SplitBunch Events

Toddler Storytime @ Hillsdale Branch
2025-09-29 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Date: Monday, September 29, 2025 Time: 10:30am – 11:00am Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space
*Toddler Storytime begins at 10:30 AM—before the library officially opens! Please note the library will open to everyone at 11:00 AM*.
Join us and get up and get moving with your toddler! Full of books, songs and tons of fun designed to help develop your child's language and motor skills.
This program is intended for children ages 18 months-3 years old. Adults must be accompanied by a child.
Per the County Fire Marshal’s latest inspection, storytime at the Hillsdale Branch is limited to 35 people. To ensure space, only one adult per child may attend.

MISSION: Family Storytime with Stay & Play (09/29/2025 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM)
2025-09-29 10:30 - 11:15
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands!
Connect with us for a fun, interactive storytime. Storytime is a magical time for children of all ages and abilities to learn and interact with one another. Our Library staff will…

ESL Parent & Caregiver Conversation Club
2025-09-29 10:30 - 11:15
Parents & Caregivers: You’re Invited!
Join us for an engaging series designed to support families and spark meaningful conversations about children and parenting.
✔ Learn practical tips and insights from special guest speakers ✔ Connect with other parents and caregivers in the community ✔ Bring your little ones – children are welcome to attend with you
This is a wonderful opportunity to build connections, gain new ideas, and explore ways to support your growing children.
Space is limited. Please arrive on time.
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 Conversation Club
2025-09-29 11:00 - 12:00
Date: Monday, September 29, 2025 Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm Presenter: Viviana Cois Location: Teen Room

Join us in-person at the Library for friendly and casual conversations with other English learners! This class is for adults 18+.

Music and Movement
2025-09-29 11:00 - 12:00
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

This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.
ADA Accommodations Requests

Now Read This Book Club
2025-09-29 12:00 - 13:30
This month, we will be discussing The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathon Haidt.
The Los Altos Library Now Read This book club meets on the last Monday of the month to discuss both fiction and non-fiction books that will help us make sense of today’s world.

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.

CENTRAL: Genealogy Consultant Desk (09/29/2025 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
2025-09-29 12:00 - 14:00
The Santa Clara County Historical & Genealogical Society (SCCHGS) provides free genealogy consulting in the Heritage Pavilion (2nd floor) at the Central Park Library. Come and see one of our experts with your genealogy questions!

Tech Mentor: One on One Computer Help
2025-09-29 13:00 - 15:00
Confused by your computer? Get personalized tech assistance from a Librarian at the Evergreen Branch Library!
Help is available for basic tasks such as connecting to WiFi, using
email, creating documents, and accessing library resources such as
e-books and virtual programs. We can also provide basic instructions for
using devices such as laptops, smartphones, hotpots, e-readers, etc.
Weekly Tech Mentor Schedule:

Monday: 1:00 – 3:00pm
Wednesday: 12:00 – 1:00pm

Free. No registration or appointment required. Just drop by and ask for assistance.
ADA Accommodation Requests

1-on-1 Tech Help / Ayuda con la Tecnología
2025-09-29 13:00 - 17:00
Do you need help using a computer? Want to set up an email account? Our Tech Mentor is a bilingual (English / Spanish) volunteer who will do their best to assist you with your technology needs. No registration or appointment required. Just drop by and ask for assistance on Mondays (1pm-5pm).
They can help you:

Open an email account
Connect to Wi-Fi/hotspots
Use laptops/Chromebooks
Use Microsoft Office

And more!
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¿Necesitas ayuda para usar una computadora? ¿Quieres configurar una cuenta de correo electrónico? Nuestro Mentor Técnico es un voluntario bilingüe (inglés/español) que hará todo lo posible para ayudarle con sus necesidades tecnológicas. No es necesario registrarse ni concertar cita. Simplemente visítenos y solicite ayuda los lunes (1pm-5pm).

Ellos pueden ayudarte:
Abrir una cuenta de correo electrónico
Conéctese a Wi-Fi/puntos de acceso
Utilice computadoras portátiles/Chromebooks
Utilice Microsoft Office

¡Y más!

Tech Mentor: One on One Computer Help
2025-09-29 13:00 - 17:00
Confused by your computer? Get personalized tech assistance.
Help is available for basic tasks such as:

Printing
Using email
Connecting to WiFi
Creating documents
Accessing library resources such as e-books

