Daily Events for Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Discover 57 events happening across South Bay libraries and community centers on Tuesday, September 8, 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
Baby Storytime
Time: 10:15 AM | Location: San Mateo Public Library
Sing\, play\, and read to your baby!\n\nPlease plan to arrive
Family Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Palo Alto - Children’s Library
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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.
Hora de Cuentos/Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: North Fair Oaks
Join us on Tuesdays for stories and music the whole family will love! Children of all ages will enjoy listening, singing, and playing together. ¡Acompáñenos Martes para disfrutar cuentos y música que le encantará a toda la familia! Niños de todas edades disfrutarán escuchando, cantando y jugando juntos.
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…
Family Storytime: Meet a JMZ Animal Ambassador!
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Palo Alto - Children’s Library
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Spanish Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingue
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Portola Valley
Join us for bilingual Spanish and English stories and music the whole family will love! Children of all ages will enjoy listening, singing and playing along. Capacity limits may apply. ¡Acompáñenos para disfrutar cuentos y música bilingües español y inglés que le encantará a toda la familia! Niños de todas edades disfrutarán escuchando, cantando y jugando juntos. Pueden aplicarse límites de capacidad.
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!
Play & Learn With Help Me Grow
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: East Palo Alto
Join us every Tuesday to sing, play, and engage in fun activities that support your child’s early learning and development. Through play, children learn essential skills while having fun! Acompáñenos todos los martes para cantar, jugar y disfrutar de actividades divertidas que apoyan el aprendizaje y desarrollo temprano de su hijo. ¡Jugando, los niños aprenden habilidades esenciales mientras se divierten!
Music & Movement Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Campbell Library - Community Room
Join us for music, stories, and joyful play at this storytime perfect for families with young children. Music and movement help our littlest learners develop their communication skills, their imagination, and their connection with the loving grown-ups in their lives. Let’s sing!Free, with limited capacity. Vehicle parking may be limited. A small number of strollers may be parked outside the Children’s Room; no strollers in storytime, please. Sensory Notes: - Sound: This storytime will be noisy with singing, instruments, and pre-recorded music. Let the librarian know before storytime begins if you would like to borrow a pair of ear defenders for your child. - Visuals: This storytime is usually very busy with lots of families moving around. - Texture: This storytime sometimes includes the use of soft scarves, weighted beanbags, and other textured items. Children are always free to skip these activities if they prefer. Need a social story? Email charlie.roos@lib.sccgov.org to request a digital social story to help your child feel prepared for storytime. 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.
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
Baby Sign Language Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Rose Garden Library - 1st Floor, Community Room
It’s storytime with a fun spin. Children will have a blast at this special storytime integrating language and movement with American Sign Language (ASL).Join the laughter and learning with Teacher Bill for a storytime session that includes fun activities, songs, and stories! For parents and caregivers with children up to 5 years old. Free. No registration required. This program generously sponsored by the Friends of the Rose Garden Branch Library.ADA Accommodation Requests
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
Baby Lapsit Storytime at Berryessa
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Berryessa Library
This program is for babies that are not yet walking confidently, and their caregivers. Come join us every second Tuesday of the month 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! Some special toys and the Storytime librarian will join in the fun, giving babies and parents time to connect. Lapsit Storytime 10:30 - 11:00 amStay & Play 11:00 am - 11:30 pm As we navigate pandemic life, here are a few modifications to our Storytime: 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.ADA Accommodation RequestsFree. Attendance limits follow SJPL guidelines.
Storytime (Ages 0-5)
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Los Gatos Public Library - Children’s Room
Early learners (babies and toddlers) and their families are welcome to join us at the Library for Storytime, where we will wiggle, sing, read, and dance together! Our program is developmentally appropriate for ages 0-5, and our goal is to create memories and special bonds between caregivers and their children, and to help with building skills for school readiness and for a future of loving books! 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
MAIN: Toddler Storytime
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Join us for Toddler Storytime. Room: Library Program Room, Sunnyvale Main Library Audience: Children ages 1 to 3 and their caregivers Registration: Not required, but space is limited; doors will close when the room is full Like all Sunnyvale Public Library programs, this event is free to attend. For questions and disability accommodations, contact the Library at 408-730-7300 or chat with a librarian.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Baby Bouncers Lapsit for Prewalkers
Time: 11:30 AM | Location: Milpitas Library - Activity Room
Join us on Tuesday mornings for Baby Bouncers Lapsit (for non-walking babies) up to 12 months old. This is a baby and caregivers program with an early literacy focus on traditional nursery rhymes, lap bounces, body rhymes, songs, very short and simple picture books. Caregivers are welcome to bring a blanket for their babies to lay on. The Baby Bouncers Lapsit program is a short 15 to 20 minute program. Caregivers are welcome to attend our Stay and Play session after the program.For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.
