Daily Events for Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Tuesday, Aug 4, 12:00 AM

Discover 44 events happening across South Bay libraries and community centers on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

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

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World Breastfeeding Week Celebration & Milk Drive

Time: 10:00 AM | Location: Berryessa Library

Join us at the Berryessa Library for this special partnership event.  Breastfeeding is good for the planet and its people! Come celebrate with us: Enjoy a special story time for kids, arts and crafts, and explore community resources.Helmet checks, safety education, car seat inspection, and giveaways for children.Breastfeeding families will have access to diapers, wipes, and baby clothes (while supplies last). Donate your extra breast milkto help premature babies! Frozen breast milk labeled with the date is accepted.Banked human milk is not a benefit of the WIC Program and donating milk is not a requirement for participation in WIC. Organized by California WIC. Sponsored by Santa Clara County Public Health, Gardner Health Services, Santa Clara Family Health Plan, Mothers’ Milk Bank California, and San Jose Public Library. Require registration for Live Workshop on babywearing and hand expression: bit.ly/wbw2026ws Free. No registration required to attend overall celebration. ADA Accommodation Requests

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Baby Storytime

Time: 10:15 AM | Location: San Mateo Public Library

Sing\, play\, and read to your baby!\n\nPlease plan to arrive

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Summer 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…

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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 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!

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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.

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JAMaROO Kids: Music & Movement

Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Portola Valley

Come clap your hands, stomp your feet, and shake your hips to the rhythm and the beat! In the JAMaROO Kids Music & Movement classes, we’ll sing traditional songs and learn original ones too (many written by our own teachers). Our music curriculum has been developed to spark creativity and incorporate imaginative play. Through movement activities, children will build gross motor skills, directly encouraging strength, balance, and coordination. Our teachers will use bean bags, scarves, shakers, rhythm sticks, and other equipment to make classes more interactive and hands-on. At JAMaROO Kids all of our music, dance, and yoga curriculum is developed to support and foster all five key areas of development: Cognitive, Speech & Language, Gross Motor Development, Fine Motor Development, Social and Emotional.

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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

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Music & Movement

Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Joyce Ellington Library - Community Room

Join us for a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of learning for all ages.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. 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

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Coventry & Kaluza - Circus & Comedy!

Time: 11:00 AM | Location: North Fair Oaks

Award winning circus comedians, Coventry & Kaluza bring a variety of skills and thrills to their show which features juggling, acrobatics, music, comedy, and high numbers hula hooping. It’s interactive fun for the whole family!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.  ADA Accommodation Requests This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.Free.  Attendance limits follow SJPL guidelines.

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Music and Movement with Stay&Play

Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Berryessa Library - Community Room

Join us for Music and Movement storytime. 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. It is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of learning for all ages.  This program is best suited for children aged 2 to 5 years old, accompanied by their families or caregivers. We’ll move and groove to our action songs using shakers, tapping sticks, scarves, and more, and listen to fun and educational stories. We will also meet our favorite Teddy Bear. Free, with limited capacity. 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 before storytime starts. The program happens in the Community Room every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. ADA Accommodation Requests

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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

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Family Storytime + Stay & Play

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!After storytime, families can Stay & Play with a variety of toys in the Children’s Area. 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

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Bilingual Toddler Storytime / Tiempo de Cuentos & Stay and Play

Time: 11:30 AM | Location: Biblioteca Latinoamericana Library - Children’s Area

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 a.m. to noonStay & Play: noon to 12:30 p.m. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.Please note that there will be no storytime on Tuesday June 30.   ADA Accommodation Requests Tiempo 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 a.m. - 12:00 pmStay & Play: 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Este programa ha sido diseñado en alineación con los Estándares de Calidad de la Educación Infantil.No habrá sesión de cuentacuentos el martes 30 de junio.Solicitudes de Acomodación ADA

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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.

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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.

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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

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Dive Into STEAM: Sensory Ocean Bottles

Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Woodside

Dive into STEAM and create a sensory ocean bottle! We will mix food coloring with water to create an ocean scene featuring mini sea creatures. This is a drop-in program intended for children ages 6-11 with materials provided on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Adults must attend together with their child; no registration is required.

