3D Printing Appointments @ Hillsdale Branch
2025-10-22 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 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

EXTERNAL Event: Palo Alto Gen-Z Hang
2025-10-22 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

Homework Club at Evergreen Branch Library
2025-10-22 15:30 - 17:00
Need room to get homework done and work on class projects? Join us at the Evergreen Branch Homework Club. Basic school supplies are provided. Volunteers are available to help with homework assignments as well. Teens are also welcome to come and work on their school assignments.
Homework Club will not be held on the following dates:

November 11, 2025
November 25, 2025
November 26, 2025
December 23, 2025
December 24, 2025
December 30, 2025
December 31, 2025
February 17, 2026
February 18, 2026
April 7, 2026
April 8, 2026

Free. No registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

ESL Conversation Club
2025-10-22 16:00 - 17:00
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 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.

Finding My Way with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai
2025-10-22 16:00 - 17:00
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Presenter: Malala Yousafzai Location: Online
Registration is required. Click this link to attend the virtual event.
You are invited to join us online and be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir, Finding My Way. Malala reintroduces herself to the world, sharing how she navigated life as someone whose darkest moments threatened to define her narrative—while seeking the freedom to find out who she truly is.
Thrust onto the public stage at fifteen years old after the Taliban’s brutal attack on her life, Malala Yousafzai quickly became an international icon known for bravery and resilience. But away from the cameras and crowds, she spent years struggling to find her place in an unfamiliar world. Finding My Way is a story of friendship and first love, of anxiety and self-discovery, of trying to stay true to yourself when everyone wants to tell you who you are. In it, Malala traces her path from high school loner to reckless college student to a young woman at peace with her past. Through candid, often messy moments like nearly failing exams, getting ghosted, and meeting the love of her life, Malala reminds us that real role models aren’t perfect—they’re human.
Finding My Way is a vulnerable, surprising memoir that buzzes with authenticity, sharp humor, and tenderness. It is an intimate look at the life of a young woman taking charge of her destiny and is a deeply personal testament to the strength it takes to be unapologetically yourself. Register now for an online conversation you cannot miss!
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: Malala Yousafzai is an education activist, the youngest-ever Nobel laureate, bestselling author, and award-winning film producer. She was born in Mingora, Pakistan, in 1997 and graduated from Oxford University in 2020.

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

Story Explorers: TK-1st Grade Book Club
2025-10-22 16:00 - 17:00
Beginning readers in TK through 1st grade are invited to join us for the Story Explorers Book Club! To celebrate the fall season, join us for a read aloud of “Biscuit and the Great Fall Day” by Alyssa Capucilli as well as other stories about autumn. We’ll do a short discussion of each book, move to music, and do a fun craft together.
*Location: Apricot Room, Los Altos Community Center
Thank you to the Los Altos Friends of the Library for their generous support.
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@lib.sccgov.org

Virtual Author Talk: Malala Yousafzai
2025-10-22 16:00 - 17:00
Join us online for an exclusive conversation with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai as she shares insights from her powerful new memoir, Finding My Way. In this deeply personal account, Malala reintroduces herself beyond the headlines, revealing how she navigated life after surviving a Taliban attack at fifteen and grappled with the pressure of being a global symbol while seeking her own identity.
Finding My Way is a candid exploration of friendship, first love, anxiety, and self-discovery. From nearly failing exams to getting ghosted and falling in love, Malala offers a refreshingly honest portrait of growing up in the spotlight. Her memoir is a moving reminder that true strength lies in embracing imperfection and staying true to yourself.
—
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.
—
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.

Volunteer Away Your Fines
2025-10-22 16:00 - 17:00
Every now and then, libraries need a little extra love from the communities they serve. You can volunteer away your library fines at a rate of $20 per hour while helping the library maintain a clean and welcoming environment.
Volunteers will be responsible for:

Book cover cleaning – Use disinfecting wipes to reinvigorate dingy books.
Bookshelves – Dust shelves and organize library materials.
Deep cleaning computers – Use disinfecting wipes to disinfect computer mice and mouse pads and compressed air to remove any dust particles or debris.
Material inspection – Check books for torn pages, pen marks, etc.

This is a perfect opportunity for anyone interested in volunteering away their library fines.
Details and Requirements:

Must be able to commit to the full session
Anyone under the age of 15 must volunteer alongside a parent/guardian
No experience or special skills necessary
Training and supplies will be provided

ADA Accommodation Requests

Afternoon Crafts
2025-10-22 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

Edenvale Teens Reach Meeting
2025-10-22 16:00 - 17:00
Edenvale will be hosting in-person Teens Reach meetings and will meet every fourth Wednesday of the month from 4-5pm in the Teen Room.
Teens Reach is the youth council for the San José Public Library, providing a key way for young adults to build their leadership skills by developing and participating in library activities, as well as becoming library advisors and advocates.
This is a leadership and volunteer service group for teens ages 13-18.
Join us and represent the teen community at your local library, meet other teens, take part in decorating the teen room, and learn of other volunteer opportunities at SJPL.
If you are new to volunteering with the San Jose Public Library, please visit the Teens Reach: Community Service webpage for more information and make sure to create your online volunteer account (click “Sign Me Up” under Edenvale Branch Library).
ADA Accommodation Requests

Wednesday Craft-Stravaganza
2025-10-22 16:00 - 17:00
Come join us every 2nd and 4th Wednesday for a new craft activity! All supplies are provided.
This will take place inside the Community Room.
This program was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Cambrian Branch Library.

ADA Accommodation Requests

Wacky Wednesdays
2025-10-22 16:00 - 17:00
Visit the library every Wednesday for a new activity! Every week children will engage in a different craft, board game, or other activity. All supplies will be provided!
ADA Accommodation Requests

STEAM Club
2025-10-22 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
October 1 – Power of 2October 8 – LEGO ChallengeOctober 15 – micro:bit CircuitsOctober 22 – Frankenstein HydraulicsOctober 29 – Robot Trick-or-Treat
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
2025-10-22 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 24 – Cardboard Cat craft
October 1 – Superhero Bookmarks
October 8 – Firefly craft
October 15 – Robot Lego Printing craft
October 22 – Witches Cauldron craft
October 29 – Cancelled in lieu of our Halloween Program and Costume Parade ( more information on this event can be found here: Halloween Program & Costume Parade | Events | San José Public Library )

ADA Accommodation Requests
