Tech Mentor
2025-09-03 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Need help printing or using Word and Excel? Want to set up an email account? Need ideas on tech security? Questions on accessing SJPL eResources? From the basics to somewhat beyond, volunteer tech mentors are here to help with thoughtful advice and problem-solving. We will do our best to assist you with your tech dilemmas.
Free. No registration or appointment required. Just drop by and ask for assistance.
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Homework Club at Joyce Ellington Branch
2025-09-03 14:00 - 16:00
Need help with your homework or a subject in school? Students in Kindergarten through 6th grade can come to Joyce Ellington Branch Library on Wednesdays from 2 to 4 pm to get free assistance . Students can get help with their homework/school enrichment or use our Study Room as a space to work on school projects independently.
Free. No registration required
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Game On (For Teens)
2025-09-03 14:30 - 16:00
Ready to show off your gaming skills?! Play board and card games, test out your skills on our Nintendo Switch, compete on our Ping Pong or Foosball tables, and more. Bring your friends! Ages 11-17 are welcome.Free. No registration required
This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Vineland Branch Library.
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ESL Conversation Club at Milpitas Library
2025-09-03 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!

Snack Break-Free Snacks for Kids!/¡Meriendas Gratis Para Niños!
2025-09-03 15:00 - 16:00
Stop by the library and pick up a FREE after-school snack!

Monday – Friday, 3:00-4:00 p.m. while supplies last.
For kids 18 years old and under.
Snacks provided by the YMCA.
September – May except for MHUSD school breaks.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
¡Pasa por la biblioteca y recoge una merienda GRATIS después de la escuela!

Lunes – viernes, 3:00-4:00 p.m. mientras duren las reservas.
Para niños de 18 años y menores.
Meriendas proporcionadas por la YMCA.
De Septiembre a Mayo excepto durante los descansos escolares de MHUSD.

Declaración de No Discriminación del USDA

De conformidad con la Ley Federal de Derechos Civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), se prohíbe que el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, empleados e instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA discriminen sobre la base de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, credo religioso, discapacidad, edad, creencias políticas, o en represalia o venganza por actividades previas de derechos civiles en algún programa o actividad realizados o financiados por el USDA. Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

Kids Knitting (Ages 7+)
2025-09-03 15:00 - 16:00
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm Location: Children’s Room
For ages 7+ only: Join Librarian Robert in the Children's Room and learn to knit! Learn the basic skills to get started on a simple project and practice your stitching.

Reading To Children at the Willow Glen Library
2025-09-03 15:00 - 16:00
Participating in the Reading to Children program is a great way for children to develop their imagination and spark a love for books, reading and learning. Children will enjoy one-on-one or small group interaction with our volunteers Mike & Sally. Kids are also welcome to practice reading to our volunteer.
Free. No registration required.
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Reading to Children with Sarah
2025-09-03 15:00 - 16:00
Participating in the Reading to Children program is a great way for children to develop their imagination and spark a love for books, reading and learning. Children will enjoy one-on-one or small group interaction with our volunteer, Kids are also welcome to practice reading to our volunteer.
Reading to Children will take place in the Children’s Area.
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STEM Wednesdays: Build & Balance Challenge!
2025-09-03 15:00 - 16:00
Discover how small foundations impact big designs! Kids will build structures using just one cube as a base, testing balance, stability, and creativity. This activity sparks curiosity about real-world engineering while encouraging experimentation.
Free. Registration required (drop ins accepted, provided there is space).
They’ll have a blast exploring what makes a successful structure—all while using their imagination and teamwork!
Recommended for ages 5-10.
Free. Registration required (drop-ins accepted, provided there is space).
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MISSION: Baby Toddler Playdate (09/03/2025 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
2025-09-03 15:30 - 16:30
Join us for a library playdate for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. We’ll feature open-ended play materials perfect for babies’ development! Siblings welcome.
This event is generously sponsored by the Santa Clara City Library Foundation…

Science is for Me for Grades K-2: The Lost Keys
2025-09-03 15:30 - 16:30
Children in kindergarten to second grade are invited to participate in hands-on science experiments alongside their parents and caregivers.
José loses his key in the street…it fell into a storm drain. How can Jasmine and José get the key out? Learn about magnets and design a solution to retrieve the key.
This program is designed to be self-paced, and it is expected that accompanying adults will facilitate the activities with their children. Registration is required as space is limited.
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.

