Daily Events for Saturday, September 6, 2025
Discover 26 events happening across South Bay libraries and community centers on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Friends of the Alum Rock Branch Library Book Sale
Time: 10:00 AM | Location: Alum Rock Library
Hosted by the Friends of the Alum Rock Branch Library.Choose from a large collection of slightly used books for all ages and interests. Come support your local library branch and find new literary treasures for yourself! Proceeds go toward funding library programs and supplies. ADA Accommodation Requests
Crochet Together
Time: 10:00 AM | Location: Mt. Pleasant Library
Crochet Together with the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library! Crochet Together is a volunteer run event teaching participants how to crochet. Supplies are provided from the library; however participants are welcome to bring their own materials. Drop ins are welcome. For children who are interested in crochet, recommended ages are 8 and up. ADA Accommodation Requests
Reading to Children in Japanese 「子供達の為の絵本読みきかせクラス(日本語)」
Time: 10:00 AM | Location: Cambrian Library - 2nd Floor Childrens’ Area: Picture Books
Participate in a read aloud and sing together in Japanese with other families. The stories and songs are great for families with young children. The program will be in Japanese. All are welcome! See you there. This is a free event. No registration is required. ADA Accommodation Requests 他のご家族と絵本の読み聞かせに参加して、一緒に日本語の絵本を楽しみましょう。ものがたりは小さなお子様連れのご家族に最適です。プログラムは日本語で行われます。皆さんぜひ来てくださいね。会場で会いましょう。このプログラムは無料で、事前登録の必要はありません。
Village Square Chess Club
Time: 10:00 AM | Location: Village Square Library - Community Room
Are you interested in playing and learning chess? If so, you are invited at the Village Square Branch Library to come and learn to play chess at the beginners and intermediate levels. Walk-ins are welcome! Our Village Square Chess Club meets 1st and 2nd Saturday of every month. ADA Accommodation Requests
Reading To Children
Time: 10:15 AM | Location: Joyce Ellington 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. Throughout this 30-minute session, our trained volunteer or a staff member of the library will not only read to your kids but also engage with them using music, felts and finger plays. As a result of participating in Reading to Children, your child will develop imagination and love of books and reading.Reading to Children will take place in the Children’s Area. ADA Accommodation Requests
OneinMath: Math Program for K-3rd at Seven Trees Library
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Seven Trees Library
Join us for a free math program for Kindergarten to 3rd grade students to learn basic Arithmetic. Including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division from one digit to four digit numbers. It is taught by trained high school students. The focus is to build confidence and love for Math in young students. For registration information please visit: oneinmath.com This program is suitable for children K-3rd grade. Free. ADA Accommodation Requests
Volunteer Away Your Fines as a Drop-in Do Gooder
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: East SJ Carnegie Library
Drop-in the first Saturday of the month to volunteer away your library fines at a rate of $20 per hour while helping the library maintain a clean and welcoming environment. Details and Requirements: • Must be able to commit to the full session • Anyone under the age of 15 must volunteer alongside a parent/guardian • No experience or special skills necessary To register, please call 408-808-3075 or email sarah.kishler@sjlibrary.orgADA Accommodation Requests
Family Storytime With Stay and Play!
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Atherton - Children’s Room
Get ready to learn and play with your little one! Hear new stories, sing songs and learn wiggles that the whole family can enjoy together, from toddlers to grown-ups. 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!
Bilingual Spanish & English Family Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Morgan Hill Library - Children’s Activity Room
Join us in the Children’s Activity Room for family fun with your little one! Stories, music, movement, and more!Storytimes are bilingual (Spanish/English) and all ages are welcome to attend. ¡Acompáñenos en la sala de actividades para niños para divertirse en familia con su pequeño! ¡Cuentos, música, movimiento y más!Las horas de cuentos son bilingües (español/inglés) y todas las edades son bienvenidas.
Family Storytime & Stay and Play
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Calabazas 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! After storytime, please stay and play with us! We’ll have a selection of toys available to enjoy. Meet other families and have fun playing with new and old friends. 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. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. ADA Accommodation Requests
Family Storytime [Hora de Cuentos]
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Gilroy Library - 1st Floor, in the Nest
Join us for stories, songs, music & movement with Librarian Patty, followed by play time. Acompáñenos a escuchar cuentos, música y movimiento con la Bibliotecaria Patty, seguido por tiempo para jugar.
Family Storytime at Cupertino Library
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Cupertino Library
Join us for Family Storytime for all ages in our program room! This storytime series is suitable for all ages and will feature stories, songs, rhymes and dances, all to encourage the development of crucial early literacy skills. Parents and children will listen together, learn together, and sing together. Storytime is limited to the first 100 families, with a maximum of 2 adults per family group. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to sit on.
