Daily Events for Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Discover 42 events happening across South Bay libraries and community centers on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Infant and Toddler Storytime
Time: 9:30 AM | Location: Mt. Pleasant Library - Parking is available in the neighborhood.
Description Infant and Toddler Storytime invites children and their caregivers to wiggle, rhyme, and sing with diverse books, songs, and fingerplays that encourage language, play, and exploration. This program is geared for children 0 to 3 years of age and their parents/caregivers, but all children are welcome! Free. No registration required. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. ADA Accommodation Requests
Baby Lap-Sit Storytime (Age 0-1)
Time: 9:30 AM | Location: Los Gatos Public Library - 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. Developmental this class is for years 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. The Los Gatos Library recognizes the diversity of our community and is committed to accessibility for all patrons. We strive to make every visitor feel comfortable by ensuring equal access to programs, services, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a library program, please contact library@losgatosca.gov
Family Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Woodside
Come along on an imaginary adventure for Family Storytime! Hear new stories, sing songs and learn wiggles that the whole family can enjoy together, from toddlers to grown-ups. Capacity limits may apply.
Reading to Children
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Vineland Library - Children’s Area
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. They are also welcome to practice reading to our volunteer. Pre-registration is not required, and children may drop in to hear a story any time during the program. This program is best suited for preschoolers and children in grades K-3 and will be held in the Children’s Picture Book area. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Las Madres Playgroup
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Rose Garden Library - 1st Floor, Community Room
\Nothing substitutes for the ability to build friendships with parents who are faced with similar parenting issues.\ Join Las Madres Downtown/Rose Garden for a weekly Tuesday playgroup. Children can play in a safe environment in the Rose Garden Library Community Room and parents can connect and find/lend support to other parents in the Rose Garden and Downtown San Jose area. Learn more about Las Madres. This is a free event. No registration is required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Baby Bounce Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Portola Valley
Baby storytime centers around parent/caregiver-child interactions. This storytime is developmentally appropriate for newborns and babies up to 18 months old. Please join us for rhymes, lap bounces, singing, instruments and a book or two.
Bilingual Spanish Family Storytime / Hora de cuentos bilingüe para familias
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Los Altos Library - Orchard Room
Join us for stories, songs, and movement in Spanish and English on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 AM! This program is designed for children up to age 5 and their caregivers, and will be held indoors in the Orchard Room. ¡Venga a la biblioteca para cuentos, canciones y movimiento en inglés y español los martes a las 10:30 de la mañana! Este programa está diseñado para niños hasta 5 años de edad y sus cuidadores, y se llevará a cabo adentro en el Orchard Room. 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.
Toddler Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Joyce Ellington Library - Community Room
Toddler Storytime invites children and their caregivers to wiggle, rhyme, and sing with diverse books, songs, and fingerplays that encourage language, play, and exploration. This program is geared for children 0 to 3 years of age and their parents/caregivers, but all children are welcome! Free, with limited capacity. As we navigate pandemic life, here are a few modifications to our Storytime: Please note that this will be an indoor program.Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of Storytime. San José Public Library Storytimes are in alignment with the City’s Education and Digital Literacy Initiative. ADA Accommodation Requests
Signs and Rhymes Storytime With Stay and Play!
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Atherton - Children’s Room
Let’s read, sing, sign and rhyme together! Play together with your little one as we learn simple sign language and fun ways to fingerplay alongside our stories and music each week. This storytime is welcome to all ages, from babies to toddlers to preschoolers and beyond! This event will be held in the children’s room at the Atherton Library. After storytime, join us for Stay and Play where kids and their caregivers can practice interpersonal skills and have fun learning to share and socialize!
Family Storytime
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Willow Glen Library - Community Room
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! Free, with limited capacity. As we navigate pandemic life, here are a few modifications to our Storytime: Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 60 minutes prior to the start of Storytime.A second Storytime session will follow the first if the first session reaches maximum capacity of 50 participants. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. ADA Accommodation Requests
Family Storytime + Stay & Play
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Village Square Library - Community Room
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
Baby & Toddler Storytime at Seven Trees
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Seven Trees Library
Come join us every Tuesday for Baby & Toddler Storytime! Baby & Toddler Storytime invites babies and their caregivers to learn together by strengthening their relationship with each other through stories, songs, bounces, tickles, rhymes, books, and play. After Storytime concludes, we invite you to Stay & Play! The Storytime librarian will join in the fun with special toys, giving babies and parents time to connect. The first Tuesday of the month we welcome a guest reader for a Spanish bilingual storytime. ADA Accommodation Requests This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.Free. Attendance limits follow SJPL guidelines.
