Daily Events for Sunday, October 25, 2026
Discover 31 events happening across South Bay libraries and community centers on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Baby Wearing Dance
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Cupertino Library - Cupertino Library Room 101
Bring your baby and a baby carrier and learn a dance to popular tunes. Expectant mothers are welcome too!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.
Make & Decorate Sugar Skulls
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Biblioteca Latinoamericana Library - Community Room
Get ready for Día de los Muertos by making a sugar skull! In this multi-session program, participants will learn to make and then decorate sugar skulls using traditional and modern materials. In the first session, using a special sugar mixture and premade molds, we’ll create the parts needed for a sugar skull. In the next session, after the sugar skulls have cured, we’ll connect the sugar skull pieces and decorate them with colored frosting, foil, sequins, and more! Once decorated, the sugar skulls will be ready to display on your home altar or our community ofrenda. Please note: creating sugar skulls is a multi-day process. Participants will not be able to finish their skulls in one session and should plan to return for the second session to decorate skulls. Session 1: Sunday, October 25, 11:00am - 12:30pmSession 2: Sunday, November 1, 11:00am - 1230pmThis program will take place before the library opens to the public, participants will enter our community room through the doors adjacent to the parking lot. ADA Accommodation Requests -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ¡Haz & decora tu propia Calaverita de Azúcar! ¡Ven a celebrar el Día de los Muertos creando una calaverita de azúcar muy especial! En este divertido programa de varias sesiones, aprenderás a hacer y decorar calaveritas usando materiales tradicionales y modernos. En la primera sesión, usaremos una mezcla especial de azúcar y moldes para formar las piezas de la calaverita. En la siguiente sesión, cuando ya estén listas y duritas, uniremos las piezas y las decoraremos con papel de colores, lentejuelas, pintura y mucho más. Al final, podrás llevarte tu calaverita para ponerla en tu altar en casa o en la ofrenda de la comunidad. Importante: Las calaveritas necesitan varios días para estar listas, así que no podrás terminar todo en una sola sesión. ¡Planea regresar a las siguientes para decorarlas! Sesión 1: Domingo, 25 de octubre, 11:00 - 12:30pmSesión 2: Domingo, 1 de noviembre, 11:00 - 12:30pm Solicitudes de Acomodación ADA
Stories of Light: Celebrating Diwali
Time: 11:30 AM | Location: North Fair Oaks
Laya Arts Collective celebrates and shares the vibrant traditions of Indian dance, music, and storytelling through dynamic performances. This program celebrates Diwali and features storytelling from Indian mythology, brought to life by a captivating dance presentation and interactive audience participation in learning hand gestures and rhythmic footwork.
OneInMath: Math Program for K-3rd at Evergreen Library
Time: 12:00 PM | Location: Evergreen Library - Community 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 Educational Park
Time: 12:00 PM | Location: Educational Park 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
Special Storytime: Halloween
Time: 12:30 PM | Location: Hillview Library - Children’s Area
Embark on a thrilling adventure during our Halloween storytime at the library, where children immerse themselves in spooky tales and festive fun. Join us for interactive storytelling, creating a bewitching atmosphere that ignites imagination and celebrates the season’s magic. 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. 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! Storytime 12:30 - 1:00 amStay & Play 1:00 - 1:30 pm This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. Free. No registration required.ADA Accommodation Requests
Reading to Children
Time: 12:30 PM | Location: Vineland 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. Children will enjoy one-on-one or small group interaction with our volunteer. They are also welcome to practice reading to 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 Children’s Picture Book area. This program runs concurrently with our Baby & Toddler Storytime and offers young ones a quieter/low-energy alternative. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Teal Pumpkin Painting Party
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Morgan Hill Library - Children’s Activity Room
Decorate pumpkins, enjoy a scavenger hunt, and photo booth in the spirit of inclusive fun! Mini pumpkins, paint and decorations provided, while supplies last. All ages welcome. Please be prepared to wait for your turn if seating is full!Brought to you by FARE’s Teal Pumpkin Project and Jessica Carrillo, food allergy advocate and author of Nut Free Mentality Blog. To learn more about FARE visit https://www.foodallergy.org
Student-Led Astronomy Workshop for Tweens
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Morgan Hill Library - Program Room
In this program students will learn about the layers of the atmosphere, and why and how rockets are designed in order to navigate through space. There will be short visual presentation on these elements, while most of our time will be spend on hands-on activities that help apply both art and science to this topic!This program is focused on inspiring young people to become interested in STEM and astronomy, with a strong emphasis on encouraging young girls to be interested in STEM, specifically in exploring space and engineering! All participants will find a safe and engaging environment to enter these scientific topics and to try new things. This program is for tweens ages 8 to 12 only. Registration is required. This program is an approved Passion Project Proposal, and will be led by Stellar Miracle, a group of high school students volunteering to share their passions with the community! For any questions, please contact Librarian Hannah Clement at hannah.clement@lib.sccgov.org 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.