3D Printing Appointments @ Hillsdale Branch
2025-09-03 15:30 - 16:30
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 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

Volunteer Away Your Fines
2025-09-03 15:30 - 16:30
Join your community to help beautify your Pearl Avenue Branch Library. Register to take part in this opportunity to Volunteer Away Your Fines at a rate of $20 per hour. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone interested in volunteering away their library fines, gaining service hours for school/work or just giving back to the community.
This event will be happening at the Pearl Avenue Branch Library only.
Details and Requirements:

Must arrive promptly to sign-in at the Information Desk
Must sign a waiver form provided (parents must sign for those under the age of 18)
Anyone under the age of 15 must volunteer alongside a parent/guardian
Must be able to commit to the full session (3:30 – 4:30 p.m.)
No experience or special skills necessary
Training and supplies will be provided

For more information or to register, please call 408-808-3053.
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Lego Engineering
2025-09-03 15:30 - 16:30
Build, learn and imagine with Lego! Construct buildings and structures with weekly builder challenges!

Free. In-Person. Ages 5 and Up.
Kits generously provided by Friends of Village Square Library
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EXTERNAL Event: Palo Alto Gen-Z Hang
2025-09-03 15:30 - 17:00
Palo Alto Gen Z is invited to come hang at Mitchell Park Bowl every Wednesday in September and October from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm to chill and connect with your peers. For youth 12-25! There will be snacks!

Wednesday, September 03, 2025 | 03:30 PM – 05:00 PM
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | 03:30 PM – 05:00 PM
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | 03:30 PM – 05:00 PM
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | 03:30 PM – 05:00 PM
Wednesday, October 01, 2025 | 03:30 PM – 05:00 PM
Wednesday, October 08, 2025 | 03:30 PM – 05:00 PM
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 03:30 PM – 05:00 PM
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 03:30 PM – 05:00 PM
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 03:30 PM – 05:00 PM

Virtual Author Talk: Hannah Nicole Maehrer
2025-09-03 16:00 - 17:00
Join us for a delightfully wicked conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, author of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain series, including the highly anticipated new installment, Accomplice to a Villain. This magical rom com follows Evie Sage, who accidentally becomes the assistant to the kingdom’s most feared villain, navigating workplace chaos, murder plots, and a wildly inappropriate crush.
With magical prophecies unraveling, threats in the break room, and talking frogs in crowns, Evie must survive her job without losing her cool—or her dignity. Full of humor, heart, and a dangerously charming boss, this fantasy series is a must for fans of sharp wit and twisted fairy tales.
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The free, virtual series is open to the public and takes place two to three times a month. All author talks will include the opportunity to ask the author questions. Click here for a complete list of upcoming events in this series.
A link for this event will be sent approximately 24 hours before the event. Participants who register within 24 hours of the event will receive a single email containing the link to the program. This program will be recorded and posted here after the event and will only be available for viewing for a limited time.
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The Santa Clara County Library District is proud to present a virtual monthly author talk series featuring bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world.  The featured writers and thought leaders will cover a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres.

Online Author Talk : Hannah Nicole Maehrer
2025-09-03 16:00 - 17:00
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm Location: Online
Register here and submit your questions for the author before the event begins.
Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain series.
Evie Sage didn’t mean to become the right-hand woman to the kingdom’s most terrifying villain. One minute, she was applying for an entry-level position that promised “light paperwork and occasional beheadings,” and the next, she was knee-deep in magical mayhem, murder plots, and an entirely inappropriate crush on her brooding, sharp-jawed, walking disaster of a boss.
Now, with a magical prophecy unraveling, assassins showing up in the break room, and a suspicious amount of frogs wearing crowns, Evie has to figure out how to survive her job without setting the kingdom on fire―or her dignity, which is hanging by a very sarcastic thread.
Being evil-adjacent was never part of the five-year plan. But then again…neither was falling for The Villain.
Full of humor and heart, this magical office comedy about a sunshine assistant and her grumpy evil boss is one you won’t want to miss out on. With the third book in the series, Accomplice to the Villain, out August 5, 2025, you need to register today to learn what tricks are up this author’s sleeve!
About the Author: Hannah Nicole Maehrer—or as TikTok Knows her, @hannahnicolemae—is a fantasy romance author and BookToker with a propensity for villains. When she’s not creating bookish comedy skits about Villains and Assistants, she’s writing to Taylor Swift songs. Her biggest passions in life include romance, magic, laughter, and finding ways to include them all in everything she creates. Most days you can find her with her head in the clouds and a pen in her hand.
To register, or to watch at a later date visit the Author Talk webpage.

