Thursday, October 22, 2026
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- 8:00 AM
RobOpsCon 2026
Meet fellow robotics builders at InOrbit Robot Space for RobOpsCon 2026, hosted by the Robot Operations Group.
- 8:00 AM
AGNTCon + MCPCon North America 2026
Hear talks and connect with AI builders at AGNTCon + MCPCon North America, hosted by KSUG.AI Americas.
- 9:00 AM
Senior Safari
Beat the crowds with early entry, keeper chats, and animal encounters for the 50-plus set.
- 9:00 AM
Hidden Treasures
Browse hundreds of donated antiques, artwork, toys, and housewares at the Senior Center's Hidden Treasures sale.
- 9:30 AM
Mariachi Viajero y Angeles Danzantes
Hear Mariachi Viajero and Angeles Danzantes perform traditional Mexican music and dance at Montalvo Arts Center.
- 10:00 AM
Park-It Market
Pick up free fresh produce, meat, dairy, and canned goods from West Valley Community Services.
- 10:00 AM
AI for Small Business: Boost Sales and Automate Your Workflow
Hear SCORE Silicon Valley mentors explain how small businesses can use AI to boost sales and automate workflow.
- 10:00 AM
Drop-in Tech Help
Get one-on-one help with your laptop, tablet, or phone from library tech staff on a first-come basis.
- 10:00 AM
Mahjong Club
Learn Hong Kong style Mahjong rules and tile sets, or sharpen your skills with other players.
- 10:00 AM
In-Person English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club
Practice English vocabulary and conversation with other adult learners at Edenvale Library.
- 10:00 AM
Insiders: Activities
Hang out, make art, and try Dungeons & Dragons at this social meetup for teens and adults.
- 10:00 AM
Hands-Only CPR/AED & Choking Relief Training
Learn hands-only CPR, AED use, and choking relief for all ages Thursday morning at Monte Sereno City Hall with county fire staff.
- 10:15 AM
Family Storytime
Gather the family at Almaden Library for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement in this early literacy storytime.
- 10:30 AM
ESL Classes with Evergreen Valley College (EVC) - ESL 501: Reading & Writing 1
Build your English reading, writing, and speaking skills in this free beginning ESL class at Edenvale Library.
- 10:30 AM
Infant and Toddler Storytime
Sing, rhyme, and wiggle with your little one at Educational Park Library's storytime.
- 10:30 AM
ELL Beginning English: The Basics
Build your English language skills and confidence in a welcoming beginner-level ELL class.
- 10:30 AM
Baby Storytime (0-12 months) + Stay and Play
Sing songs and share stories with your baby, then stick around to play afterward.
- 10:30 AM
Baby Lapsit for Ages 0 - 18 Months
Sing songs, play fingerplays, and share rhymes with your baby at this caregiver storytime.
- 10:30 AM
Toddler Storytime: Stories and Songs for 12-36-Month-Olds
Sing, move, and hear short picture books with your 12-to-36-month-old during Thursday morning storytime.
- 10:30 AM
Toddler Storytime
Take your early walker or toddler to hear stories, music, and activities in the Orchard Room.
- 10:30 AM
Bilingual Family Storytime
Sing, rhyme, and read stories with Librarian Juliana at Bilingual Family Storytime.
- 10:30 AM
2nd Mandarin Stories and Songs
Join Mandarin stories and songs together with your family at Calabazas Library.
- 11:00 AM
Family Storytime
Join stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities designed for the whole family.
- 11:00 AM
Baby Lapsit Storytime
Bring your pre-walking baby for songs and stories at this lapsit storytime.
- 11:00 AM
Reading to Children in Japanese
Join preschoolers and caregivers at West Valley Library for stories, songs, and rhymes read in Japanese.
- 11:00 AM
ESL Class Session
Practice English listening and speaking skills with a professional ESL instructor in this in-person class.
- 11:00 AM
My First Book Club
Share stories with your little one while learning techniques for building early literacy at home.
- 11:00 AM
LGMSPD Recognition Luncheon
Celebrate recently promoted and sworn-in officers at this police department recognition luncheon hosted by the Police Foundation.
- 11:15 AM
2nd Mandarin Stories and Songs
Join Mandarin stories and songs together with your family at Calabazas Library.
- 11:30 AM
ESL Workforce Development Workshop - Day 4: Interview Skills & Answering Questions
Practice interview answers and workplace communication skills as part of this ESL job-readiness workshop.
