Daily Events for Thursday, November 5, 2026
Discover 19 events happening across South Bay libraries and community centers on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Magical Bridge Storytime
Time: 10:00 AM | Location: Mountain View Public Library - Offsite
Stop by the Bookmobile for stories, songs, and rhymes in the heart of Rengstorff Park! Enjoy a fun-filled storytime at the Magical Bridge Playground, and take advantage of full library services…
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.
Baby Bounce Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Portola Valley
Baby storytime centers around parent/caregiver-child interactions. This storytime is developmentally appropriate for newborns and babies up to 18 months old. Please join us for rhymes, lap bounces, singing, instruments and a book or two.
Bilingual Family Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: College Terrace Library
Join Librarian Juliana on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. for Bilingual Family Storytime at College Terrace Library. Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! Storytime may be held indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs, and rhymes, including a playlist of our favorites! Participa con la Señorita Juliana los Jueves por la mañana a las 10:30 a.m. a la Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe en la Biblioteca College Terrace. ¡Canta, rima y lee historias con nosotros! La Hora de Cuentos se realizará adentro o al aire libre, dependiendo del clima. ¡Síguenos en YouTube para ver más cuentos, canciones y rimas, incluyendo una lista de reproducción con nuestros favoritos!
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: Sunnyvale Main Library, Library Program Room 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.
LAKEWOOD: Family Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Join us for 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.
Musical Jamboree With Stay and Play!
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Atherton - Children’s Room
It’s a musical jamboree! Join us as we make music together in this silly, song-and-dance-filled storytime for all ages. This event will be held in the children’s room at the Atherton Library. 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!
Baby Bounce Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM | Location: Woodside
Baby storytime centers around parent/caregiver-child interactions. This storytime is developmentally appropriate for newborns and babies up to 18 months old. Please join us for rhymes, lap bounces, singing, instruments and a book or two.
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
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.
LAKEWOOD: Insect Discovery Lab
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Come meet some creepy, crawly friends at Lakewood Library and Learning Center! Save Nature will show us the world of insects and their importance to nature. This interactive program will teach us about scientific observation and insect identification as well as foster a love for nature. Room: Lakewood Branch Library and Learning Center, Program Room Audience: Ages 6 to 11 Registration: Not required 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.
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.
Reading Buddies
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: Portola Valley
Do you need a little help with your reading goals? Stop by the library for Reading Buddies! K-8th grade students can practice reading in a supportive environment. Bring your reading homework and drop-in to read at your own pace with active support from our trained interns. Trained interns will be available to help students stay focused, pick new books to read, and help locate grade-appropriate reading resources. No registration required.
Pumpkin Painting
Time: 3:30 PM | Location: Woodside
Join us to celebrate the Fall season by decorating a small 3D pumpkin! We will use acrylic paint pens and gems to add color and sparkle to our foam pumpkins. This program is for children ages 6-11.
Online Author Talk : E. Lockhart
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Los Gatos Public Library - Zoom (Online)
Register here and submit your questions for the author before the event begins. Join us for an exciting author talk with #1 New York Times bestselling author E. Lockhart as we reflect on her impressive body of work, including the literary sensation We Were Liars , and even gain an exclusive sneak peek into her shimmering new thriller, The Pools . Once, in a small New England town known for its hot springs, something terrible happened. Something that should have been a warning to stay away from the pools, if the stories were to be believed. But no one is afraid of the water anymore, even if they should be. When new girl Lexie meets golden boy Chester, their chemistry is undeniable. She’s running from a glittering life she won’t speak about. He’s hiding secrets of his own. Their connection feels bigger than both of them, despite their damage. One frigid winter morning in that small New England town, five people go for a swim in the pools. Five people, including Chester. What happens there sends shock waves through the town, changing life as Lexie knows it forever. Register now to step into the gripping, suspenseful worlds of E. Lockhart and ask questions live! About the Author: Lockhart is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the LIARS novels: We Were Liars , Family of Liars , and We Fell Apart . We Were Liars is also an original series on Prime Video. Her other books include Again Again , Genuine Fraud , and The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks . She has been a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and the National Book Award and an honoree for the Printz Award. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. 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: Stuffed Animal Tea Party
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Join us for afternoon snacks and crafts with your favorite stuffy! Room: Sunnyvale Main Library, Library Program Room Audience: Children ages 2 and up and their caregivers. Registration: Registration is 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.
Hora de Cuentos en Pijama
Time: 5:30 PM | Location: San Mateo Public Library
Acompáñanos para una noche divertida con cuentos\, canciones
Pajama Storytime
Time: 5:30 PM | Location: San Mateo Public Library
Thursday Pajama Storytime: Bilingual in English & Spanish!
MAIN: Night Owl Storytime
Time: 7:00 PM | Location: Sunnyvale Library
Join us for Night Owl Storytime at 7 p.m. Room: Sunnyvale Main Library, Library Program Room 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.