Library Card + Instax Photo
2025-09-01 00:00 - 2025-09-30 00:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month!Throughout this month, if you sign-up for a card at the Alviso Branch Library, you can commemorate the occasion with your own Instax instant photo inside the library and a mini tote bag (While Supplies Last).
To sign-up for a SJPL Card:

Visit https://www.sjpl.org/membership to fill out an application.
Bring a current ID or proof of address to the Alviso Branch Library.
Choose a card design.
Take a photo and choose a sticker frame!
If you already have a card, you can qualify for these giveaways by renewing your account with us or changing your card in-person!

Free for All Ages. While Supplies Last.No Registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

1:1 Tech Mentor / Giáo Viên Máy Tính
2025-09-02 00:00
Free. By appointment only.
Offered in-person or virtually via Zoom, in English, Español, or Tiếng Việt.
Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!
What We Do:

Intro to computer basics
Account or device setup
Intro to Microsoft Office
Job search & resume help
Navigating/organizing email
And more!

Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make an appointment.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Spice Up Your Life Kit
2025-09-02 00:00 - 2025-09-30 00:00
Stop by Gilroy Library’s upstairs Information Desk and pick up a Spice Up Your Life Kit!
Five Spice is predominantly used in Chinese cooking. It is a mixture of star anise, cinnamon, cloves, fennel, and sichuan pepper. Other mixtures may contain ginger, nutmeg or orange peel. Five Spice can be used as a meat rub, in breading, seasoning salt, or desserts.
The kit contains a sample of the spice, a few tasty recipes, and book recommendations! Be sure to pick one up while supplies last.

Baby Lap-Sit Storytime (Age 0-1)
2025-09-02 09:30 - 10:00
Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Time: 9:30am – 10:00am Location: Children’s Room
Join us for Baby Lap-Sit Storytime at the Library!
Baby storytime is the perfect way to learn about early literacy with your non-walking baby. Join us in a friendly circle as we read board books together and sing fun songs to engage your non-walking children.
Baby Storytime will take place in the Children's Room before our Library opens – please note that you will need to enter through the Garden Gate on the very right side of the building, instead of entering through our main entrance doors.

Behavioral Health Navigators
2025-09-02 10:00 - 15:00
Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm Location: Group Study Room
Come speak with a member of the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Navigator team.
Peer Navigators will offer:

Personalized assistance to get help for behavioral health needs
Peer guidance about options for wellness services and support
Knowledgeable information and resources for mental health, substance use, suicide prevention, support groups, and more
Connection to County and community-based resources
Support from Peers with an understanding of local services

Visits are drop in, first come first served.
If Tuesday afternoons don't work for your schedule, you can get help over the phone or in a different location. Learn more at the Navigator website.

Beginning Guitar & Ukulele Class for Adults
2025-09-02 10:15 - 11:00
Ever wanted to learn an instrument, but need motivation to get started? Dust off that guitar or ukulele and join us weekly for fun, easy to follow, beginner lessons. Featuring popular music, learn how to build chords and build up finger strength all while meeting a community of music enthusiasts on the same journey. Absolute beginners welcome – adults only please!
You must bring your own guitar or ukulele but all other materials will be provided.
Online registration is required. Space is limited, so please register only if you can commit to coming to all 6 classes.
Thank you to the Friends of the Saratoga Libraries for making this event possible.

Toddler Storytime
2025-09-02 10:30 - 11:00
Stories and Songs for 1-2 year olds. This story time features lots of movement, singing, and action and is geared for very young toddlers who can no longer sit in laps!
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

Fall Outdoor Storytime
2025-09-02 10:30 - 11:00
Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Time: 10:30 am – 11:00 am Location: Pioneer Park
Bring a blanket and enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with our Children's Librarians in Pioneer Park. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
All ages welcome, no registration required. All events are weather permitting.

Family Storytime
2025-09-02 11:00 - 11:30
Join us for fun stories, rhymes, fingerplays and songs in the Maple room (near the Adult Reference desk).
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.

