Wednesday, September 9, 2026
82 events across 10 South Bay cities · search & filter on the Events tab →
- 8:00 AM
Cfi: ConTech Deep Dive co-hosted by Cife
Join CFI and CIFE for a deep dive into construction technology alongside industry participants at Tresidder Union.
- 9:00 AM
Volunteering at Stanford Educational Farm - Weekday
Help weed, plant, and tend crops at the O'Donohue Educational Farm as a weekday volunteer.
- 10:00 AM
Homeschool Days
Explore hands-on exhibits at The Tech Interactive during a session designed for homeschooling families.
- 10:00 AM
Tech Mentor
Sit down with a volunteer to get help printing, setting up email, or navigating Word and Excel at King Library.
- 10:00 AM
One-On-One Tech Help (English or Tiếng Việt)
Get one-on-one help with computers or email setup in English or Tiếng Việt.
- 10:00 AM
Beginning Sewing
Learn sewing machine basics and stitch your own small pillow at this beginner sewing class.
- 10:00 AM
Multi-Level ESL Class Session
Build your English listening and speaking skills with professional ESL instructors in this multi-level class.
- 10:15 AM
ESL Idioms
Learn common English idioms and why they trip up even confident language learners.
- 10:30 AM
Baby Storytime
Bring babies under two for songs, rhymes, and early literacy activities.
- 10:30 AM
Wee Love Art: Fall Leaf Sensory Painting in Baggies
Press real fall leaves into paint and cardstock to build sensory art with your child.
- 10:30 AM
Learn to Crochet @ Saratoga Library
Learn to hold a hook and yarn as you crochet your first stitches and chains.
- 10:30 AM
Toddler Storytime
Sing along to stories and songs with your toddler at Campbell Library's storytime.
- 10:30 AM
Little Ones Storytime
Hear Librarian Heidi lead stories, songs, and rhymes with your little one on Wednesday mornings.
- 10:30 AM
English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club
Practice your English conversation skills with a trained group at Willow Glen Library.
- 10:30 AM
ESL Classes with Evergreen Valley College (EVC) - ESL 501: Reading & Writing 1
Practice English reading, writing, vocabulary, and pronunciation in a structured ESL class at Edenvale Library.
- 11:00 AM
Learn English: Online Conversation Group
Practice everyday English conversation with other adult learners in a relaxed, informal online group.
- 11:00 AM
Reading to Children: Special Baby Edition
Bring your newborn or infant for stories, songs, bounces, and tickles that build early bonds.
- 11:00 AM
Baby Storytime (12 months & younger)
Sing nursery rhymes and fingerplays with your baby under 12 months at Saratoga Library.
- 11:00 AM
Storytime with Valley Water
Read, sing, and move along with Valley Water's water-themed storytime for kids and families.
- 11:00 AM
Natural Solutions for Calming Inflammation & Feeling Unstoppable
Learn three hidden causes of inflammation and the tools to calm it and reclaim your health.
- 11:00 AM
Baby Lap-Sit Story Time
Bring your pre-walking baby for songs and stories designed to build early bonds and listening skills.
- 11:15 AM
ESL Writing Club
Practice English reading and writing skills through real-world exercises with other language learners.
- 11:30 AM
Family Storytime
Join stories, songs, and rhymes with the whole family at this storytime.
- 12:00 PM
Garden Fresh Luncheon (September)
Enjoy lunch outdoors in the garden while browsing local vendors and seasonal produce.
- 12:00 PM
Fireside Chat with Tara Narula Cangello, Md
Hear Dr. Tara Narula Cangello speak at Stanford's Medicine Grand Rounds fireside chat.
- 12:00 PM
Tech Mentor: One on One Computer Help
Get personalized help from a mentor with Wi-Fi, email, or other everyday computer tasks.
- 12:00 PM
Mercadito
Stop by the gravel lot to pick up fresh, free groceries for your household.
