Daily Events for Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Discover 56 events happening across South Bay libraries and community centers on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
9 a.m. Wake-Up Call
Time: 9:00 AM | Location: Mt. Pleasant Library - Parking is available in the neighborhood.
Get into a gentle groove with our fun and not-too-hard weekly morning exercise and dance program. We’ll be moving along with growwithjo’s home workouts on youtube. Thirty-minute workout begins at 9:15 a.m. Free. No Registration required.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. 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
Baby Storytime
Time: 10:15 AM | Location: San Mateo Public Library
Sing\, play\, and read to your baby!\n\nPlease plan to arrive
Winter 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…
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.
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 welcomes 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!
Spanish Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingue
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Portola Valley
Join us for bilingual Spanish and English stories and music the whole family will love! Children of all ages will enjoy listening, singing and playing along. Capacity limits may apply. ¡Acompáñenos para disfrutar cuentos y música bilingües español y inglés que le encantará a toda la familia! Niños de todas edades disfrutarán escuchando, cantando y jugando juntos. Pueden aplicarse límites de capacidad.
Bilingual Storytime/ Hora de cuentos bilingüe
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: North Fair Oaks
Join us the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month for bilingual Spanish and English stories and music the whole family will love! Children of all ages will enjoy listening, singing, and playing along. ¡Acompáñenos el segundo y cuarto martes del mes para disfrutar cuentos y música bilingües español e inglés que le encantará a toda la familia! Niños de todas edades disfrutarán escuchando, cantando y jugando juntos.
Magic Hour: Sensory-Friendly Library Playtime/Hora Mágica: Tiempo de Juego Sensorial Amigable
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Gilroy Library - Children’s Play Area, 1st Floor | 1er Piso
Join us for Magic Hour, an inclusive playtime in the library, specially adapted for children with autism, sensory processing challenges, or who struggle in large groups. This program takes place on the fourth Tuesday of the month, when the library will be opened especially for this group. It is a time set aside for children and their caregivers to have a wonderful time at the library when it is closed to everyone else.This self guided play time will have sensory-sensitive toys available and the new play space will be open along with the entire Children’s area. We keep the lights low and use natural lighting, computers are turned off, and the doors are closed to reduce outside noise and help keep runners and wanderers safe. It’s a relaxed time to explore, play, and connect—free from the hustle and bustle of regular library hours.****Únase a nosotros para la Hora Mágica, un tiempo de juego inclusivo en la biblioteca, especialmente adaptado para niños con autismo, procesamiento sensorial o que se sienten incómodos en grupos grandes. Este programa se lleva a cabo el cuarto martes de cada mes, cuando la biblioteca abrirá exclusivamente para este grupo. Es un momento reservado para que los niños y sus cuidadores disfruten de la biblioteca cuando está cerrada al público.Este tiempo de juego autónomo contará con juguetes adaptados a las necesidades sensoriales, y estará disponible la nueva zona de juego junto con toda el área infantil. Mantenemos las luces bajas y utilizamos la luz natural; las computadoras están apagadas y las puertas cerradas para reducir el ruido exterior y ayudar a mantener seguros a quienes corren o deambulan.Es un momento relajado para explorar, jugar y conectar—libre del ajetreo y el bullicio del horario regular de la biblioteca.
Family Stay & Play
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Los Altos Library - Orchard Room
Come and play at Family Stay & Play days! Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting January 20 through the end of the month from 10:30-11:30am in the Orchard Room. Drop in anytime. For ages 0-5 and their caregivers.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.
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
Music & Movement
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Joyce Ellington Library - Community Room
Music & 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 & 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! San José Public Library Storytimes are in alignment with the City’s Education and Digital Literacy Initiative.ADA 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: 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!
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/accessibility7+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: 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
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
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
Infant & Toddler Storytime at Seven Trees
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Seven Trees Library
Come join us every Tuesday for Infant & Toddler Storytime! Infant & 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.
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. San José Public Library Storytimes are in alignment with the City’s Education and Digital Literacy Initiative. ADA Accommodation Requests
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 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
Family Storytime
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Hillview Library
Family Storytime Hillview Library offers a Family Storytime every Thursday evening. This program is open to children of all ages and their parents/caregivers. Join us in helping your child(ren) learn to read and sing in Vietnamese.Free. No registration required. For a complete list of storytimes: sjpl.org/storytimes ADA Accommodation Requests Giờ Đọc Truyện Gia Đình Thư viện Hillview có chương trình đọc truyện gia đình song ngữ vào mỗi tối Thứ Năm hàng tuần. Chương trình này giành cho trẻ em ở mọi lứa tuổi và các phụ huynh/người chăm sóc. Hãy tham gia vào chương trình này để giúp các em trong việc đọc và hát tiếng Việt tốt hơn. Miễn phí. Không cần đăng ký. Để xem danh sách đầy đủ về các chương trình kể chuyện: sjpl.org/storytimes Yêu cầu về phương tiện cho ADA
Silicon Valley Reads: Friends in Motion - Zumba Class for Kids
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Mt. Pleasant Library
Please join us for Friends in Motion, a lively kids’ Zumba-inspired class featuring multicultural music, joyful movement, and a special Friendship Circle to celebrate connection and fun. This program is in celebration of the Silicon Valley Reads 2026 theme “Bridges to Belonging.” This event is a part of the annual Silicon Valley Reads (SV Reads) program. Free. No Registration required.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.