Lego® Club!
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Educational Park Library
Come join us every Sunday for Lego® Club! We have tons of Lego® bricks for you to build and explore! Duplo® bricks are also available for our younger friends. Want to push yourself and try something a little more difficult? Ask the librarian for a Lego® Challenge! Important: Children under 5 must be accompanied by their parents as small LEGO® pieces can be choking hazards.ADA Accommodation Requests
Family Games: Cards & Board Games
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Tully Library
Children, teens, and their families are invited to play a selection of board games and card games. The games included will be a mix of strategy-based games, educational games, and luck-based games. Come together to have fun with friends and family!ADA Accommodation Requests
(Virtual) Chess Club
Time: 1:00 PM | Location:
Are you interested in playing and learning chess? If so, sign up to attend this fun virtual Chess Club hosted by Seven Trees Branch Library! You will be paired up with other kids to play real chess games using virtual chess boards online. Our volunteers are also very knowledgeable and can teach you several strategies and tips, through fun activities and interactive games. The games will be played online using a safe platform. You are encouraged to sign up for a free account at lichess.org, so you can join our online club to play games with us! Chess Club takes place weekly, and you are free to play every week, or drop in and out if you like. You only need to register once and you’ll be added to our roster. Age: 5-12 years old (Elementary to Middle School). Date: Every Sunday from 1:00pm - 2:30pm. Registration: Please register on this page to attend the weekly sessions (an email address is required). The Zoom link and password will be emailed before class each week. Software: No software is required to download, but you must have a computer with Internet and a web browser to access the lichess.org website. This program will be held online via Zoom. To protect your privacy, the meetings will not be recorded. Cost: Free! ADA Accommodation Requests
Reading to Children with Vivian
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Cambrian Library - 2nd Floor 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
Art Club
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Alum Rock Library
Join us for an afternoon featuring a variety of fun arts and crafts activities for kids. All tools and supplies are provided. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Halloween Craft
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Hillview Library - Children’s Area
Join us for a free, fun-filled Halloween themed craft! Come learn how to turn toilet paper rolls into spooky scarecrows, zombies, cats, Frankenstein’s monsters, witches, and bats. All supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Game On at the Library
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Joyce Ellington Library
Join us every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at the Joyce Ellington Branch for a fun afternoon of board games! Choose from our large selection of games, including exciting new favorites and classic games that are fun for all ages. Bring your family and friends, roll the dice, and enjoy some friendly competition! No Registration Required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Reading to Children with Kathy
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Cambrian Library - 2nd Floor 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
Math Club
Time: 1:30 PM | Location: Vineland Library
Improve your math skills and apply them through fun math-related activities! Participants will focus on a variety of math concepts and do hands-on math activities in this weekly drop-in program. For children in grades 3-5 only. Registration not required. Instruction on the week’s concept will occur during the first 15-20 minutes, so please arrive on time. This program meets in person during the school year. We may cancel some meetings due to school/holiday breaks or volunteer unavailability. ADA Accommodation Requests
Sew Easy! Sew On Skill Lab
Time: 1:30 PM | Location: King Library Library - Children’s Exploration Room, Mezzanine
Learn just how easy sewing can be with Sew Easy! This program, led by volunteer Divya, will open up our hand sewing supplies to participants hoping to practice their skills for upcoming workshops, rather through experimenting or by sewing a keychain mini-plush. Participants can receive guidance on particular hand-sewing skills, practice and experiment with new or different techniques, or finish projects from a previous workshop; plus, keychain mini-plush patterns and supplies will always be available during these sessions for those hoping to make and take a finished project. This event is free with limited capacity. This program is for children ages 7 to 12. We can take up to 15 children with caregivers at a time on a first come, first served basis. Since this session is makerspace style, if we are at capacity but a child leaves, we can then take another child into the space until the lab ends. ADA Accommodation Requests
MAIN: Family Movie: Elio
Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Bring your own snacks and a enjoy a fun movie with the family. This month we will be watching Elio (rated PG). Room: Sunnyvale Main Library, Library Program Room Audience: School-age children ages 3 and up and their caregivers Registration: Not required, but space is limited; doors will close when the room is full Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library. 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.
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.
