Daily Events for Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Discover 31 events happening across South Bay libraries and community centers on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Bookmobile Road Show: Rolling Into Your Community
Time: 10:00 AM | Location: East Palo Alto
We’re excited to share that our new bookmobile is hitting the road! Our Rolling into your Community tour is a fun and engaging opportunity to introduce our new Bookmobile to everyone in the County while celebrating our community libraries and the people they serve. Come celebrate with us and explore this exciting new resource!Stay tuned for more details and updates as we accommodate requests for additional local community stops.Gira del Bibliobús: ¡Recorriendo nuestras comunidades sobre ruedas!¡Nos emociona anunciar que nuestro nuevo bibliobús ya está listo para salir a recorrer nuestras comunidades! Nuestra gira. ¡Recorriendo nuestras comunidades sobre ruedas! Nuestra gira es una manera divertida de dar a conocer nuestro nuevo bibliobús en todo el condado, celebrando nuestras bibliotecas y las comunidades. ¡Ven a celebrar con nosotros para explorar este nuevo divertido servicio!Mantente al tanto de más detalles y novedades mientras recibimos las sugerencias de la comunidad para incorporar nuevas paradas para llevar el bibliobús a más comunidades.
Early Learning Readiness/ Aprendizaje Temprano
Time: 10:00 AM | Location: Gilroy Library - Community Room
By prior registration only. Scan QR code or visit https://www.ymcasv.org/child-c… for more information and to submit an interest form. / Escanee QR code para nueva informacion
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
Little Ones Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Palo Alto - Children’s Library
Join Librarian Heidi on Wednesday mornings at 10:30AM for Little Ones Storytime at Children’s Library. Storytime includes a variety of early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, 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 targeted to children under the age of two and their caregivers.
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!
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.
LAKEWOOD: Family Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Join us for Lakewood Branch’s very first Family Storytime followed by playtime! Room: Lakewood Branch Library, Program Room 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.
Toddler Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Campbell Library - Community Room
Join us for stories, songs, and more at this storytime designed especially for toddlers! 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.
Toddler Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Los Altos Library - Orchard Room
Join the Children’s Librarians for a fun, interactive 25-minute toddler storytime for early walkers, 1s, and 2s in the Orchard Room on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Storytimes will be filled with stories, music, and fun activities! Due to limited space, we will begin handing out free tickets starting at 10 a.m. We look forward to seeing you there!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.
LAKEWOOD: Mandarin-English Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Join us for LAKEWOOD: Mandarin-English Storytime at the Sunnyvale Library.
Aguacate Music Kids (Ages 0-5)
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Los Gatos Public Library - Children’s Room
Join Anna-Maria Violich-Olivier of Aguacate Music Kids! She will present an interactive, fun, and educational experience where kids and their families sing, dance, play instruments, and celebrate healthy eating! Their songs, available in both English and Spanish, can be streamed for free on all digital platforms, allowing families to continue learning and enjoying the music anytime, anywhere. For more information please visit www.AguacateMusicKids.com . 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 (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: Sunnyvale Main Library, Library Program Room Audience: Children ages 3 to 5 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 Storytime (12 months & younger)
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Saratoga Library - Community room
Babies, 12 months and younger, join us for fun, interactive nursery rhymes, fingerplays, action rhymes and songs! Please park strollers in the rear of the room, furthest from the entrance doors. 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.
Poponta Japanese Storytime
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Cupertino Library - Room 101
Join us for a family storytime with Poponta Children’s Cultural Society! This Japanese storytelling session will include traditional kamishibai (paper theater), puppets and books! Generously sponsored by the Friends of Cupertino Library. 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.
Kids LEGO Club
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Morgan Hill Library - Children’s Activity Room
We provide the bricks, you provide the imagination! Children will use their creativity and engineering skills to free build anything they can imagine. LEGOS available for ages 2 & up. Creations will be displayed in the library until the next meeting. No registration required. 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.
Baby Storytime & Stay and Play
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Los Altos Library - Orchard Room
Come join the fun every Wednesday for Baby Storytime & Stay and Play at the Los Altos Library! We invite all non-walking babies (ages 0-1) and their amazing caregivers to jump into an interactive 20 minutes of: Catchy Songs & Silly Rhymes Gentle Movement & Baby Sign Language Short Books perfect for little eyes Stick around afterward for our popular “Stay & Play” session, where babies can explore fun, age-appropriate toys, and you can chat with other local parents and caregivers! It’s the perfect weekly activity to boost early literacy, build community, and make some wonderful memories. Please feel free to bring a small blanket for your baby’s comfort! When: Wednesdays, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Where: Los Altos Library, Orchard 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.
3D Print and Paint
Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Portola Valley
Join us for a fun afternoon of painting 3D printed models! 3D printing is one of our most popular activities here at the library, and now you have the chance to paint what you print! If you don’t have a printed model, don’t worry. We have a bunch to give out while supplies last!
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
LAKEWOOD: Maker Exploration
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Join us Mondays through Thursdays for Maker Exploration! See our Maker Lab equipment in action, and learn how to use them for your own projects. Room: Lakewood Branch Library, Maker Lab Audience: All ages 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.
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!
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
RISE & Recharge: Henna Art
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: East Palo Alto - The Little Blue House in East Palo Alto, 1070 Beech Street
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’ll be celebrating Diwali with the art of henna with local artist, Swati! Please note that henna paste is a natural product that temporarily stains the skin and could cause allergic reactions in some individuals. If you have sensitive skin or a history of allergies, please take necessary precautions. 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, celebraremos Diwali con el arte de la henna junto con la artista local Swati! Ten en cuenta que la pasta de henna es un producto natural que tiñe temporalmente la piel y puede causar reacciones alérgicas en algunas personas. Si tienes la piel sensible o antecedentes de alergias, toma las precauciones necesarias. 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).
Crazy Turkeys
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Atherton - Makerspace
Join us as we make some wild and colorful turkeys out of clay! You can decorate your turkey to be as crazy as you want, including tail feathers that can light up. No registration required, as supplies last.
Year of Letters: Celebrate Connection Through Greeting Cards
Time: 4:30 PM | Location: Rinconada Library
Join us at the library for Year of Letters, a heartwarming program where people come together to create and send greeting cards! Whether you want to brighten someone’s day, share a special message, or simply enjoy the art of card making, this is the perfect space to express yourself. Come craft beautiful, handmade cards, meet fellow card makers, and celebrate the timeless joy of thoughtful communication. No experience needed, we’ll have all the supplies on hand, just bring your creativity and a warm heart! Drop by and be part of a year filled with kindness, connection, and handwritten love. Let’s make every letter count!
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
Bring your dancing feet to the Mitchell Park Library on Wednesday evenings for Music & Movement with Librarian Celina. Build early literacy skills through movement, songs, and dance. Instruments, songs, and dance moves will all be introduced so that everyone will be able to enjoy moving along to the music. This program is meant for families with children and no previous experience is needed! This week, we’ll be celebrating Diwali with music in Hindi!