Tech Mentor
2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 (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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Climate California: Screening and Discussion
2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00
Join us in the screenings of two episodes of the Emmy-winner PBS series, Climate California, followed by Q&A and discussions. California residents who care for our environmental crises should attend these special events. Hosted by NorCal Public Media.

Saturday, October 4, 2025, 10 am – 12 pm – Play, Imagination, and Climate AdvocacyWhat if play and imagination weren’t distractions but solutions for our climate crisis? We will…

Learn about stewardship through surfing
Overcome systemic barriers through community
Play role-playing games to learn about climate change
Break apart economic assumptions

Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10 am – 12 pm – How Can Plant Intelligence Help Us Save the Planet?Plants are smart. But just how smart are they? And what does that mean for carbon sequestration? We will…

Climb on of the world’s tallest trees
Explore ecology with an app
Rethink plants with an expert on plant intelligence
Learn about the value of intact forest landscapes

Climate change demands bold ideas. Come and be a part of the conversation.
Watch released episodes now at www.pbs.org/show/climate-california.
Interactive discussion with the audience led by Charles Loi, host/director of Climate California and a San José native.
Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 150 E. San Fernando St., in the Digital Humanities Center (First Floor).
FREE Program. FREE Parking (first 90 minutes in the Fourth Street Garage.)Bus Routes: 22, 23, 64A, 64B, 66, 68, 72, 73, 500, 522, 523, 568, Highway 17 Express, Light Rail.

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Friends of the Tully Branch Library Book Sale
2025-10-18 10:00 - 14:00
Hosted by the Friends of the Tully Branch Library.
Choose from a large collection of slightly used books for all ages and interests. Come support your local library branch and find new literary treasures for yourself!
Proceeds go toward funding library programs and supplies.
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Friends of the Village Square Library Lobby Book Sale
2025-10-18 10:00 - 14:00
The Friends of the Village Square Library will be hosting a book sale in the front lobby area.
All proceeds directly benefit Village Square Library’s events and programs.
*Cash Only

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Cupertino Library Children's Play Space Grand Opening
2025-10-18 10:00 - 15:00
Join us for the grand opening of the Aquarium Adventure Children’s Play Space at the Cupertino Library!
Families with children 0-10 years old are invited to the grand opening festivities including a ribbon cutting ceremony, performers, crafts, and games. Come celebrate the newest addition to the Cupertino Library as we invite children to use their imaginations to play in our new environment.
Aquarium Adventure Grand Opening programs and activities are generously sponsored by the Friends of Cupertino Library, Cupertino Library Foundation and Santa Clara County Library District.
For more information about the Storybook SCCLD play space project, please visit: Storybook SCCLD: Children’s Spaces | Santa Clara County Library District
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.

Huge Paperback Book Sale
2025-10-18 10:00 - 17:30
$.50 each BOOK
$5 BAG SALE on Sunday
*Credit Cards accepted with a $5 minimum purchase
in the Saratoga Library Community Room
13650 Saratoga Avenue

SATURDAY, October 18
10:00A – 5:30P

SUNDAY, October 19
10:00A – 4:00P

CANCELED: Meditation with Sara
2025-10-18 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.

Reading To Children
2025-10-18 10:15 - 10:45
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.
Throughout this 30-minute session, our trained volunteer or a staff member of the library will not only read to your kids but also engage with them using music, felts and finger plays. As a result of participating in Reading to Children, your child will develop imagination and love of books and reading.
Reading to Children will take place in the Children’s Area.
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One-on-One Tech Help / 技术帮助
2025-10-18 10:15 - 11:30
Stop by the Calabazas Branch Library for one-on-one computer help with our experienced, friendly Tech Mentor! Our Tech Mentor volunteer can help you with basic computer issues like:

Learning the basics of Microsoft Word and Excel;
Setting up an email account;
Using social networking services like Facebook;
Submitting an online job application:
Downloading an e-book from the library’s web site;
And much more!

No appointment necessary. Patrons will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis. Appointment times may be limited depending on patron demand.

欢迎来到 Calabazas 图书分馆，我们经验丰富、热情友好的技术导师将为您提供一对一的电脑帮助！我们的技术导师志愿者可以帮助您解决一些基本的电脑问题，先到先得帮助. 例如：

学习 Microsoft Word 和 Excel 的基础知识；
设置电子邮件帐户；
使用 Facebook 等社交网络服务；
提交在线工作申请；
从图书馆网站下载电子书；

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Santa Clara County Bookclub Meetup
2025-10-18 10:15 - 12:00
Join us for our monthly book club! We meet to discuss a selected book, alternating between fiction and non-fiction. We typically gather on the third Saturday of each month at 10:15am. Our members are educated, open-minded, and respect one another’s diverse viewpoints. Come with questions and thoughts to share! For our full reading list, ratings, and more details, visit: https://bit.ly/TullyBC.