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
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.
Free Snacks for Kids! / Meriendas Gratis Para Niños!
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Gilroy Library - Lobby area
Stop by the library and pick up a FREE after-school snack! For kids 18 years old and under. Monday - Friday (3pm - 4pm) while supplies last. Every school day until June except for GUSD school breaks. Snacks provided by the YMCA. USDA Nondiscrimination Statement In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. ¡Pasa por la biblioteca y recoge una merienda GRATIS después de clases! Para niños de 18 años o menos. De lunes a viernes (15:00 a 16:00) hasta agotar existencias. Todos los días lectivos hasta junio, excepto durante las vacaciones escolares del GUSD. Meriendas proporcionadas por la YMCA. Declaración de No Discriminación del USDA De conformidad con la Ley Federal de Derechos Civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), se prohíbe que el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, empleados e instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA discriminen sobre la base de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, credo religioso, discapacidad, edad, creencias políticas, o en represalia o venganza por actividades previas de derechos civiles en algún programa o actividad realizados o financiados por el USDA. Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
Snack Break-Free Snacks for Kids!/¡Meriendas Gratis Para Niños!
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Morgan Hill Library - Children’s Activity Room
Stop by the library and pick up a FREE after-school snack! Monday - Friday, 3:00-4:00 p.m. while supplies last.For kids 18 years old and under. Snacks provided by the YMCA.September - May except for MHUSD school breaks. USDA Nondiscrimination Statement In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. ¡Pasa por la biblioteca y recoge una merienda GRATIS después de la escuela! Lunes - viernes, 3:00-4:00 p.m. mientras duren las reservas.Para niños de 18 años y menores.Meriendas proporcionadas por la YMCA.De Septiembre a Mayo excepto durante los descansos escolares de MHUSD. Declaración de No Discriminación del USDA De conformidad con la Ley Federal de Derechos Civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), se prohíbe que el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, empleados e instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA discriminen sobre la base de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, credo religioso, discapacidad, edad, creencias políticas, o en represalia o venganza por actividades previas de derechos civiles en algún programa o actividad realizados o financiados por el USDA. Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
Homework Help for K-6 Grade
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Saratoga Library - Orchard Room
Boost your child’s academic confidence! Students in grades K-6 can receive free homework assistance at Saratoga Library. Sessions are led by enthusiastic college volunteer tutors who can help clarify concepts and reinforce learning. No registration necessary!
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
Craft Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Hillview Library
Join us for a limited series of crafts on Tuesdays and Thursdays! We’ll be making cactus characters, beaded insects, washi tape bookmarks, bug headbands, decorated masks, and an acorn craft. Every Tuesday and Thursday will be a different craft. Tuesday, September 1: Cactus characters Thursday, September 3: beaded insects Tuesday September 8: Washi tape bookmarks Thursday, September 10: Bug headbands Tuesday, September 15: Decorated masks Thursday, September 17: Acorn craft Free. Supplies are limited, first come, first serve. ADA Accommodation Requests
Free Meals at the Library / Comida Gratis en la Biblioteca
Time: 3:15 PM | Location: East Palo Alto
Get your FREE meal at the East Palo Alto Library. Adults with kids eat free too! For more information, contact our customer care. Comida GRATIS en la Bibilioteca de East Palo Alto. ¡Adultos con niños tambien comen gratis! Para más información, llama a nuestro servicio de cliente. Me’akai TA’E TOTONGI ‘i he laipeli ‘o East Palo Alto. Ki he kakai lalahi ‘oku ‘iai ‘enau longai’i fanau! Ka ‘oku ‘iai ha’o fehu’i, kataki fetu’utaki mai kihe.
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
Craft
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: San Mateo Public Library
Join us to create a galaxy jar at the library! We will create
LEGO Tuesdays!
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Palo Alto Downtown Library - El Camino Room
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Crafty Corner (Ages 3-10)
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Los Gatos Public Library - Children’s Room
Take some time out of your afternoon to imagine and create! Join us for a crafty activity in the Children’s Room. (Previously known as Tinker Tuesday.) This program is geared towards children ages 3 through ~10. This program takes place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 4 pm in the Children’s Room. 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
MAIN: Lego Builders
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Build and create with LEGO using our collection of bricks. Room: Library Program Room, Sunnyvale Main Library Audience:Ages 5 and up and their caregivers Registration: Not required, but space is limited; doors will close when the room is full Like all Sunnyvale Public Library programs, this event is free to attend. For questions and disability accommodations, contact the Library at 408-730-7300 or chat with a librarian.
Paws for Tales
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Woodside
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.
Crafternoon: 3D Button Trees
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Atherton - Makerspace
Join us weekly as we use our imagination and creativity to make art! This week, we’ll be building 3D stand-able trees (with a bit of engineering) that can support all the buttons you want to decorate your branches with! No registration required, as supplies last.