We can also provide basic instructions for using devices such as laptops, smartphones, e-readers, etc.
Free. No registration or appointment required. Just drop by and ask for assistance.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Coloring for Adults
2025-09-29 13:00 - 18:30
Coloring sheets and pencils are provided every Monday afternoon from 1:00-6:30 PM just inside the entrance of Bascom Library. Relax and explore your creativity with this great activity! All ages welcome to participate.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Coloring for Adults
2025-09-29 13:00 - 18:30
Coloring sheets and pencils are provided every Monday afternoon from 1:00-6:30 PM in the lobby of Bascom Library. Relax and explore your creativity with this great activity! All ages welcome to participate.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Read to Succeed: Reading with a Police Officer
2025-09-29 14:00 - 15:00
Join a special guest from the San José Police Department (SJPD) at the Almaden Branch Library to share stories and the joys of reading to children as part of our Read to Succeed early education program. We’re excited to partner with the SJPD to bring this special program to the Almaden neighborhood.
Would you like your children to have fun listening to stories while building their vocabulary, developing listening skills, and enhancing their reading comprehension? Read to Succeed is a partnership between the San José Public Library and the SJPD to promote early literacy, as well as build positive and inspiring interactions between police officers, children and their caregivers through structured programming at SJPL locations.
Free. No registration is required. All ages welcome.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Virtual English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club
2025-09-29 14:30 - 15:30
This program is presented by the Calabazas Branch of the San Jose Public Library.Join our wonderful volunteer instructor to improve your English conversation skills with other adult learners in a welcoming and respectful environment. Enhance your speaking and listening skills, expand your vocabulary, discuss current events, and much more!
Free.
Please remember to sign in weekly in order to receive the weekly reminder email and the lesson plan topic.
Please make sure to register by clicking on the Register button. By providing an email address, we will be able to send you a link to the Zoom meeting before the program begins. Registrations close 8 hours before each session.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a virtual program that will meet online using Zoom. Zoom is a web conferencing platform. In order to join the program using Zoom, participants must have access to a computer, tablet, or smart phone with an internet connection. Find out more about Zoom here.
Please do NOT register unless you are sure you are able to attend.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Snack Break-Free Snacks for Kids!/¡Meriendas Gratis Para Niños!
2025-09-29 15:00 - 16:00
Stop by the library and pick up a FREE after-school snack!

Monday – Friday, 3:00-4:00 p.m. while supplies last.
For kids 18 years old and under.
Snacks provided by the YMCA.
September – May except for MHUSD school breaks.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
¡Pasa por la biblioteca y recoge una merienda GRATIS después de la escuela!

Lunes – viernes, 3:00-4:00 p.m. mientras duren las reservas.
Para niños de 18 años y menores.
Meriendas proporcionadas por la YMCA.
De Septiembre a Mayo excepto durante los descansos escolares de MHUSD.

Declaración de No Discriminación del USDA

De conformidad con la Ley Federal de Derechos Civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), se prohíbe que el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, empleados e instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA discriminen sobre la base de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, credo religioso, discapacidad, edad, creencias políticas, o en represalia o venganza por actividades previas de derechos civiles en algún programa o actividad realizados o financiados por el USDA. Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

Digital Skills: Intro to AI-102
2025-09-29 15:00 - 16:00
Dive a little deeper into Artificial Intelligence and be introduced to some of the major ideas and concepts related to AI. Learn about how to identify fake faces and deep fakes, how machine learning AIs are trained, and some basics of safely using generative AI to generate text and refine the result.
With SJPL’s Digital Skill Building Pathways, you can practice the skills essential to living and working in the digital world. Learning paths include free lessons, resources, and library events like computer classes. Practice your digital skills at your own pace at sjpl.org/digital-skills or find a program at your local San José Public Library location.
#digitalskillbuildingpathways#dsbDigitalSkills
ADA Accommodation Requests

Reading to Children with Aysha
2025-09-29 15:00 - 16:00
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 volunteer. Kids are also welcome to practice reading to our volunteer.
Reading to Children will take place in the Children’s Area.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Taiwanese Tea Culture Celebration
2025-09-29 15:00 - 16:30
Presented with Buddhist Tzu Chi Charity Foundation and Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
Celebrating the Moon Festival by learning about the traditions surrounding the holiday. A tea ceremony will be performed with everyone invited to participate. Space is limited, Register Online starting Monday, September 1 at 10am

1-on-1 Tech Help
2025-09-29 15:00 - 17:00
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Do you need help using the computer? Don’t know how to send an email or set up a Zoom meeting? Our tech mentor can help!
Learn how to:

Open an email account
Connect to Wi-Fi/hotspots
Use laptops/Chromebooks
Use Microsoft Office
Fill out simple forms online
Use social media
Navigate the SJPL website

And more!
Free. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. AVAILIBILITY IS NOT GUARANTEED.
For more information or to make an appointment, please call the branch at (408) 808-3077 or email yesenia.ortega@sjlibrary.org

ADA Accommodation Requests

Free Snacks for Kids! / Meriendas Gratis Para Niños!
2025-09-29 15:00 - 2025-10-03 16:00
Stop by the library and pick up a FREE after-school snack! For kids 18 years old and under.
Monday – Friday (3pm – 4pm) while supplies last. Every school day until June except for GUSD school breaks.
Snacks provided by the YMCA.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

¡Pasa por la biblioteca y recoge una merienda GRATIS después de clases! Para niños de 18 años o menos.
De lunes a viernes (15:00 a 16:00) hasta agotar existencias. Todos los días lectivos hasta junio, excepto durante las vacaciones escolares del GUSD.
Meriendas proporcionadas por la YMCA.
Declaración de No Discriminación del USDA
De conformidad con la Ley Federal de Derechos Civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), se prohíbe que el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, empleados e instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA discriminen sobre la base de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, credo religioso, discapacidad, edad, creencias políticas, o en represalia o venganza por actividades previas de derechos civiles en algún programa o actividad realizados o financiados por el USDA. Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

3D Printing Appointments @ Hillsdale Branch
2025-09-29 15:30 - 16:30
Date: Monday, September 29, 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

Game Zone
2025-09-29 15:30 - 16:30
Are you an expert at board and card games and want to demonstrate your skills, or just want to learn the basics? Or maybe you’d like to sink the 8 ball at a game of pool?
Join us in the Teen Room at the Hillview Branch Library if you want to play board and card games, shoot some hoops with our basketball arcade, play some pool, or just hang out!
Free. No registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests
