Lab PCs donated by our local community, you will learn:

Components needed to assemble a working computer
How to plan out and shop for a new/used computer components
How to assemble a PC without damaging components

Class Breakdown:

Presentation on minimum necessary components and their functions
Students/families (in small groups) will be given an assortment of components to reassemble into a working computer
Start them up and troubleshoot any problems

Thanks to our patrons and staff for their computer donations!!

My Qualifications:I’ve built my own computers for more than 30 years. My parents worked at IBM and would always bring home new components. I have a valid/active CompTIA A+ certification and a valid/active Cisco Certified Network Associate Certificate.

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1:1 Tech Mentor / Giáo Viên Máy Tính
2025-10-15 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.
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Día de los Muertos Scavenger Hunt
2025-10-15 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!
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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!
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