Daily Events for Monday, July 27, 2026
Discover 34 events happening across South Bay libraries and community centers on Monday, July 27, 2026.
3D Print Tween Camp
Time: 10:00 AM | Location: Los Gatos Public Library - Technology Lab
This camp meets every Monday in July from 10-11:30am For ages 10-13, must have basic computer skills. We will be 3D printing and designing using Tinkercad, Cura, and uploading to Thingiverse. Only Register if you can make all 4 classes please. 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
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
Hora de Cuentos/Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: North Fair Oaks
Join us on Mondays and Tuesdays for stories and music the whole family will love! Children of all ages will enjoy listening, singing, and playing together. ¡Acompáñenos Lunes y Martes para disfrutar cuentos y música que le encantará a toda la familia! Niños de todas edades disfrutarán escuchando, cantando y jugando juntos.
Preschool Little Learners
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Drop in for songs, stories and crafts emphasizing preschool readiness. This program is recommended for ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. This program will be in the Library Program Room. No registration is required, but space is limited. Doors will close when the room is full. This program is a part of the 2026 Summer Reading Program Unearth a Story. Sign up starting June 1 on Beanstack. 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.
Summer 2026 Plant a Seed, Read: Level Up Readers
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Cupertino Library - Room 101
Level Up this summer with Level Up Readers, a dedicated space where your child can read to a reading buddy and accomplish their summer reading goal of 5 books! No registration is needed. For children in grades TK and up!Generously sponsored by the Friends of the 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. Sign up for Summer Reading 2026: Plant a Seed, Read, June 1st – July 31st and earn a reward for reading 5 books and completing 1 activity!Sign up and track your books with Beanstack online: https://sccl.beanstack.org/reader365 or download the free Beanstack App.Pick up your finishing reward at your local SCCLD library August 1st – 31st while supplies last.All Summer Reading Program information available here: www.sccld.org/summer
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.
Lunch at the Library / Lonche en la Biblioteca
Time: 12:00 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.
Lunch at the Library
Time: 12:00 PM | Location: Morgan Hill Library
Free Lunch Meals for kids ages 0-18 years old! Mondays - Fridays 12:00—1:00 pm at the Morgan Hill Library · No registration requiredThis institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California. ¡Almuerzos Gratuitos para niños de 0 a 18 años! Lunes - Viernes 12:00—1:00 pm en la Biblioteca de Morgan Hill · No es necesario registrarseEsta institución es un proveedor que brinda igualdad de oportunidades. El Programa de Servicios de Alimentos en el Verano es un programa del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos, administrado en California por el Departamento de Educación de California. El Almuerzo en la Biblioteca es un proyecto de la Biblioteca Estatal de California y respaldado con fondos del Estado de California.
STEAM Exploration
Time: 12:15 PM | Location: East Palo Alto
Build, create, and explore! After enjoying a free meal at the library, come participate in a fun STEAM activity for youth of all ages! ¡Construye, crea y explora! Después de disfrutar de una comida gratuita en la biblioteca, ¡ven a participar en una divertida actividad STEAM para jóvenes de todas las edades!
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
Lunch at the Library
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Gilroy Library - 1st Floor Burrow
Free Lunch Meals for kids ages 0-18 years old! Mondays - Fridays 1:00—2:00 pm at the Gilroy Library · No registration requiredThis institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California. ¡Almuerzos Gratuitos para niños de 0 a 18 años! Lunes - Viernes 1:00—2:00 pm en la Biblioteca de Gilroy · No es necesario registrarseEsta institución es un proveedor que brinda igualdad de oportunidades. El Programa de Servicios de Alimentos en el Verano es un programa del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos, administrado en California por el Departamento de Educación de California. El Almuerzo en la Biblioteca es un proyecto de la Biblioteca Estatal de California y respaldado con fondos del Estado de California.
Reading Buddies / Amigos de la Lectura
Time: 2:30 PM | Location: Biblioteca Latinoamericana Library - Children’s Area
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
Little Messy Art Monday: Paint Bubbles
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Join us to create your own masterpiece! This program may get messy, please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty in. This program is for children ages 2-5. This program will be in the Program Room. Registration is not required, but space is limited. Doors will close when the room reaches capacity. This program is a part of the 2026 Summer Reading Program Unearth a Story. Sign up starting June 1 on Beanstack. 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.
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!
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
Fuse Bead Crafternoon
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Biblioteca Latinoamericana Library - Community Room
Design and create small artworks using fuse beads (also known as Perler beads)! In this workshop participants will create their own artwork using colorful fusion beads. This program introduces simple designs, pattern-building, and color planning. Participants can follow ready-made templates or create their own designs. After building their designs on the pegboards, we will safely fuse the beads with heat so everyone can take home their finished design for themselves or others. Registration required: supplies are limited! Recommended for ages 7 and up caregivers are welcomed to join; younger children may need assistance from an adult.ADA Accommodation Request-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tarde de manualidades: ¡Magia con cuentas de fusión!¡Diseña y crea pequeñas obras de arte con cuentas de fusión (también conocidas como Perler Beads)!En este taller, los participantes crearán sus propias obras de arte con cuentas de fusión de colores. Este programa introduce diseños sencillos, creación de patrones y planificación de colores. Los participantes pueden seguir plantillas prefabricadas o crear sus propios diseños. Después de construir sus diseños en los tableros perforados, fusionaremos las cuentas de forma segura con calor para que todos puedan llevarse a casa su diseño terminado, ya sea para sí mismos o para otros.Se requiere inscripción: ¡suministros limitados!Recomendado para niños a partir de 7 años. Los cuidadores pueden participar; los niños más pequeños podrían necesitar la ayuda de un adulto.Solicitudes de adaptaciones ADA
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
Summer Movie Book Club
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: San Mateo Public Library
Join us for a Summer Movie Book Club! You read the book\, we
Slime-Tastic Summer Series: Galaxy Slime
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Atherton
Blast off into a universe of fun! Create dazzling galaxy slime filled with swirling cosmic colors, glittering stars, and an out-of-this-world sparkle.