- 11:45 AM
ELL Intermediate English: Grammar & Vocabulary Club
Practice English grammar and vocabulary with other adult learners in a welcoming group setting at Vineland Library.
- 12:00 PM
Publishing Your Academic Book
Join Santa Clara University online to hear the dos and don'ts of turning your research into an academic book.
- 12:00 PM
Digital Skills: One-On-One Tech Help for Seniors
Book a one-on-one appointment for tech help with ebooks, audiobooks, and other digital tools.
- 12:00 PM
Vintage Media Lab
Book an appointment to digitize old photos, home movies, records, and cassettes at Rinconada Library's Vintage Media Lab.
- 12:00 PM
Tech Mentor
Get one-on-one help from a volunteer tech mentor with printing, email, Word, Excel, or library e-resources at King Library.
- 12:00 PM
Get Started with Mapping: StoryMap JS, ArcGIS, Leaflet
Learn hands-on mapping techniques using StoryMap JS, ArcGIS, and Leaflet for research and creative projects.
- 12:00 PM
Lunch & Learn: Transfer Student Experience
Join current transfer students over lunch to hear about their experience adjusting to campus life.
- 12:30 PM
Seven Trees Overfelt Adult Education ESL Class
Build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills with a certified ESL instructor in this free class.
- 12:30 PM
Listening Hour: Voice Studio
Hear voice students perform at the Music Building's midday Listening Hour on Thursday.
- 1:00 PM
ESL Class for beginners (Level 0-1) / Clase de inglés para principiantes (Nivel 0-1)
Build everyday English vocabulary in a beginner-level ESL class taught in a friendly classroom.
- 1:00 PM
Full Bloom Book Club (Hybrid)
Discuss the latest book pick with fellow readers in person or online at Full Bloom Book Club.
- 1:00 PM
ELL Advanced English: Conversation Club
Practice conversational English with fellow adult learners at Vineland Library's advanced ELL club.
- 1:00 PM
FamilySearch at a Glance - Genealogy Toolbox Class
Learn to navigate FamilySearch.org, set up a free account, and build a family tree using search tools.
- 1:00 PM
How to Identify and Avoid Becoming a Victim of Common Scams
Hear the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office explain how to spot and avoid common scams.
- 1:00 PM
Rent Stabilization 101 Workshop
Learn the key points of Mountain View's rent stabilization rules and tenant protections at this in-person workshop.
- 1:30 PM
Line Dancing for Beginners / Improvers
Learn line dancing steps with volunteer instructor Audrey Chen at Calabazas Library's afternoon class.
- 1:30 PM
ESL Conversation Club
Practice speaking English with other learners in this informal, supportive conversation group.
- 2:00 PM
Vintage Media Lab
Book an appointment to digitize old photos, home movies, records, and cassettes at Rinconada Library's Vintage Media Lab.
- 2:00 PM
Tech Mentor
Get one-on-one help from a volunteer tech mentor with printing, email, Word, Excel, or library e-resources at King Library.
- 2:00 PM
Reading to Children
Watch kids read one-on-one or in small groups with a librarian at Joyce Ellington Library.
- 2:30 PM
Santa Clara University Men's Water Polo vs Princeton
Cheer on Santa Clara Men's Water Polo as they take on Princeton at Sullivan Aquatic Center.
- 3:00 PM
Rose Garden Game Lounge
Play Nintendo Switch games or bring your own T-rated favorites at this after-school game lounge.
- 3:00 PM
Homework Help for Grades K-6
Bring K-6 kids by Saratoga Library at 3 PM for free homework help from college volunteer tutors.
- 3:30 PM
Homework Coaching with Lejla
Get one-on-one homework help from volunteer coach Lejla in the Children's Room.
- 3:30 PM
Slime Making Party
Mix up your own colorful batch of slime for spooky season at Biblioteca Latinoamericana.
- 3:30 PM
Homework Help for Grades K-5
Walk into Campbell Library with K-5 homework and get tutor support, no sign-up required.
- 3:30 PM
Preschool Storytime
Hear stories, sing songs, and move together with your preschooler in the Orchard Room.
- 3:30 PM
Halloween Event
See roughly 18 reptiles, amphibians, and arachnids from East Bay Vivarium at this Halloween storytime event.
