ALT Weekly Events Los Altos Library Bilingual Spanish-English Music and Movement (ages 0-5) Tuesday, October 27, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m., Orchard Room Enjoy a fun-filled program with music and movement in English and Spanish for young children presented by Verónica Freidkes. Free tickets will be handed out at 10 a.m. Draw and Color an Oil Pastel Pumpkin Thursday, October 29, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Orchard Room Instructors from our Drawn2Art studio will walk you through the drawing and coloring step by step. No registration necessary. Teen Puzzle Rally and Costume Contest Saturday, October 31, 3 – 5 p.m. We will have a timed puzzle challenge with teams of 3-4 to see who can assemble the puzzle fastest and there will also be a costume contest. Please register.

ALT Weekly Events Milpitas Library Itty-Bitty Halloween S-Book-Tacular (Ages 0-6) Wednesday, October 28, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Activity Room Wear your costume and join us for not-so-scary activities, a parade and trick or treating! Halloween Trivia Contest Friday, October 30, 4:30 – 6 p.m., Program Room Topics will include the practices & origins of the holiday itself, movies, TV shows, books, etc. with the common denominator being Halloween. Science Sundays (Grades K-2) Sunday, November 1, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Children’s Activity Room Conduct an experiment with magnets and magnetism. This is a self-paced and child-led program. Please register.

ALT Weekly Events Morgan Hill Library All Hallow’s Read Monday-Saturday, October 26 – 31, Information Desk Children and teens can spin the wheel and win a prize. Color a Tote Spooktacular! (Ages 5+) Tuesday, October 27, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Children’s Activity Room Color your tote to match your trick-or-treat costume! Lotería Night / Noche de Lotería Wednesday, October 28, 6 – 8 p.m. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with a fun evening of Lotería, community, and prizes! ¡Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con una divertida noche de Lotería, comunidad y premios!

ALT Weekly Events Saratoga Library Band Jam: Guitar and Ukulele Tuesday, October 27, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Community Room Meet people who are also working on their music journey, learn new chords/strums, and get encouragement to practice towards mastering your instrument. Bring your own guitar or ukulele, all other materials will be provided. Family Storytime Thursday & Saturday, October 29, & 31, 11 – 11:30 a.m., Community Room Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs. Mushrooms in the Wild Sunday, November 1, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Maple Room Join us for an introduction into the world of mushrooms and safe foraging practices.

ALT Weekly Events Online Programs Virtual Author Talk: Mark Groves Tuesday, October 27, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Break unhealthy patterns and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships with Liberated Love by Mark Groves. Online English Conversation Club Thursday, October 29, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Meet new friends and practice English together. Online ESL Book Club Friday, October 30, 4 – 5 p.m. We will be discussing Elevation by Stephen King.

ALT Weekly Events Campbell Library Author Talk: Tony del Zompo Monday, October 26, 6 – 8 p.m., Community Room del Zompo’s memoir, 5150 A Maniac Depressive Adventure, is about a "regular" man who had it all, then lost everything. Native Plant Gardening Wednesday, October 28, 7 – 8 p.m., Community Room This talk will focus on selecting native plants for color and interest through all seasons of the year. S-Book-Tacular Storytime Thursday, October 29, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Grassy Area Outside Dress in your costume for this family friendly Halloween storytime with a parade and treats.

ALT Weekly Events Cupertino Library Forgotten Voices: Italian Americans Uprooted in Wartime California Monday, October 26, 7 – 8 p.m., Room 201 Through archival photos, historical context, and storytelling, Lindsay Morris examines the impact of Executive Order 9066 on Italian American communities, especially in the Bay Area. Play, Read & Move (Ages 2-4) Thursday, October 29, 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Alyanna and Ashley will show how storytime can become movement time, with books that get little bodies jumping, stretching, stomping, dancing, and exploring! Sugar Skull Decorating (Grades K-8) Thursday, October 29, 4 – 4:45 p.m., Room 101 Decorate a sugar skull for Día de los Muertos! Materials provided, while supplies last.

ALT Weekly Events Gilroy Library Bike Repair/ Reparación de Bicicletas Friday, October 30, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Outside Parking Lot Our basic repair ensures that each bike has at least one working brake and gear, and flat tire repair. Space is limited. Nuestra reparación básica garantiza que cada bicicleta tenga al menos un freno y un cambio funcionando, además de la reparación de pinchazos. El cupo es limitado. Trick of Treat at the Library Saturday, October 31, 4 – 5:45 p.m. Come in your costume and trick or treat at the children’s desk, adult desk, and accounts desk. Classical Guitar Concert Featuring Peter Fletcher Sunday, November 1, 2 – 3 p.m. Please join us for a performance by classical guitarist Peter Fletcher, with a program titled "Music of Four Centuries."

ALT Weekly Events Los Altos Library Mixed Media Mask Thursday, October 22, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Orchard Room Join in this fun, creative workshop where you will learn how to layer a variety of different materials into a striking work of art that you can wear or display proudly. Family Coloring Friday, October 23, 4 – 5 p.m., Orchard Room Color pages with various themes, designs, and levels of complexity that can be enjoyed by patrons of all ages. Getting Started in Genealogy Saturday, October 24, 10 – 11 a.m., Orchard Room Learn the basics of family history research: how to find information, what records to look for, organizing your findings, documenting your sources, and more.

ALT Weekly Events Morgan Hill Library Teal Pumpkin Painting Party Sunday, October 25, 1 – 3 p.m., Children’s Activity Party Decorate pumpkins, enjoy a scavenger hunt, and photo booth in the spirit of inclusive fun! Mini pumpkins, paint and decorations provided. Student-Led Astronomy Workshop for Tweens (ages 8-12) Sunday, October 25, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Program Room Students will learn about the layers of the atmosphere, and why and how rockets are designed to navigate through space. Then we will spend time working on both art and science. Please register. Student-Led Circuitry Workshop (ages 8-12) Sunday, October 25, 3 – 4:30 p.m., Program Room Kids will be able to try different activities and different stations with increasing levels of complexity, from LED lights to a servo motor! Please register.

ALT Weekly Events Milpitas Library Gaming Club (Grades 4-8) Friday, October 23, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Children’s Activity Room We play video games like Super Smash Bros and Mario Kart. We will also have various board games available. Please register. Trends & Changes in UC Admissions Saturday, October 24, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Program Room We will discuss the current UC admissions landscape, recent changes and standardized testing; what matters in a student's application including extracurricular activities, and more. Spooky Movies Sunday, October 25, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Auditorium Join us for haunted house movies like “The Innocents,” “The Haunting,” and “The Others.”

ALT Weekly Events Saratoga Library STEMtober: Candy Experiments Tuesday, October 20, 4 – 5 p.m., Community Room Explore science concepts with candy! All materials supplied, while supplies last. No registration necessary. Teen Coffeehouse Friday, October 23, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Community Room Teen performers: sign up at tinyurl.com/TABcoffeehouse to perform music, singing, dancing, poetry, stand up comedy - show your talent! Music Production Workshop for Teens Saturday, October 24, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Maple Room Learn the basics of creating music from scratch, including drum patterns, melody lines, instrument selection, and song structure, while building a track of your own from the ground up. Bring a laptop or use a library laptop. Please register.

ALT Weekly Events Online Programs Virtual Library Talks: Opposing Viewpoints Wednesday, October 21, 11 – 11:45 a.m. Learn how to find reliable articles, opinions, statistics, and other sources with Opposing Viewpoints by Gale. Reading Program Tutor Orientation Wednesday, October 21, 1 – 2 p.m. and 6 – 7 p.m. This is a great opportunity to learn how you can support an adult learner improve their English reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills to achieve their lifelong goals. Virtual Author Talk: Cherie Dimaline Thursday, October 22, 4 – 5 p.m. Cherie Dimaline's Funeral Songs for Dying Girls tells the story of a girl living on the grounds of a cemetery with her father as she faces grief, identity and unexpected connections.

ALT Weekly Events Campbell Library Decorate a Trick or Treat Bag (Ages 2-12) Thursday, October 22, 4 – 5 p.m. Drop in to decorate a trick or treat bag. One bag per child. All materials will be provided while supplies last. Mindfulness: Perspectives From Science and Medicine Saturday, October 24, 1 – 2 p.m. We will discuss the latest modern research on mindfulness in an engaging and accessible way. “Teen Burton:” Halloween Self Portraits (ages 10-14) Saturday, October 24, 4 – 5 p.m., Community Room Draw yourself as a Tim Burton character then decorate a frame to showcase your art. Please register.

ALT Weekly Events Cupertino Library Halloween Origami Thursday, October 22, 4 – 4:45 p.m., Room 101 Please join us as we learn 3 origami projects with a Halloween theme. No Wrong Way Craft: Halloween Edition Friday, October 23, 4 – 5 p.m. School-aged children can make a craft with the materials supplied, while supplies last. Sunday Line Dance Sunday, October 25, 2 – 3:45 p.m., Room 201 Get started with step-by-step instruction of dance movements choreographed to the rhythms of Waltz, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Salsa, Pop, and other music.

ALT Weekly Events Gilroy Library DIY Picture Frame Decorating (Teens and Adult Craft) Saturday, October 24, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Community Room Decorate a picture frame in celebration of Dia de los Muertos or create your own design! All supplies will be provided. Cajon: Afro-Peruvian Drumming Circle Saturday, October 24, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., The Burrow Learn more about Afro-Peruvian musical traditions in this lively and inclusive class, where everyone can help make the beat! Forgotten Voices: Italian Americans Uprooted in Wartime California Sunday, October 25, 2 – 3 p.m., Community Room Through archival photos, historical context, and personal storytelling, Lindsay Morris examines the impact of Executive Order 9066 on Italian American communities, especially in the Bay Area.

ALT Malinky Music Monday, September 14, 4 – 4:45 p.m., Orchard Room Enjoy a concert of bilingual music and movement in English and Spanish for young children. Free tickets given out at 3:30 p.m. Poetry Open Mic Monday, September 14, 7 – 8 p.m., Conference Room Come share poetry and come hear poetry. You do not have to be a poet to attend. Author Visit: Jasmine Fang Tuesday, September 15, 1 – 1:45 p.m., Orchard Room Author Jasmine Fang will be reading from her book Beneath the Same Round Moon about a family celebrating the mid-Autumn Festival together, even when miles apart.

ALT Adult Craft Night Monday, September 14, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Community Room Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with creativity inspired by the colorful tradition of Mexican tin art. Improving Your Garden Soil Wednesday, September 16, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Community Room You’ll find out about what you can do to improve soil structure, optimize soil fertility, and encourage beneficial microbes. Paint Party Inspired by Frida Kahlo Saturday, September 26, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Community Room Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a self-directed paint party inspired by Frida Kahlo! Create your own colorful painting and enjoy a creative time together. Register online.

ALT Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club Monday, September 14, 7 – 8 p.m., Auditorium We will discuss The Difference Engine by William Gibson. Opioid Overdose Prevention Training Wednesday, September 16, 3 – 4 p.m. Get an introduction to harm reduction and an overview of fentanyl, learn the signs of an overdose and learn to administer Naloxone (Narcan). Participants will receive Naloxone dosages (while supplies last). Please register. Dreaming with Your Eyes Open: Double Bill Saturday, September 19, 2 – 6 p.m., Auditorium Join us for a screening of “The Exterminating Angel” (“El ángel exterminador”) and “Synecdoche, New York.”

ALT Mystery Monday Book Club Monday, September 14, 7 – 8 p.m., Maple Room Drop by the Adult Reference Desk at Saratoga Library to sign up for the meeting and pick up a copy of the book. Indian Carnatic Music Concert Saturday, September 19, 12:45 – 4:30 p.m., Community Room You are invited to a concert by Bay Area musicians from the Indian community. Cajon: Afro-Peruvian Drumming Circle Sunday, September 20, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Community Room Learn more about Afro-Peruvian musical traditions in this fun, lively, and inclusive class, where everyone can help make the beat!

ALT Virtual Library Talks: Discover HelpNow Tuesday, September 15, 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. Discover how the live online tutors and study tools can help you with homework and test prep. Virtual Author Talk: Yasmine Cheyenne Thursday, September 17, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. In The Comeback Era: From Limiting Beliefs to Living Without Limits Cheyenne explores how reconnecting with your true self can open the door to real change.

ALT Campbell Book Club Monday, September 14, 7 – 8 p.m., Community Room We will discuss The Possession of Alba Díaz by Isabel Cañas. ESL Conversation Club at the Campbell Library Tuesday, September 15, 1:30pm–2:30pm Practice your English conversation skills at the library. This is a free program. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Homework Help for Grades K-5 Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3:30 – 4:30 p .m., Tween Area Drop in for free homework help. No registration is required. Basic school supplies will be provided.

ALT Book Discussion for Adults Wed., Sep. 16, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Thu., Sep. 17, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Room 201B We will discuss Some Strange Music Draws Me In by Griffin Hansbury. Origami for School Age Kids Thursday, September 17, 4 – 4:45 p.m., Room 101 Come and learn origami. There will be 3 projects demonstrated step-by-step. Poetry Open Mic Saturday, September 19, 3 – 4 p.m., Room 201 Hosted by Cupertino Poet Laureate Thomas Célérier, come listen, read, perform, or simply be present at this open mic program. Please register.

ALT Early Learning Readiness/Aprendizaje Temprano Mondays and Wednesdays, September 14 + 16, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Community Room This early learning readiness program creates a place for young children to play, learn and develop skills they will need for school. A caregiver or parent attends classes also and learns developmental activities to do at home. Dance Folklórico Performance Wednesday, September 16, 6 – 7 p.m., Community Room This local group will feature traditional dances in celebration of Mexican Independence Day on September 16. Hispanic Heritage Month Paint Day: Grades 3-5 Sunday, September 20, 2 – 3 p.m., Community Room Join us to learn and paint. Ven a pintar y aprender. Register online.

ALT Weekly Events Los Altos Library Preschool Storytime Thursday, September 10, 3:30 – 4 p.m., Orchard Room Preschoolers aged 3-5 will enjoy stories, music and movement. Genealogy Lab Friday, September 11, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Orchard Room Work on your family history research with other genealogy hobbyists. While this is not an instructional session, you can get peer support and access to our genealogy collection. Cajon: Afro-Peruvian Drumming Circle Saturday, September 12, 3 – 4 p.m., Orchard Room Learn about Afro-Peruvian musical traditions in this fun, lively, and inclusive class, where everyone can help make the beat!

ALT Weekly Events Morgan Hill Library Start Smart: Driving Smart to Stay Safe for Teens Tuesday, September 8, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Program Room ​Start Smart is aimed at helping newly licensed (or soon to be licensed) teen drivers become aware of the responsibilities of being a licensed driver. Family Fun Night: Watercolor Pointillism (ages 5 – 14) Tuesday, September 8, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Children’s Activity Room Families with school-aged children will create art, crafts, or participate in hands-on STEM activities. Repair Cafe Saturday, September 12, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Repair Cafe will help make repairs on clothes, furniture, small appliances, bicycles, and more. This free, drop-in event is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

ALT Weekly Events Milpitas Library ESL Conversation Club Wednesday, September 9, 2:45 – 3:45 p.m., Program Room Improve your English listening and speaking skills and learn about other cultures in a supportive environment. Lil Athletes (Ages 18 months to 4 years) Friday, September 11, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m., Auditorium Stories, stretches, and sports-themed activities for tots. Matcha Makers Workshop Sunday, September 13, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Auditorium Learn about the history and traditions behind matcha, watch a demo, then try it yourself using traditional Japanese tea tools.

ALT Weekly Events Saratoga Library Family Storytime Thursday & Saturday, September 10 & 12, 11 – 11:30 a.m., Community Room Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs. Nature Journaling Workshop Thursday, September 10, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Using simple playful sketching and writing prompts, you will slow down, notice more, and strengthen your observation skills as you explore the natural world in your own way. Music Village Flutes Concert Saturday, September 12, 3 – 4 p.m., Community Room Music Village Flutes is a collective of adult flutists who all study the flute with a dedication for excellence.

ALT Weekly Online Programs. Virtual Author Talk: Daniel Kraus Tuesday, September 8, 4 – 5 p.m. Join us for a talk with Daniel Kraus about his new novel, The Sixth Nik, and celebrate its release with an online event that dives into the dark mysteries of deep space. Online English Conversation Club Thursday, September 10, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Meet new friends and practice English together.

ALT Weekly Events Campbell Library Homework Help for Grades K-5 Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3:30 – 4:30 p .m., Tween Area Drop in for free homework help. No registration is required. Basic school supplies will be provided. Pop-up Temporary Tattoo Parlor Saturday, September 12, 3 – 5 p.m., Children’s Room Choose from dozens of temporary tattoo designs. The tattoos will wash off in a day or two.

ALT Weekly Events Cupertino Library San Jose Sharks Storytime Tuesday, September 8, 4 – 5 p.m., Room 101 Let's dive into a fin-tastic storytime with the San Jose Sharks! Listen to fun stories featuring some very special guests. Natural Solutions for Calming Inflammation Wednesday, September 9, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Learn the hidden causes and solutions behind inflammation. Mid Autumn Festival Calligraphy for Kids (ages 7+) Saturday, September 12, 4 – 5 p.m., Room 101 In this hands-on program, children will learn the basics and create simple characters and phrases for the Mid-Autumn Festival. All supplies are provided.

ALT Weekly Events Gilroy Library A Busy Person’s Guide to Cyber Safety Thursday, September 10, 4 – 5:30 p.m., Community Room Topics covered include staying safe from scams, using payment methods securely and strategies to keep the family safe online. Plan Your Fall/Winter Vegetable Garden Saturday, September 12, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Community Room Find out how many cool season vegetables are easy to grow and best for our climate. Gilroy Election Forum for City Council and School Board Saturday, September 12, 1 – 4:45 p.m., Community Room Learn how candidates stand on local issues at this public forum and ask the important questions before casting your ballot. Hispanic Heritage Month Paint Day: Grades K-2 Sunday, September 13, 2 – 3 p.m., Community Room Join us to learn and paint. Ven a pintar y aprender.

ALT Weekly Events Los Altos Library Watercolor Workshop for Adults Monday, August 17, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Orchard Room Join us for a watercolor workshop. All supplies will be provided. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. UC Master Gardeners: The Monarch Butterfly Crisis Wednesday, August 19, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Orchard Room Discover why these beautiful butterflies are in peril and learn what you can plant in your garden to help them make a comeback. Furry Friends Reading Buddies Saturday, August 22, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Orchard Room Children in grades K-8 can practice their reading skills and read aloud to a friendly dog or cat. Please register.

ALT Weekly Events Morgan Hill Library Kids Art Club Wednesday, August 19, 3:30 – 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room We will create art inspired by Mary Blair. This is a drop-in program for children aged 5+ and their adults. Farmer Arann Storytime Thursday, August 20, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m., Activity Room Farmer Arann returns for an interactive musical storytime adventure! Tai Chi Class for Adults Saturday, August 22, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Community Room Improve your mental focus, body structure and balance.

ALT Weekly Library Events Qi Gong Meditation Friday, August 21, 1 – 3 p.m., Auditorium Relieve stress and anxiety, increase energy and vitality, and improve physical health. Giảm căng thẳng và lo lắng, tăng năng lượng và sức sống, cải thiện sức khỏe thể chất. 緩解壓力和焦慮, 增加能量和活力, 改善身體健康 Repair Cafe Saturday, August 22, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Auditorium Repair Cafe can help you make any repairs you need on clothes, furniture, small appliances, bicycles, electronics, toys, and more. Family Storytime Saturday, August 22, 11 – 11:30 a.m., Activity Room This 30-minute story time features lots of movement, singing, and action.

ALT Weekly Events Saratoga Library Kids Craftapalooza Challenge Tuesday, August 18, 4 – 5 p.m., Community Room Use your imagination and create something. Author Talk: Mike Huguener Tuesday, August 18, 7 – 8 p.m., Community Room Mike Huguenor will discuss his book Elvis is Dead, I’m Still Alive! The Story of Asian Man Records. Opioid Overdose Prevention Training Wednesday, August 19, 2 – 3 p.m. Learn the signs of an overdose and learn to administer Naloxone (Narcan). Participants will receive dosages (while supplies last). Retrodogs Jazz Performance Saturday, August 22, 2 – 3 p.m., Community Room Retrodogs performs original jazz music that features a unique blend of styles.

ALT Weekly Events Online Programs College Admissions in the Age of AI Tuesday, August 18, 5 – 6 p.m. Learn how colleges are responding to AI and its appropriate uses in the application process. Virtual Author Talk: G. Neri Thursday, August 20, 4 – 5 p.m. G. Neri recalls his family’s real-life trip in a station wagon from California to Washington, D.C. in the book My Bicentennial Summer.

ALT Weekly Events Campbell Library Cinema Sunday Sunday, August 23, 2 – 4:15 p.m., Community Room Join us for a screening of Michael, a biopic of the King of Pop from his beginnings with the Jackson 5 to his rise as a solo artist. Free snacks available while supplies last.

ALT Weekly Events Cupertino Library Author Talk: Jen Fisher Monday, August 17, 7 – 8 p.m., Room 201 Fisher will read selections from the book, Hope is the Strategy, and open the floor for a conversation about what it looks like to build hope. Master Gardeners: Aquaponics Wednesday, August 19, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Room 201 Join us for an exploration of aquaponics, a fascinating way to grow vegetables and fish together in a closed-loop system. Summer Reading: NorCal Bats Thursday, August 20, 4 – 5 p.m., Room 101 NorCal Bats educates the public about the environmental benefits of bats and to dispel fears and myths. Learn about these animals and their importance as insect control.

ALT Weekly Events Gilroy Library Zumba Fitness Class/Clase de Zumba Fitness Tuesday, August 18, 5:45– 6:45 p.m., Community Room This Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow dance exhilarates your senses and works all major muscle groups. Este baile de inspiración latina y fácil de seguir estimula tus sentidos y trabaja todos los grupos musculares principales. Beginner Acoustic Jam Wednesday, August 19, 6 – 8 p.m., Community Room Make music in a supportive group setting. No registration is needed. We welcome guitars, banjos, basses, and other acoustic instruments, and have a limited supply of ukes to use. Knitting and Crochet Weekly Meetup/Tejido y Crochet Thursdays, August 13, 1 – 4 p.m., Quiet Study B Bring your projects, ask questions, get help, share ideas, meet new people! ¡Trae tus proyectos, haz preguntas, recibe ayuda, comparte ideas y conoce gente nueva!