Daily Events for Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Discover 50 events happening across South Bay libraries and community centers on Tuesday, September 2, 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.
Fall Outdoor Storytime
Time: 10:30 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…
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
Toddler Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Cupertino Library - Room 101
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
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
Bilingual Baby Toddler Storytime / Hora de Cuentos & Stay and Play
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Seven Trees Library
Bilingual baby & toddler storytime is geared for babies and toddlers to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. 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. Free. No registration is required. Cuentos está diseñado para una variedad de edades e invita a todo la familia para participar en actividades de alfabetazión temprana, como cuentos, juegos con los dedos y actividades de movimiento. Después de que concluya la hora del cuento, ¡las familias están invitadas a quedarse y jugar! Por 30 minutos después de la hora del cuento, habrán juguetes especiales y apropiados para la edad disponible para mantener la diversión. Gratis. No es necesario registrarse. Accommodation Requests
Toddler Storytime
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Join us for Toddler Storytime at 11 a.m. This program is for children age 1 to 3 and their caregivers. This program will be in the Library Program Room. No registration required, but space is limited. Doors will close when the room is full. Accessibility: Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you require special accommodation, please contact the library at 408-730-7300 at least three days in advance of this program.
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
Family Storytime
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Palo Alto - Children’s Library
Description Join Librarian Jennifer (and Rocky Raccoon) on Tuesdays at 11:00 AM for Family Storytime at Children’s Library! Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! While this storytime will be geared towards those older than 2 years, all ages are welcome! BYOS (bring your own scarf)! Some of our songs use scarves as props. Bring something scarf-like (any piece of fabric). Otherwise, you can always pretend! Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playlist of all of our favorite songs to sing!
Friendly Stitchers
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Mt. Pleasant Library - Parking is available in the neighborhood.
Do you enjoy cross stitch, embroidery, punch needle, knitting, needlepoint, knitting looms, felting, latch hook, and other needlecrafts? Join our weekly stitching social! Bring your own project or stitch our small sample project while enjoying the company of fellow crafters. Small children’s or adult project supplied free.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
Music and Movement with Stay&Play
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Berryessa Library - Community Room
Join us for Music and Movement storytime. 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 best suited for children aged 2 to 5 years old, accompanied by their families or caregivers. We’ll move and groove to our action songs using shakers, tapping sticks, scarves, and more, and listen to fun and educational stories. We will also meet our favorite Teddy Bear. 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 before storytime starts. The program happens in the Community Room every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. 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 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.
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
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
Snack Break-Free Snacks for Kids!/¡Meriendas Gratis Para Niños!
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Morgan Hill Library
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.
Free Snacks for Kids! / Meriendas Gratis Para Niños!
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Gilroy Library - Lobby area
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.
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
Village Square Homework Club
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: Village Square Library - Community Room
Need room to get homework done and work on class projects? Join as at the Village Square Homework Club. Basic school supplies and snacks are provided. Volunteers are available to help with homework assignments as well. Teens are also welcome to come and work on their school assignments.ADA Accommodation Requests
Mid-Autumn Stitches with Tiffany Tzeng
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: Portola Valley
We’re diving into the world of embroidery, where you’ll get a chance to experiment with stitches on an embroidery hoop and hone new skills. In celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, participants will embroider a custom design, Moon Rabbit, inspired by this cultural event! Tweens ages 10-13 must be accompanied by an adult.
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.
LEGO Club
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: Cupertino Library
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..
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, and participants must be present to pick up a ticket (families may not pick up tickets for children who are not there). Tickets will become available 30 minutes prior to the start of each session.ADA Accommodation Requests
Paws for Tales
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Portola Valley
Do you have a reluctant reader? Sign your child up to have their own session to practice reading with a therapy dog at the library. Studies show that children who may not want to read in front of their peers are much less anxious with an animal present. Children don’t perceive animals as judgmental, and reading to an animal helps them become more confident readers. We’d like to thank our partners for making this possible: Pet Assisted Therapy teams and their handlers from the Peninsula Humane Society & the SPCA’s Paws for Tales program. Registration is required and space is limited, so register early for your 10-minute slot.
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!
Homework Help for Grades K-6
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Morgan Hill Library - Children’s Activity Room
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 for Grades K-6
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Milpitas Library - Program Room
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 13November 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
Educational Park Art Club
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Educational Park Library
This week we’ll be trying out continuous line drawings. Join us every Tuesday as we learn about an artist or art style, then make art of our own. Recommended for ages 5-12. September Events: September 02 - Continuous Line Drawing (Colored Pencils) September 09 - DIY Stickers September 16 - Murals in San José September 23 - Diego Rivera (Frescoes)September 30 - Amelia Peláez (Drawing) Free. Registration not required.ADA Accommodation Requests
Homework Club at Edenvale Branch Library
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Edenvale Library - Community Room
Need help with your homework? Kindergarten through 8th grade students can come to Edenvale Branch Library’s Homework Club to get coached by trained library volunteers. Students can get free help with their homework in subjects such as reading, writing, math, and social studies! Homework Club at Edenvale Branch Library is scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays each week from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, except for the following dates because of City holidays and school breaks: October 7th and 9th Homework Club will take a break for the winter right after the Thanksgiving Break and resume in January 2026. The schedule for the Spring semester will be determined and posted closer to the start of December. Free. No registration is required; however, Homework Club has a limited capacity. Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. As a result, students might not be coached one-on-one for the whole duration of the program depending on volunteer availability. If we do not have enough tutors, students will be redirected to Tutor.com, a library resource. ADA Accommodation Requests
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
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 - Ozobot Maze Runner please note date changeUse color codes to program your Ozobot to navigate a maze.Sept. 23 - Lego Engineering please note date changeCan you design and build something that meets the specifications of this month’s engineering challenge? 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 Requests Most sessions are appropriate for ages 5-10 but please check each session description. Adults welcome, but not required for most sessions.
Coding with Swift Playground
Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Cambrian Library - 1st Floor Community Room
Get started with Swift, the language used to create apps and programs for iOS and macOS. The program is self-paced and will introduce the language and get participants started with the Swift Playgrounds app. iPads will be provided however, they are limited, so registration will be required. If slots are available at the start of the program we will accept walk-ins. Who Can Join: Perfect for 5-10-year-olds who can read and follow written instructions! Participants will understand more about coding, this class is your first leap into the vast and exciting world of programming. Free. Registration is required.ADA Accommodation Requests
Read & Repeat
Time: 5:15 PM | Location: Mountain View Public Library - 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…
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.
Reading Buddies [Compañeros de Lectura]
Time: 6:00 PM | Location: Gilroy Library - 1st Floor, Nest 1er piso, Nido
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.
Evening Itty Bitty Jamboree
Time: 6:30 PM | Location: Morgan Hill Library
Parents and babies (12 months old and younger) join us for short fun stories, rhymes, fingerplays and songs. Our Itty Bitty Jamboree is 30 minutes followed by Stay & Play time. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month: July: 1, 15 August: 5, 19 September: 2, 16 October: 14, 28 November: 11, 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.