Daily Events for Monday, March 9, 2026
Discover 38 events happening across South Bay libraries and community centers on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Move and Groove Storytime
Time: 10:15 AM | Location: San Mateo Public Library
Move and Groove Storytime has two sessions: 10:15 am and 11:00
Toddler Storytime @ Hillsdale Branch
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Hillsdale Branch - San Mateo Public Library
Join us and get up and get moving with your toddler! Full of
Baby Sign Language
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Learn baby sign language with experts from Happy Baby Signs. This program is for expectant parents and parents of children 0 to 24 months. Children are welcome to attend. This program will be 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.
Music and Movement
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Mt. Pleasant 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 This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.ADA Accommodations Requests
Baby Bounce Storytime With Stay and Play!
Time: 12:00 PM | Location: Atherton - Community Room
Bring your bouncing baby to our weekly playtime, full of nursery rhymes and songs you can do together to stimulate your baby’s development. Ideal for newborns up to 18 months old, but all are welcome. After Storytime, join us for Stay and Play, a time to engage in open-ended exploration and learning in the company of other children and caregivers.
Drop-In 3D Printing – Quick Prints @ Hillsdale Branch
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Hillsdale Branch - San Mateo Public Library
Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale
Wee Play Dates: Wee Build
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Evergreen Library - Community Room
Join us for 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 the season while connecting with other families in the community. It’s a wonderful way to learn through play and create lasting memories together. Free. No registration required. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. ADA Accommodation Requests
Make It With Magnetic Tiles
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Portola Valley
Explore shapes, colors, and design as you build with Superspace magnetic tiles. From simple patterns to tall towers, this open-ended activity lets imaginations run wild. Come play, create, and discover the fun of magnetic building!
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.
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.
Reading to Children with Aysha
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Cambrian Library - 2nd Floor, 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
Mathema Adventures: A D&D-Inspired Math Games Program for Kids
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Tully Library
Are you interested in math? Do you want to improve your problem solving skills and understanding of math? Or do you enjoy math in general? Well, come join us in this Dungeons-&- Dragons-inspired interactive and immersive adventure to improve your math skills! Journey through the world of Mathema to learn math skills to be used in school, and to keep Mathema at peace! Recommended for kids in 1st to 5th grade. No registration required.ADA Accommodation Requests
Paper Butterflies Crafternoon!
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Biblioteca Latinoamericana Library - Children’s Area
Spread your paper wings and fly! Trace your hand to make your own paper butterfly in this hands-on craft. For ages 6 and up; caregivers of younger children are encouraged to join.ADA Accommodation Requests-------------------------------------------------------¡Tarde de Manualidades: Mariposas de Papel! ¡Extiende tus alas de papel y vuela! En esta manualidad creativa, traza tu mano para crear tu propia mariposa de papel. Para niños de 6 años en adelante. Se recomienda que los cuidadores de niños más pequeños participen.Solicitudes de adaptaciones ADA
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.
3D Printing Appointments @ Hillsdale Branch
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: Hillsdale Branch - San Mateo Public Library
Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale
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.
Holi: Mandala Art
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: Portola Valley
Welcome the beginning of spring with the Hindu Festival of Colors, Holi! Celebrate at the library with this colorful and calm mandala craft activity.
LEGO Club for Grades K - 8
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: Milpitas Library - Activity Room
Join us for an hour of fun building with LEGOs. Children will use their creativity and engineering skills to free build anything they can imagine. This is a drop-in program. No registration needed. Space is limited and children will be asked to wait outside if capacity is reached. Younger siblings and parents are asked to wait outside. 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.
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
Paws For Tales
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: San Mateo Public Library
For kids ages 5 and up. Register to guarantee a ten-minute
Mario Brothers Perler Beads
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: East Palo Alto
Level up your creativity! Join us in creating your own mini Mario! ¡Abre el siguiente nivel de diversión creando tu propio mini Mario!