Board Game Zone
Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Seven Trees Library
Join us every Sunday between 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the Seven Trees Library to play fun board games! We have a large selection to choose from, including new games and classic games that everyone of all ages can enjoy. No Registration Required. Thanks to the Friends of the Seven Trees Library for making this possible! ADA Accommodation Requests
Introduction to 3D Design Workshop
Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Tully Library
Step into the world of 3D modeling with this fun, hands-on workshop designed for kids and teens! Participants will learn the basics of 3D design using free, beginner-friendly software like TinkerCAD or SketchUp. Students will follow step-by-step guidance to create and personalize their own 3D keychain model using custom text, shapes, and patterns. Each participant will work on their own device with live instructor support throughout. There will be a live demonstration of the 3D printer working. Participants may receive a 3D printed giveaway upon participation. If we run out of time, participants are welcome to come join our Maker Lab on the first Wednesday of each month from 3-5pm to have their designs printed. Free. For ages 9 and up. Basic computer familiarity required (no prior 3D design experience needed). Please make sure to create an account on Tinkercad before class starts if you don’t already have one. Parents need to stay with their children if the children do not have/know their username and password for Tinkercad.Computers and space are limited. You are welcome to bring your own laptop.Registration required: Please only register if you plan to attend. If you are unable to attend, please be sure to cancel your registration at least 24 hours in advance, giving staff time to contact people on the waitlist.ADA Accommodation Requests
Reading to Children
Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Alviso 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. Children will enjoy one-on-one or small group interaction with our volunteer, Janani. They are also welcome to practice reading to 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 Children’s area. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Reading to Children
Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Evergreen 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. It can also help them reach academic success. Children will enjoy one-on-one or small group interaction with our adult volunteer. They are also welcome to practice reading to 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 Children’s Area. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Student-Led Circuitry Workshop
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Morgan Hill Library - Program Room
Join this workshop for hands-on activities to introduce kids to electricity and its various components! Kids will be able to try different activities and different stations with increasing levels of complexity, from LED lights to a servo motor! This program is for children 8-12 only. Registration is required. This program is an approved Passion Project Proposal, and will be led by The Future Engineers Club, a group of Morgan Hill high school students volunteering to share their passions with the community! For any questions, please contact Librarian Hannah Clement at hannah.clement@lib.sccgov.org 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.
Math Festival
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Alviso Library - Community Room 5050 N. 1st Street San Jose, CA 95002
This program was brought to you by the San Jose Legacy Youth Foundation. Part of the STEM Sundays Programming at Alviso Branch Library.The Julia Robinson Math Festival is an event that provides students with fun and meaningful math experiences to develop their mathematical confidence, joy, and problem solving skills. At the festival, there will be a variety of play-based, manipulative-based math puzzles and games for students in grades K - 8 and their parents/caregiver. Each activity will be led by at least one trained volunteer who will introduce the activity and keep students engaged and excited as they explore. The festival will be open for 1.5 hours, during which time kids will get to explore the festival at their own pace, choosing where they want to go and for how long they want to do each activity. Recommended for ages 5 - 10+.Free. No registration required.ADA Accommodation Requests
Everyone Can Create: Beginning Stop Motion Animation
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Joyce Ellington Library
Children ages 6-12 are invited to this fun, in-person introduction to stop motion animation. Participants will use the Stop Motion Studio app to make simple stop motion animations using small toys and paper. Participants will have an opportunity to showcase their work at the end of the session. iPad devices will be provided to all participants.The theme of all four classes in October is Halloween. October 4 Introduction to Stop-Motion Animation Children will learn how stop-motion animation works and create their own Halloween-themed props and characters for their movie. October 11 Creating the Halloween Story Children will develop their trick-or-treating story and begin planning the scenes, characters, and settings for their movie. October 18 Filming the Movie Children will use their characters and props to film their Halloween trick-or-treating movie, learning how to move objects and characters frame by frame. October 25 Finishing the Movie Children will complete their animation, add final details, and watch their Halloween trick-or-treating movies come to life! 🎃👻 Free. Registration required.ADA Accommodation Requests
Vietnamese Class for Kids
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Tully Library
Are you between the ages of 5-12 and want to learn Vietnamese? Tully Branch Library will be offering a class for children to learn basic Vietnamese language, grammar, spelling, dictation, writing, and reading. In person registration required at Tully Library. ADA Accommodation Requests
LEGO® Club
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Cambrian Library - Community Room
Come join us at Cambrian Branch Library for our LEGO® Club! We’ll supply both big and small pieces, so come and bring your creativity. Children under 5 must be accompanied by their parents as small pieces can be choking hazards. No registration required.
Family Storytime + Stay & Play
Time: 3:15 PM | Location: Evergreen 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