- 3:30 PM
Home Composting Workshop for Vietnamese Speakers
Learn backyard composting techniques for trimmings and food scraps, with Vietnamese interpretation provided.
- 4:00 PM
Community Preservation Lab Scanning Service
Bring personal photos and documents to have library staff scan and digitize them at the History Center.
- 4:00 PM
Digital Skills: One-On-One Help
Get one-on-one help from library staff to practice digital skills and troubleshoot your devices.
- 4:00 PM
Reading Partners One-on-One Reading Tutoring
Meet with a trained volunteer tutor for one-on-one reading practice if you're in grades 1-3 at Hillview Library.
- 4:00 PM
Reading Buddies
Pair up one-on-one with a volunteer reading buddy to build confidence and skills as a young reader.
- 4:00 PM
Asistencia tecnológica y ayuda personalizada
Sit down with a volunteer at Biblioteca Latinoamericana to learn tech skills for yourself.
- 4:00 PM
Homework Help for Grades K-6
Bring K-6 homework to Milpitas Library and get tutor help on walk-in basis, no registration needed.
- 4:00 PM
Halloween Origami
Follow step-by-step demonstrations to fold three Halloween-themed origami projects at the library.
- 4:00 PM
Decorate Your Own Trick-or-Treat Bag for Ages 2 - 12
Drop by Campbell Library to decorate your own trick-or-treat bag with provided craft materials.
- 4:00 PM
Reading to Children
Hear kids read one-on-one or in small groups with volunteers Mike, Sally, and Matt at Willow Glen Library.
- 4:00 PM
LEGO Fun
Build unique models out of library LEGO pieces with your family and imagination.
- 4:00 PM
STEM Club
Drop in for a hands-on STEM activity with your kids at this week's STEM Club session.
- 4:00 PM
Chess Club for Kids
Learn chess or play a casual game with other kids and families at Bascom Library.
- 4:00 PM
Online Author Talk: Cherie Dimaline
Hear Métis author Cherie Dimaline discuss her work and her novel Funeral Songs for Dying Girls online.
- 4:00 PM
Future of Intelligence Convening Keynote Address
Hear the keynote address opening a day of cross-disciplinary discussion at San José State's Future of Intelligence Convening.
- 4:30 PM
Family Storytime + Stay & Play
Join stories, songs, and rhymes with the family, then stay after for open play.
- 4:30 PM
Digital Inclusion Month Spotlight: Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Everyone
Sit in on a beginner-friendly class covering current AI tools and how to use them confidently.
- 4:30 PM
Inventing Rules for AI: Read + Learn + Craft
Read and discuss AI behavioral rulebooks as a new twist on science fiction craft at Willow Glen Library.
- 4:30 PM
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Social Club
Watch or join an ongoing 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons campaign with teen players on Thursday afternoons.
- 4:30 PM
Homework Help for Grades K-6
Get free tutoring help with homework if you're a K-6 student at Cupertino Library.
- 5:00 PM
Bingo with the Majors
Play rounds of bingo with university majors at this Santa Clara University community mixer.
- 5:00 PM
Asistencia para Búsqueda de Trabajo
Get free help building a resume and cover letter and searching for job openings.
- 5:00 PM
Magic and Whimsy Watercolor Workshop
Paint a Fall-inspired watercolor scene with artist Kristina Eng at Rose Garden Library.
- 5:00 PM
Reading Buddies
Pair up with a teen reading coach for one-on-one practice as a grades TK-5 reading buddy.
- 5:00 PM
1:1 Tech Mentor
Sit down one-on-one with a Tech Mentor for help with email, Wi-Fi, and e-reader questions.
- 5:00 PM
Reading to Children
Listen to volunteer Ms. Lincy read picture books to kids in West Valley Library's children's area.
- 5:00 PM
Sanskrit for Beginners
Learn the Sanskrit alphabet with your child in this beginner class for ages 7 to 17 at Alum Rock Library.
- 5:00 PM
Bros and Beers
Grab a beer and meet fellow guys at Fibbar Magees for this Bros and Beers meetup.
- 5:15 PM
ESL Classes with Evergreen Valley College (EVC) 502: Listening & Speaking
Practice pronunciation, vocabulary, and basic grammar in this non-credit ESL listening and speaking class at Tully Library.
- 5:30 PM
Civic Literacy: Vocabulary for Voting
Log in to read an Easy Voter Guide and learn key vocabulary for the November ballot measures.