- 12:30 PM
Pd Bootcamp | How to Give a Great Presentation
Hear Dr. Stephanie Chao share tips for delivering a strong presentation at this Stanford bootcamp.
- 1:00 PM
English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club
Practice spoken English on a range of everyday topics with a volunteer facilitator guiding the group.
- 1:00 PM
Baby Storytime & Stay and Play
Bounce, sing, and play with your non-walking baby during this interactive storytime at Los Altos Library.
- 1:00 PM
Vintage Media Lab
Preserve family cassettes, records and photographs by transferring them to digital at the lab.
- 1:00 PM
Beginning English Class
Practice basic English speaking and listening skills in a beginner-friendly class, no registration needed.
- 2:00 PM
Tech Mentor
Bring your laptop or phone and get patient one-on-one computer help from a Tech Mentor.
- 2:00 PM
Homework Club
Get free homework help from tutors as a K-6 student at Joyce Ellington Library.
- 2:00 PM
San Francisco Opera Guild: Simon Boccanegra preview
Hear Professor Mary Ann Smart preview Verdi's Simon Boccanegra ahead of the San Francisco Opera run.
- 2:45 PM
ESL Conversation Club
Practice spoken English with other learners and swap stories about your home cultures at Milpitas Library.
- 3:00 PM
Kids Knitting (Ages 7+)
Learn to knit scarves, hats, and small projects alongside peer knitters.
- 3:00 PM
Homework Help for K-6 Grade
Bring your K-6 student in for free homework help from college volunteer tutors at the library.
- 3:00 PM
ESL Conversation Club: Intermediate
Practice intermediate-level English speaking and listening skills with other learners in a weekly drop-in group.
- 3:00 PM
Vintage Media Lab
Preserve family cassettes, records and photographs by transferring them to digital at the lab.
- 3:30 PM
Homework Help for Grades K-5th
Get homework help from tutors for grades K-5 at Campbell Library on Thursday afternoon.
- 3:30 PM
Lego Engineering
Build structures out of Lego bricks and tackle a new weekly design challenge, kits provided free.
- 4:00 PM
ESL Conversation Club - In Person
Practice everyday English with neighbors in a relaxed small-group conversation session at the library.
- 4:00 PM
Farmers' Market
Browse stalls of fresh produce, flowers, and local goods from area farmers at Santana Row.
- 4:00 PM
TeenHQ Poster Printing
Design and print your own 24x36 poster on TeenHQ's large-format printer at King Library.
- 4:00 PM
Bilingual French Storytime
Sing rhymes and hear stories in French and English at this bilingual family storytime.
- 4:00 PM
Family Movie Club - Finding Nemo
Watch Finding Nemo with the family at Joyce Ellington Library's Family Movie Club.
- 4:00 PM
Edenvale Branch Library Family Open House
Tour Edenvale Library's open house, try craft activities, and learn about programs for all ages.
- 4:00 PM
Reading Buddy in English & Spanish
Read aloud with a buddy in English or Spanish to build confidence and reading skills.
- 4:00 PM
Homework Help for Grades K-6th
Bring your homework and get help from tutors for students in grades K-6.
- 4:00 PM
Homework Help for Grades K-6
Bring K-6 homework and get one-on-one tutoring help at the Milpitas Library on Thursday afternoon.
- 4:00 PM
Reading to Children
Curl up for one-on-one or small-group story time that builds a love of books and reading.
- 4:00 PM
Crochet Club
Learn crochet stitches step by step each week while working toward finishing a scarf.
- 4:30 PM
Reading to Furry Friends
Read a favorite book aloud to a calm therapy dog at Almaden Library's Wednesday children's program.
- 5:00 PM
Dynamic Fluid Percussion & Fascia Experience
Try restorative percussion and fascia release techniques for an evening of hands-on self-care.
- 5:00 PM
Mystery Lover's Book Club
Talk through a mystery novel with other fans.
