Dia de Muertos Community Ofrenda
2025-10-25 00:00 - 2025-11-08 00:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The Bascom Library invites you to participate in our community ofrenda for El Día de Muertos. El Día de Muertos is a Mexican holiday and tradition that honors the dearly departed and celebrates life through death.
Learn about El Día de Muertos and honor your loved ones who have passed. Bring a photo of a loved one you wish to honor or write their name on a special name tag provided by staff.
If you bring a photograph of a loved one, please be sure to pick it up by November 15.
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La Biblioteca Bascom te invita a participar en nuestra ofrenda comunitaria para el Día de Muertos. El Día de Muertos es una festividad y tradición Mexicana que honra a los difuntos y celebra la vida a través de la muerte.
Aprende sobre el Día de Muertos y rinde homenaje a tus seres queridos fallecidos. Trae una foto de un ser querido al que desees honrar o escribe su nombre en una etiqueta especial que te proporcionará el personal de la biblioteca.
Si traes una foto de un ser querido, por favor asegúrate de recogerla antes del 15 de noviembre.
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Reading to Children in Japanese 「子供達の為の絵本読みきかせクラス(日本語)」
2025-10-25 10:00 - 10:30
Participate in a read aloud and sing together in Japanese with other families. The stories and songs are great for families with young children. The program will be in Japanese. All are welcome! See you there.
This is a free event. No registration is required.
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他のご家族と絵本の読み聞かせに参加して、一緒に日本語の絵本を楽しみましょう。ものがたりは小さなお子様連れのご家族に最適です。プログラムは日本語で行われます。皆さんぜひ来てくださいね。会場で会いましょう。このプログラムは無料で、事前登録の必要はありません。

1 on 1 Tech Assistance
2025-10-25 10:00 - 11:00
Do you need to brush up your computer skills? Whether you need assistance putting together a Word document, Excel spreadsheet, or PowerPoint presentation, or receiving help submitting an online job application or other government document to learning a new online tool, our experienced and dedicated tech tutors can help!
Current Weekly Schedule:

Tuesdays at 4:30 PM
Thursdays at 11 AM (assistance available in English or Mandarin Chinese)
Saturdays at 10 AM

How To Attend:

Participants are encouraged to pre-register, however drop-ins are also considered.
Register online or by calling the Willow Glen Branch Library at 408-808-3045 during the library’s open hours.
Participants will fill out a quick survey prior to their appointment to assess their technological goal/s, as well as a post-evaluation survey to gauge how the session went.

Questions:
Please contact Yannina Yang at Yannina.Yang@sjlibrary.org with any questions or concerns.
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Crochet Together
2025-10-25 10:00 - 11:30
Crochet Together with the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library!
Crochet Together is a volunteer run event teaching participants how to crochet. Supplies are provided from the library; however participants are welcome to bring their own materials.
Drop ins are welcome. For children who are interested in crochet, recommended ages are 8 and up.

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Job Interview Coaching for Adults & Teens
2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:00
You applied for a job and received a call back for an interview. Congratulations! Do you want help preparing for the interview?
Meet one-on-one with Daniel, an experienced job interview coach to help you prepare by giving feedback on your resume and conducting a mock interview.
Sessions are one hour in length. Be prepared to share things with Daniel such as a current resume, the job position description you applied for, and if you can, come dressed as if you were going in to the actual interview.
You must register for this event and registration ends the Thursday before the program. If you registered successfully, you will get a registration confirmation email with a link to pick your choice of time for this Saturday’s program.
Each session is one hour (15-30 minutes for interviewing + 30-45 minutes for helpful feedback). The one hour time slots to pick from are as follows: 10:00 – 11:00 am or 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. Please note that there is a 5 minute buffer to include any set up and help prevent any overlap between appointments.
Resumes and job position descriptions are reviewed in advance. Please email documents to Jeff.Tibayan@sjlibrary.org by 5PM on the Thursday before your Saturday session. This gives Daniel enough time to prepare job interview materials.
Registration Information:
Please register using a valid email address. Double-check that your email address is correct before confirming your registration.
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Tech Mentor
2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:00
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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Friends of the Vineland Branch Library Huge Fall Book Sale
2025-10-25 10:00 - 16:00
Come browse the Friends of the Vineland Branch Library’s Book Sale!
5,000+ books:

Paperbacks: $0.50
Hardcovers: $1.00
CD/DVD/Audio: $1.00 or as marked
Special items: $2.00-$5.00
Bag Sale 3-4pm; $5/bag; bags provided.

Great bargains can be found on gently used books and media.
Teachers/Aides: Show your teaching ID and get 20% off! (Does not apply to bag sale)
All proceeds support programs and supplies at the Vineland Library.
Payments can be made with cash or check only. For all ages.
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Meditation with Sara
2025-10-25 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
2025-10-25 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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Volunteer Away Your Fines
2025-10-25 10:15 - 11:15
Volunteer Away Your Fines at $20 per hour and earn community service hours while helping the library maintain a clean and welcoming environment.
Volunteers may be asked to assist with:

Cleaning materials, bookshelves, furniture, and computers
Children’s toys cleanup

Details and Requirements:

Must be able to commit to the 60-minute session
Anyone under the age of 15 must volunteer alongside a parent/guardian
No experience or special skills necessary
The library will provide supplies

Space is limited. Drop ins permitted but priority is given to those who register in advance. To register, please call 408-808-3040 or email abmail@sjlibrary.org.
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One-on-One Tech Help / 技术帮助
2025-10-25 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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Bilingual Spanish & English Family Storytime
2025-10-25 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.

Halloween Family Storytime and Costume Parade at Cupertino Library
2025-10-25 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for not so scary Halloween Storytime and a parade around the library to show off your Halloween costume! Costume is optional, come join the fun!
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.

Family Storytime [Hora de Cuentos]
2025-10-25 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
2025-10-25 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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OneinMath: Math Program for K-3rd at Seven Trees Library
2025-10-25 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for a free math program for Kindergarten to 3rd grade students to learn basic Arithmetic. Including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division from one digit to four digit numbers. It is taught by trained high school students. The focus is to build confidence and love for Math in young students.
For registration information please visit: oneinmath.com
This program is suitable for children K-3rd grade.
Free.
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Breathing & Meditation: The Natural Path to Better Immunity and Restful Sleep
2025-10-25 10:30 - 11:30
Experience the soothing calm of meditation presented by library partner, Art of Living Foundation. Enjoy this free, one-hour session focused on managing stress and anxiety through simple, evidence-based techniques. This is an experiential session open to all adults and includes optional light physical movement, breathing practices, and guided meditation. No prior experience is necessary.
Typical agenda for this one hour as followed:

Optional Yoga Stretches (10 minutes)

Light, beginner-friendly stretches
Will be offered based on participant interest

Breathing Techniques (10 minutes)

Guided practice of calming breathwork
Techniques that can be used daily to reduce stress

Guided Meditation (20 minutes)

Deep relaxation and mindfulness practice
Designed to calm the mind and promote inner peace

Experience Sharing & Program Info (10 minutes)

Participants may share experiences
Information about the Art of Living and wellness programs
Optional: 3-minute video clip of past participant testimonials (if AV available)

This program is geared to enrich the lives of adults and seniors.
Please note that all NEW participants who want to participate in Yoga stretches 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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