ESL Conversation Club
2025-09-03 16:00 - 17:00
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Presenter: Staff Adult Location: 1st Floor Program Room
Are you learning or improving your spoken English? Come practice with us! We are offering this as a hybrid program. We will meet in person at the first floor program room. Can't make it in person? We will also provide a Zoom link.
Casual conversation and friendly company. Everyone is welcome.

On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love with Hannah Nicole Maehrer
2025-09-03 16:00 - 17:00
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Presenter: Hannah Nicole Maehrer Location: Online
Registration is required. Click this link to attend the virtual event.
Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain series.
Evie Sage didn’t mean to become the right-hand woman to the kingdom’s most terrifying villain. One minute, she was applying for an entry-level position that promised “light paperwork and occasional beheadings,” and the next, she was knee-deep in magical mayhem, murder plots, and an entirely inappropriate crush on her brooding, sharp-jawed, walking disaster of a boss.
Now, with a magical prophecy unraveling, assassins showing up in the break room, and a suspicious amount of frogs wearing crowns, Evie has to figure out how to survive her job without setting the kingdom on fire―or her dignity, which is hanging by a very sarcastic thread.
Being evil-adjacent was never part of the five-year plan. But then again…neither was falling for The Villain.
Full of humor and heart, this magical office comedy about a sunshine assistant and her grumpy evil boss is one you won’t want to miss out on. With the third book in the series, Accomplice to the Villain, out August 5, 2025, you need to register today to learn what tricks are up this author’s sleeve!
Not able to attend live? You can access the recording for this event and all Online Author Series events on our website shortly after they conclude.
About the Author: Hannah Nicole Maehrer—or as TikTok Knows her, @hannahnicolemae—is a fantasy romance author and BookToker with a propensity for villains. When she’s not creating bookish comedy skits about Villains and Assistants, she’s writing to Taylor Swift songs. Her biggest passions in life include romance, magic, laughter, and finding ways to include them all in everything she creates. Most days you can find her with her head in the clouds and a pen in her hand.

This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Mountain View Library.

Afternoon Crafts
2025-09-03 16:00 - 17:00
Visit the library to participate in arts and crafts for kids. All tools and supplies are provided.
Free. No registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Reading to Furry Friends
2025-09-03 16:00 - 17:00
Tell a story to a Furry Friend!
Children are invited to practice reading to gentle, trained assistance dogs who love books! Practice reading skills while relaxing next to a cute Furry Friend.
Eliminate fines/fees related to lost or damaged items by being read to. Attend this program to have $5 deducted from juvenile accounts for every 15 minutes you are read to. Please check in at the 2nd Floor Info Desk for additional information. For youth ages 0-10.
Free. No registration required.
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Reading to Children
2025-09-03 16:00 - 17:00
Participating in the Reading to Children program is a great way for children to develop their imagination and spark a love for books, reading and learning.
Children will enjoy one-on-one or small group interaction with our adult volunteer. They are also welcome to practice reading to our volunteer. Pre-registration is not required, and children may drop in to hear a story any time during the program. This program is best suited for preschoolers and children in grades K-3 and will be held in the Children’s Picture Book area.
Free. No registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

STEAM Club
2025-09-03 16:00 - 17:00
Drop in every Wednesday afternoon for a new STEAM adventure, from robots to engineering to science to making.
September 3 – Design for ImpactSeptember 10 – BREAK – drop by for a grab & go STEAM kitSeptember 17 – Power of 2September 24 – Animation
Appropriate for ages 8-12. To manage space, adults are asked to stay outside of the class. If your child isn’t able to participate independently, Junior STEAM (Thursdays) or Family STEAM (Saturdays) may be a better fit.

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Wacky Wednesdays
2025-09-03 16:00 - 17:00
Join us on Wednesdays for arts or crafts at the library! Each week we focus on a different themed artwork or craft. All supplies will be provided!
Free. No registration required. While supplies lasts.
September 3 – Sheep craft
September 10 – Colorful Cameras craft
September 17 – Cardboard Cat craft
September 24 – Boba craft

ADA Accommodation Requests

Homework Help for Grades K-6
2025-09-03 16:00 - 17:30
Are you a student in grades K-6th and need help with homework? We have tutors for you to receive homework help, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. No registration is required. Walk-ins welcome as spaces allows. Basic school supplies will be provided.

