SplitBunch Events

Line Dancing for Beginners
2025-12-04 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join our wonderful volunteer instructor Audrey Chen for line dancing classes. Have fun and enjoy music performing calorie-burning dance movements!
Please note this will be an indoor program.
Schedule:
Thursdays, 星期四, 下午 1:30pm – 2:30pm
8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28
9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25
10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30
11/6, 11/13, 11/20 (No class 11/27 – Thanksgiving)
12/4, 12/11, 12/18 (Last class of the year)
More Details:
Free! Space is limited – tickets will be available at the desk 30 minutes in advance of the program. All individuals attending must be present to receive their ticket.免费的排舞活動. 座位数量有限. 门票将在活動开始前 30 分钟在询问处领取。
First-time participants will need to sign a waiver form. 首次参加者需要签署豁免法律責任及聲明表格.
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ESL Conversation Club
2025-12-04 13:30 - 15:00
Practice speaking English in an informal and supportive group; make new friends too! No registration is required, and you do not need to attend every week. Basic English knowledge recommended.
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.

Reading to Children
2025-12-04 14:00 - 15:00
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 interactions with our librarian. Kids are also welcome to practice reading aloud.
Reading to Children will take place in the Children’s Area.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Bilingual Reading to Children with Leila
2025-12-04 14:00 - 15:00
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.
Our volunteer, Ms. Leila, will read in either Spanish or English, or both.
Reading to Children will take place in the Children’s Area. No tickets are necessary.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Tech Mentor
2025-12-04 14:00 - 16:00
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.

ADA Accommodation Requests

Snack Break-Free Snacks for Kids!/¡Meriendas Gratis Para Niños!
2025-12-04 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.

Adult Arts & Crafts: Christmas in a Mug
2025-12-04 15:00 - 16:00
Join us for our monthly adult arts & crafts program at Tully Community Branch Library. This month, we will create festive mini Christmas diorama in a mug. All supplies will be provided.
Please arrive on time. If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, your spot might be given to someone else.
If you cannot make it, please cancel your registration or email me as soon as possible so your spot can be given to someone on the waiting lists.
Registration required. For adults 18 and up only.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Rose Garden Game Lounge
2025-12-04 15:00 - 16:30
Come relax and have fun with our monthly after-school game lounge! Enjoy a variety of Nintendo Switch games or bring your favorite console and games (up to T-rated) to share. Other activities and snacks provided on a rotating basis.
Open to current elementary, middle, and high school students.
No registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Social Workers in the Library Drop-In Hours
2025-12-04 15:00 - 17:00
Advice | Information | Referral
Social Workers in the Library offers free social service information and referrals*. Our staff can meet with you, approach your needs without judgement, and help you find where to go for shelter, food, showers, mental health services, legal help, and more.
Free. No registration required.
*Disclaimer: SJPL’s Social Work in the Library does not establish a social worker-client relationship. SJPL does not offer case management or extensive follow-up services. We will try our best to get you connected to any resource we know of that could suit your needs. ADA Accommodation Requests

Tư Vấn/ Thông Tin/ Giới Thiệu
Nhân Viên Xã Hội trong Thư Viện cung cấp miễn phí thông tin về những dịch vụ xã hội và giới thiệu. Nhân viên của chúng tôi có thể gặp gỡ bạn, tiếp cận với nhu cầu của bạn mà không đánh giá, và giúp bạn tìm những nơi để đến trú ẩn, thực phẩm, tắm rửa, những dịch vụ sức khoẻ tâm thần, trợ giúp pháp lý, và nhiều hơn nữa. Miễn phí. Không bắt buộc phải đăng ký.
Từ chối trách nhiệm: Nhân Viên Xã Hội của SJPL trong Thư Viện không thiết lập mối quan hệ giữa một nhân viên xã hội và khách hàng. SJPL không cung cấp quản lý các trường hợp hoặc dịch vụ theo dõi mở rộng. Chúng tôi sẽ cố gắng hết sức để kết nối bạn với bất kỳ nguồn nào chúng tôi biết có thể phù hợp với nhu cầu của bạn.
ADA Yêu cầu Phương tiện để tham gia chương trình