Family Storytime
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Saratoga Library - Maple room
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.
Baby Lapsit Storytime at Rose Garden
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Rose Garden Library - Children’s Picture Book area
This program is for babies that are not yet walking confidently, and their caregivers. Come join us every Tuesday for Baby Lapsit Storytime! Baby Lapsit invites newborns, infants, babies, and their caregivers to learn together by strengthening their relationship with each other through stories, songs, bounces, tickles, rhymes, books, and play. After Storytime concludes, we invite you to Stay & Play! The Storytime librarian will join in the fun with special toys, giving babies and parents time to connect. Lapsit Storytime 11:00 - 11:30 amStay & Play 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Please note that this will be an indoor program.Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of Storytime. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. Free. Attendance limits follow SJPL guidelines. ADA Accommodation Requests
Indoor Family Storytime with Stay and Play
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: East SJ Carnegie Library
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. 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. Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of Storytime. San José Public Library Storytimes are in alignment with the City’s Education and Digital Literacy Initiative.ADA Accommodation Requests
Baby and Me Time: Playdate for Children and Their Caregivers
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Berryessa Library - Community Room
Parents and caregivers: bring your little ones ages 0-4 to a playdate at the library! Kids will discover new toys and activities while adults will have a chance to chat and get acquainted. Come and go as you wish or need. Light refreshments will be provided. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Indoor Family Storytime
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Alviso Library - Children’s Area 5050 N. 1st Street San Jose, CA 95002
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! Free, with limited capacity. Please note that this will be an indoor program.Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. San José Public Library Storytimes are in alignment with the City’s Education and Digital Literacy Initiative. To request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for library-sponsored events, please visit ADA Accommodation Requests
Family Storytime and Stay & Play
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Alum Rock Library
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! Free, with limited capacity. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. ADA Accommodation Requests
Baby Bouncers Lapsit for Prewalkers
Time: 11:30 AM | Location: Milpitas Library - Activity Room
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 encouraged 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.
Music and Movement in Spanish and English / Música y Movimiento en español e inglés
Time: 11:30 AM | Location: Biblioteca Latinoamericana Library - Children’s Area
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. It is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of learning for all ages. This program is geared toward children of all ages and their parents/caregivers. Free, with limited capacity. Please note that this is an indoor program. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. There will be no Music and Movement in the last week of December or the first week of January. ADA Accommodation Requests Música y Movimiento dentro Música y movimiento está diseñado para adaptarse a una combinación de edades y se invita a toda la familia a participar en actividades de aprender a través de canciones, rimas, juegos con los dedos y actividades de movimiento en español e inglés. Música y movimiento es una experiencia divertida e interactiva para toda la familia que promueve el placer del aprendizaje para todas las edades. ¡Este programa está dirigido a niños de todas las edades y sus padres / cuidadores! Todos los asistentes deberán observar las pautas de seguridad de la biblioteca. Gratis, con cupo limitado. Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona. No habrá Música y Movimiento ni la última semana de diciembre ni la primera semana de enero. Solicitudes de adaptaciones ADA
Bilingual Mandarin Family Storytime / 中英雙語故事時間
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Los Altos Library - Orchard Room
Join us for a fun-filled storytime featuring movement, singing, and action! These 30-minute sessions focus on early literacy by sharing stories and songs in both English and Mandarin Chinese.歡迎小朋友來到故事時間，這是以半小時的雙中英語故事書, 兒歌, 手指謠, 玩遊戲為特色的内容。歡迎兒童們與家長褓母一同前來參加。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.
Open Lab: Drop In Memory Lab
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Atherton - Makerspace
Come and join us in digitizing your media using our Memory Lab. This is a drop in program and their will be a staff member available to get you started in you digitization project! Media you can digitize: Photos, negatives, and photographic slidesVHS Audio cassettes8mm and Super-8 film (no audio)3.5\ floppy disks (DOS or Windows format only)CD-R and DVD-R data discs
Reading to Children with Lee
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Cambrian Library - Children’s Picture Book Area
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
Free Meals at the Library / Comida gratis en la biblioteca
Time: 3:15 PM | Location: East Palo Alto
Get your FREE meal at the East Palo Alto Library. Adults with kids eat free too! For more information, contact our customer care. Comida GRATIS en la Bibilioteca de East Palo Alto. ¡Adultos con niños tambien comen gratis! Para más información, llama a nuestro servicio de cliente. Me’akai TA’E TOTONGI ‘i he laipeli ‘o East Palo Alto. Ki he kakai lalahi ‘oku ‘iai ‘enau longai’i fanau! Ka ‘oku ‘iai ha’o fehu’i, kataki fetu’utaki mai kihe.
Origami for Kids
Time: 3:15 PM | Location: Bascom Library - children’s area
Make designs like a sailboat, penguin, frog, or samurai helmet using colorful paper. Then decorate your origami with markers! This is a self-directed program in which all supplies and instructions are made available. A staff member or volunteer will be available for assistance. Registration recommended but not required. Held in children’s area. Recommended for ages 6-12.ADA Accommodation RequestsOrigami for the First TimeOrigami for Fun!Folding for FunOrigami Zoo
Painting Class With Cassie Levy
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: Woodside
Join us for a fun and creative two-hour painting session where artists ages 6 and up will be guided step-by-step to complete a pre-designed artwork on canvas board using acrylic or tempera paints.
Cross Stitch Club
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: San Mateo Public Library
Come learn how to cross stitch or bring your own project to
Free Meals at the Library / Comida gratis en la biblioteca
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: North Fair Oaks
Get your FREE meal at the North Fair Oaks Library. Adults with kids eat free too! For more information, contact our customer care. Comida GRATIS en la Bibilioteca de North Fair Oaks. ¡Adultos con niños tambien comen gratis! Para más información, llama a nuestro servicio de cliente. Me’akai TA’E TOTONGI ‘i he laipeli ‘o North Fair Oaks. Ki he kakai lalahi ‘oku ‘iai ‘enau longai’i fanau! Ka ‘oku ‘iai ha’o fehu’i, kataki fetu’utaki mai kihe.
STEAM Club
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: West Valley Library - Community Room
Children in grades K-3 are invited to join us for STEAM Club every Tuesday from 4:00-5:00 PM. Each week, participants will experience an exciting, new STEAM adventure involving hands-on activities that integrate different aspects of STEAM and showcase how STEAM concepts are applied in the real world (a list of session topics may be found here).This program is free and all materials will be provided. Parents are welcome to attend with their children. Recommended for children in grades K-3, but younger children may attend with parental assistance. Pre-registration not required, but space is limited. Participants must pick up a ticket at the Information Desk. Tickets will become available 30 minutes prior to the start of each session.ADA Accommodation Requests
LEGO Tuesdays!
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Palo Alto Downtown Library - El Camino Room
Description We have the LEGOs! Bring your imagination and build something fun! LEGOs will stay at the library, so be sure to snap a pic of your creation! In addition to being a great way to introduce the engineering and art concepts of STEAM, playing with LEGO’s supports early childhood development because children engage in problem solving, teamwork, self-confidence, and creativity!
Tinker Tuesday Craft (Ages 3-10)
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Los Gatos Public Library - Children’s Room
Take some time out of your afternoon to imagine and create! Join us for a craft in the Children’s Room. This program is geared towards children ages 3 through ~10. The Los Gatos Library recognizes the diversity of our community and is committed to accessibility for all patrons. We strive to make every visitor feel comfortable by ensuring equal access to programs, services, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a library program, please contact library@losgatosca.gov
Educational Park Art Club
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Educational Park Library
This week we’ll be learning about digital art. Join us every Tuesday as we learn about an artist or art style, then make art of our own. Recommended for ages 5-12. August Events: August 05 - Lisa Congdon (Composition) August 12 - Ansel Adams (Photography) August 19 - Georges Seurat (Pointillism) August 26 - Digital Art Free. Registration not required.ADA Accommodation Requests
Traveling Reptile Show at Holbrook Palmer Park
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Atherton - Holbrook Palmer Park - Jennings Pavilion 150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027
Have a wild time with EBV’s Reptile Show! We feature nearly 20 animals, including snakes, lizards, turtles and tortoises, frogs, and bugs. Some of them fit in the palm of your hand; a few are quite a bit bigger!!! The one-hour program is presented by Owen Maercks, who has 40+ years of experience doing this work and the show is appropriate for ages four through adult. He has performed in schools, libraries, museums, summer camps, public parks, and of course private homes.This program will be hosted at Holbrook Palmer Park inside the Jennings Pavilion.