Band Jam: Guitar & Ukulele
2025-09-02 11:15 - 12:00
Grab your guitar, grab your ukulele – let’s jam! Join us every week, singing and strumming along with popular songs in a fun, easy-going environment. Meet people who are also working on their music journey, learn new chords/strums, and get encouragement to practice towards mastering your instrument. Bring your own guitar or ukulele, all other materials will be provided. Intermediate players and above are welcome.
No registration, just drop in and jam. Space is limited and will be first come, first served.
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.

Baby Bouncers Lapsit for Prewalkers
2025-09-02 11:30 - 12:00
Join us on Tuesday mornings for Baby Bouncers Lapsit (for non-walking babies) up to 12 months old. This is a baby and caregivers program with an early literacy focus on traditional nursery rhymes, lap bounces, body rhymes, songs, very short and simple picture books. Caregivers are welcome to bring a blanket for their babies to lay on.
The Baby Bouncers Lapsit program is a short 15 to 20 minute program. Caregivers are welcome to attend our Stay and Play session after the program.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.

Snack Break-Free Snacks for Kids!/¡Meriendas Gratis Para Niños!
2025-09-02 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.

Drop In Tech Help
2025-09-02 15:00 - 16:30
Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Time: 3:00pm – 4:30pm Presenter: Francisco Location: Technology Lab
Do you have questions about your laptop, smartphone, or tablet? Join us for Drop-in Tech help. No appointment is needed, we help patrons on a first come first served basis. We meet in the 2nd floor Tech Lab and a clipboard for singing-up is at the 2nd floor reference desk starting at 2:30PM.

Free Snacks for Kids! / Meriendas Gratis Para Niños!
2025-09-02 15:00 - 2025-09-05 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.

LEGO Club
2025-09-02 15:30 - 16:30
We provide the bricks, you provide the imagination! LEGO Club is held every second Tuesday of the month in the Cupertino Library Children’s Meeting Room. Children only, please. Kindergarten through 8th grade. Please leave your own LEGO bricks at home.
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.
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Homework Help for Grades K-6
2025-09-02 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
2025-09-02 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

Read & Repeat
2025-09-02 17:15 - 18:00
Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Time: 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room
Repetition and active learning combine to strengthen pre-kinder skills as each week we explore a different science, language arts, math, social studies, and art concepts in a storytime geared toward smaller group learning.
We ask that registered families commit to attending all 3 sessions for their child's best learning experience.
Ages 3-5.

Zumba Fitness Class / Clase de Zumba Fitness
2025-09-02 17:45 - 18:45
Join us for a free weekly dance and rhythm based workout. This Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow dance 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.
We recommend you wear comfortable workout clothes and shoes and bring your own water and towel.
No registration is required. All adults are welcome to join us.
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Únase a nosotros para un entrenamiento gratuito basado en baile y ritmo. Este baile de inspiración latina y fácil de seguir estimula tus sentidos y trabaja todos los grupos musculares principales en una explosión cardiovascular de alta energía que te deja vigorizado, renovado y lleno de vida. Zumba presenta ritmos como salsa, merengue, cumbia y samba con ritmos latinos e internacionales.
Use ropa y zapatos deportivos cómodos. Trae tu propia botella de agua y una toalla.
No es necesario registrarse. Todos los adultos son bienvenidos a unirse a nosotros.

Reading Buddies [Compañeros de Lectura]
2025-09-02 18:00 - 19:00
Come practice your reading skills and read aloud one on one with a furry friend! Each 15-minute session is with a specially trained therapy dog and their volunteer. Reading Buddies in the Gilroy Library will take place the 1st Tuesday of each month starting in September. Sign-ups are first come, first serve until all slots are filled.
For children in PreK – 6th grade.

¡Ven a practicar tus habilidades de lectura y lee en voz alta uno a uno con un amigo peludo! ¡Cada sesión de 15 minutos es con un perro de terapia especialmente entrenado y su voluntario! Los “Reading Buddies” en la Biblioteca de Gilroy tendrán lugar el 1er martes de cada mes a partir de septiembre. Las inscripciones seran por orden de llegada hasta que se llenen todos los espacios.
Para niños desde Prekínder hasta 6to grado.