Asesoramiento | Información | Referencia
Este programa ofrece información y referencias de servicios sociales gratuitos. Nuestro personal puede reunirse con usted, abordar sus necesidades sin juicio y ayudarle a encontrar dónde ir para obtener refugio, comida, duchas, servicios de salud mental, ayuda legal y más.
Gratis. No Registracion Requerida
*Aviso: El Trabajo Social en la Biblioteca de SJPL no establece una relación de Trabajador Social-Cliente. SJPL no ofrece gestión de casos ni servicios de seguimiento extensos. Haremos todo lo posible por conectarte con cualquier recurso que conozcamos y que puede satisfacer tus necesidades.
Solicitudes de adaptaciones ADA

Junior STEAM Club
2025-12-04 15:30 - 16:15
Drop in every Thursday afternoon for a new STEAM adventure for young scientists and their caregivers, from robots to engineering to science to making.
September 4 – Slime LabSeptember 11 – BREAK – drop by to pick up a grab & go STEAM kitSeptember 18 – Talk Like a Pirate DaySeptember 25 – Sphero Art
October 2 – Pirate STEAMOctober 9 – Symmetry with Diwali RangoliOctober 16 – Earthquake Engineering for the Great ShakeoutOctober 23 – Pumpkin / Halloween STEAMOctober 30 – Robot Trick-or-Treat
November 6 – TextureNovember 13 – Leaf ExplorationNovember 20 – Thanksgiving Balloon ParadeNovember 27 – CANCELED – Thanksgiving
December 4 – ClayDecember 11 – Code & Go MiceDecember 18 – Gingerbread ArchitectureDecember 25 – BREAK
January 1 – BREAK
No registration required. Appropriate for ages 3-7.
To prevent overcrowding, this program is held twice, with identical sections at 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM.
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.

ADA Accommodation Requests

Line Dancing with Sandy and Kent
2025-12-04 15:30 - 16:30
Join Sandy and Kent for a family-friendly line dancing class! Exercise your brain and body and enhance your balance while dancing to a variety of international music. No partner needed and beginners welcome! You are welcome to practice before and after by checking out their special playlist for this class.
This class will take place in the Mitchell Park Bowl. (In the event of rain, the class will move to the Midtown Room inside the Mitchell Park Library.)
Sandy and Kent have taught line dancing throughout the Bay Area for ten years. Learn more about them on their YouTube channel.
Registration is not required. If you register, you will get an email reminder for the program including a link to the class playlist to practice.

Crafternoons: Painted Ornaments
2025-12-04 15:30 - 17:00
Stop by Seven Trees Branch Library every 1st & 3rd Thursday and get crafty in the Teen Room! From sewing to 3D printing, every other week participants will have a chance to express their creativity in guided workshops. All supplies will be provided.

ADA Accommodation Requests

LEGO® Fun
2025-12-04 16:00 - 17:00
Join us at Tully library every Thursday for LEGO® fun. Bring your creativity and imagination to build unique models using our LEGO® pieces.
Important: Children under 5 must be accompanied by their parents as small LEGO® pieces can be choking hazards.
For children and families. No registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Reading To Children at the Willow Glen Library
2025-12-04 16:00 - 17:00
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 volunteers Mike & Sally. Kids are also welcome to practice reading to our volunteer.
Free. No registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Reading Buddies
2025-12-04 16:00 - 17:00
Reading Buddies provides students in grades K-3 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a volunteer. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build confidence as readers. Our volunteers will listen to children read and provide support in phonics, sight words, and comprehension. Students can bring their favorite book or choose from the available selection at the West Valley Branch Library.
Free. Pre-registration not required. However, reading sessions are available on a first come, first served basis and the duration of reading sessions may be limited depending on the number of volunteers and/or participating students.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Music and Movement
2025-12-04 16:00 - 17:00
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, with limited capacity.
ADA Accommodation Requests

English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club
2025-12-04 16:00 - 17:00
In-person at the Tully Branch Library.
English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Clubs create a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners of English to practice their English conversation skills.
Club meets weekly at the library.
ADA Accommodation Requests

STEM Club
2025-12-04 16:00 - 17:00
Drop in every Thursday afternoon for a new STEM adventure!
December 04 – Dreidels and Tops (Hanukah and Physics)
December 11 – Light Up Kinaras (Kwanzaa and Circuits)
December 18 – Flying Reindeer (Christmas and Physics)
December 25 – Library Closed for Christmas
Free. No registration is required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Homework Help for Grades K-6
2025-12-04 16:00 - 17:30
Are you a student in grades K-6th and need help with homework? We have tutors for you to receive homework help, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. No registration is required. Walk-ins welcome as spaces allows. Basic school supplies will be provided.