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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.

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Bilingual Mandarin Family Storytime / 中英雙語故事時間

Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Los Altos Library - Orchard Room

Join us for a fun-filled storytime featuring movement, singing, and action! These 30-minute sessions focus on early literacy by sharing stories and songs in both 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@lib.sccgov.org.

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Summer Reading Buddies

Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Portola Valley

Drop in and work on your reading skills this summer in a supportive environment. Join us for games, activities, and one-on-one reading practice with our summer high school interns. This program is offered in partnership with the Stanford Hass Center for Public Service. Open to children entering kindergarten through 3rd grade.

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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

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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

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Creative Corner

Time: 3:30 PM | Location: East Palo Alto

Get creative at the library! Join us for fun craft activities for youth of all ages.¡Expresa tu creatividad en la biblioteca! Acompáñanos en divertidas actividades de manualidades para jóvenes de todas las edades

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LEGO Club

Time: 3:30 PM | Location: Cupertino Library

Join us at the Cupertino Library 3:30-4:30 PM! Students in Kindergarten to 8th grade are welcome to play and create with LEGOs on the first Tuesday of each month. Space is limited.

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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!

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Paws for Tales

Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Portola Valley

Do you have a reluctant reader? Sign your child up to have their own session to practice reading with a therapy dog at the library. Studies show that children who may not want to read in front of their peers are much less anxious with an animal present. Children don’t perceive animals as judgmental, and reading to an animal helps them become more confident readers. We’d like to thank our partners for making this possible: Pet Assisted Therapy teams and their handlers from the Peninsula Humane Society & the SPCA’s Paws for Tales program. Registration is required and space is limited, so register early for your 10-minute slot.

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Creative Writing Workshop

Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Pearl Avenue Library

Are you a budding creative writer? Whether you’ve written for years or started yesterday, register for fresh inspiration to make your story shine! Young writers, 2nd Grade to 5th Grade (ages 7-11) are invited to join us for this creative writing workshop series hosted at the Pearl Avenue Branch Library.  Attendees will learn to: Write fiction that reads like reality Create characters that leave readers breathless Identify plot points that serve multiple genresThis series will run from Tuesday. May 5th to Tuesday, December 15th, 2026. Please register for each session of this workshop you are looking to attend. Free. Registration is required. This program is generously sponsored by the Pearl Avenue Friends of the Library ADA Accommodations Requests

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Community Carnival Night

Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Mt. Pleasant Library - Robert Sanders Elementary Parking Lot

In partnership with the Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Associations National Night Out event, the Mount Pleasant Library will be hosting: Free Carnival GamesFree PrizesFamily craftsBubble PartyLibrary hours for this special event are: Closed 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Open 4 to 8 p.m. ADA Accommodation Requests #NationalNightOut

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Chess for Beginners

Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Hillview Library

Join us for beginner & intermediate chess! Whether you’re brand new to the game or looking to sharpen your skills, you’re invited to learn and play chess in a relaxed, supportive environment. Walk-ins are welcome, and all materials are provided. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

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Educational Park Art Club

Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Educational Park Library

Join us every Tuesday for an art activity! Recommended for ages 5-12, but families are welcome. All supplies are provided. This program will take place in the Community Room. August Events: August 04 - Lisa Congdon (Composition)August 11 - Ansel Adams (Photography)August 18 - Georges Seurat (Pointillism)August 25 - Digital Art Free. Registration not required.ADA Accommodation Requests

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National Night Out

Time: 4:30 PM | Location: Gilroy Library - outside in the Paseo

Join us for National Night Out located outdoors in the grassy Paseo (between the Gilroy Library and City Hall). This annual event promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our city a safer and more caring place to live and work. No registration necessary. The event is free, fun, and safe for everyone to enjoy:- Crafts- Raffles- Games- Music- Emergency Vehicles- Resource Fair- Giveaways & More! ___ El Departamento de Policía de Gilroy organizará National Night Out al aire libre en Paseo de césped (al sur de la biblioteca de Gilroy entre el ayuntamiento de la ciudad). El objetivo de este evento anual es promover las asociaciones entre la policía y la comunidad y la camaradería del vecindario para hacer de nuestra ciudad un lugar más seguro y afectuoso para vivir y trabajar. El evento es gratis, divertido y seguro para que todos lo disfruten. Este año contará con: - Manualidades- Rifas- Juegos- Música- Vehículos de emergencia- Feria de recursos- ¡Regalos y más!

