Lego Engineering
2025-09-03 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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
ADA Accommodation Requests

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.
ADA Accommodation Requests

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.

ADA Accommodation Requests

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.
ADA Accommodation Requests

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

(Virtual) Lawyers in the Library
2025-09-03 16:00 - 18:00
King Library’s “Lawyers in the Library” connects you with an attorney for a FREE 20 minute legal advice appointment.
Select the REGISTER ONLINE link to make an online appointment. A volunteer attorney gives you a call between 4:00 – 6:00 PM on the appointment date.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to high demand, only one appointment is allowed per customer each quarter.Who Are the Lawyers?
Attorneys from the Pro Bono Project have generously donated their time to make Lawyers in the Library happen.
Here are other options for legal assistance.
ADA Accommodation Requests.

Wednesday Afternoon Meditation and Mindfulness
2025-09-03 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.

Year of Letters: Celebrate Connection Through Greeting Cards
2025-09-03 16:30 - 17:30
Join us at the library for Year of Letters, a heartwarming program where people come together to create and send greeting cards! Whether you want to brighten someone’s day, share a special message, or simply enjoy the art of card making, this is the perfect space to express yourself. Come craft beautiful, handmade cards, meet fellow card makers, and celebrate the timeless joy of thoughtful communication. No experience needed, we’ll have all the supplies on hand, just bring your creativity and a warm heart! Drop by and be part of a year filled with kindness, connection, and handwritten love. Let’s make every letter count!

AstroPIC: Integrated Photonics for Exoplanet Imaging
2025-09-03 18:30 - 19:30
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Presenter: Dr. Rachel Morgan Location: 1st Floor Program Room
Seating is limited. Registration is recommended. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Join us for a fascinating talk with Dr. Rachel Morgan, Optical Scientist at NASA Ames Research Center and the SETI Institute. She will share how new coronagraph technology could make it possible to directly image distant Earth-like exoplanets.
Direct imaging of Earth-like exoplanets is critical to the search for extraterrestrial life. Capturing the light from Exo-Earths is challenging because an Earth-like planet is 10 billion times dimmer than its host star, meaning that extremely precise and complex optical systems called coronagraphs are required to block out the starlight while preserving the planet signal. The AstroPIC project is applying a new type of optical technology to tackle this challenge by using a programmable photonic integrated circuit to separate the starlight from the planet light with an instrument that promises to be orders of magnitude smaller and more resilient to telescope errors than traditional coronagraph designs.
This talk will discuss the design and experimental results from the first prototype of the AstroPIC coronagraph at NASA Ames Research Center, which has recently demonstrated record-breaking on-chip contrast ratios of over 90 dB.
About the Presenter: Dr. Rachel Morgan is an Optical Scientist at NASA Ames Research Center/SETI Institute. She works with the Exoplanet Technology Group on applying integrated photonics technology to astronomy instruments. She holds a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from MIT (2023) where she researched small satellite optical payloads and integrated photonics device design. Outside of research, she enjoys playing the saxophone and maintaining a very long Duolingo streak!
A Sci-Fi September Event

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

Kanzashi Fabric Workshop
2025-09-03 18:30 - 20:30
In this hands-on workshop, sustainable artists Gigi Farmer and Leila Ghasempor will guide participants in creating their own unique Kanzashi fabric flowers. Their passion for community-centered creativity shines through their work, fostering connection, inspiration, and eco-conscious art-making.
All materials will be provided. Program is designed for adults and teens. No registration is required. Seating will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis.
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 Class Session / Clases de inglés
2025-09-03 18:30 - 20:30
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.

Bedtime Storytime
2025-09-03 19:00 - 19:30
Join us for evening Family Storytime 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.
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.

After Dinner Book Club: Las Madres
2025-09-03 19:00 - 20:00
Join the Morgan Hill Library in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month the 1st Wednesday of September at 7pm for our After Dinner Book Club. Be ready for a fun and lively discussion!

Place a copy of Las Madres by Esmeralda Santiago on hold or stop by the Morgan Hill Library After Dinner Book Club display.
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.

Magical Bridge Storytime
2025-09-04 10:15 - 10:45
Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025 Time: 10:15 am – 10:45 am Location: Offsite
Stop by the Bookmobile for stories, songs, and rhymes in the heart of Rengstorff Park! Enjoy a fun-filled storytime at the Magical Bridge Playground, and take advantage of full library services available from 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Events are weather permitting.
Find us at 201 S. Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040.

Books and Boogie Storytime/ Hora de Cuentos
2025-09-04 10:30 - 11:00
Join us at the Gilroy Library on Thursday mornings for Books and Boogie storytime with Librarian Rosa!Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy engaging stories, playful rhymes, lively fingerplays, and music and movement activities that nurture early literacy skills. After storytime, stay and explore our brand-new Play Space area during “Stay and Play” time.****Únase a nosotros en la Biblioteca de Gilroy los jueves por la mañana para una hora de cuentos, donde compartiremos historias divertidas, rimas, canciones y baile con la bibliotecaria Rosa.Estas actividades están diseñadas para ayudar a desarrollar las habilidades tempranas de lectura en los niños. Después, quédese para disfrutar de nuestra nueva área de juegos.

Storytime for Babies at Cupertino Library
2025-09-04 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for Storytime for Babies in our first floor program room! This storytime series is suitable for children ages 0 to 1 and will feature stories, songs, fingerplays, and more, all to encourage the development of crucial early literacy skills. Parents and babies will listen together, learn together, and play together.
This storytime is for pre-walkers and is limited to the first 30 babies, with a maximum of 2 adults per family group. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to sit on.
*** Beginning 9/4-10/16: Due to construction Storytime for Babies will not feature the stay and play component. We look forward to resuming stay and play on Thursday 10/23! Thank you for your patience.***
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.

Hora de Cuentos en Español
2025-09-04 11:00 - 11:30
Los invitamos a participar junto a la señorita Juliana para la hora de cuentos familiares en español en la biblioteca de College Terrace.
La hora del cuento incluye una variedad de actividades como cuentos, canciones, rimas y movimientos. Storytime es una experiencia divertida e interactiva para toda la familia que promueve el placer de leer y aprender para todas las edades. Este programa familiar se ofrece en español y está abierto a todas las personas interesadas en aprender nuevos idiomas.
Por favor traiga sus propias bufandas y maracas. La biblioteca no proporciona útiles compartidos en este momento. Esta hora de cuentos es un programa en el interior/exterior de la biblioteca. El uso del espacio exterior depende del clima.
¡Asegúrate de seguirnos en YouTube para ver más historias, canciones y rimas, incluyendo una lista de reproducción de todas nuestras canciones favoritas para cantar
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Join Señorita Juliana for Family Storytime en Español at College Terrace Library.
Storytime includes a variety of early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, and movements. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This family-friendly program is hosted in Spanish and open to all including native speakers and those interested in learning new languages.
Please bring your own scarves and shakers. The library is not providing shared supplies at this time. This storytime is an indoor/outdoor program. Use of outdoor space is weather dependent.
Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playlist of all of our favorite songs to sing!

Wonderful Ones Storytime
2025-09-04 11:00 - 11:30
Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025 Time: 11:00am – 11:30am Presenter: Jenn Laredo Location: Children’s Room
Join us for Wonderful Ones Storytime in the Children's Room every Thursday at 11 am! We will sing, move, and read together as we work on developing our early literacy skills while also building community connections. This program is specifically intended for the developmental stages of one year olds but concepts can be transferred to similar ages.
