Daily Events for Sunday, June 21, 2026
Discover 27 events happening across South Bay libraries and community centers on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Tai Chi with Nelson Ng
Time: 10:00 AM | Location: Rinconada Library - Embarcadero Room
Description Join us for Tai Chi sessions 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, gentle movement. Nelson started learning Chen’s Tai Chi in 1989 from Master Gene Chen, who was a disciple of Grandmaster 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.
Family Storytime
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Rinconada Library - Children’s Area
Description Join Librarian Rebecca on Sunday mornings at 11:00AM for Family Storytime at Rinconada 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!
Baby Wearing Dance
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Cupertino Library
For adult caregivers and pre-walking babies. Participants must bring their own baby carrierFor 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.
Leisure Noon Origami
Time: 12:00 PM | Location: Mitchell Park Library - Midtown Room
Description Join us at noon on select Sundays for leisure origami! Each Sunday will bring a different origami project. All skill levels and ages welcome!
Make Music Day featuring Renée Qin
Time: 12:00 PM | Location: Educational Park Library
Experience the future of music! Renée Qin brings together the beauty of the harp to create a one-of-a-kind performance. Renée is a Stanford-trained artist and computer scientist who is redefining what live music can be. About Make Music San José Make Music San José is a free, citywide celebration of music held each year on June 21 as part of Make Music Day. Musicians of all ages and skill levels are invited to perform, participate, and share the joy of music with the community. Enjoy performances throughout San José at libraries, parks, community centers, restaurants, museums, and more. Additional Details This event is free and open to the public. Request ADA accommodations for this event.
English & Math Tutoring
Time: 12:00 PM | Location: Hillview Library
Need help with English and Math homework? Whether it’s homework help or tutoring needed to improve in the subject, schedule an appointment with our volunteer who can help with English and math subjects for all grades including college level! *This is meant for help in English and Math school subjects only. Free. Registration is required. Email cassandra.ponce@sjlibrary.org to schedule an appointment with the tutor. ADA Accommodation Requests
Make Music Day featuring Secret Third Thing
Time: 12:15 PM | Location: Biblioteca Latinoamericana Library - Patio
Join Biblioteca Latinoamericana for Make Music Day with Secret Third Thing.Secret Third Thing is a San Jose indie/folk/punk/waltz band consisting of Sherwin on keyboards and guitar, Mauricio on bass, and Eamon on cajón. We play a mix of covers and originals all across styles and genres, but bound together by the joy we find in making music together. We met through volunteering together in the city and try to carry that spirit of community forward in our music as well! We’re just starting out as a band but we’re excited to share our music with you! About Make Music San José Make Music San José is a free, citywide celebration of music held each year on June 21 as part of Make Music Day. Musicians of all ages and skill levels are invited to perform, participate, and share the joy of music with the community. Enjoy performances throughout San José at libraries, parks, community centers, restaurants, museums, and more. Additional Details This event is free and open to the public. Request ADA accommodations for this event. Make Music Day con Secret Third Thing¡Únase a Biblioteca Latinoamericana para celebrar Make Music Day con Secret Third Thing!Secret Third Thing es una banda indie folk-punk-waltz del área de San José. Tocan una mezcla de estilos utilizando una combinación de guitarra, piano, bajo y cajón. Aunque apenas están comenzando como banda, ya han encontrado mucha alegría en tocar juntos y compartir su música con los demás. Sobre Make Music San José Make Music San José es una celebración gratuita de música que se lleva a cabo cada 21 de junio como parte de Make Music Day. Músicos de todas las edades y niveles son invitados a presentarse, participar y compartir la alegría de la música con la comunidad. Disfrute de presentaciones en bibliotecas, parques, centros comunitarios, restaurantes, museos y más en todo San José. Detalles adicionales Este evento es gratuito y abierto al público.Solicitudes de Acomodación ADA
Special Storytime: Father’s Day
Time: 12:30 PM | Location: Hillview Library - Children’s Area
Join us for a special storytime as we celebrate Father’s Day through stories, songs, and more of your favorite storytime activities.This program is in celebration of Father’s Day. Free. No registration required.ADA Accommodation Requests
Monthly STEM Workshop
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Cambrian Library - 1st Floor Community Room
Join us for our monthly STEM Workshop presented by teen volunteers in Girls Empowered in Math and Science (GEMS)! This one-hour workshop includes a brief presentation explaining the concepts involved in the activities.Welcome to Acid VS Base: The Ultimate Showdown. This month’s workshop will explore the colorful science behind acid-base reactions in an hour-long experiment. Participants will be investigating chemical reactions using red cabbage and litmus paper. For a broad range of results, students will use multiple reactants, including lemon juice and baking soda, at varying concentrations. Join us this June to witness a spectacular acid-base matchup! Free. No registration required. Recommended for elementary school students. Presented by teen volunteers in Girls Empowered in Math and Science (GEMS). Special thanks to the Friends’ of the Cambrian Library for their generosity!ADA Accommodation Requests
Lego® Club!