Homework Help for Grades K-6
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Milpitas Library - Activity Room
Are you a student in grades K-6th and need help with homework? We have tutors for you to receive homework help on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. No registration is required. Walk-ins welcome as spaces allows. Basic school supplies will be provided. Please note: As a parent or caregiver, it is mandatory to stay in the Courtyard or Children’s Room while your child participates in the program. Homework Help will not be held on the following dates: September 7 October 12 November 2 November 11 November 23 to November 26 December 21 to January 4 Are you interested in volunteering for Homework Help? Please visit our volunteer page to find out how to be a Homework Help volunteer.For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org
Labor Day Craft
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Seven Trees Library
What do you want to be when you grow up? Celebrate Labor Day with a fun craft activity! All supplies will be provided!ADA Accommodation Requests
Educational Park Art Club
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Educational Park Library
Join us every Tuesday for an art activity! This week we’ll learn about Amelia Peláez & Cubism, then make art of our own!Recommended for ages 5-12, but families are welcome. All supplies are provided. This program will take place in the Community Room. September Events: September 01 - Continuous Line DrawingSeptember 08 - Amelia Peláez & CubismSeptember 15 - NO PROGRAMSeptember 22 - Murals in San JoséSeptember 29 - Diego Rivera and Frescoes Free. Registration not required.ADA Accommodation Requests
Messy STEAM
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Alum Rock Library
Learning is messy, so the 2nd Tuesday of every month we’re getting out the aprons and smocks. Whether it’s science, technology, engineering, art, or math, we’re making a mess learning at the library.Free, no registration required.ADA Accommodation Requests
San Jose Sharks Storytime
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Cupertino Library - Room 101
Let’s dive into a fin-tastic storytime with the San Jose Sharks! Listen to fun stories featuring some very special guests! Children of all ages and their families are invited to celebrate the love of reading and hockey at Cupertino Library! Space is limited and doors will close when capacity is reached. Please arrive on time.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.
Reading to Children - 中文朗读故事時間
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Alviso Library - Children’s Area 5050 N. 1st Street San Jose, CA 95002
Our wonderful volunteer, Ning, will read stories in Mandarin or English 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我们热心的志愿者将为孩子们及其家人用普通话朗读故事。参加“为儿童朗读”活动，是孩子们培养想象力、激发对书籍、阅读及学习热爱的绝佳途径。美国残疾人法案(ADA)申请提供协助
Homework Club at Edenvale Branch Library
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Edenvale Library - Community Room
Need help with your homework? Kindergarten through 8th grade students can come to Edenvale Branch Library’s Homework Club to get coached by trained library volunteers. Students can get free help with their homework in subjects such as reading, writing, math, and social studies! Homework Club at Edenvale Branch Library is scheduled for Tuesdays each week from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, except for the following dates because of City holidays and school breaks: September 29th November 3rdNovember 24th Homework Club will end on November 17th for the Fall Semester and take a break for the Winter Holidays. The schedule for the Spring semester will be determined and posted in December 2026. Free. No registration is required; however, Homework Club has a limited capacity. Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. As a result, students might not be coached one-on-one for the whole duration of the program depending on volunteer availability. If we do not have enough tutors, students will be redirected to Tutor.com, a library resource. ADA Accommodation Requests
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
After-School STEaM at Almaden
Time: 4:30 PM | Location: Almaden Library - Program Room
Drop in on Tuesday afternoons in at 4:30 p.m. for a new STEaM adventure every week. Active engagement with STEaM promotes academic success. Topic list is subject to change, please check back or call the branch for up-to-date details. Suggested ages vary, please refer to individual program descriptions. Free, with limited capacity. Tickets will be distributed starting 60 minutes before the program. Aug 18 - The Science of Soap: Floating Drawing & Pepper ExperimentParticipants will learn about the properties of soap, how it cleans and why that’s important by creating their own floating drawings and playing with adhesion and repulsion properties of pepper and soap. Aug 25 - Logic GamesWork individually or in teams to solve a variety of logic puzzles.please note that the Mental Math: Multiplication program has been RESCHEDULED for Sept 22 and the other math topics have moved accordinglySept 1 - Marble Run FunHarness the force of gravity as you create your own marble run. Sept 8 - Lego Engineering Challenge (please note topic change)In this workshop, children will be encouraged to build and solve problems. Children will learn to brainstorm and build with Lego® bricks, and then to redesign and build as they face challenges. For children ages 5 and up. Volcanoes (will be rescheduled at a later time)Learn about the different types of volcanoes and create your own eruption with common household ingredients. Sept 15 - Spike Robotics Code Quest