Daily Events for Thursday, September 24, 2026
Discover 16 events happening across South Bay libraries and community centers on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
MAIN: Baby Lapsit & Playtime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Join us for songs and bounces just right for babies 0 to 12 months. After storytime, stay for playtime. Room: Library Program Room, Sunnyvale Main Library Audience: For babies 0 to 12 months and their caregivers. No older siblings please. Registration: No registration 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.
Bilingual Family Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: College Terrace Library
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Wonderful Ones Storytime
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Los Gatos Public Library - Children’s Room
Join us for Wonderful Ones Storytime in the Children’s Room every Thursday at 11 am! We will sing, move, and read together as we work on developing our early literacy skills while also building community connections. This program is specifically intended for the developmental stages of one year olds but concepts can be transferred to similar ages. 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
Storytime and Craft at Shoreview Park
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: San Mateo Public Library
Join us for a storytime and craft at Shoreview Park. After
Let’s Create
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Mountain View Public Library - 1st Floor Program Room
Drop in for an afternoon of art and crafts that is self-directed, choice-driven, and celebrates the experience of discovery. This program is for children ages 5 and up. This event…
Family Craft: Leaf Rubbing Watercolor Resist Art
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: Palo Alto - Children’s Library
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Online Author Talk : Lucky Diaz
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Los Gatos Public Library - Zoom (Online)
Register here and submit your questions for the author before the event begins. Grab a pocketful of change and get ready to dance down the street! Join us for an energetic conversation as we celebrate the joy of community and summer fun with Latin GRAMMY-winning musician Lucky Diaz, author of the sensational bilingual picture book, Paletero Man . What’s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José! Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narrator’s pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now. Inspired by the vibrant rhythms of Los Angeles and Diaz’s own hit song, this beautiful story invites readers into a sun-drenched neighborhood where the ring of a bell means the best treat of the day is just around the corner. Register today and discover how we can all bring a little more sweetness and community spirit into our daily lives! About the Author: Lucky Diaz is a GRAMMY Award-winning, multi–Latin GRAMMY Award-winning artist, acclaimed author, and a leading voice in contemporary children’s literature. A six-time Emmy-nominated songwriter and Berklee College of Music alumnus, Diaz made history as the first North American children’s artist to win a Latin GRAMMY. His work bridges music and storytelling, creating a distinct body of bilingual work rooted in the cultural life of Mexican American communities in Los Angeles. As an author, Diaz has earned some of the highest honors in publishing. His books have received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews , School Library Journal , Publishers Weekly , and Booklist , placing him among a rare group of creators recognized across every major literary journal. His breakout title Paletero Man received a Kirkus star and audiobook distinction and was awarded the 2024 Alma Flor Ada Award for its lasting contribution to Latino-centered storytelling. He is also a recipient of the Parent’s Choice Gold Award and a NAPPA Award, further recognizing his impact on family audiences. His latest book, Fix-It Familia , continues to build national recognition, with a Spanish edition arriving this summer, expanding access to bilingual readers and classrooms across the country. Diaz’s work has been featured and praised by NPR , Billboard , The New York Times , and People Magazine , positioning him as a trusted creative voice at the intersection of culture, music, and literature. Through his books, recordings, and performances with Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band, Diaz continues to expand the possibilities of American storytelling. He is not only contributing to the field, he is helping define it. 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
Plot Twist Society
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: San Mateo Public Library
Join Plot Twist Society!\nJoin a super fun Book Club for all
MAIN: Coding Club
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Work on fun coding projects in a group setting. Code with Fiero code online software or a Dash robot. You are encouraged to bring your own laptop. A limited number of Chromebooks can be provided by the library if needed. Room: Library Program Room, Sunnyvale Main Library Audience: Grades 2 to 6 Registration: No registration 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.
ONLINE: Where the Paletero Man Goes: A Journey of Neighborhood, Music, and Art with Lucky Diaz
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Join us for ONLINE: Where the Paletero Man Goes: A Journey of Neighborhood, Music, and Art with Lucky Diaz at the Sunnyvale Library.