- 5:30 PM
Bootcamp in the River Park with GymParty
Sweat through another GymParty bootcamp session outdoors along the Guadalupe River Park trails.
- 5:30 PM
1-on-1 Tech Help
Get one-on-one tech help in English or Tiếng Việt at Hillview Library.
- 5:30 PM
[SV] Enterprise AI Showcase with JPMorgan, Docker, Mulesoft
Hear enterprise AI speakers from JPMorgan, Docker, and Mulesoft at this Silicon Valley meetup.
- 5:30 PM
Tech Movie Nights: Companion
Watch a screening of Companion as part of Tech Movie Nights at Yoshihiro Uchida Hall.
- 6:00 PM
Show Your AI Agent
Meet fellow tech professionals and show off your own AI agent projects at this SIPA meetup.
- 6:00 PM
UX Wizards Fall Halloween Mixer
Mingle with UX designers at a Halloween-themed mixer at Sports Page.
- 6:00 PM
Drawing at T-T Deli!
Bring your sketchbook and draw alongside others at T-T Deli.
- 6:00 PM
ROS By-The-Bay October Meetup at Intrinsic: Swift for ROS + ROSCon Global Recap
Hear a Swift for ROS talk and catch a recap of global ROSCon highlights with fellow robotics enthusiasts.
- 6:00 PM
Adulting 101: College Paths Panel
Hear Teen Center staff share personal stories on college applications, majors, and life after graduation.
- 6:30 PM
Murder Mystery Theater
Take on a character role and hunt for clues as a mysterious mansion evening turns deadly.
- 6:30 PM
Preschool Storytime for Ages 3-5
Hear picture books, flannel board stories, and fingerplays with your preschooler at this early literacy storytime.
- 6:30 PM
Mixed Media Mask: Unmask Your Creativity!
Layer fabric, paper, and found materials with artist Gigi Farmer to build a wearable mixed-media mask.
- 6:30 PM
Author Event: Book launch for Bruce Overby's latest novel
Meet novelist Bruce Overby as he discusses his latest book with moderator Geri Spieler.
- 6:30 PM
Bollywood Beats @ North San Jose Dance Club
Join the Bay Area Bollywood Dance Club for an evening of dance at North Park Apartments.
- 6:30 PM
Data Structures & Algorithms Study Group
Work through algorithm problems together with other programmers at this study group.
- 7:00 PM
Disney on Ice
Watch Disney characters skate through favorite stories including Moana, Frozen, and Encanto on the SAP Center ice.
- 7:00 PM
CLA Presents Barbara Kingsolver Receiving the Steinbeck Award
Hear Barbara Kingsolver receive the Steinbeck Award at Hammer Theatre Center.
- 7:00 PM
Queer Crafting, Crocheting, Knitting
Bring your yarn and needles to swap tips while crocheting and knitting with the queer community.
- 7:00 PM
CrafterEvening
Meet up with MV-to-SJ Downtowners for an evening of casual crafting and conversation at Olympus.
- 7:00 PM
Generative AI Social
Swap generative AI project ideas and tools with other builders over coffee at Panera Bread.
- 7:00 PM
Managing Human / Agent Collaboration
Join Bay LISA members to discuss strategies for managing collaboration between humans and AI agents.
- 7:30 PM
Switchfoot with Anberlin
Watch Switchfoot and Anberlin trade sets of alternative rock anthems at the outdoor amphitheater.
- 7:30 PM
Milpitas Adult Book Discussion Group - Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Discuss Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island with fellow readers in the Milpitas Library program room.
- 7:30 PM
SJSU Theatre presents Sanctuary City
Watch two teenagers find friendship and belonging in post-9/11 Newark in Sanctuary City.
- 7:30 PM
Dracula
Watch this staged retelling of Dracula pull you into its shadowy, suspenseful world.
- 7:30 PM
Vegan Pizza Night at Bossman's!
Sample vegan pizza and meet other plant-based eaters at this Silicon Valley Social Vegans gathering.
- 8:00 PM
Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert
Hear a live orchestra perform the score to Jim Henson's Labyrinth as the film screens at San Jose Civic.
- 8:00 PM
Hablando Huevadas
Catch the live improvisational dark-comedy show adapted from the YouTube videocast Hablando Huevadas.
- 8:00 PM
Liz Splatt
See comedian Liz Splatt perform stand-up live at San Jose Improv.