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Make a Wish for Tanabata/Star Festival!

Make a Wish for Tanabata/Star Festival!

Write a wish on a wish paper (tanzaku) and add it to our bamboo grove for Tanabata, the Japanese Star Festival! Young children may be assisted...
Spin the Wheel At Cambrian

Spin the Wheel At Cambrian

Spin to win! Children and teens ages 18 and under who are participating in Summer Learning can spin Cambrian Branch’s prize wheel after...
Spin the Wheel at Pearl Branch Library!

Spin the Wheel at Pearl Branch Library!

Stop by the Pearl Avenue Branch Library to spin the wheel and get some fun prizes!..
Outer Space Scavenger Hunt

Outer Space Scavenger Hunt

Can you find at least seven of the nine hidden things from outer space in the children's picture book area? If you can, come to the information...
Grab & Go Craft - Graphic Novel Sketchbook

Grab & Go Craft - Graphic Novel Sketchbook

Stop by Biblioteca Latinoamericana in the month of July* to pick up a graphic novel sketchbook decorating kit. In the comfort your home you...

Create Shadow Puppets

Adults and youth (ages 6+): As our Summer Puppetry Festival continues, learn about the art of shadow puppetry—and create your own shadow puppet!
Car Seat 101: Rear-Facing Car Seats (In-person)
9am-12pm

Car Seat 101: Rear-Facing Car Seats (In-person)

In person class Gain training on the proper use of rear facing car seats - (BB,CS)
Volunteering at Stanford Educational Farm (July 18, 2026)
9:30-11:30am

Volunteering at Stanford Educational Farm (July 18, 2026)

Volunteers help keep the farm running. Volunteer tasks vary from week to week. Farm tasks may include keeping our fields free of weeds and...
AI Robotics Workshop for Teens | Hands-On Engineering Experience Weekly
9:30am-12:30pm

AI Robotics Workshop for Teens | Hands-On Engineering Experience Weekly

Build and program your first robot in this hands-on engineering workshop for teens. Students will learn robotics, electronics, wiring, and A
Chess Queen’s Club: Open Play for Kids (Ages 8-11)
10-11:30am

Chess Queen’s Club: Open Play for Kids (Ages 8-11)

Looking for a fun and engaging way for your child to boost their critical thinking and strategy skills? Join us every Saturday at Chess Queen’s...
Saturday Morning Solar Observing @ Foothill
10am-12pm

Saturday Morning Solar Observing @ Foothill

Foothill Observatory is open for public solar observing on CLEAR Saturday mornings from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m....
California's Great America
10am-6pm

California's Great America

Let's all go to Great America!!!! Not sure how much longer we'll have Great America for, so let's take advantage!!!..
Bay Area Games Day
10am-8pm

Bay Area Games Day

Come learn how to play a new board game, or bring an old favorite! Bay Area Games Day is a full day of...
Bay Area Games Day in Los Altos
10am-8pm

Bay Area Games Day in Los Altos

IMPORTANT : See the Games Day Web page for all the details about this event. I don't plan to announce...
Reading To Children
10:15-10:45am

Reading To Children

Participating in the Reading to Children program is a great way for children to develop their imagination and spark a love for books, reading...
Storytime - Saturday, July 18, 2026
10:15-10:45am

Storytime - Saturday, July 18, 2026

Join us at the library for some interactive early learning, featuring stories, songs and fun! Storytime is a fun, inclusive and interactive...

Family Storytime at Cupertino Library
10:30-11am

Family Storytime at Cupertino Library

Join us for Family Storytime for all ages in our program room! This storytime series is suitable for all ages and will feature stories, songs,...
Family Storytime: Celebrate Disability Pride Month!
10:30-11am

Family Storytime: Celebrate Disability Pride Month!

