Daily Events for Saturday, September 19, 2026
Discover 44 events happening across South Bay libraries and community centers on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Technology Exploration
Time: 10:00 AM | Location: San Mateo Public Library
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MAIN: Friends of the Sunnyvale Library Book Sale
Time: 10:00 AM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
The Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library is hosting a two-day book sale. Join us in the Library Program Room, where you will find books for children and adults, movies on DVD and Blu-Ray, and music CDs. There will be items in English as well as other languages. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (members only at 9 a.m.) Sunday: noon to 3 p.m. ($5 bag sale) Sunday is a $5 Bag Sale, where you buy a bag for $5 and fill it with what fits. While the Library opens at 1 p.m., the Bag Sale begins at noon. Only the Book Sale will be accessible from noon until the Library opens at 1 p.m. All sales help sponsor library programs and promote literacy. We accept multiple forms of payment, including cash, checks, credit and debit. Become a member at the sales. Membership is $10 for individuals per year. Become a Life Member for $200. Membership fees are tax-deductible. Visit the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library for more information about sale policies, procedures and general information.
Bay Area Games Day
Time: 10:00 AM | Location: Los Altos Library - Orchard Room
Come learn how to play a new board game, or bring an old favorite! Bay Area Games Day is a full day of convention-style open gaming that has been happening at the library since 1998. We play mostly more recent hobbyist games, but also classic strategy games such as Catan or Pandemic, and family and party games. We welcome newcomers to hobby gaming and families with kids. https://groups.io/g/gamesday 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.
Friends of the Village Square Library Lobby Book Sale
Time: 10:00 AM | Location: Village Square Library - Entrance/Lobby
The Friends of the Village Square Library will be hosting a book sale in the front lobby area. All proceeds directly benefit Village Square Library’s events and programs. *Cash Only ADA Accommodation Requests
Drop In for TinkerCad 3D Printing
Time: 10:00 AM | Location: Mt. Pleasant Library
Learn the basic design in Tinkercad and see your creation come to life with our 3D printer! Participants will have the opportunity to create a project that will be printed out for pickup later. Recommended ages for 8+ and older. Parents must supervise children under 8 and younger. Reminder: LIMITED LAPTOPS FOR 8 PARTICIPANTS. Participants are welcome to bring their own laptops. ADA Accommodation Requests
Crochet Together
Time: 10:00 AM | Location: Mt. Pleasant Library - Parking is available in the neighborhood.
Crochet Together with the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library! Crochet Together is a volunteer-run event teaching participants how to crochet. Participants are welcome to bring their own materials.For children interested in crochet, the recommended age is 10 years old and older. Children who are 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by parents. ADA Accommodation Requests
Reading To Children
Time: 10:15 AM | Location: Joyce Ellington 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. Throughout this 30-minute session, our trained volunteer or a staff member of the library will not only read to your kids but also engage with them using music, felts and finger plays. As a result of participating in Reading to Children, your child will develop imagination and love of books and reading.Reading to Children will take place in the Children’s Area. ADA Accommodation Requests
Family Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Mitchell Park Library - Midtown Room
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Family Storytime With Stay and Play!
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Atherton
Get ready to learn and play with your little one! Hear new stories, sing songs and learn wiggles that the whole family can enjoy together, from toddlers to grown-ups. This event will be held in the children’s room at the Atherton Library. Storytime will be held for the first 30 minutes of the hour. 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!
Bilingual Spanish & English Family Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Morgan Hill Library - Children’s Activity Room
Join us in the Children’s Activity Room for family fun with your little one! Stories, music, movement, and more!Storytimes are bilingual (Spanish/English) and all ages are welcome to attend. ¡Acompáñenos en la sala de actividades para niños para divertirse en familia con su pequeño! ¡Cuentos, música, movimiento y más!Las horas de cuentos son bilingües (español/inglés) y todas las edades son bienvenidas.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.
Family Storytime at Cupertino Library
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Cupertino Library - Room 101
Join us for Family Storytime for all ages in our program room! This storytime series is suitable for all ages and will feature stories, songs, rhymes and dances, all to encourage the development of crucial early literacy skills. Parents and children will listen together, learn together, and sing together.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
Maracas & Movement
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Gilroy Library - 1st Floor, Burrow 1er piso, Madriguera
Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and shout “¡Vamos a bailar!” as we explore music, movement, and children’s rhymes in English and Spanish. Families and caregivers are invited to jump into the fun with percussion instruments, scarves, shakers, and more. Prepárate para moverte, reír y gritar “¡Vamos a bailar!” mientras exploramos música, movimiento y rimas infantiles en inglés y español. Los niños y sus familias están invitados a unirse a la diversión con instrumentos de percusión, pañuelos, maracas y más.