Please note: As a parent or caregiver, it is mandatory to stay in the Courtyard while your child participates in the program.

Homework Help will not be held on the following dates: ‘

October 13
November 3
November 11
November 24 – November 28
December 22 – January 5
January 19
February 16 to February 20
March 30
April 13 to April 17
May 25

Are you interested in volunteering for Homework Help? Please visit our volunteer page to find out how to be a Homework Help volunteer.
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

3D Printing Drop-In @ TeenHQ
2025-09-03 16:00 - 17:30
Middle and high school students are welcome to explore 3D printing with this drop-in program at TeenHQ’s MakerSpace. Teens will learn the (very) basics of 3D printing, test a design for printability, then schedule their print for later pick-up.
Teens can choose a design from Thingiverse or bring their own design from home. Designs from home must be in an .stl file format and fit on a USB. All prints must be able to go on a TeenHQ USB and claimed when print is available for pick-up. Designs are considered printable if able to load and save on Lulzbot Cura, but the librarian has final say. All prints must take less than 4 hrs 30 min to print. All eligible prints are free.
Program is first come, first serve. The first 8 teens will be able to reserve prints.
Laptops are available.
All who schedule a print must pick up their print within 3 weeks of being notified their print is ready unless you notify the librarian of any issues. The librarian will email and/or call to notify that the print is ready at TeenHQ for pick-up.
Please be aware that:

No weapons or items that could be construed as a weapon will be accepted for print.
Prints that are considered obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the library environment will be not accepted for print.
The library’s 3D printers must be used only for lawful purposes. All local, state, and federal laws must be followed.
For this program, 3D printers will only be operated by library staff.
Accepted prints may not violate any third party’s intellectual property, such as copyright, patent, or trademark.
Library staff reserve the right to refuse any 3D print request.
SJPL and library staff are not responsible for malfunctions or misprints.

This program is free. No pre-registration required.
This program is specifically for Middle and High Schoolers. Adult caregivers and younger siblings will be asked to sit in the Teen Reading Room while they wait.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Teens Reach Meeting & Activity
2025-09-03 16:00 - 17:30
This leadership and volunteer service group for teens ages 13-18 meets on the first [or 2nd if lands on closure] Wednesday of each month at 4:00 PM. Get involved, earn volunteer hours, and be a leader in the library.
To join Teens Reach you must be 13-18 years of age, have a strong interest in the library, enjoy working with people of all ages and cultures, be reliable and communicative, and be willing to learn new skills. Membership requires regular attendance at meetings, participation, and support of library activities and events. A sense of fun and adventure is also appreciated.
As a bonus, Teens Reach members can earn community service hours through participation in meetings and activities. Get some pizza at every meeting as well!
Agendas & Activities

September 3, 2025: Assign Leadership Roles; Beat Saber VR
October 1, 2025: TBD
November 5, 2025: TBD
December 3, 2025: TBD
January 7, 2026: TBD
February 4, 2026: TBD
March 4, 2026: TBD
April 1, 2026: TBD
May 6, 2026: TBD

For more information go towww.sjpl.org/teensreach
No registration required.
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Teen Unity Through Arts & Crafts
2025-09-03 16:00 - 18:00
Join us to work on art projects together. All supplies will be provided. Completed projects will be gifted to different groups in the community. Earn community service hours for school. Enjoy snacks and make new friends. No registration needed.
Presented by local nonprofit New Hope for Youth, dedicated to serving and reaching out to young individuals facing adversity and those at risk, along with their families and the community.

Maker Lab
2025-09-03 16:00 - 18:00
Join us in this monthly workshop to learn about 3D printing and Cricut machine. Available devices include Cricut Maker 3, Cricut Press, and a Creality 3D Printer. A limited selection of supplies for these machines will be available, but you’re welcome to bring your own supplies and digital design files.
No registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

One-On-One Tech Help
2025-09-03 16:00 - 18:00
Do you need help using a computer? Want to set up an email account? Stop by the Santa Teresa Branch Library for a session with our experienced volunteer! They can assist you with basic tech issues, such as:

Setting up an email account, composing & sending emails, using email attachments
Web searches and basic data entry
Learning the basics of Microsoft Word and Excel and web-based productivity software such as Google docs
Using the library’s pay-for-print and photocopy machines
Downloading apps on your phone or tablet
And much more!

You are welcome to bring your own device, such as a laptop, phone or tablet, or you can use one of our computers.
Free, No Registration Required
ADA Accommodation Requests