Homework Club
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Alum Rock Library
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
Bee Paper Puppets
Time: 4:30 PM | Location: Santa Teresa Library - Community Room
Make your own paper puppet bees! Free. No registration required. While supplies last. ADA Accommodation Requests
LEGO® Club
Time: 4:30 PM | Location: Joyce Ellington Library
Come join us at the Joyce Ellington Branch Library for our LEGO® Club! We’ll supply both big and small LEGO® pieces, so come and bring your creativity! Important: Children under 5 must be accompanied by their parents as small LEGO® pieces can be choking hazards. No registration required.ADA Accommodation Requests
After-School STEaM Club at Almaden
Time: 4:30 PM | Location: Almaden Library - Program Room
Drop in every Tuesday afternoon from mid-August through early December for a new STEAM adventure. Aug. 19 - Strawberry DNA ExtractionLearn about the basics of DNA and its importance, then get your hands dirty extracting DNA from strawberries. Limited to 20 participants. Tickets will be distributed starting 60 minutes before the program. Aug. 26 - Origami Somersaulting Horse Learn to make an origami horse that can somersault. See if yours can land back on its feet! Sept. 2 - Dinosaur DigChildren will learn about different dinosaurs and how fossils form. They will discover what it’s like to be a real-life paleontologist by uncovering their own fossil. For children, ages 5 and up. Limited to 20 participants. Tickets will be distributed starting 60 minutes before the program. Sept. 9 - Coding with Scratch: Ping PongCode an interactive ping pong game using block-based coding in Scratch! While following step-by-step instructions, kids will learn the logic behind their code and explore key topics such as sprites, loops, and variables. This class is ideal for children in 2nd grade and above. Limited to 20 participants. Tickets will be distributed starting 60 minutes before the program. Please bring your own laptop if able; we have a limited number of Chromebooks that can be borrowed for the program. Parents are requested to set up a Scratch account prior to arriving and to stay for the first 10-15 minutes to make sure their child is successfully logged in. Sept. 16 - Lego EngineeringCan you design and build something that meets the specifications of this month’s engineering challenge? Sept. 23 - Ozobot Maze RunnerUse color codes to program your Ozobot to navigate a maze. Oct. 7 - Coding with Scratch: Catcher GameCode an interactive catching game using block-coding in Scratch! While following step-by-step instructions, kids will learn the logic behind their code and explore topics such as sprites, cloning, and variables.This class is ideal for children in 2nd grade and above. Limited to 20 participants. Tickets will be distributed starting 60 minutes before the program. Please bring your own laptop if able; we have a limited number of Chromebooks that can be borrowed for the program. Parents are requested to set up a Scratch account prior to arriving and to stay for the first 10-15 minutes to make sure their child is successfully logged in. ADA Accommodation RequestsMost sessions are appropriate for ages 5-10 but please check each session description. Adults welcome, but not required for most sessions.
Reading Buddies at Alviso Branch Library
Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Alviso Library - Children’s Area 5050 N. 1st Street San Jose, CA 95002
Reading Buddies provides students in grades K-5 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a reading coach. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build confidence as readers. Our reading coach 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 Alviso Branch Library to read aloud to their reading coach. Free. Registration not required. 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 participating students. ADA Accommodation Requests
Sanskrit for Beginners
Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Alum Rock Library
This beginner course will introduce Sanskrit to children. Students will begin by learning the alphabet. For Ages 7-17. Free! ADA Accommodation Requests
Maker Exploration
Time: 5:30 PM | Location: Atherton - Makerspace
Want to explore our Makerspace? Come and join us during our open hour to learn about 3D printers, Laser Cutters and more!
Drop-In Sewing
Time: 5:30 PM | Location: Atherton - Makerspace
Do you have a sewing project to complete? Come visit our Makerspace and use our sewing machines that are available for you to use!Materials are provided and limited amount of fabric will be available, please bring your own fabric! This program is intended for adults and teens who are already familiar with using sewing machines. Minimal instructions will be given.
Bilingual Family Storytime / 中英雙語故事時間
Time: 6:30 PM | Location: Milpitas Library - Children Activity Room
This 30-minute storytime features movement, singing, and action! The early literacy focus is on sharing stories and songs in English and Mandarin Chinese.歡迎小朋友來到故事時間，這是以半小時的雙中英語故事書, 兒歌, 手指謠, 玩遊戲為特色的内容。歡迎兒童們與家長褓母一同前來參加。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.