Little Hands Art Adventures: DIY Wobble Toys
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Atherton - Makerspace
Join us for a craft project or science adventure that’s perfect for little hands! Every second Monday of the month, we’ll have a new experiment in the arts and science that you and your little one can explore together. This month, we’ll be creating our own simple and fun tipping egg toys that will wibble and wobble but always land back upright. 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 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.
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 to March 31 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
One-On-One Reading Coach for Kids
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Cambrian Library - Children’s Area Juvenile Graphic Novel Horseshoe Table
Our One-on-One Reading Tutor for Kids provides students in grades K-3 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a reading coach. Our reading coach creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build confidence as readers. Our reading coach will listen to children read and provide support in phonics, sight words, and comprehension. Students can bring their favorite book or choose from the available selection at the Cambrian Branch Library to read aloud to their reading coach.Free. Pre-registration not required. However, reading sessions are available on a first come, first served basis and the duration of reading sessions will be 15 minutes. (A little longer session may be permitted, provided there are no other participants). Participants can also use their session to read away their fines! Just inform your coach (open to youth only). Please note, that the One-On-One Reading Tutor for Kids is a program to encourage young readers to practice their reading skills with an adult volunteer. (It is not intended as an hour long tutoring session.) ADA Accommodation Requests
Chess Club for Kids
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Willow Glen Library - Community Room
Come learn to play chess, or just play a game! This is an informal and welcoming program for kids up to age 12 and their families.Chess Club meets every Monday. Please check the website event listing for possible date cancellations and library holidays.ADA Accommodation Requests
STEM Club
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: King Library Library - Exploration Room, located on the Teen Mezzanine
Drop in and join us every Monday from 4pm-5pm for an evening of STEM related family fun! This club is intended for ages 5-10, but all families are welcome. Free. No registration required. January 5 - Shadow Puppets January 12 - Dinosaur Fossil Exploration January 19 - Cancelled January 26 - Hide in Plain Sight - Camouflage Investigation February 2 - Green Bean Exploration February 9 - Sense Investigations February 16 - Cancelled February 23 - Paper Plane Challenge March 2 -Cloud Types Posters March 9 - Paper Playground Challenge March 16 - Levitating Paper Clips! March 23 - What Animals Need to Survive March 30 - Popsicle Stick Paddle Boats ADA Accommodation Requests
Make It Mondays: Shining Dinosaurs
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Seven Trees Library
Join us every Monday for arts and crafts at the library! Each week will feature a different activity that focuses on building creativity, social-emotional, and school readiness skills through art. All supplies will be provided!ADA Accommodation Requests
STEM Fun Science Lab: Slime and Density
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Berryessa Library - Community Room
Join us at the Berryessa Library for an after-school fun, hands-on science program. Visit the science lab and learn about the properties of materials. We will conduct simple experiments followed by easy-to-understand explanations. Explore the wonders of science that can be observed in your everyday environment. Participants will use easily accessible household items and will learn how and why the experiment works. Concept of Experiment(s): Slime and Density. The program is designed for children aged 7 to 12 years old. No Registration Required, but 20 tickets for the program will be available on a first-come, first-served basis starting 30 minutes before the program at 3:30 p.m. Please inquire at the Information Desk. ADA Accommodation Requests