- 5:00 PM
Monthly Chat with Mayor Moore
Sit down with Mayor Kitty Moore and raise whatever's on your mind at this informal monthly chat.
- 5:00 PM
Knitting/Crocheting/Tatting/Bobbin Lace Club
Bring your knitting, crocheting, or tatting project and swap tips with fellow hand-craft enthusiasts.
- 5:00 PM
Level Up Readers
Bring your young reader to read aloud to a volunteer for 20 minutes and log the progress.
- 5:00 PM
1-on-1 Tech Help by Appointment
Get one-on-one help from a tech mentor with your phone, tablet, or computer questions.
- 5:00 PM
On Demand: Plant-Rich Snacks for Lasting Energy
Watch a Stanford dietitian demonstrate two easy plant-rich snack recipes for lasting daily energy.
- 5:00 PM
Music on Castro: Norman Kahan
Catch Norman Kahan performing a free live set in the weekly Music on Castro series in Downtown Mountain View.
- 5:15 PM
ELL (English Language Learner) Conversation Club
Practice spoken English in a relaxed group conversation with fellow adult learners at Alviso Library.
- 5:15 PM
ESL Classes with Evergreen Valley College (EVC) 502: Listening & Speaking
Work on listening comprehension and basic conversation in this non-credit ESL course.
- 5:15 PM
Hiking @ the Bear Creek Redwoods in Los Gatos
Hike through Bear Creek Redwoods with the South Bay Indoor / Outdoor Activities Group.
- 5:30 PM
Pearl Avenue Book Club
Hop on Zoom with the Pearl Avenue Book Club to talk through this month's chosen novel.
- 5:30 PM
Indoor Music and Movement
Sing, dance, and shake instruments with your toddler at the King Library Children's Room every Wednesday.
- 5:30 PM
Family Storytime + Stay & Play
Join songs, rhymes, and stories with your family, then stay to play after.
- 5:30 PM
Bollywood Dance
Walk in and learn Bollywood dance moves in this volunteer-led fitness class.
- 5:45 PM
Teen Craft & Connect
Hang out with other teens making crafts and building friendships at this weekly Calabazas Library meetup.
- 6:00 PM
Free Adult ESL Class
Practice conversational English with instructors twice a week at Milpitas Library, no cost to join.
- 6:00 PM
Reading to Children
Join a small group of children for a read-aloud session that builds early literacy and a love of books.
- 6:00 PM
Hail the Sun, A Lot Like Birds, Blight Town, Murals
Headbang through sets from Hail the Sun, A Lot Like Birds, Blight Town, and Murals at The Ritz.
- 6:00 PM
Home Repair Workshop: Basic Plumbing
Learn basic plumbing repairs like fixing leaks and unclogging drains hands-on at this free homeowner workshop.
- 6:30 PM
Bilingual Storytime: Mandarin/English
Listen to stories read aloud in Mandarin and English for young kids.
- 6:30 PM
Milpitas Children's Chess Club
Play chess casually and make friends with other kids in grades K-8.
- 6:30 PM
Music & Movement
Dance, shake instruments, and sing with Librarian Celina to build your child's early literacy skills.
- 7:00 PM
Wings of Freedom: Soaring Eagles
See wildlife photographer Joan Sparks's striking eagle photos from local skies and Alaska wilderness.
- 7:00 PM
Wvara Monthly Meeting (Getting on 1.2 GHz)
Meet fellow ham radio operators to talk shop on getting active on 1.2 GHz.
- 7:00 PM
Modern C++ Meetup
Swap tips on modern C++ features and best practices with other developers at Hacker Dojo.
- 7:30 PM
Disney's Beauty and the Beast- Closed Caption Performance
Watch Disney's touring Beauty and the Beast musical with closed captions displayed alongside the performance.
- 8:00 PM
Open Mic
Sign up and take the mic for a set at San Jose Improv's monthly open mic night.