Please note: As a parent or caregiver, it is mandatory to stay in the Courtyard while your child participates in the program.

Homework Help will not be held on the following dates: ‘

October 13
November 3
November 11
November 24 – November 28
December 22 – January 5
January 19
February 16 to February 20
March 30
April 13 to April 17
May 25

Are you interested in volunteering for Homework Help? Please visit our volunteer page to find out how to be a Homework Help volunteer.
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

Homework Help for Grades K-6
2025-12-04 16:00 - 17:30
Are you a student in grades K-6th and need help with homework? We have tutors for you to receive homework help, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. No registration is required. Walk-ins welcome as spaces allows. Basic school supplies will be provided.

Please note: As a parent or caregiver, it is mandatory to stay in the room while your child participates in the program.

Homework Help will not be held on the following dates:
November 11
November 24 – November 27
December 22 – January 1
January 19
February 16 to February 19
March 30 to April 6
May 25

Are you interested in volunteering for Homework Help? Please visit our volunteer page to find out how to be a Homework Help volunteer.
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

Homework Help [Ayuda con la Tarea]
2025-12-04 16:00 - 17:30
Are you a student in grades Kinder – 6th and need help with homework? We have tutors for you to receive homework help from every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 4-5:30pm. Basic school supplies will be provided.
No registration is required.

¿Eres un estudiante de Kinder a 6.º grado y necesitas ayuda con la tarea? Tenemos tutores disponibles para ayudarte con tus tareas cada martes, miercoles, y jueves de las 4-5:30pm. Se proporcionarán útiles escolares básicos.
No se requiere inscripción.

Homework Help K-6 grade
2025-12-04 16:00 - 17:30
Are you a student in grades K-6th and need help with homework? Our tutors will provide free homework help on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00p.m. – 5:30 p.m, Free homework help is also available on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm. No registration is required. Walk-ins welcome as space permits.
Please note: As a parent or caregiver, it is mandatory to stay in the Children’s room while your child (if she or he is under the age of 10) participates in this program.
Homework Help will not be held on the following dates:
November 24-27December 22 – January 8, 2026February 16-19April 1-9May 25
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.

Digital Skills: One-On-One Help
2025-12-04 16:00 - 17:30
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.
Having trouble following a Digital Skill Building Pathway on your own? Book a 30-minute appointment with a staff member! We can go through a lesson together and answer any questions you might have.
Need help with something else tech related? See our One-On-One Tech Help program!
#digitalskillbuildingpathways #dsbDigitalSkills

Free. Advanced registration required, drop-ins not available.
Please call or stop by the Vineland Branch Library to book a 30-minute session with our staff. Only one 30-minute appointment per day please.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Chess Club for Kids
2025-12-04 16:00 - 17:30
Come learn to play chess, or just play a game! This is an informal and welcoming program.
For ages up to 12, and families. Located in the children’s area.
Registration encouraged but not required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Homework Club
2025-12-04 16:00 - 18:00
Join us for Homework Club. We have supplies, space, and homework help. When you complete your homework goal for the session you can pick a prize from the prize box.
Free. No registration required.

ADA Accommodation Requests

Creative Break
2025-12-04 16:30 - 17:30
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025 Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm Location: Conference Room
Have you been wanting to start journaling or using a planner but can't find the time or space to do it at home? Take some time for creativity at the Library and journal, work on your planner, or draw in your sketchbook. We'll provide some inspiration and fun stationery like washi tape, stickers, stamps, and pens, you bring your journal/planner/sketchbook/etc.
This is a drop in program, so join us for 10 minutes if that's all you have, or stay for the whole hour!

Family Storytime + Stay & Play
2025-12-04 16:30 - 17:30
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, families are invited to Stay & Play! For 30 minutes after storytime, special, age-appropriate toys will be available to keep the fun going. The librarian will also be there to answer any questions, recommend books, and talk to families!
Free, with limited capacity.
This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.
ADA Accommodation Requests