Bilingual Toddler Storytime / Tiempo de Cuentos & Stay and Play
Time: 11:30 AM | Location: Biblioteca Latinoamericana Library - Children’s Area
Bilingual Toddler Storytime / Tiempo de Cuentos & Stay and Play Bilingual Toddler Storytime is designed for toddlers to engage in early literacy activities such as stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement. While the program is geared toward children ages 1–3, all children ages 0–5 are welcome to attend. After Storytime concludes, families are invited to Stay & Play. For 30 minutes following Storytime, special age-appropriate toys will be available for children and caregivers to continue the fun together. Storytime 11:30 - 12:00 pmStay & Play 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. There will be no storytimes on the following dates in observance of City Holidays:• Tuesday, February 17, 2026 • Tuesday, March 31, 2026 ADA Accommodation RequestsTiempo de Cuentos & Stay and Play Tiempo de Cuentos está diseñado para niños pequeños e invita a toda la familia a participar en actividades de alfabetización temprana, como cuentos, rimas, juegos con los dedos y actividades de movimiento. Después de que concluya el Tiempo de Cuentos, las familias están invitadas a quedarse y jugar. Durante 30 minutos después del Tiempo de Cuentos, habrán juguetes especiales y apropiados para cada edad disponibles para continuar la diversión. Tiempo de cuentos 11:30 - 12:00 pmStay & Play12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Este programa ha sido diseñado en alineación con los Estándares de Calidad de la Educación Infantil. No habrán tiempos de cuentos en las siguientes fechas debido a los días festivos municipales:• Martes, 17 de febrero de 2026• Martes, 31 de marzo de 2026 Solicitudes de Acomodación ADA
Las Madres Playgroup
Time: 12:00 PM | 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
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
Everyone Can Create: iPad Drawing
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Joyce Ellington Library
Let your imagination shine! In this hands-on session, kids will learn digital drawing techniques using iPads and the Everyone Can Create curriculum. Discover new tools, practice skills, and create your own artwork. iPads will be provided. For ages 8 - 14. Older siblings are welcome. Free, No registration required. This is a free program. 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 Requests Origami for the First Time Origami for Fun! Folding for Fun Origami Zoo
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.
Perler Beads: K-pop and Minecraft
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: Portola Valley
Explore your artistic side by using vibrant Perler beads to design and fuse your own K-pop and Minecraft designs! You can also push your creativity by designing your own pattern or following our variety of other templates.
Books & Bricks Book Club for Grades 4-6
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: Milpitas Library - Activity Room
Join our book and Lego building club for fourth to sixth graders! This month we are reading The Front Desk by Kelly Yang. We will meet on Tuesday January 27th at 3:30pm in the Activity Room. If you can attend this meeting, register online and pick up your copy of the book at the Children’s Reference Desk. Please read the book before our meeting. At the meeting we will discuss the book and do a Lego building activity. Special thanks to the Friends of Milpitas Library for making this program possible. 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.
Wee Play Dates: Wee Build
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: East SJ Carnegie Library
Join us for winter playdates at the library! These events offer a fantastic opportunity for little ones and their caregivers to come together for fun-filled moments. Don’t miss out on this chance to celebrate the joys of play while connecting with other families in the community. It’s a wonderful way to learn through play and create lasting memories together! This program is recommended for children ages 1-5 and their families/caregivers. ADA Accommodation Requests
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
Homework Club at Evergreen Branch Library
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: Evergreen Library - Community Room
Need room to get homework done and work on class projects? Join us at the Evergreen Branch Homework Club. Basic school supplies are provided. Volunteers are available to help with homework assignments as well. Teens are also welcome to come and work on their school assignments. Homework Club will not be held on the following dates: November 11, 2025November 25, 2025November 26, 2025December 23, 2025December 24, 2025December 30, 2025December 31, 2025February 17, 2026February 18, 2026April 7, 2026April 8, 2026 Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Crafty Corner (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 crafty activity in the Children’s Room. (Previously known as Tinker Tuesday.) This program is geared towards children ages 3 through ~10. This program takes place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 4 pm in the Children’s Room. 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
Science is for Me!