Music and Movement
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Educational Park 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, 50 person maximum. Story Time tickets required. Another event, Music and Movement B will start at 11:15 for those that weren’t able to make it inside for this event. 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 Accommodations Requests
OneinMath: Math Program for K-3 at Seven Trees Library
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Seven Trees Library - 2nd Floor, Quiet Study Room
Build confidence and strengthen math skills in this free program for elementary (K-3) students. Students receive individualized support from trained volunteers while working through engaging math activities, games, and lessons designed to reinforce foundational math concepts. Each student progresses at their own pace in a supportive learning environment. Free! Registration is required. Visit the One in Math website to register. You may be asked to provide personal information to sign-up. Please review One in Math’s Privacy Policy before registering. ADA Accommodation Requests
OneinMath: Math Program for K-3rd at Tully Branch
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Tully Library
Join us for a free math program for kindergarten to 3rd grade students to learn basic Arithmetic. Including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division from one digit to four-digit numbers. It is taught by trained high school students. The focus is to build confidence and love for Math in young students.This program is suitable for children K-3rd grade. Registration and Data Privacy Registration is required. Visit the OneInMath website to register. You may be asked to provide personal information to sign up. Please review OneInMath’s Privacy Policy before registering. ADA Accommodation Requests
OneinMath: Math Program for K-3rd at Edenvale Branch
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Edenvale Library - Community Room
Join us for a free math program for kindergarten to 3rd grade students to learn basic Arithmetic. Including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division from one digit to four-digit numbers. It is taught by trained high school students. The focus is to build confidence and love for Math in young students. For registration information please visit: oneinmath.com This program is suitable for children K-3rd grade. Free. Registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Family Storytime & Stay and Play
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Calabazas 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, please stay and play with us! We’ll have a selection of toys available to enjoy. Meet other families and have fun playing with new and old friends. Free, with limited capacity. Tickets available at the desk 30 minutes before program starts. All individuals (of any age) attending need a ticket and must be present to receive their ticket. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. ADA Accommodation Requests
Maker Exploration for Families
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Atherton - Makerspace
Want to explore our Makerspace? Come and join us during our open hours to learn about 3D Printing and Laser cutting! This session is intended for families of all ages looking to explore our space! Open Makerspace at Atherton Library is also available on: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 PM
MAIN: Family Storytime
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Join us for Family Storytime at 11 a.m. Room: Library Children’s Room, Sunnyvale Main Library Audience: Children of all ages 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.
Family Storytime
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Saratoga Library - Community room
Join us for fun stories, fingerplays, action rhymes and songs! Please park strollers in the Children’s room.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 Storytime
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Milpitas Library - Activity Room
Join us on Saturday mornings for Family Storytime. This thirty-minute story time features lots of movement, singing, and action. Early literacy focus is on picture books, flannel board stories and fingerplays and an early introduction to group dynamics and socialization. Please note there is no Storytime on: October 3rd October 10th 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
Family Storytime
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: West Valley Library - Community Room
Family 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. 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 prior to the start of Storytime. San José Public Library Storytimes are developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. ADA Accommodation Requests
Branch Buddy Volunteering for Families
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: King Library Library - Children’s Room - 1st Floor
Every now and then, libraries need a little extra love from the communities they serve. You can volunteer away your library fines at a rate of $20 per hour while helping the library maintain a clean and welcoming environment. Volunteers will be responsible for: Book cover cleaning – Use disinfecting wipes to reinvigorate dingy books.Bookshelves – Dust shelves and organize library materials.Deep cleaning computers – Use disinfecting wipes to disinfect computer mice and mouse pads and compressed air to remove any dust particles or debris.Material inspection – Check books for torn pages, pen marks, etc. This is a perfect opportunity for families interested in volunteering away their library fines. Details and Requirements: Must be able to commit to the full sessionAt this event, we kindly ask that only families participate as volunteers. Thank you for understanding.Anyone under the age of 15 must volunteer alongside a parent/guardianNo experience or special skills necessaryTraining and supplies will be provided To register, please call 408-808-2196 or email evan.rabinowitz@sjlibrary.org, to allow us to plan for your visit.ADA Accommodation Requests
LEGO Club
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Rose Garden Library - 2nd Floor, Teen Room
