Daily Events for Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Discover 25 events happening across South Bay libraries and community centers on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
Toddler Storytime: 18 months-3 years old
Time: 10:15 AM | Location: San Mateo Public Library
Toddler Storytime has two sessions: 10:15 am and 11:00
Family Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Portola Valley
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.
Baby Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Mountain View Public Library - 1st Floor Program Room
A musical storytime for infants, babies, and new toddlers with books, baby bounces, and dancing! After storytime, we will host a brief Stay & Play for grownups to connect and mingle. This program is…
Little Ones Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Palo Alto - Children’s Library
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Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: East Palo Alto
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. Afterwards, stay for a fun craft activity!¡Acompáñenos para disfrutar cuentos y música bilingües español e inglés que le encantará a toda la familia! Niños de todas edades disfrutarán escuchando, cantando y jugando juntos. ¡Después, quédense para una divertida actividad de manualidades!
Play & Learn With Help Me Grow
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: North Fair Oaks
Join us every Wednesday to sing, play and engage in fun activities that supports your child’s early learning and development. Through play, children learn essential skills while having fun! Acompáñenos todos los miércoles 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!
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: Preschool Storytime
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Join us for Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. Room: Library Program Room, Sunnyvale Main Library Audience:Children ages 3 to 5and 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.
Toddler Time: Pipe Cleaner Constellations
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Atherton
Join us for a community playdate for you and your little one! Toddlers and their caregivers can drop in for a free-play environment based around sensory exploration or simple arts and crafts. Come meet other caregivers while your little kids have a chance to play with their grown-ups and fellow kids! This time, we’ll be using star stickers and pipe cleaners to make skyfuls of constellations! This program is best suited for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Adults must attend together with their child.
Drop-In 3D Printing – Quick Prints @ Hillsdale Branch
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Hillsdale Branch - San Mateo Public Library
Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale
Author Event: Celebrate the Mooncake Festival with Jasmine Fang
Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Palo Alto - Children’s Library
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Kids Knitting (Ages 7 )
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Los Gatos Public Library - Children’s Room
For ages 7+ only: Join Librarian Robert in the Children’s Room and learn to knit! Learn the basic skills to get started on a simple project and practice your stitching. 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
STEAM Wednesdays in the Teen Room
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Los Gatos Public Library - Teen Room
Join us for a STEAM activity in the teen room each Wednesday after school. With new hands-on activities each week, there is something fun for everyone. Please note that this is for ages12+ 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
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.
3D Printing Appointments @ Hillsdale Branch
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: Hillsdale Branch - San Mateo Public Library
Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale
Button Making Pop-up for Teens!
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: Mitchell Park Library - Teen Zone
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Paws for Tales
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: East Palo Alto
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 to be 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 at smcl.org/pawsfortales
RISE & Recharge: Let’s Make a Zine!
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: East Palo Alto
Join the East Palo Alto Library and RISE this fall for RISE & Recharge! Every other Wednesday from September 23 - December 2, the Little Blue House becomes a free, drop-in maker space for youth and young adults ages 12 - 25. Enjoy free snacks, hang out with friends, explore hands-on maker projects, or use open studio time to work on your own art. No registration required!This week, we’re making zines! Come learn how to create your very own mini magazine.This event is at The Little Blue House in East Palo Alto (1070 Beech Street - at the corner of Beech & Pulgas).------¡Únete a la Biblioteca de East Palo Alto y RISE este otoño para RISE & Recharge! Cada dos miércoles, del 23 de septiembre al 2 de diciembre, Little Blue House se convierte en un espacio creativo gratuito para jóvenes y adultos jóvenes de 12 a 25 años. Disfruta de bocadillos gratis, pasa el rato con tus amigos, explora proyectos creativos, o aprovecha el tiempo de estudio abierto para trabajar en tu propio arte. ¡No es necesario registrarse! Esta semana, vamos a hacer fanzines! Ven a aprender a crear tu propia mini revista.Este evento se llevará a cabo en The Little Blue House en East Palo Alto (1070 Beech Street - en la esquina de Beech y Pulgas).
MAIN: The Chismosas Only Book Club event with Author Laekan Zea Kemp
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Come join us for this special virtual event with the author of The Chismosas Only Book Club. You will meet the author, Laekan Zea Kemp, virtually, and after we will have activities, and special treats based on the book with sparkling water. Read the book in advance of the discussion. Copies of the book will be available at the Children’s Information Desk for discussion registrants while supplies last. Room: Library Program Room, Sunnyvale Main Library Audience: Grades 5 to 9 Registration: Highly recommended.Walk-ins are welcome if space is available. Register for The Chismosas Only Book Club event 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.
Watercolor Wellness
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Atherton - Makerspace
Join us for a relaxing watercolor session! We will vary the themes each month, with different subjects, and we will even have display books you can check out from the library and take home. Come enjoy this tranquil and therapeutic activity while exercising your creativity. All ages are welcome to join this drop-in event.
Cookbook Club
Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Los Gatos Public Library - Conference Room
September’s theme is “in a bun”! Each month we have a theme that you are free to interpret however you’d like. Choose a recipe to make from one of the many cookbooks or other resources in our collection- don’t worry, we’ll have plenty of suggestions for you! Then we’ll meet to talk about books and cooking and enjoy each other’s company. Photos of your finished dish are encouraged but not required. This month we’re exploring all formats of buns! Whether you have them with a hot dog or burger, rolled up with cinnamon and brown sugar, sandwiching any number of fillings, or stuffed with meat or veggies and steamed, there are tons of ways to have your food in a bun. Browse our incredible cookbook collection in the Library or our ebooks on CloudLibrary or The Palace Project , find something that looks interesting to you, and cook! Come to our meeting ready to talk all about what you made and the book you used. Don’t forget to sign up for our Cookbook Club newsletter to get all the latest updates and cookbook suggestions! You can sign up for any of our newsletters here . 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
Pajama Storytime
Time: 5:30 PM | Location: San Mateo Public Library
Snuggle up for a cozy evening at Pajama Storytime! Wear your
Pajama Storytime
Time: 5:30 PM | Location: San Mateo Public Library
Snuggle up for a cozy evening at Pajama Storytime! Wear your
Music & Movement
Time: 6:30 PM | Location: Mitchell Park Library
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Words at Play Game Night
Time: 6:30 PM | Location: Mountain View Public Library - 1st Floor Program Room
Join us for an evening of family-friendly fun featuring games where words take center stage! Games for all ages and reading levels will be provided. Play competively or cooperatively.