Learn to code a pre-built Lego Spike robot to move around and collect components using a block-based coding language similar to Scratch. Sept 22 - Mental Math: MultiplicationChildren have the opportunity to learn and practice multiplication skills with a focus on understanding how multiplication works and is related to addition. Oct 6 - Wind Turbine EngineeringIn this hands-on workshop, participants will build their own working wind turbines using everyday household items. Through fun, interactive experiments, they will test different designs and observe the impact of tweakable variables on performance. Lesson by Nurturing Young Mindz Foundation. Oct 13 - Paper RocketsLearn what makes rockets fly high and far! Then join us in making a rocket of your own that can fly the furthest! Participants will learn about propulsion and list then create their own rockets. Oct 20 - Properties of Water (Science from Scientists)Participants will explore cohesion, adhesion and surface tension through a series of simple activities that encourage them to investigate and make observations about the unique properties of water.Free, with limited capacity. Tickets will be distributed starting 60 minutes before the program. Children younger than age 9 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver during this program.Oct 27 - Mental Math: Doubling DownLearn some methods of doubling numbers and how that relates to multiplication skills. Nov 3 - Learn About Aerodynamics Through Paper PlanesIn this high-flying workshop, participants will build different types of paper planes and learn concepts of aerodynamics and impact of plane design through fun and interactive experiments. Lesson by Nurturing Young Mindz Foundation. Nov 10 - Ozobot Maze RunnerTeach your Ozobot to navigate a maze using simple color codes. Nov 17 - Logic GamesWork individually or in teams to solve a variety of logic puzzles. Nov 24 - Mental Math:Triples Dec 1 - Let’s Build ParachutesIn this workshop, participants will build parachutes of different shapes, sizes and material, and observe the impact of their design. They will participate in fun parachute drops with different loads while learning the science behind parachute design. Lesson by Nurturing Young Mindz Foundation. Dec 8 - Lego Engineering ChallengeIn this workshop, children will be encouraged to build and solve problems. Children will learn to brainstorm and build with Lego® bricks, and then to redesign and build as they face challenges. For children ages 5 and up. ADA Accommodation Requests
LEGO® Club
Time: 4:30 PM | Location: Joyce Ellington Library
Come join us at the Joyce Ellington Branch Library for our LEGO® Club! We’ll supply both big and small LEGO® pieces, so come and bring your creativity! Important: Children under 5 must be accompanied by their parents as small LEGO® pieces can be choking hazards. No registration required.ADA Accommodation Requests
Homework Help for Grades K-6
Time: 4:30 PM | Location: Cupertino Library - Room 101
Are you a student in grades K-6 and need help with homework? We have tutors for you to receive FREE homework help with a trained tutor every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30p.m. - 6:00p.m. No registration is required. Basic school supplies will be provided. 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.
Volunteer Away Your Fines
Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Hillview Library
Come volunteer away your library fines at a rate of $20 per hour by helping us tidy and clean the library as a Branch Buddy! This is a perfect opportunity for anyone interested in volunteering away their library fines or gaining service hours for school/work. You do not need to have fines to participate! Details and Requirements: Must be able to commit to the full sessionAnyone under the age of 15 must volunteer alongside a parent/guardianNo experience or special skills necessaryTraining and supplies will be providedADA Accommodation Requests
Reading to Children
Time: 5:00 PM | Location: West Valley Library - Children’s picture book area
Our library volunteer Ms. Jenny will be available in the children’s picture book area to read picture books to children. Children will have fun listening to stories while they develop a love for books and reading. 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. ADA Accommodation Requests
Maker Exploration
Time: 5:30 PM | Location: Atherton - Makerspace
Want to explore our Makerspace? Come and join us during our open hours to learn about 3D printers, Laser Cutters, and more!
Bilingual Family Storytime / 中英雙語故事時間
Time: 6:30 PM | Location: Milpitas Library - Children’s Activity Room
This 30-minute storytime features movement, singing, and action! The early literacy focus is on sharing stories and songs in 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@sccl.org.
Goodnight, Little Storytime
Time: 6:30 PM | Location: Campbell Library - Community Room A
Please join us for our evening storytime! There will be songs, silliness, and (of course) stories. Pajamas are welcome. Free, with limited capacity. Vehicle parking may be limited. A small number of strollers may be parked outside the Children’s Room; no strollers in storytime, please. 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.
Family Fun Night: Watercolor Pointillism
Time: 6:30 PM | Location: Morgan Hill Library - Children’s Activity Room
Join us for an evening of exploration and fun. Families with school-aged children (ages 5 - 14) will create art, crafts, or participate in hands-on STEM activities. Autumn series: Sept 8 - Watercolor Pointillism Oct 13 - Paper Flowers Nov 10 - Woven Paper Placemats Dec 8 - Holiday Cards 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.