Knitting Club for Kids
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Milpitas Library - Conference Room
Work on your knitting project, share ideas, and make new friends! On the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, the Milpitas Library will host a Knitting Club for Kids in the Children’s Activity Room from 4:00 to 5:00. The Knitting Club is for ages 9-12 only. Limited instruction is available in English but please note, this is not a class. Please bring your own knitting supplies. Participants must have some knowledge of basic knitting. Space is limited and children will be asked to wait outside if capacity is reached. Younger siblings and parents are asked to wait outside.Please refer to our online resource, Creativebug, for knitting instruction.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
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
Read Along and Color On!
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Cambrian Library - U Shaped Table by Juvenlie Graphic Novels
Our One-On-One Reading Coach will be morphing into a read or color together program!Children will feel free to de-stress after another busy summer day filled with activities with this very low-key program!
Garba Folk and Bollywood Dancing
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Berryessa Library - Community Room
Those going to 3rd to 5th grade next fall are welcome to come and learn Garba folk and Bollywood style dancing. No experience required.Space is limited.Free. Registration required for the entire series. Register only once for the entire series.Must arrive on time for the first class to avoid losing your spot for the entire series.A recital for students will be held on Monday, July 27 at 4:00pm. ADA Accommodation Requests
Make It Mondays: Sparkle Fish
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
Summer Homework Coaching
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: King Library Library - Children’s Room, near Storytelling Area
This program is for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade that need support as they work on their Summer homework packets. Students accepted until 4:15pm only. Did you teacher give you a Summer Homework packet? Need help? Students in Kindergarten through 5th grade can meet with a Homework Coach in the Children’s Room on Mondays from 4pm - 5pm to get homework support. Students must have assigned homework to work on to participate in a session. Free, with limited capacity. Homework Coach will wait until 4:15pm for participants; Homework Coach can work with up to 2 students at a time. If you’re looking for reading support, please visit the Reading Buddy at 5pm. ADA Accommodation Requests
Music and Movement in Vietnamese and English and Craft/Múa Hát Song Ngữ Anh-Việt và Thủ công
Time: 4:30 PM | Location: Evergreen Library - Children’s Area
Bilingual Music and Movement in English and Vietnamese 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 both in English and Vietnamese. 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! Following the Storytime, kids will learn to make a simple and creative craft to take home!We host Vietnamese Storytime and Craft every Friday, plus a special bilingual session on the fourth Tuesday of each month.Free, no registration is required. Please note that this will be an indoor program. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. ADA Accommodation Requests Múa hát song ngữ bằng tiếng Anh và tiếng Việt được thiết kế để phù hợp với nhiều lứa tuổi. Chúng tôi mong muốn mời cả gia đình cùng tham gia vào các hoạt động này để cùng hát các bài đồng dao, cùng vận động ngón tay và cùng nhảy múa vui vẻ. Âm nhạc và nhảy múa là một trải nghiệm thú vị và giúp cho cả gia đình tương tác tốt hơn, thúc đẩy niềm vui học tập cho trẻ em ở mọi lứa tuổi. Mọi người đều được nhiệt liệt chào đón tại chương trình này. Sau phần kể chuyện, các bé sẽ được hướng dẫn làm một món thủ công đơn giản và sáng tạo để mang về nhà!Thứ Sáu hằng tuần có hoạt động kể chuyện và thủ công tiếng Việt; riêng thứ Ba tuần thứ tư hằng tháng sẽ có chương trình kể chuyện song ngữ đặc biệt.Chương trình hoàn toàn miễn phí và không cần phải đăng ký trước. ADA Yêu cầu Phương tiện để tham gia chương trình
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
Cambrian Pokemon Club
Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Cambrian Library - Community Room
Join us to have fun playing Pokemon, trading cards, and learning strategies for improving your game! ADA Accommodation Requests
Reading Buddies with Grant
Time: 5:00 PM | Location: King Library Library - Children’s Room, 1st floor
Children in grades K-5 will discover the joy of reading while improving their reading skills through practice with Grant on Mondays. Our reading buddy will listen to children and help them build confidence in their ability to read. They will ask questions about the books being read to encourage reading comprehension. Children will enjoy one-on-one interaction with Grant who has been trained to create a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers. Availability of Reading Buddies is on a first come, first served basis. ADA Accommodation Requests
Family Storytime + Stay & Play
Time: 5:30 PM | Location: Seven Trees 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 concludes, we invite you to Stay & Play! Until 6:30 pm the Storytime librarian and special toys will be on the Children’s Room floor to keep the fun going. Meet new friends, play with toys, chat, get book recommendations, and maybe even create something! Storytime 5:30-6:00 PMStay & Play 6:00-6:30 PM Free, with limited capacity. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. ADA Accommodation Requests
Sleepy Stories
Time: 6:30 PM | Location: Mountain View Public Library - 1st Floor Program Room
Snuggle in for a cozy pajama storytime! Join us for gentle rhymes, delightful books, songs, and a little dancing—perfect for winding down together.
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