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Educational Park Library
Come join us every Sunday for Lego® Club! We have tons of Lego® bricks for you to build and explore! Duplo® bricks are also available for our younger friends. Want to push yourself and try something a little more difficult? Ask the librarian for a Lego® Challenge! Important: Children under 5 must be accompanied by their parents as small LEGO® pieces can be choking hazards.ADA Accommodation Requests
Family Games: Cards & Board Games
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Tully Library
Children, teens, and their families are invited to play a selection of board games and card games. The games included will be a mix of strategy-based games, educational games, and luck-based games. Come together to have fun with friends and family!ADA Accommodation Requests
Family Games: Cards & Board Games
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Tully Library - Children’s Area
Children, teens, and their families are invited to play a selection of board games and card games. The games included will be a mix of strategy-based games, educational games, and luck-based games. Come together to have fun with friends and family!ADA Accommodation Requests
Art Club
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Alum Rock Library
Visit the library to participate in arts and crafts for kids. All tools and supplies are provided. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Board Game Day
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: East SJ Carnegie Library
Join us for a volunteer-led hour of family friendly board games on the third Sunday of every month. The library will have games on hand, but participants are also welcome to bring their own games to play at the library. Please bring games that are appropriate for all ages. Light refreshments will be served.Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
(Virtual) Chess Club
Time: 1:00 PM | Location:
Are you interested in playing and learning chess? If so, sign up to attend this fun virtual Chess Club hosted by Seven Trees Branch Library! You will be paired up with other kids to play real chess games using virtual chess boards online. Our volunteers are also very knowledgeable and can teach you several strategies and tips, through fun activities and interactive games. The games will be played online using a safe platform. You are encouraged to sign up for a free account at lichess.org, so you can join our online club to play games with us! Chess Club takes place weekly, and you are free to play every week, or drop in and out if you like. You only need to register once and you’ll be added to our roster. Age: 5-12 years old (Elementary to Middle School). Date: Every Sunday from 1:00pm - 2:30pm. Registration: Please register on this page to attend the weekly sessions (an email address is required). The Zoom link and password will be emailed before class each week. Software: No software is required to download, but you must have a computer with Internet and a web browser to access the lichess.org website. This program will be held online via Zoom. To protect your privacy, the meetings will not be recorded. Cost: Free! ADA Accommodation Requests
Father’s Day Craft
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Hillview Library - children’s area
Come and enjoy a special Father’s Day themed craft activity here at the Hillview Branch. All materials will be provided. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Make Music Day featuring Miraló Moon
Time: 1:15 PM | Location: Biblioteca Latinoamericana Library - Back patio
Join Biblioteca Latinoamericana for Make Music Day with Miraló Moon!Miralo Moon, a native of San Jose, California, draws inspiration from the sun while embracing the mystique of the moon. Born into a large, vibrant family as number seven of eight siblings, he was raised on the warmth of his Mexican heritage, a deep Catholic faith rooted in devotion to the Virgin Mary and God, and the belief that every voice in a crowded room deserves to be heard. Today, Miralo is a Latin pop star on a mission — eager to share his musical talents and spread joy, laughter, and love through his art. As both an actor and a singer, he possesses a rare gift: the ability to channel deep emotion into performances that connect with others on a profound, visceral level. His music pulses with Latin rhythms; his acting lays bare the depths of the human experience. Every stage he steps onto, every studio he walks into, becomes a space where every soul feels welcome. About Make Music San José Make Music San José is a free, citywide celebration of music held each year on June 21 as part of Make Music Day. Musicians of all ages and skill levels are invited to perform, participate, and share the joy of music with the community. Enjoy performances throughout San José at libraries, parks, community centers, restaurants, museums, and more. Additional Details This event is free and open to the public. Request ADA accommodations for this event.Make Music Day con Miraló Moon¡Únase a Biblioteca Latinoamericana para celebrar Make Music Day con Miraló Moon! Miraló Moon, originario de San José, California, encuentra inspiración en el sol mientras abraza el misterio de la luna. Nacido en una familia grande y vibrante como el séptimo de ocho hermanos, creció rodeado de la calidez de su herencia mexicana, una profunda fe católica basada en la devoción a la Virgen María y a Dios, y la creencia de que cada voz en una sala llena merece ser escuchada. Hoy, Miraló es una estrella del pop latino con una misión: compartir su talento musical y transmitir alegría, risas y amor a través de su arte. Como actor y cantante, posee un don especial para transmitir emociones profundas en presentaciones que conectan con el público de una manera auténtica y poderosa. Su música vibra con ritmos latinos, mientras que su actuación revela las profundidades de la experiencia humana. Cada escenario y estudio se convierten en espacios donde todas las personas son bienvenidas.Sobre Make Music San José Make Music San José es una celebración gratuita de música que se lleva a cabo cada 21 de junio como parte de Make Music Day. Músicos de todas las edades y niveles son invitados a presentarse, participar y compartir la alegría de la música con la comunidad. Disfrute de presentaciones en bibliotecas, parques, centros comunitarios, restaurantes, museos y más en todo San José. Detalles adicionales Este evento es gratuito y abierto al público.Solicitudes de Acomodación ADA
