Daily Events for Sunday, September 7, 2025
Discover 9 events happening across South Bay libraries and community centers on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Tai Chi with Nelson Ng
Time: 10:00 AM | Location: Rinconada Library - Embarcadero Room
Description Join us for a weekly Tai Chi session with Nelson Ng! In this weekly class, participants will learn the basic principles and the philosophy behind Tai Chi, gaining flexibility and a better sense of balance, through slow and gentle movement. Nelson started learning Chen’s Tai Chi in 1989 from Master Gene Chen, who was a disciple of Grandmaster of Feng ZhiQiang. Nelson has been teaching since 2014. This class is free and open to beginners as well as those who have previous Tai Chi experience. People of all ages are welcome. You must sign in upon arrival.
Drop-In 3D Printing
Time: 10:00 AM | Location: North Fair Oaks
Drop in and learn how to 3D print. We will take you through the whole 3D printing process from start to finish! No registration is necessary.
Baby Sign and Sing
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Cupertino Library
Join us for Sign and Sing for Babies in our first floor program room! This program is for infants and prewalking babies only, ages 0-12 months. Adult Caregivers will learn basic signs to communicate with their babies.Generously sponsored by the Friends of Cupertino Library.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.
Polish Storytime
Time: 11:30 AM | Location: San Mateo Public Library
Please join us for Polish Storytime! We’ll be hosting this
Crafty Sundays
Time: 12:00 PM | Location: North Fair Oaks
Crafty Sundays is a fun and creative library program where participants can explore their artistic side through various craft activities. Join us for a relaxed, hands-on experience perfect for all skill levels!
Music Lab! ¡Laboratorio de Música! Learn about physics with DIY Musical Instruments (Gr. 3-5) / Aprende sobre física con instrumentos musicales caseros (gr. 3 a 5)
Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Gilroy Library - Children’s Area - Nest
Calling all creative minds in grades 3-5! We’re thrilled to invite you to our Music Lab program every Sunday in September, starting September 7th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Nest at the Gilroy Library! In this hands-on program, participants will create three unique musical instruments—a percussive instrument, a string instrument, and a wind instrument. We’ll explore the fascinating world of sound and music through fun demonstrations that cover vibrations, pitch, amplitude, and waves. Think like a scientist and a musician as you discover the physics behind music! Important Information: Who: Grades 3-5When: Every Sunday in September (9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28)Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMWhere: The NestRegistration: Please register to save your spot. Plan to attend all 4 sessions in the series. And the best part? You’ll get to take your amazing instruments home after each session! This event is made possible by the financial support of the Rotary Club of Gilroy and the Santa Clara County Library District Foundation. ¡Llamando a todas las mentes creativas de 3º a 5º grado! Estamos emocionados de invitarte a nuestro programa de Laboratorio de Música todos los domingos de septiembre, comenzando el 7 de septiembre de 2:00 PM a 3:00 PM en el Nido de nuestra Biblioteca de Gilroy. En este programa práctico, los participantes crearán tres instrumentos musicales únicos: un instrumento de percusión, un instrumento de cuerda y un instrumento de viento. ¡Exploraremos el fascinante mundo del sonido y la música a través de demostraciones divertidas que cubren vibraciones, tono, amplitud y ondas! Piensa como un científico y un músico mientras descubres la física detrás de la música. Información Importante: ¿Quién: Grados 3-5¿Cuándo: Todos los domingos de setiembre (7/9, 14/9, 21/9, 28/9)¿Hora: 2:00 PM a 3:00 PM¿Dónde: El NidoRegistro: Regístrate para reservar tu lugar. Planea asistir a las cuatro sesiones del ciclo. ¿Y la mejor parte? ¡Podrás llevarte a casa tus increíbles instrumentos después de cada sesión! Este evento es posible gracias al apoyo financiero del Club Rotario de Gilroy y la Fundación del Distrito de Bibliotecas del Condado de Santa Clara.
Claymation Film Workshops for Ages 4-14
Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Milpitas Library
Discover the art of filmmaking through this fun and interactive Claymation workshop designed for youth ages 4–14. Led by industry experts, participants will gain hands-on experience in character development, storytelling, and stop-motion animation—all while exploring the creative process from a filmmaker’s perspective. This two-part workshop series includes: Workshop 1: Students will design their own character, including visual details and a back-storyWorkshop 2: Students will learn to animate their character and create a short Claymation film 🎥 Completed films will be showcased at the Youth and Student Film segment of the upcoming Poppy Jasper International Film Festival, providing participants with the exciting opportunity to see their work on the big screen. 📌 Created by PJIFF Director L. Mattock “Mattie” Scariot, the Youth Film Program empowers local youth to tell their own stories and discover future possibilities in the filmmaking world. Using family photos, original Kiowa art, and Winter Count calendars, Mattie shares how storytelling shaped her own journey as a filmmaker and author. 📚 Past workshops have attracted children and adults alike, with engaging discussions on cultural storytelling, identity, and creative craft. Each session fosters discovery, skill-building, and recognition for young creators. 🌍 The Festival takes place every April across Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Hollister, and San Juan Bautista, and draws more than 3,000 attendees from around the Bay Area and around the globe. Check out the documentary made from the last class: (12) PJIFF’s Youth Claymation Class Documentary - YouTube
Tween & Teen Mario Kart
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Los Gatos Public Library - Teen Room
Join us in a fun-filled hour of Mario Kart racing! Take turns racing and making new friends at the Library. 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
Japanese Summer Storytime
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Join us for a special summer-themed Japanese language storytime! Enjoy a craft and storytime with picture books in Japanese, fingerplays, nursery rhymes and traditional songs accompanied by instruments. This program is for children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers. This program will take place in the Library Program room. No registration is required, but space is limited. Doors will close when the program 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 or chat with a librarian at least three days in advance of the program.