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Work on a science experiment of your choice! Participants will receive a complete science experiment kit. The kit will have a book that will have kids using science to complete the story! This program is recommended for grades K to 4 and their caregivers. For the best experience, please arrive on time. This program will be in the Library Program Room. No registration is required, but space is limited and the 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
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!
Crafternoon: Lunar New Year Hobby Horse
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Atherton
Join us in the Atherton Makerspace for some galloping good fun! This Tuesday we’ll be making our own customizable Lunar New Year Hobby Horses. No registration required as supplies last.
Homework Help K-6 grade
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Saratoga Library - Orchard room
Are you a student in grades K-6th and need help with homework? Our tutors will provide free homework help on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00p.m. - 5:30 p.m, Free homework help is also available on Wednesdays from 3:00 - 4:30pm. No registration is required. Walk-ins welcome as space permits. Please note: As a parent or caregiver, it is mandatory to stay in the Children’s room while your child (if she or he is under the age of 10) participates in this program. Homework Help will not be held on the following dates: November 24-27December 22 - January 8, 2026February 16-19April 1-9May 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.
Homework Help [Ayuda con la Tarea]
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Gilroy Library - 1st Floor, Meeting Room | 1° piso, Salon de juntas
Are you a student in grades Kinder - 6th and need help with homework? We have tutors for you to receive homework help from every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 4-5:30pm. Basic school supplies will be provided. No registration is required. ¿Eres un estudiante de Kinder a 6.º grado y necesitas ayuda con la tarea? Tenemos tutores disponibles para ayudarte con tus tareas cada martes, miercoles, y jueves de las 4-5:30pm. Se proporcionarán útiles escolares básicos. No se requiere inscripción.
To Be Read Book Club for 6th – 8th Graders
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Los Altos Library - Conference Room
Join our book club for 6th – 8th graders! This month we are reading Brian’s Winter by Gary Paulsen. We will meet on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 4 pm – 5 pm at the Los Altos Library in the conference room. If you can attend this meeting, register online and pick up your copy of the book at the Children’s Reference Desk at either Los Altos or Woodland Library. Please read the book before our meeting. At the meeting, we will discuss the book and do a fun activity. Snacks will be provided. Many thanks to the Friends of the Los Altos Library for making this program possible. 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.
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 or Children’s Room while your child participates in the program. Homework Help will not be held on the following dates: ’ 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
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.
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
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: February 17th and 19th Homework Club will end on April 2nd for the 25-26 School Year and take a break for the Summer. The schedule for the Fall semester will be determined and posted in August 2026. 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
LEGO® Fun
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Tully Library
Join us at Tully library every Tuesday for LEGO® fun. Bring your creativity and imagination to build unique models using our LEGO® pieces. Important: Children under 5 must be accompanied by their parents as small LEGO® pieces can be choking hazards. For children and families. No registration required.ADA Accommodation Requests
Reading Buddies
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Biblioteca Latinoamericana Library - Group Study Room A
Reading Buddies provides students in grades K–5 with the opportunity to strengthen their reading skills by working one-on-one with a friendly reading coach. This program creates a positive and supportive reading experience for beginning and developing readers, helping children build confidence and fluency. Our reading coach listens as children read, offering encouragement and support in phonics, sight words, and comprehension. Students may bring a favorite book from home or select one from the library’s collection to read aloud. Reading sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The length of each session may be limited depending on the number of participating students and/or available volunteers.This event series takes place in Group Study Room A. Free. No registration required.ADA Accommodation Requests Reading buddies (Amigos de la Lectura) les dan a los niños de Kínder a 5.º grado la oportunidad de mejorar su lectura en inglés leyendo uno a uno con un/a tutor de lectura amigable. Este programa hace que leer sea una experiencia positiva y de apoyo para quienes están empezando o siguen aprendiendo, ayudándoles a ganar confianza y fluidez. El/la acompañante escucha mientras los niños leen, y les da ánimo y apoyo con la fonética, palabras comunes y comprensión. Los niños pueden traer su libro favorito de casa o elegir uno de la colección de la biblioteca para leer en voz alta. Las sesiones se ofrecen por orden de llegada. El tiempo de cada sesión puede variar según cuántos niños y voluntarios haya. Gratis. No es necesario registrarse. Este programa será en inglés.Solicitudes de Acomodación ADA
Homework Help for Grades K-6
Time: 4:30 PM | Location: Cupertino Library - Room 101
Are you a student in grades K-6 and need help with homework? We have tutors for you to receive homework help, Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 4:30p.m. - 6:00p.m. No registration is required. Basic school supplies will be provided. 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.
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.
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!
Bilingual Family Storytime / 中英雙語故事時間
Time: 6:30 PM | Location: Milpitas Library - Children’s 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.