Book for the month: Time Shelter by Georgi Gospodinov

No registration needed.
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Ocean Storytime with Bri Reads!
2025-10-18 10:30 - 11:00
Join us for a special ocean themed storytime featuring Bri Reads to celebrate the grand opening of our new play space, Aquarium Adventure! For ages 0-5. Space is limited. Please arrive on time.
Generously sponsored by the Friends of 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 at ask@sccl.org.

Bilingual Spanish & English Family Storytime
2025-10-18 10:30 - 11:15
Join us in the Children’s Activity Room for family fun with your little one! Stories, music, movement, and more!Storytimes are bilingual (Spanish/English) and all ages are welcome to attend.
¡Acompáñenos en la sala de actividades para niños para divertirse en familia con su pequeño! ¡Cuentos, música, movimiento y más!Las horas de cuentos son bilingües (español/inglés) y todas las edades son bienvenidas.

Family Storytime [Hora de Cuentos]
2025-10-18 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for stories, songs, music & movement with Librarian Patty, followed by play time.

Acompáñenos a escuchar cuentos, música y movimiento con la Bibliotecaria Patty, seguido por tiempo para jugar.

Family Storytime & Stay and Play
2025-10-18 10:30 - 11:30
Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!
After storytime, please stay and play with us! We’ll have a selection of toys available to enjoy. Meet other families and have fun playing with new and old friends.
Free, with limited capacity. Tickets available at the desk 30 minutes before program starts. All individuals (of any age) attending need a ticket and must be present to receive their ticket.

This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.
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Music and Movement
2025-10-18 10:30 - 11:45
Music and Movement is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities. Music and Movement is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!
Free, 50 person maximum. Story Time tickets required. Another event, Music and Movement B will start at 11:15 for those that weren’t able to make it inside for this event.
Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of Storytime.

This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.
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Meditation for Adults
2025-10-18 10:30 - 12:00
Come join our meditation program to help relax your body and mind, and improve your overall health and well-being.
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Community Yoga & Meditation
2025-10-18 10:30 - 12:00
All are welcome to join us for yoga and meditation, filled with fun and fitness! Learn basic Yoga routines, develop flexibility, relaxation and better health!
No registration needed. Walk-ins are welcome! A signed SJPL exercise waiver required for all participants — to be provided on site. Please bring your own yoga mat and yoga blocks (optional) for your comfort.
Sessions are taught by certified instructors and is structure to be 75-90 minutes, including:

Meet & greet; set up; sign waiver
35 min Yoga & Pranayama (i.e. hatha or arkaya yoga)
Posture change break
25 min Relaxation & Heartfulness Meditation (experience, hands-on)

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Community Yoga and Heartfulness Meditation
2025-10-18 10:30 - 12:00
Experience the soothing calm of yoga and meditation, as presented by our partner, The Heartfulness Institute each Saturday. Yoga is taught by certified instructors and meditation is taught by a Heartfulness certified instructor.
Yoga may be either chair or regular yoga.
The program structure is 75 minutes as described below:
5 min Meet & greet35 min Yoga and Pranayama (different styles like hatha or arkaya yoga)5 min posture change break25 min Heartfulness Relaxation & Meditation (experience, hands-on)
This program is geared to enrich the lives of adults and seniors.
Please note that all NEW participants will need to complete the Exercise Waiver in order to be able to participate. The Exercise Waiver must be completed before your first day of participation. Exercise Waivers will be provided at each meeting.

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Drop-in Bike Clinic
2025-10-18 10:30 - 13:30
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 Time: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm Presenter: Ryan Murphy Location: Bike Fix-it Station (Outside Franklin St. Entrance)
Come join us every third Saturday of the month for the Drop-in Bike Clinic!

Use our tools to work on your bike. All ages welcome.
Professional bike mechanic Ryan Murphy will be available for advice and help with:

Changing a tire
Adjusting gears and brakes
Identifying that mysterious noise, and more!

Meet at our Dero Fix-it station, on Franklin Street.

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

Hillview - Overfelt Adult Education ESL Class
2025-10-18 10:30 - 13:30
Learn basic reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills for free!
This class meets in-person at the Hillview Branch Library and is led by a certified English instructor in collaboration with Overfelt Adult Education Center at no cost.
Starts: August 9, 2025Ends: May 15, 2026Meets: SaturdaysTime: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PMInstructor: Annalisa Hernandez
Free. For more information:

Call Overfelt Adult Education Center at (408) 254-8100
Visit Overfelt Adult Education Center at 1901 Cunningham Ave, San Jose, CA 95122
Or complete this form online to register

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