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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! On the 4th Tuesday of each month, a bilingual story will be read during this program. 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!Kể chuyện song ngữ và múa hát cùng với làm thủ công vào thứ ba của tuần thứ tư trong tháng. Chương trình hoàn toàn miễn phí và không cần phải đăng ký trước. ADA Yêu cầu Phương tiện để tham gia chương trình

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LEGO® Club

Time: 4:30 PM | Location: Seven Trees Library

Visit the library every Tuesday for an hour of fun building with LEGO® Bricks! Explore your creativity and utilize your engineering skills to build towers, spaceships, forts, and more! This event is recommended for children 5 and older. Small LEGO® pieces can be choking hazards for younger children.ADA Accommodation Requests

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Back to School at Pearl Avenue

Time: 4:30 PM | Location: Pearl Avenue Library

Get ready for the new school year with SJPL! Visit the library to learn about library resources and enjoy a variety of fun and educational activities. We will have: Magic Bubbles and BalloonsLibrary ToursScavenger HuntseResources PresentationsFun prizesAnd more! Free. No registration required. Recommended for families with students ages 5-18.Students must be present to receive a prize. While supplies last. This program is generously sponsored by Friends of Pearl Avenue Branch. ADA Accommodation Requests ¡Prepárate para el nuevo año escolar con SJPL! Visita la biblioteca para aprender sobre recursos disponibles para estudiantes y disfruta de una variedad de actividades divertidas y educativas. Tendremos: Magic Bubbles and Balloons (Burbujas Mágicas y Globos)Recorridos por la bibliotecaBúsquedas del tesoroPresentaciones sobre recursos digitalesPremios divertidos¡Y más! Gratis. No se requiere inscripción. Recomendado para familias con estudiantes de 5 a 18 años.Los estudiantes deben estar presentes para recibir un premio. Hasta agotar existencias.  Este programa es generosamente patrocinado por Friends of Pearl Avenue Branch. Solicitud de Accesibilidad ADA

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Coding with Swift Playground

Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Cambrian Library - 1st Floor Community Room

Get started with Swift, the language used to create apps and programs for iOS and macOS. The program is self-paced and will introduce the language and get participants started with the Swift Playgrounds app. iPads will be provided however, they are limited, so registration will be required. If slots are available at the start of the program we will accept walk-ins. Who Can Join: Perfect for 5-10-year-olds who can read and follow written instructions! Participants will understand more about coding, this class is your first leap into the vast and exciting world of programming. Free. Registration is required.ADA Accommodation Requests

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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!

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Evening Itty Bitty Jamboree

Time: 6:30 PM | Location: Morgan Hill Library

Parents and babies (12 months old and younger) join us for short fun stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and songs. Our Itty Bitty Jamboree is 30 minutes followed by Stay & Play time.1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month 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.

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2026 Summer Reading Program: Let’s take a crack at Geodes

Time: 7:00 PM | Location: Campbell Library - Community Room Campbell Library 77 Harrison Ave Campbell, CA 95008

Come enjoy a fun night to explore the world of geodes. In this program, you will learn the various types of geode formation, inside colors, as well as the challenges and rewards of geode hunting. Cumulating excitement is a live demonstration of breaking open geodes to reveal the hidden beauty of crystals. This is a family program. All is welcome! No registration is required. Presenter: Steve May, current vice president and 15-year veteran of the SCVGMS (Santa Clara Gem & Mineral Society) will guide us on learning about SCVGMS (Santa Clara Gem & Mineral Society) is a member of the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies (CFMS) and is affiliated with the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS). For detailed information about this nonprofit organization, please check their website https://www.scvgms.org/about-us/

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