Crochet Club
2025-10-20 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
All are welcome—from beginners to experienced enthusiasts. Bring your own project or start a new one as we refine our skills and discuss all things crochet. A volunteer is available to provide instructions, and offer advice to beginners. Tools and supplies are provided. The minimum age is six years old.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Social Stitching
2025-10-20 16:30 - 18:00
Date: Monday, October 20, 2025 Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm Location: Group Study Room
Come join fellow needlework and textile arts enthusiasts at the library! Crafters of all levels are welcome to bring their projects and chat, teach, learn, and make new friends at this casual weekly get together. This group is entirely self-directed and you are encouraged to bring your own tools and materials. If you are looking for some inspiration or don’t know where to start, check out Creativebug– it's free with your library card and offers hundreds of project ideas and instructions.

Paws For Tales @ Hillsdale Branch
2025-10-20 17:00 - 18:00
Date: Monday, October 20, 2025 Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space
Paws for Tales is now at Hillsdale Library! For kids ages 5 and up. Practice reading with a therapy dog. Drop-in registration at the library.

Speech & Debate
2025-10-20 17:00 - 18:00
Join us for a series focused on speaking and debate skills for students in grades 4-8.
Here is a schedule of the classes:

9/8: Introduce Pranya, go over basics of Speech & Debate, learn to slate
9/15: Debate structures, parts of an argument, hand gestures, choose resolution
9/22: Speech structure, magic #3, pauses, discuss resolution
9/29: Greek rhetorical devices, practice speeches, aff/neg discussion, start evidence research on iPads
10/6: Cross-examinations, speech clarity exercise, tongue twisters, continue evidence research
10/13: Break, Indigenous Peoples’ Day
10/20: Blocks/counterarguments, rebuttal, tone/inflection game, writing/research time
10/27: Taking debate notes, formatting evidence, finish drafting

@Tech Center

11/3: Debates on chosen resolution, speech games

@Tech Center

11/10: Debates
11/17: Debates + fun debates to wrap up class

Classes will not meet on 10/13.
Classes will meet in the Tech Center on 10/27 & 11/3.
What to bring:

A notebook
A writing utensil
A positive attitude & an open mind!

Free. No registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Wee Love Science: Pumpkin Exploration
2025-10-20 17:00 - 18:00
Explore the wonders of pumpkins at the library through hands-on activities where children investigate the various parts and properties of these fall treasures.
Engage young learners in sensory experiences, such as touching the rough exterior, counting seeds, and observing the vibrant colors, to foster curiosity and scientific inquiry.
Free. No registration required.

ADA Accommodation Requests

Cambrian Pokemon Club
2025-10-20 17:00 - 18:00
Join us to have fun playing Pokemon, trading cards, and learning strategies for improving your game!
ADA Accommodation Requests

Tully Branch Citizenship Classes (In-Person)
2025-10-20 17:00 - 18:30
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.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Create-N-Play [Crear-Y-Jugar]
2025-10-20 17:30 - 18:30
Join us on Monday nights in the Children’s area for a crafty exploration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math with Librarian Samantha!
For kids 12 and under, no registration needed.

¡Acompañenos los lunes en el area infantil para exlorar todo lo relacionado con Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería, Arte y Matemáticas con Bibliotecaria Samantha!
Para niños de 12 años o menos, inscripción no es necesaria.

Family Storytime + Stay & Play
2025-10-20 17:30 - 18:30
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 concludes, we invite you to Stay & Play! Until 6:30 pm the Storytime librarian and special toys will be on the Children’s Room floor to keep the fun going. Meet new friends, play with toys, chat, get book recommendations, and maybe even create something!

Storytime 5:30-6:00 PM
Stay & Play 6:00-6:30 PM

Free, with limited capacity.
This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Reading Buddies for Grades K-6
2025-10-20 18:00 - 18:15, 2025-10-20 18:15 - 18:30, 2025-10-20 18:30 - 18:45
Registration opens the 3rd Monday of the month for the following month. Readers may register for 1 session per month.
Practice your reading skills by reading aloud one on one with a furry friend! Each 15-minute session is with a specially trained dog and their volunteer. Bring a book from home or borrow one from the library. For K-6th grade.
Please register with the child’s name and parent email information.

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.

Spanish Pajama Storytime / Hora de Cuentos en Pijamas en Español
2025-10-20 18:00 - 18:30
Date: Monday, October 20, 2025 Time: 6:00pm – 6:30pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children’s Area

Come sing, clap, and laugh along while exploring the Spanish language and culture through lively stories, catchy songs, and fun activities! 6pm in the Book Bubble. Presented by Welcome Amigos International School.
Adults must be accompanied by a child. All ages welcome. No registration required.
¡Ven a cantar, aplaudir y reír mientras exploramos el idioma y la cultura en español a través de cuentos animados, canciones pegajosas y actividades divertidas! 6pm en la Burbuja de Libros. Cada tercer domingo del mes. Presentado por Welcome Amigos International School.
Los adultos deben estar acompañados por un niño. Todas las edades son bienvenidas. No se requiere inscripción.

Zumba at Morgan Hill Library
2025-10-20 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for a free dance and rhythm based workout.
This Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, dance-fitness party 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.
Wear comfortable workout clothes and shoes. Bring your own bottle of water and a towel.
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.

Board Game Night for Adults
2025-10-20 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a fun game night at the Saratoga Library! We will have a variety of board games to choose from. Drop in anytime 6-8pm to play.
Sponsored by the Friends of Saratoga Libraries
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.

Lullaby Storytime
2025-10-20 18:30 - 19:00
Date: Monday, October 20, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room
A musical storytime for infants and new toddlers with books, baby bounces, and nursery rhymes. Third Mondays of the month this fall!

Pajama Storytime [Hora de Cuentos en Pijama]
2025-10-20 18:30 - 19:00
Please join us at Gilroy Library for the Pajama Storytime where we read stories, sing songs, play games, and wear our pajamas for children of all ages with Librarian Samantha! Learning while having fun.Every Monday at 6:30pm, in the Nest
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Acompañenos en nuestra Hora de Cuentos en Pijama en la biblioteca de Gilroy, donde leemos cuentos, cantamos canciones, y jugamos con la bibliotecaria Samantha. No olviden traer sus pijamas puestas. ¡Aprendan mientras se divierten!Cada Lunes a las 6:30pm en el nido