Join Librarian Juliana on Saturdays from 10:30-11 AM at Mitchell Park Library for Family Storytime! Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us!..
Family Storytime & Stay and Play
10:30-11:30am

Family Storytime & Stay and Play

Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories,...
10:30-11:30am

Family Storytime With Stay and Play!

Get ready to learn and play with your little one! Hear new stories, sing songs, and learn wiggles that the whole family can enjoy together,...
Music and Movement
10:30-11:45am

Music and Movement

Music and Movement is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through...
Kickball
10:30am-12pm

Kickball

Who's up for a friendly game of kickball? Our game is non-competitive and everyone is welcome!..
Family Storytime
11-11:30am

Family Storytime

Join us for fun stories, fingerplays, action rhymes and songs! Please park strollers in the Children's room...
Family Storytime
11-11:30am

Family Storytime

Family Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as...
LEGO Club
11am-12pm

LEGO Club

Get ready to build, create, and let your imagination soar at LEGO® Club! With LEGO® and Duplo® bricks, families can drop in and bring their...
11am-2pm

Maker Exploration for Families

Want to explore our Makerspace? Come and join us during our open hours to learn about 3D Printing and Laser cutting!..
Free Museum Day at the Campbell Historical Museum & Ainsley House
11am-3pm

Free Museum Day at the Campbell Historical Museum & Ainsley House

Step into Campbell’s past. Join us from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM for Free Museum Day at the Campbell Historical Museum and the Ainsley House...
11am

Free Day at the Museum

Enjoy a free day of history and exploration at the Campbell Historical Museum and the Ainsley House, both open from 11 AM to 3 PM. Drop in,...
Reading Buddies
11:30am-12:30pm

Reading Buddies

Reading Buddies provides students in grades K-5 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a reading...
STEM Saturday: Be a Scientist
12-1pm

STEM Saturday: Be a Scientist

Join us as the group Be a Scientist takes us on a journey that explores the exciting worlds of science, technology, engineering, and...
Happy Birds
1:30-2:30pm

Happy Birds

Join us at the Mitchell Park Community Center in the El Palo Alto Room for a performance from the [Happy...
Reading Buddies with Srushti
1:30-3pm

Reading Buddies with Srushti

Children in grades K to 5 will discover the joy of reading while improving their reading skills through practice with Srushti on Saturdays...
Reading Buddies with Yash
1:30-3pm

Reading Buddies with Yash

Children in grades K to 5 will discover the joy of reading while improving their reading skills through practice with Yash on Saturdays...
Saturday Afternoon Board Games in the Park!
1:30-3:30pm

Saturday Afternoon Board Games in the Park!

Come join us for fun board games, card games, lawn games, and more. Bring your favorite games to introduce to the group or just bring yourself...
Hālau Nā Wai Ola Hula Dance Family Event
2-2:30pm

Hālau Nā Wai Ola Hula Dance Family Event

Discover the magic of Hula at Milpitas Library! Join us for a special performance presented by the talented Hālau Nā Wai Ola group**.**...
Messy Play Presents DIY Playdough Soap
2-3pm

Messy Play Presents DIY Playdough Soap

Messy Play presents DIY Playdough Soap! Playdough soap is a soft, moldable soap that’s such a joy to play with! You can squish it, shape it,...
Family STEAM
2-3pm

Family STEAM

Drop in every Saturday for a new STEAM adventure, from robots to engineering to science to making...
Everyone Can Create: LEGO® Stop Motion
2-3pm

Everyone Can Create: LEGO® Stop Motion

Interested in stop motion animation? This is a great opportunity to make your own with LEGO®! Learn the basics of stop motion and create your...
Create: Shadow Puppets
2-3:30pm

Create: Shadow Puppets

Adults and youth (ages 8+): As our Summer Puppetry Festival continues, learn about the art of shadow puppetry—and create your own shadow puppet!..
Library Makes - Saturday, July 18, 2026
2-3:30pm

Library Makes - Saturday, July 18, 2026

Join us for an afternoon craft in the Makerspace! Library Makes is a hand-on crafting series...

Third-place Playoff: FIFA 2026 World Cup Soccer Watch Party
2-4pm

Third-place Playoff: FIFA 2026 World Cup Soccer Watch Party

Join us for a third-place playoff soccer watch party. Enjoy the excitement and cheer on your favorite teams and players in a family-friendly...
Community Drum Circle
2-4pm

Community Drum Circle

Recreational drumming focused on fun and connecting with other people. No experience necessary, I will try my best to facilitate the group and...
Indian Instrumental Duet Concert
2-4:30pm

Indian Instrumental Duet Concert

**Saratoga Library in collaboration with SR Fine Arts invites you all to an Indian classical concert by Bay area musicians. The Violin Duet...
Little Explorers Petting Zoo
2:30-4:30pm

Little Explorers Petting Zoo

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Reading to Children with Volunteer Venkat (Hybrid: In-Person and Online)
3-4pm

Reading to Children with Volunteer Venkat (Hybrid: In-Person and Online)

Would you like your children to have fun listening to stories while building vocabulary, developing listening skills, and enhancing their...
Reading to Children
3-4pm

Reading to Children

Participating in the Reading to Children program is a great way for children to develop their imagination and spark a love for books, reading...
Saturday Crafternoons
3-4:30pm

Saturday Crafternoons

Join us in getting creative at Alviso Branch Library every 3rd Saturday! Each session, create with a variety of materials while expressing...
Saturday board gaming at The Guildhouse!
3-11pm

Saturday board gaming at The Guildhouse!

Join us for board games in person! We’re going to The Guildhouse in downtown San Jose. Feel free to show up anytime, but keep in mind many/most...
Baby Dragon Boat Festival
3:30-4:30pm

Baby Dragon Boat Festival

Note: This program has been rescheduled to Saturday, July 18 from Saturday, June 20....
Reading Buddies
4-5pm

Reading Buddies

Reading Buddies provides students in grades K-3 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a volunteer...
Summer Movie Matinee: How to Train Your Dragon
4-5:30pm

Summer Movie Matinee: How to Train Your Dragon

Take a break from the summer heat in the library! We’ll watch How to Train Your Dragon, color, and enjoy the AC. Feel free to bring your own...
✨ A Perfect Summer Evening: Live Music, Stars & New Friends, Palo Alto
5-8pm

✨ A Perfect Summer Evening: Live Music, Stars & New Friends, Palo Alto

🎶 Looks like we all enjoy summer concerts in the park! 😊 So here's another one you might like...

K-Pop Random Play Dance
5:30-6:30pm

K-Pop Random Play Dance

Welcome to the Bay Area K-Pop Meetup! We're excited to host the very first event for our group: K-Pop Random Play Dance! 🎵...

⛸️ Ice Skating @ San Jose
5:50-9pm

⛸️ Ice Skating @ San Jose

❄️ Hello skaters! We're meeting at Sharks Ice San Jose this time. Join us for a fun skating session and good vibes!..
15th Annual Saratoga Car Show Kick-Off Party
6-8pm

15th Annual Saratoga Car Show Kick-Off Party

Get ready to rev up at the 15th Annual Saratoga Car Show Kick-Off Party—cars, fun, and good vibes!
Wheels on the Bus - The Musical
6:30-7:30pm

Wheels on the Bus - The Musical

Written by Ernie Nolan “Wheels on the Bus – The Musical” will take your family on an unforgettable ride! Jump on...

Twilight Concert Series (Palo Alto)!
6:30-8:30pm

Twilight Concert Series (Palo Alto)!

Welcome Summer Concerts! Palo Alto is having Fleetwood Mask (https://fleetwoodmask.com)...
Binocular Stargazing at Tilton Ranch
9:30-11pm

Binocular Stargazing at Tilton Ranch

Binocular Stargazing is hosted by the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority with help from members of the San Jose Astronomical Association...