STEM Fun: Builders Club
Time: 1:30 PM | Location: Vineland Library - Community Room
Let’s build! How do we build it? How tall can we build it? How well-balanced can we make it? Test your engineering skills and build a Marble Run structure. You can race your friends to see whose marble can make it through the course the fastest. You can also engineer awesome structures with our Picasso Tiles. Build custom walls, patterns, and creative scenes while boosting fine motor skills, visual learning, and open-ended imagination. 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!Recommended for ages 5 & up. Requires adult supervision. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Make Music Day featuring Sharat Lin
Time: 1:30 PM | Location: Bascom Library - Upstairs Community Room
Experience music, movement, and peace with Sharat Lin. Through his Dance of Peace, Sharat transforms uplifting music and lyrics into inspiring movement that invites joy, connection, and community. Audiences are welcome to join through dancing, movement, rhythm-making, or simply enjoying the performance. About Make Music San José Make Music San José is a free, citywide celebration of music held each year on June 21 as part of Make Music Day. Musicians of all ages and skill levels are invited to perform, participate, and share the joy of music with the community. Enjoy performances throughout San José at libraries, parks, community centers, restaurants, museums, and more. Additional Details This event is free and open to the public. Recommended for children and families.Registration is recommended. Walk-ins will be allowed in as space permits. Request ADA accommodations for this event.
Sunday CrafterNoon
Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Los Altos Library - Orchard Room
All-ages arts and crafts! Adults, teens, and kids — join us for an afternoon of relaxed crafting on the third Sunday of the month. Supplies are provided for you to explore a surprise art activity. This craft is self-directed; children must come with their responsible adult crafting-buddy. The room closes at 3:30 PM, so please give yourself enough time to finish your craft. Although if you like, you are welcome to complete it at home.
Board Game Zone
Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Seven Trees Library
Join us every Sunday between 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the Seven Trees Library to play fun board games! We have a large selection to choose from, including new games and classic games that everyone of all ages can enjoy. No Registration Required. Thanks to the Friends of the Seven Trees Library for making this possible! ADA Accommodation Requests
Reading to Children
Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Evergreen 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 adult 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
Reading to Children
Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Alviso Library - Children’s Area 5050 N.1st Street San Jose, CA 95002
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, Janani. 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 area. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Leyendo en español para niños - Reading to Children in Spanish
Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Berryessa Library - Children’s Area
Nuestra voluntaria maravillosa, leerá cuentos en español para niños y sus familias. La participación en este programa es una manera excelente para que los niños desarrollen su imaginación y despierten el amor por los libros. Solicitudes de Acomodación ADA --- Our wonderful volunteer will read stories in Spanish to children and their families. 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.ADA Accommodation Requests
Make Music Day: Music and Movement
Time: 2:00 PM | 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. About Make Music San José Make Music San José is a free, citywide celebration of music held each year on June 21 as part of Make Music Day. Musicians of all ages and skill levels are invited to perform, participate, and share the joy of music with the community. Enjoy performances throughout San José at libraries, parks, community centers, restaurants, museums, and more. Additional Details This event is free and open to the public. Recommended for children and families. Request ADA accommodations for this event.
Summer Music in the Courtyard-Kira Hooks
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Cupertino Library - Library Courtyard
Kira Hooks is a Filipina-Caucasian singer-songwriter based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Born in Houston, Texas, she spent her formative years living in the Netherlands, Nigeria, Scotland, and China. Her time abroad deeply informs her musical sensibility and global perspective. Her music blends elements of soul, jazz, R&B, and folk, characterized by a rich, fluid vocal style and emotionally resonant songwriting.Summer Music in the Courtyard Join us this summer for our 4th annual Summer Music in the Courtyard series, a weekly all-ages event featuring a vibrant mix of live music every Sunday afternoon. Set in Cupertino Library’s welcoming outdoor courtyard, each week showcases a different genre from jazz and folk to classical guitar, and world music. There is music for everyone to enjoy. Bring your friends, family, or just yourself for a relaxing afternoon of great tunes and community spirit under the summer sky. Don’t forget your hat and sunscreen! Summer Music in the Courtyard is sponsored by the Cupertino Library Foundation.
Rainbow Spectroscope
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Edenvale Library
Come celebrate Pride by making a rainbow spectroscope that you can keep! Learn how light can be divided into its different colors in this fun spectroscope program. All supplies provided. No registration required. 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. ADA Accommodation Requests