Get ready to build, create, and let your imagination soar at LEGO® Club! With LEGO® and Duplo® bricks, families can drop in and bring their wildest ideas to life. Whether you’re constructing towers, spaceships, or entire worlds, the possibilities are endless. Make lasting memories every Saturday and leave feeling like everything is awesome! NOTE: Recommended for children 5 and older. Small LEGO® pieces can be choking hazards for younger children. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Reading to Children
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Berryessa Library - Children’s Area- Read to Children Corner
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. 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 Reading to Children corner, within the Children’s Area. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Village Square Chess Club
Time: 11:30 AM | Location: Village Square Library - Community Room
Are you interested in playing and learning chess? If so, you are invited at the Village Square Branch Library to come and learn to play chess at the beginners and intermediate levels. No registration required. Walk-ins are welcome! ADA Accommodation Requests
OneinMath: Math Program for K-3rd
Time: 11:30 AM | Location: Alum Rock Library
Join us for a free math program for kindergarten to 3rd grade students to learn basic Arithmetic. Including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division from one digit to four-digit numbers. It is taught by trained high school students. The focus is to build confidence and love for Math in young students. For registration information please visit: oneinmath.com This program is suitable for children K-3rd grade. Free. Registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Volunteer Away Your Fines
Time: 12:00 PM | Location: Alum Rock Library
Volunteer away your library fines at a rate of $20 per hour while helping the library maintain a clean and welcoming environment. Requirements: Must be able to commit to the 60-minute session.Anyone under the age of 13 must volunteer alongside a parent/guardian.No experience or special skills necessary.The library will provide supplies. Registration required.ADA Accommodation Requests
Messy Play Presents Slime Science
Time: 12:00 PM | Location: Mt. Pleasant Library
Messy Play presents Slime Science. The Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library is bringing Messy Play to the library. Slime Science is a fun activity for learning how to make slime. Participants get to choose which color slime they want to make, mix all the ingredients, and take their slime concoction home Recommended for ages 3-10. ADA Accommodation Requests
Reading Buddies with Christian in Spanish or English
Time: 12:00 PM | Location: King Library Library - Children’s Room, 1st floor
Children in grades K to 5 will discover the joy of reading while improving their reading skills through practice with Christian on Saturdays. 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 Christian who has been trained to create a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers. Reading Buddies are available on a first-come, first-served basis. ADA Accommodation Requests
Reading Buddies with Kristina
Time: 12:00 PM | Location: King Library Library - Children’s Room, 1st floor
Children in grades K to 5 will discover the joy of reading while improving their reading skills through practice with Kristina on Saturdays. 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 Kristina who has been trained to create a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers. Reading Buddies are available on a first-come, first-served basis. ADA Accommodation Requests
STEM Saturday: Be a Scientist
Time: 12:00 PM | Location: Pearl Avenue Library
Join us as the group Be a Scientist takes us on a journey that explores the exciting worlds of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Each week we will explore a subject through a unique activity that sparks curiosity and brings the topic to life through making and experimenting. Each week of STEM brings a new set of tasks to challenge us. Each week of STEM brings a new set of tasks to challenge us. Sessions are not related, so participants should register for each session they wish to attend. Registration is required.This series of programs is supported by our Friends of the Pearl Avenue Library. ADA Accommodation Requests
Volunteer Away Your Fines as a Branch Buddy
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: West Valley Library - Participants check in at the Information Desk
Every now and then, libraries need a little extra love from the communities they serve. You can volunteer away your library fines at a rate of $20 per hour while helping the library maintain a clean and welcoming environment. Pre-registration required. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone interested in volunteering away their library fines. Details and Requirements: Must be able to commit to a 60-minute sessionAnyone under the age of 15 must volunteer alongside a parent/guardianNo experience or special skills necessarySupplies will be provided. ADA Accommodation Requests
Children’s Area Scavenger Hunts
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Santa Teresa Library - Children’s Area
Pick up a checklist at the table in the Children’s Area. Look for the images around the Children’s Area. Once you have found all of the images on the checklist, come to the table in the Children’s Area for a prize (while supplies last!). Themes vary each week. Free. No registration required. While supplies last. This will take place in the Children’s Area from 1pm-2pm. No scavenger hunt on 11/07/2026.ADA Accommodation Requests
Graphic Novel Making Contest Awards Ceremony
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: San José City Hall - Rotunda Library