Crochet Club
Time: 4:30 PM | Location: Tully Library
All are welcome—from beginners to experienced enthusiasts. Bring your own project or start a new one as we refine our skills and discuss all things crochet. A volunteer is available to provide instructions, and offer advice to beginners. Tools and supplies are provided. The minimum age is six years old. ADA Accommodation Requests
星期一下午:西游记 (读书会)
Time: 4:30 PM | Location: Calabazas Library - community room
A book club dedicated to “Journey to the West,” the classic Chinese fiction. This club is designed for children who are fans of the story and is conducted entirely in Mandarin Chinese. The event is organized by dedicated teen volunteers from Lynbrook High School.小朋友们，你们听说过《西游记》吗？ 这是中国最有名的神话故事之一，讲述了一段惊险又有趣的旅程。在这个故事里，有聪明勇敢的孙悟空、善良慈悲的唐僧、憨厚搞笑的猪八戒，还有忠诚可靠的沙和尚。他们一路上经历了许多危险和考验，但靠着智慧和团结，成功完成了任务。这次旅程不仅是他们追寻经书的故事，更是一场关于勇气、坚持和成长的冒险！更多有关 美猴王系列丛书. 免费的亲子中文活動. 座位数量有限. 门票将在故事时间开始前 30 分钟在询问处领取。 圖書館中文资源: 大人最新中文书, 中文電子書, 非小說類電子書 (Overdrive) 有歡迎大家一起來借閱電子書. Overdirve平台: 小朋友的中文電子書, 大朋友的中文電子小說, 大朋友的非小說類的電子書籍. Hoopla平台: 中文有聲書籍 美国残疾人法案(ADA)申请提供协助 5/25/2026
Santa Teresa Junior Math Club
Time: 4:30 PM | Location: Santa Teresa Library - Community Room
Want to grow in understanding basic math concepts and working on basic competitive math skills? Join us in Santa Teresa Junior Math Club and see your math and problem-solving skills improve! Concepts covered include rounding, solving with fractions, area, perimeter, data and graphs, money, polygons, angles, and decimals. For children in 3rd through 5th grade (geared towards ages 8-11 years old). Free. NEW - no registration required! Walk-ins welcome until program participant capacity reached. Sessions are not related, so you can join any time! This program meets weekly on Mondays (starting 03/02/2026, with some scheduled exceptions) from 4:30pm-5:30pm in the Santa Teresa Library Community Room. It is led by a teen volunteer. Come join the fun and watch your math skills grow! ADA Accommodation Requests
3D Printing for Families
Time: 5:30 PM | Location: Atherton - Makerspace
Come visit for a hour of 3D printing exploration with our 3D Printers. Print your own small project or customize pre-printed projects!
Parenting Neurodiverse Kids: The Hard Parts No One Talks About with Kaitlin Soule
Time: 6:00 PM | Location: San Mateo Public Library
The Hard Parts No One Talks About: Parenting Neurodiverse Kids
Storytime Around the World
Time: 6:30 PM | Location: Mountain View Public Library - 1st Floor Program Room
A special storytime series that celebrates a different culture from across the globe each session! The storytime will highlight unique traditions, customs, and communities, inviting children to…
Pajama Storytime [Hora de Cuentos en Pijama]
Time: 6:30 PM | Location: Gilroy Library - Children’s area, 1st floor Zona infantil, 1er piso
Please join us at Gilroy Library for the Pajama Storytime where we read stories, sing songs, play games, and wear our pajamas for children of all ages with Librarian Cameron! Learning while having fun.Every Monday at 6:30pm, in the Nest — Acompañenos en nuestra Hora de Cuentos en Pijama en la biblioteca de Gilroy, donde leemos cuentos, cantamos canciones, y jugamos con la bibliotecario Cameron. No olviden traer sus pijamas puestas. ¡Aprendan mientras se divierten!Cada Lunes a las 6:30pm en el nido
Reading Buddies at Cupertino Library
Time: 7:00 PM | Location: Cupertino Library - Room 101
Buddy up with a furry friend and read aloud from your favorite book! Practice your reading skills and build up your self-confidence reading to a patient and furry listener. This program is for children who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade. Parents are asked to remain in the library during the 20-minute program. Registration opens the 3rd Monday of the month. Children must register for this program in-person at the Children’s Reference Desk, and may register for one reading session each month. Thank you to Furry Friends P.A.T.S. (Pet Assisted Therapy Services) - www.furryfriends.org - for co-sponsoring this 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.