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
Music and Movement
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Educational Park Library
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, 50 person maximum. Story Time tickets required. Another event, Music and Movement B will start at 11:15 for those that weren’t able to make it inside for this event. 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.ADA Accommodations Requests
Family Storytime
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Milpitas Library - Activity Room
Join us on Saturday mornings for Family Storytime. This thirty-minute story time features lots of movement, singing, and action. Early literacy focus is on picture books, flannel board stories and fingerplays and an early introduction to group dynamics and socialization. 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.
Family Storytime
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Join us for Family Storytime at 11 a.m. This program is for children of all ages 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.
Robotics Demonstration @ SMPL
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: San Mateo Public Library
Get ready to dive into the world of STEM & robotics with Vortex
Intro to AI (Virtual)
Time: 11:00 AM | Location:
This virtual, five-week program will equip middle and high schoolers with a solid foundation in artificial intelligence (AI). Students will explore technical topics of computer vision and audio classification alongside ethical implications of AI and its applications. Sessions will include interactive games and discussions to reinforce learning. By the end of the program, students will develop and present an AI project of their own to solve a real-world problem. No prior experience is required, and students of all skill-levels are welcome! Who Can Join? This course is designed for students of all levels, whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to expand your coding knowledge. If you’re curious about AI and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity! Age: 8-14 years old recommended (Middle School). Dates: Every Saturday from 11:00am-12:00pm, from September 6 - October 4. Please plan on attending all 5 sessions total. Registration: Please register on this page to attend the course (an email address is required). Software: We will be using Zoom to host the program virtually. You must have an Internet connection and a device capable of attending the Zoom sessions each week. Cost: Free! ADA Accommodation Request
Maker Exploration for Families
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Atherton - Makerspace
Want to explore our Makerspace? Come and join us during our open hours to learn about 3D printers, laser cutters and more! This session is intended for families of all ages looking to explore our space! Open Makerspace at Atherton Library is also available on: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 PM
Family Storytime
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Mitchell Park Library - Midtown Room
Description Join Librarian Alicia on Saturdays at 11:00 AM for Family Storytime at Mitchell Park 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! Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playlist of all of our favorite songs to sing!
Family Storytime
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Saratoga Library - Community room
Join us for fun stories, fingerplays, action rhymes and songs! Please park strollers in the Children’s 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.
Amplify: Robotics with QuantaMania
Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Mountain View Public Library - 1st Floor Program Room
QuantaMania 27090 is bringing an awesome STEM workshop to the Mountain View Library! Come build mini robot circuits, make cool robot art, and even drive a real competition robot. You’ll also get to…
Ab-SEW-lute Beginners
Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Portola Valley
Basic sewing setup and use instructions for those with little to no experience! Plus, a simple craft project. Children are welcome to participate with adult caregivers present. Return participant? Feel free to arrive at 2:30 PM, when the craft portion begins. One signup per party, with members sharing a machine. Limited sewing machine availability.
AI Wonderworld Hackathon for students in the 6th - 8th Grades
Time: 2:00 PM | Location: San Mateo Public Library
Presented by: Bellatrix Warrior youth will dive into the
Live Music Performance: The South Bay Trombone Choir / Actuación musical en vivo
Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Gilroy Library - 2nd Floor, Community Room
Live Music Performance by The South Bay Trombone Choir. This trombone ensemble performs pieces from a music repertoire that ranges from Gabrieli to Bernstein, Jazz, and Latin. Founded by Vern Tegger in 1996, they are the last surviving active trombone ensemble in the Bay Area. Mark it on your calendar and join us for this dynamic collaboration.-------------------------Actuación musical en vivo a cargo del Coro de Trombones de South Bay. Este conjunto de trombones interpreta piezas de un repertorio que abarca desde Gabrieli hasta Bernstein, jazz y música latina. Fundado por Vern Tegger en 1996, es el último conjunto de trombones activo que sobrevive en el Área de la Bahía. Anótalo en tu calendario y únete a nosotros en esta dinámica colaboración.
Girls Who Code
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: Los Gatos Public Library - Technology Lab
The Los Gatos Library has partnered with @GirlsWhoCode to create a club meant for people ages 12-18 to learn to code and change the world! “What will I Learn? Our middle and high school Clubs encourage you to impact the community in a positive way through code. In order to build the skills you need to make an impact, you will learn how to code from our fun online tutorials and activities that will help you build animations, games, apps, and other things that you dream up! We have tutorials in Python, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and Java.” Email: signup@gwc-losgatos.org to register. 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