Celebrate the creative efforts of everyone who has participated in the 2026 Graphic Novel Making Contest! Costumes and cosplay are encouraged! All are welcome to attend, even if you didn’t submit an entry. Details: Announcing Winners: Contest winners will be announced for all age groups at the Awards Ceremony.Guest Speakers: We’ll have guest speakers from the comics and illustration industry!Participation Gift Pickup: All eligible participants of the Contest can claim their participation gift during the Awards Ceremony. Venue: The Awards Ceremony will be held in the San Jose City Hall Rotunda and Council Chambers. Doors open at 1:00 PM and the Ceremony begins at 2:00 PM. Parking: Free parking is available at the Fourth & St. John Garage located at at 50 N. Fourth St. This program supports Summer Learning and the Graphic Novel Making Contest.Please note prop weapons cannot be brought to the Awards Ceremony. Which items are determined as a weapon is up to the sole discretion of San Jose Public Library staff. Guest Speakers: Thien Pham Thien Pham is a graphic novelist and educator based in Oakland, CA. He is the author and illustrator of the graphic novel Sumo and the illustrator for the middle-grade graphic novel Level Up, written by Gene Luen Yang. His graphic novel, Family Style, a memoir about his family’s immigration to America told through the lens of food, has been on numerous best-of lists, was a finalist for the ALA YALSA Excellence in Non-Fiction, and won an Eisner Award for Best Memoir Graphic Novel. Pham is also the illustrator for the recurring food article on KQED “Midnight Diners”. His Latest book, which he illustrated, is Mind vs. Machine, written by Steve Sheinkin and Maurice Ashley, and will be released September 9th. Currently, Pham is working on his next graphic novel, teaching, and eating. A lot. Follow Thien on Instagram @thiendog Briana Loewinsohn Briana began making zines when she was in college in the late 90s/early 2000s. Briana mostly sold them on consignment at bay area bookstores, often making about $1.50 per book for many years. In that time, she also began teaching high school art (in 2006) and had two great kids. It wasn’t until the pandemic that Briana found her voice and confidence as a cartoonist to write a full graphic novel. The book is called Ephemera, which was published in 2023. Finishing Ephemera was so exhilarating that she immediately started writing Raised By Ghosts. Raised By Ghosts won the Harvey Award and the ALA YA Non-Fiction Graphic Novel of the year. It was also nominated for an Eisner. Briana is currently working on a third graphic novel for Fantagraphics. ADA Accommodation Requests
Saturday Fun: Arts, Crafts, and More
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Hillview Library
Join us for a Free Fun filled Art, Crafts & More Program! All supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome and no registration is required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Reading Buddies with Srushti
Time: 1:30 PM | Location: King Library Library - Children’s Room, 1st floor
Children in grades K to 5 will discover the joy of reading while improving their reading skills through practice with Srushti on Saturdays. 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 Srushti who has been trained to create a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers. Reading Buddies are available on a first-come, first-served basis. ADA Accommodation Requests
Ab-SEW-Lute Beginners
Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Portola Valley
Beginner-level sewing machine craft project for those with zero-to-very-little experience! Children ages 7 and up are welcome to participate if accompanied by a responsible adult caregiver. One signup per party; members in party will share a machine, due to limited availability.
Dogbotic Sound Petting Zoo
Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Mountain View Public Library - 1st Floor Program Room
Registration is recommended. Walk-ins are also welcome. How do you create the sound of a fictional planet, a malfunctioning starship, or a retro ray gun? For Sci-Fi September, the creative audio lab…
Learning Chinese language and Culture For Kids Ages 8-13 years old
Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Gilroy Library - First Floor Children’s Area
Join us for an interactive program designed to help participants learn basic Chinese language skills and develop an appreciation for Chinese culture through fun and engaging activities. All materials will be provided. This program focuses on traditional Chinese. The program runs for 8 weeks, meeting twice per week, with 1‑hour sessions. This is a free program for Children ages 8 to 13 years old. Space is limited to 20 people, and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for each session. The class schedule is as follows Saturdays 2pm and Sundays 2pm in September and October This program is offered in partnership between TECO (Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office).and Gilroy Library Classes will be taught by Linda Chen, a Mandarin teacher at Branham High School with over 20 years of experience teaching Mandarin.
Dungeons & Dragons Teen Club
Time: 2:30 PM | Location: Morgan Hill Library - Program Room
The registration for the Teen Dungeons and Dragons club is closed and only club members may participate this semester. If you would like to be notified when we have an opening, or for any other D&D events we may have, please contact Teen Librarian, Hannah Clement, at hannah.clement@lib.sccgov.org. The Dungeons & Dragons Teen Club will be meeting today. To become part of this club you must have attended the Session 0 event on Saturday, August 15th and committed to playing for the entire Spring 2026 semester. 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.
Girls Who Code
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Los Gatos Public Library - Technology Lab
The Los Gatos Library has partnered with @GirlsWhoCode to create a club meant for people ages 12-18 to learn to code and change the world! “What will I Learn? Our middle and high school Clubs encourage you to impact the community in a positive way through code. In order to build the skills you need to make an impact, you will learn how to code from our fun online tutorials and activities that will help you build animations, games, apps, and other things that you dream up! We have tutorials in Python, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and Java.” Email: signup@gwc-losgatos.org to register. 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
Birds in Your Backyard
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Palo Alto - Children’s Library
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Paper Lotus Workshop
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: North Fair Oaks
Join us for a workshop that celebrates the beauty of Mid-Autumn with handmade crepe paper flowers! Artist Tiffany Lau will be teaching us how to make gorgeous, delicate, realistic paper blooms that will last year-round. Participants will leave with their own unique, realistic paper lotus. This workshop is intended for teens aged 12+.