Where the Paletero Man Goes: A Journey of Neighborhood, Music, and Art with Lucky Diaz
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Mountain View Public Library
Registration is required. Click this link to attend the virtual event. Grab a pocketful of change and get ready to dance down the street! Join us for an energetic conversation as we celebrate the joy…
Online Author Talk : Lucky Diaz
Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Los Gatos Public Library - Zoom (Online)
Register here and submit your questions for the author before the event begins. Agarra un puñado de monedas y prepárate para bailar por la calle. Únete a nosotros para una enérgica conversación mientras celebramos la alegría de la comunidad y la diversión del verano con Lucky Diaz, músico ganador del premio Latin GRAMMY y autor del sensacional libro ilustrado bilingüe, Paletero Man . ¿Cuál es la mejor manera de refrescarse en un caluroso día de verano? ¡Corre rápido y encuentra al Paletero José! Sigue a nuestro narrador mientras recorre su ajetreado vecindario en busca del Paletero Man. Pero cuando finalmente lo alcanza, los bolsillos de nuestro narrador están vacíos. ¡Oh no! ¿Qué pasó con su dinero? Se necesitará la ayuda de toda la comunidad para conseguir la sabrosa golosina ahora. Inspirada en los vibrantes ritmos de Los Ángeles y la exitosa canción de Diaz, esta hermosa historia invita a los lectores a un vecindario bañado por el sol donde el sonido de una campana significa que la mejor golosina del día está a la vuelta de la esquina. ¡Regístrate hoy y descubre cómo todos podemos aportar un poco más de dulzura y espíritu comunitario a nuestra vida diaria! Lucky Diaz es un artista ganador del premio GRAMMY, multi-ganador del premio Latin GRAMMY, aclamado autor y una voz líder en la literatura infantil contemporánea. Compositor nominado seis veces al premio Emmy y ex alumno de Berklee College of Music, Diaz hizo historia como el primer artista infantil norteamericano en ganar un Latin GRAMMY. Su trabajo une música y narración, creando un cuerpo distintivo de trabajo bilingüe arraigado en la vida cultural de las comunidades mexicano-americanas en Los Ángeles. Como autor, Diaz ha obtenido algunos de los más altos honores en el mundo editorial. Sus libros han recibido reseñas destacadas de Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly y Booklist , lo que lo sitúa entre un raro grupo de creadores reconocidos en todas las principales publicaciones literarias. Su título revelación Paletero Man recibió una estrella de Kirkus y una distinción de audiolibro y fue galardonado con el Premio Alma Flor Ada 2024 por su contribución duradera a la narración centrada en los latinos. También ha recibido el Parent’s Choice Gold Award y un NAPPA Award, lo que reconoce aún más su impacto en el público familiar. Su último libro, Fix-It Familia , sigue generando reconocimiento nacional, con una edición en español que llegará este verano, ampliando el acceso a lectores bilingües y aulas en todo el país. El trabajo de Diaz ha sido presentado y elogiado por NPR , Billboard , The New York Times y People Magazine , lo que lo posiciona como una voz creativa confiable en la intersección de la cultura, la música y la literatura. A través de sus libros, grabaciones y presentaciones con Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band, Diaz continúa ampliando las posibilidades de la narración estadounidense. No solo está contribuyendo al campo. Está ayudando a definirlo. 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
ONLINE: Paletero Man: un viaje por el barrio, la música y el arte con Lucky Diaz
Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Join us for ONLINE: Paletero Man: un viaje por el barrio, la música y el arte con Lucky Diaz at the Sunnyvale Library.
Paletero Man: un viaje por el barrio, la música y el arte con Lucky Diaz
Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Mountain View Public Library
Registration is required. Click this link to attend the virtual event. Agarra un puñado de monedas y prepárate para bailar por la calle. Únete a nosotros para una enérgica conversación mientras…
Hora de Cuentos en Pijama
Time: 5:30 PM | Location: San Mateo Public Library
Acompáñanos para una noche divertida con cuentos\, canciones
MAIN: Night Owl Storytime
Time: 7:00 PM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Join us for Night Owl Storytime at 7 p.m. Room: Library Program Room, Sunnyvale Main Library Audience: Children of all ages and their caregivers Registration: No registration 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.