Daily Events for Sunday, August 2, 2026
Discover 29 events happening across South Bay libraries and community centers on Sunday, August 2, 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.
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.
Friends of the Los Altos Library Booksale @ Los Altos Community Center
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Los Altos Library - Los Altos Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos, CA 94022
The Friends of the Los Altos Library Present their Community Book Sale Fiction & non-fiction books and media for all ages Friday, July 31, 6:30 - 9pm. Members only Preview Sale! Join at the door for $10.Saturday, August 1, 10am - 4pmSunday, August 2, 11am -2:00pm. $5 bag sale! (Bags are provided.) We accept credit cards and cash, no checks.This is a Books4Schools event. Location: Los Altos Community Center (in cooperation with the city of Los Altos), 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos, CA 94022. To volunteer for a 3-hour shift: volbooksales@losaltoslibraryfriends.org
Friends of the Los Altos Library Booksale @ Los Altos Community Center
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Woodland Branch Library - Los Altos Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos, CA 94022
The Friends of the Los Altos Library Present their Community Book Sale Fiction & non-fiction books and media for all ages Friday, July 31, 6:30 - 9pm. Members only Preview Sale! Join at the door for $10.Saturday, August 1, 10am - 4pmSunday, August 2, 11am -2:00pm. $5 bag sale! (Bags are provided.) We accept credit cards and cash, no checks.This is a Books4Schools event. Location: Los Altos Community Center (in cooperation with the city of Los Altos), 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos, CA 94022. To volunteer for a 3-hour shift: volbooksales@losaltoslibraryfriends.org
Baby Sign and Sing
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Cupertino Library - Room 101
Join us for Sign and Sing for Babies in our first floor program room! This program is for infants and prewalking babies only, ages 0-12 months. Adult Caregivers will learn basic signs to communicate with their babies. Generously sponsored by the Friends of Cupertino Library. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+ days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.
Polish Storytime
Time: 11:30 AM | Location: San Mateo Public Library
Please join us for Polish Storytime! We’ll be hosting this
Sunday Game Day
Time: 12:00 PM | Location: Edenvale Library - Children’s Area
We welcome children, teens, adults, and families to play a variety of board games and card games at the Edenvale Branch Library, every first Sunday of the month. There will be a mix of strategy-based games and educational games. A library staff member or volunteer will be available to explain game rules, as needed. Join in on the fun! ADA Accommodation Requests
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
Middle School Dungeons & Dragons
Time: 12:30 PM | Location: Portola Valley
Answer the call to adventure! Join us for an exciting campaign of Dungeons and Dragons at Portola Valley and dive into a fantasy world of monsters and magic.This program is aimed at tweens who want to exercise their creativity, overcome obstacles, and be the hero of their own story. No experience with D&D? No problem! All the books and dice will be provided by your friendly Dungeon Master!
Family Storytime
Time: 12:30 PM | Location: Hillview Library - Children’s Area
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! This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. Free. No registration required.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
Reading to Children with Vivian
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Cambrian Library - 2nd Floor 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
(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
Art Club
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Alum Rock Library
Join us for an afternoon featuring a variety of fun arts and crafts activities for kids. All tools and supplies are provided. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Back to School Bash
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Alum Rock Library
Summer’s nearly over; let’s throw a party! Featuring live wrestling by Lucha Libro, a live Folclorico performance by Florecer Dance Studios, and a chance to win a new backpack! ADA Accommodation Requests
NorCal Bats
Time: 1:30 PM | Location: Vineland Library
Join us for an exciting, informative program about bats! Learn about the importance of bats to the environment and the harmful myths that tend to surround them. Live bats, native to California, will be safely presented for viewing.NorCalBats is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of bats throughout Northern California. Recommended for ages 5-12, but all ages are welcome. Free. No registration required. This program has been generously sponsored by the Friends of the Vineland Branch Library. ADA Accommodation Requests
Cult Movie: Sunday Matinee Movies
Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Los Altos Library - Orchard Room
Join us for the hilarious antics of the first three adventures of the lovable eccentric inventor Wallace and his dry-witted and loyal canine companion Gromit. Don’t miss this series of witty escapades with Wallace and Gromit as they spend their holiday on the moon in search of cheese, harbor a jewel thief penguin while inventing a new way to dress in the morning, and become embroiled in a mystery that introduces them to Shaun the Sheep. Doors open at 2:00 PM, and movie begins at 2:15 PM Children must be in the company of an adult
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
Science Academy Presents: Lemon Eruptions
Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Bascom Library - upstairs community room
Join Science Academy at Bascom Library for fun, hands-on chemistry experiments for elementary and middle school kids! This program is: Two exciting experiments—colorful lemon eruptions and a simple milk coagulation activity.Online registration required. Please register one space for each child who plans to participate. Observers may attend without registering. Recommended for ages 6-12. Held in upstairs community room.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
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. It can also help them reach academic success.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 Area. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Vietnamese Class for Kids
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Tully Library
Are you between the ages of 5-12 and want to learn Vietnamese? Tully Branch Library will be offering a class for children to learn basic Vietnamese language, grammar, spelling, dictation, writing, and reading. In person registration required at Tully Library. ADA Accommodation Requests
LEGO® Club
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Cambrian Library - Community Room
Come join us at Cambrian Branch Library for our LEGO® Club! We’ll supply both big and small pieces, so come and bring your creativity. Children under 5 must be accompanied by their parents as small pieces can be choking hazards. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
STEM Sundays: Balloon Race Car
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Alviso Library - Community Room 5050 N. 1st Street San Jose, CA 95002
Join us at the Alviso Branch Library where we will host special STEM themed programs on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month. For each STEM Sunday, we will feature a fun, hands-on activity to help learners develop their Science, Tech, Engineering, or Math skills and experience. Some of the activities will be done in groups at Alviso branch while others may be kits you can work on at the library or take home!On this day, participantswill build a balloon-powered race car while exploring Newton’s Laws of Motion. Presented by STEMgirls. For more information on these programs, please check website frequently for updates or call at 408-808-3052. Recommended for Ages 5-12+ and Up Free. No Registration Required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Family Storytime + Stay & Play
Time: 3:15 PM | Location: Evergreen 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
Hennya Designs
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Mitchell Park Library - Midtown Room
Description Join us at the Mitchell Park Library in the Midtown Room to get your own Henna artwork from Hennya Designs! Participants can choose a style from a menu of designs. Each will take approximately five minutes to complete. Henna body art (mehndi) is a temporary, natural skin dye derived from leaves, creating a reddish-brown stain that typically lasts 1-3 weeks. Please note that space is limited. This program is part of our 2026 Summer Reading Program: Oceans of Possibilities . Don’t forget to sign up for the free program to earn badges and prizes! Thank you to the Friends of the Palo Alto Library (FOPAL) for their generous support.
Indoor Family Storytime + Stay & Play
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: King Library Library - Children’s Room, 1st Floor
Best for children ages 0-8 with their caregivers; all families welcome! 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 5pm 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 4:00-4:30pmStay & Play 4:30pm-5:00pm Please note that this will be an indoor program. Free, with limited capacity. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. ADA Accommodation Requests
Reading to Children
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Berryessa 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 a small group interaction with our volunteer and it will be held under the Read to Children sign, within the Children’s Area. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests