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Tuesday, September 8, 2026

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  1. 7:00 AM

    Surgery M&M

    Li Ka Shing Center · Palo Alto

    Attend the Surgery Morbidity and Mortality conference at Li Ka Shing Center.

  2. 9:00 AM

    Open Lab Hours at AI Center for Civic and Social Good

    King Library · San José Free

    Drop into the AI Center to try new tools and experiment with tech projects alongside SJSU students and staff.

  3. 9:30 AM

    Universal Design for Student Success

    Faculty Development Lab (Learning Commons 141) · Santa Clara

    Apply Universal Design for Learning principles to your own courses in this hands-on workshop.

  4. 10:00 AM

    Basic English 1 Class

    Almaden Library · San José Free

    Practice basic English vocabulary and dialogue in a drop-in beginner class with fellow learners.

  5. 10:00 AM

    Vintage Media Lab

    Rinconada Library · Palo Alto Free

    Reserve a slot to digitize your old cassettes, records, and home movies at Rinconada Library.

  6. 10:00 AM

    Nerds of the Roundtable: "The New Space Race: Power, Policy and the Moon"

    Hoover Institution · Palo Alto Free

    Hear a student-led conversation on power, policy, and the new moon race at Hoover Institution.

  7. 10:15 AM

    Bridge Card Game

    Cambrian Library · San José Free

    Sit down for a hand of bridge and sharpen your game with regular local players.

  8. 10:15 AM

    Band Jam: Guitar & Ukulele

    Saratoga Library · Saratoga Free

    Bring your guitar or ukulele and jam on popular songs with other musicians at the library.

  9. 10:30 AM

    Baby Sign Language Storytime

    Rose Garden Library · San José Free Kids

    Sing, sign, and move with your little one at this ASL-infused storytime for babies.

  10. 10:30 AM

    Asistencia de búsqueda de trabajo y crear resumen (currículum)

    Biblioteca Latinoamericana Library · San José Free

    Reúnete uno a uno con personal de la biblioteca para armar tu currículum y buscar empleo.

  11. 10:30 AM

    Family Storytime: Meet a Jmz Animal Ambassador!

    Children's Library · Palo Alto Free Kids

    Meet a Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo animal ambassador at this special Family Storytime.

  12. 10:30 AM

    ESL Conversation Club

    Village Square Library · San José Free

    Practice your English speaking and listening skills with a library volunteer at this weekly club.

  13. 10:30 AM

    Music & Movement

    Joyce Ellington Library · San José Free Kids

    Sing and move with your kids through an interactive music session for all ages.

  14. 10:30 AM

    Music & Movement Storytime

    Campbell Library · Campbell Free Kids

    Sing, dance, and hear stories with your little one at this hands-on storytime for young families.

  15. 10:30 AM

    ESL Classes with Evergreen Valley College (EVC) - ESL 501: Reading & Writing 1

    Edenvale Library · San José Free Kids

    Practice English reading, writing, vocabulary, and pronunciation in a structured ESL class at Edenvale Library.

  16. 10:30 AM

    Toddler Storytime

    Cupertino Library · Cupertino Free Kids

    Sing, move, and act out stories with your toddler at this energetic storytime for 1-2 year olds.

  17. 10:30 AM

    Outdoor Storytime

    Pioneer Park · Mountain View Free Kids

    Head to Pioneer Park for another round of outdoor storytime with your little ones.

  18. 11:00 AM

    Storytime (Ages 0-5)

    Los Gatos Library · Los Gatos Free Kids

    Sit in for songs, stories, and interactive activities designed for babies and toddlers.

  19. 11:00 AM

    Infant & Toddler Storytime

    Seven Trees Library · San José Free Kids

    Sing and bond with your baby or toddler during this weekly early-literacy storytime.

  20. 11:00 AM

    English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club

    Berryessa Library · San José Free

    Practice speaking English in a welcoming group conversation session for adult learners.

  21. 11:00 AM

    ESL Class Session

    Los Altos Library · Los Altos Free

    Build your English skills in this in-person class led by a professional ESL instructor.

  22. 11:00 AM

    Baby Lapsit Storytime

    Rose Garden Library · San José Free Kids

    Bring your pre-walking baby to sing, bounce, and hear stories together at Rose Garden Library.

  23. 11:00 AM

    Mahjong Club

    Tully Library · San José Free

    Learn to set up tiles and play Taiwanese Mahjong hands-on alongside other adults and seniors at Tully Library.

  24. 11:00 AM

    Indoor Family Storytime with Stay and Play

    East SJ Carnegie Library · San José Free Kids

    Join stories, songs, and fingerplays, then stick around for open playtime with the kids.

  25. 11:00 AM

    Crochet & Knitting Club

    Vineland Library · San José Free

    Bring your yarn and needles to swap tips, learn new stitches, and work on your current project.

  26. 11:15 AM

    Beginning Guitar & Ukulele Class for Adults

    Saratoga Library · Saratoga Free

    Pick up your guitar or ukulele and follow along with beginner lessons on popular songs each week.

  27. 11:15 AM

    Basic English 2 Class

    Almaden Library · San José Free

    Practice everyday English dialogues and grammar with guided speaking exercises for real community situations.

  28. 11:30 AM

    Baby Bouncers Lapsit for Prewalkers

    Milpitas Library · Milpitas Free Kids

    Bounce your prewalking baby along to nursery rhymes and early literacy play on Tuesday mornings.

  29. 12:00 PM

    Las Madres Playgroup

    Rose Garden Library · San José Free Kids

    Meet other parents and let your kids play together at this weekly Tuesday drop-in playgroup at Rose Garden Library.

  30. 12:00 PM

    Digital Skills: One-On-One Tech Help for Seniors

    Almaden Library · San José Free

    Book a 30-minute one-on-one session at Almaden Library to get help with ebooks, Libby, and other tech questions.

  31. 12:30 PM

    Seven Trees Overfelt Adult Education ESL Class

    Seven Trees Library · San José Free

    Build basic reading, writing, and speaking skills in this free in-person ESL class at Seven Trees Library.

  32. 1:00 PM

    Community Preservation Lab Scanning Service

    Mountain View Public Library · Mountain View Free

    Bring old photos and documents to get scanned and digitized by preservation experts.

  33. 1:00 PM

    Tech Mentor: One on One Computer Help

    Evergreen Library · San José Free

    Get personalized help from a mentor with Wi-Fi, email, or other everyday computer tasks.

  34. 1:00 PM

    English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club

    Bascom Library · San José Free

    Practice English speaking and listening skills with fellow adult learners while discussing current topics at Bascom Library.

  35. 1:00 PM

    Bilingual Mandarin Family Storytime

    Los Altos Library · Los Altos Free Kids

    Bring the kids to sing, move, and hear tales told in both English and Mandarin Chinese.

  36. 1:00 PM

    Fulbright Program

    Online · Online Event Virtual Free

    Hear how the Fulbright Program promotes international educational and cultural exchange in this online session.

  37. 1:00 PM

    Event Center Check in

    San José Free

    Check in at the Event Center to let organizers know you're on-site for your visit.

  38. 1:30 PM

    Line Dancing for Beginners/Improvers

    West Valley Library · San José Free

    Learn line dancing steps and burn calories to music with volunteer instructor Audrey Chen.

  39. 1:30 PM

    ESL Conversation Club

    Campbell Library · Campbell Free

    Practice speaking and listening skills with other learners in a free, registration-required English conversation session at Campbell Library.

  40. 1:30 PM

    Chinese Orchestra

    Calabazas Library · San José Free

    Watch the Chinese Orchestra rehearse and hear the erhu's traditional two-stringed sound up close.

  41. 1:30 PM

    Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP)

    Rose Garden Library · San José Free

    Sit down with a Sourcewise HICAP counselor for a free one-on-one appointment to sort out Medicare or Medi-Cal questions.

  42. 2:00 PM

    Willow Glen Library Knitters

    Willow Glen Library · San José Free

    Bring your yarn and needles to swap techniques and see fellow crafters' knitting and crochet projects in progress.

  43. 2:00 PM

    Woodland Adult Book Discussion

    Woodland Library · Los Altos Free

    Discuss a mix of fiction and nonfiction titles with fellow readers at Woodland Library's monthly book club.

  44. 3:00 PM

    Drop-In Tech Help

    Los Gatos Library · Los Gatos Free

    Get one-on-one tech support from library staff with your devices or digital questions.

  45. 3:00 PM

    Homework Help for K-6 Grade

    Saratoga Library · Saratoga Free Kids

    Bring your K-6 student in for free homework help from college volunteer tutors at the library.

  46. 3:00 PM

    Craft Tuesdays & Thursdays

    Hillview Library · San José Free

    Make cactus characters, beaded insects, and washi tape bookmarks at this weekly craft session.

  47. 3:15 PM

    Origami for Kids

    Bascom Library · San José Free Kids

    Fold colorful paper into a sailboat, penguin, frog, or samurai helmet, then decorate your creation with markers.

  48. 3:30 PM

    1:1 Tech Mentor

    Edenvale Library · San José Free

    Drop in for one-on-one help learning computer basics at your own pace, no appointment needed.

  49. 4:00 PM

    Community Lecture: Intro to Asian American Studies & Community-centric Learning with Dr. Hien Do

    Japanese American Museum of San Jose · San José

    Hear Dr. Hien Do discuss Asian American Studies and community-centered learning at JAMsj.

  50. 4:00 PM

    Crafty Corner (Ages 3-10)

    Los Gatos Library · Los Gatos Free Kids

    Create seasonal crafts and art projects with other kids in a hands-on workshop.

  51. 4:00 PM

    Homework Club

    Edenvale Library · San José Free

    Bring your homework to Edenvale Library and get coached by trained volunteers, grades K-8.

  52. 4:00 PM

    San Jose Sharks Storytime

    Cupertino Library · Cupertino Free Kids

    Hear fin-tastic Sharks-themed stories and meet special guests at this family storytime for all ages.

  53. 4:00 PM

    Asistencia tecnologica y ayuda personalizada

    Biblioteca Latinoamericana Library · San José Free

    Aprende a usar tu teléfono o computadora por tu cuenta con ayuda personalizada y gratuita.

  54. 4:00 PM

    Reading to Children

    Alviso Library · San José Free Kids

    Listen to volunteer reader Ning share stories in Mandarin and English with your kids at the library.

  55. 4:00 PM

    Homework Help for Grades K-6

    Milpitas Library · Milpitas Free Kids

    Bring K-6 homework and get one-on-one tutoring help at the Milpitas Library on Thursday afternoon.

  56. 4:00 PM

    Rose Garden Teens Reach Meeting

    Rose Garden Library · San José Free Kids

    Join teens ages 13-18 to plan library programs and build leadership skills together.

  57. 4:00 PM

    LEGO Tuesdays!

    Downtown Library · Palo Alto Free Kids

    Grab a pile of LEGOs and build your own creation, then snap a photo before it stays at the library.

  58. 4:00 PM

    Educational Park Art Club

    Educational Park Library · San José Free Kids

    Learn about Amelia Peláez and Cubism, then create your own art at Educational Park Library.

  59. 4:00 PM

    Labor Day Craft

    Seven Trees Library · San José Free

    Make a Labor Day themed craft exploring future career dreams, with all supplies provided.

  60. 4:00 PM

    Writing the Nightmare: A Ship Called Sickness and One Unforgettable Space Crew with Daniel Kraus

    Online · Online Virtual Free

    Hear Daniel Kraus talk about crafting horror aboard a doomed space crew in his new novel.

  61. 4:00 PM

    Free Medical Services for Uninsured Adults

    Columbia Neighborhood Center · Sunnyvale

    Get free medical care as an uninsured adult, with walk-ins accepted alongside scheduled appointments.

  62. 4:30 PM

    After-School STEaM

    Almaden Library · San José Free Kids

    Drop in Tuesday afternoons to try a new hands-on science or engineering activity each week.

  63. 4:30 PM

    LEGO Club

    Seven Trees Library · San José Free Kids

    Build towers, spaceships, and forts out of LEGO bricks every Tuesday at Seven Trees Library.

  64. 4:30 PM

    Writing Group for Teens

    Bascom Library · San José Free Kids

    Share your poems or stories and hear what other teen writers are working on at this weekly group.

  65. 5:00 PM

    Sewing Machine Workshop for Beginners

    Cambrian Library · San José Free Kids

    Bring your own sewing machine and learn threading, stitching basics, and troubleshooting in this beginner-friendly monthly workshop.

  66. 5:00 PM

    Volunteer Away Your Fines

    Hillview Library · San José Free

    Clean and tidy the library as a Branch Buddy and knock $20 an hour off your fines.

  67. 5:00 PM

    Reading to Children

    West Valley Library · San José Free Kids

    Listen to picture books read aloud by library volunteer Ms. Jenny in the children's book area.

  68. 5:00 PM

    Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: Startup Basics and Business Concepts

    Central Park Library - Redwood Room · Santa Clara

    Hear a free SCORE workshop covering business formation, marketing, cash flow, and target markets.

  69. 5:15 PM

    ESL Classes with Evergreen Valley College (EVC) 502: Listening & Speaking

    Tully Library · San José Free

    Work on listening comprehension and basic conversation in this non-credit ESL course.

  70. 6:00 PM

    Bay Area AI Artists Group Monthly Meetup

    Hacker Dojo · Mountain View

    Show your latest AI-generated art and trade techniques with other artists at Hacker Dojo.

  71. 6:00 PM

    Them Changes

    Learning Success Meeting Room · Campbell

    Join Jam Camp's group session at the Learning Success Meeting Room.

  72. 6:30 PM

    Landscape Design for Beginners

    Mountain View Public Library · Mountain View Free

    Learn beginner-friendly landscape design tips to plan out your own backyard makeover.

  73. 6:30 PM

    Goodnight, Little Storytime

    Campbell Library · Campbell Free Kids

    Sing along to songs and stories in pajamas at this evening storytime for little ones.

  74. 6:30 PM

    Classical Guitar Open Mic

    Los Altos Library · Los Altos Free

    Sign up to play up to 10 minutes of fingerstyle guitar or listen to others perform at Los Altos Library.

  75. 6:30 PM

    Mending & Hemming Workshop

    Saratoga Library · Saratoga Free

    Mend holes, shorten pants, and replace lost buttons on practice garments with hands-on guidance.

  76. 6:30 PM

    Bilingual Family Storytime

    Milpitas Library · Milpitas Free Kids

    Sing, move, and hear stories in English and Mandarin with your little one at Milpitas Library.

  77. 7:00 PM

    Mindfulness Meditation (Online)

    Online · Palo Alto City Library Virtual Free

    Sit down with Buddhist nun Phuong Pham for a guided online meditation session focused on clarity and calm.

  78. 7:00 PM

    Children's Literature for Adults Bookclub

    Cupertino Library · Cupertino Free Kids

    Discuss a favorite children's classic with fellow adults at Cupertino Library's book club.

  79. 7:30 PM

    Disney's Beauty and the Beast

    San Jose Center for the Performing Arts · San José Kids

    See touring cast members bring Disney's Beauty and the Beast to the stage, with pre-show activities for Family Night.