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Start06/21/2022 3:30 pm
End04/27/2023 5:00 pm
Adult Social Emotional Learning Professional Learning Network
An opportunity to reflect, connect, learn, and plan out individual next steps with others working to implement Social Emotional Learning in schools.
Start07/01/2022 4:00 pm
End06/30/2023 5:30 pm
Parent Engagement Program - Active Parenting with SEL Support Workshop Series

Parents want to develop and support healthy relationships with their children! Enroll your school or district and invite parents to attend this 4-part webinar series in Fall 2022 or Spring 2023. Sessions will be in both English and Spanish.

Active Pare...

Start07/01/2022 4:00 pm
End06/30/2026 5:30 pm
Parent Engagement Program - Parent Project Jr. with SEL Support Workshop Series
Parents want to develop and support healthy relationships with their children! Enroll your school or district and invite parents to attend this 4-part webinar series in Fall 2022 or Spring 2023. Sessions will be in both English and Spanish. Parent Project Junior is a four-session workshop series ...
Start08/17/2022 11:00 am
End06/30/2023 11:30 am
CalPERS Webinars
Provided by CalPERS Schedule varies. Each session lasts 20-30 minutes.

Whether you're new to the workforce, mid-career, or nearing retirement, our webcasts can help you better understand your CalPERS benefits.

Webinars include:

  • Power of Attorney - Wednesday, Novem...
Start08/26/2022 12:00 pm
End04/20/2023 1:00 pm
CHWCP Community of Practice

 Students' health is significantly linked to academic achievement. The Santa Clara County Office of Education invites Directors of Student Services/Special Education, Coordinators of Student Services, school nurses, Health and Wellness Coordinators, Health and Wellness Co...

Start09/06/2022 10:00 am
End06/08/2023 11:30 am
Youth Health & Wellness District Leaders Collaborative

We know that the pandemic has exacerbated an already existing mental health crisis for our students. Our youth are experiencing higher rates of anxiety and depression. Together, we can change that!

Join us for the Santa Clara County Office of Education - Youth Health & Wellness Coll...

Start09/22/2022 3:30 pm
End03/02/2023 4:30 pm
K-12 Suicide Prevention, Early Intervention & Crisis Response Team Training Series

The Santa Clara County Office of Education, Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Department, and the HEARD Alliance are partnering to offer a K-12 Suicide Prevention, Early Intervention & Crisis Response Team (CRT) training series for schools who are seeking to establish a site-based CRT...

Start09/27/2022 9:30 am
End06/26/2023 11:00 am
Community Schools Fundamentals Transformational Learning Community

A whole child, whole-community approach to learning.

Community schools leverage the resources of the whole community – students, families, educators, and community partners – to build relationship-centered, supportive, and equita...

Start10/05/2022 3:15 pm
End02/07/2023 5:15 pm
EL RISE! Dual Language Pedagogy Institute for Elementary Teachers

Dual Language Pedagogy Institute for Elementary Teachers

Description: Creating an inclusive, linguistically, and culturally affirming dual language classroom community is a central priority for effectively serving English learners. The Elementary Dual Language Pedagogy Ins...

Start10/12/2022 2:30 pm
End05/10/2023 4:00 pm
LocationUnited States
Wellness Center PLC
Become a part of the Wellness Centers for Santa Clara County Schools Initiative by joining an opportunity for learning and implementing best practices around School Based Wellness Centers Please join the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) and the California School Based Health Alliance ...
Start01/02/2023 4:00 pm
End06/30/2023 5:00 pm
LocationUnited States
2022-2023 EWP Informational Meeting
The Educator Workforce Pathways (EWP) Program guides and supports you in becoming a credentialed educator! Our team will help you find and complete a teaching credential program right for you. Regardless of your current education level, EWP provides grants up to $44,000 to eligible educator candidat...
Start01/23/2023 8:30 am
End02/13/2023 12:00 pm
Training Series: Principals/LEA Designee Institute

FAPE and IEP Basics Revisited & Procedural Pitfalls – January 23, 2023; 8:30am-12:00pm

Special Ed Timelines & Documentation Woes  – January 30, 2023; 8:30am-12:00pm

Determining Placement, Educational Benefit & LRE  – February 6, 2023; 8:30am-1...

Start01/26/2023 6:00 pm
End03/25/2023 6:00 pm
Spaces of Belonging (In-Person)

Spaces of Belonging features four local artists, Ellen Bepp, Frances Paragon Arias, Ted Fullwood, and Flo Oy Wong. Each have been instrumental in creating “spaces of belonging” and inspiring new beginnings in their communities. Three have roots in San José’s Eastside, Japantown, and Naglee...

Start01/31/2023 1:00 pm
End05/29/2023 1:00 pm
California School-Based Billing PLN

The Santa Clara County Office of Education- Youth Health & Wellness Department, and its consortium partners invite you to be part of the statewide School-based Billing Professional Learning Network.

Learn about the LEA BOP, SMAA, Managed Care Plan billing, and o...

Start01/31/2023 2:30 pm
End05/29/2023 2:30 pm
Santa Clara County School-Based Billing PLN

The Santa Clara County Office of Education- Youth Health & Wellness Department, and its consortium partners invite you to be part of the Santa Clara County School-Based Billing Professional Learning Network.

Learn about the LEA BOP, SMAA, Managed Care Plan billi...

Start02/01/2023 6:00 pm
End02/01/2023 7:00 pm
Book Club (virtual): The Second Life of Mirielle West

Hosted by the Evergreen Branch Library and part of the Evergreen Book Club. Join us for an engaging literary discussion of "The Second Life of Mirielle West" by Amanda Skenandore. This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.” Please visit our ...

Start02/02/2023 11:30 am
End02/02/2023 12:30 pm
Naloxone Training for Schools Session 5

The Santa Clara County Office of Education is committed to supporting the health and well-being of students. Public health experts recognize that access to naloxone hydrochloride and other opioid antagonists is a critical strategy in preventing overdose deaths. 

The SCCOE, i...

Start02/02/2023 5:00 pm
End02/02/2023 6:00 pm
Virtual Yoga with Anil

Join the Alviso Branch Library for a free Yoga class led by Yogi Anil. Yogi Anil has been teaching this virtual class the past two years and is happy to offer it through Silicon Valley Reads! this class is suitable for beginners. Please dress comfortably.

Registration is limited and ...

Start02/02/2023 5:30 pm
End02/02/2023 6:30 pm
The Healing Power of Meditation (Virtual)

Hosted by the Pearl Avenue Branch Library. 

This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.”

We are living in times that are stressful, and meditation can be just the tool we need to help us cope with the challenges of everyd...

Start02/03/2023 10:15 am
End02/03/2023 11:15 am
Book Club: The Second Life of Mirielle West

Join us in-person at the Gilroy Library for a lively discussion of the Silicon Valley Reads featured book, The Second Life of Mirielle West.

REGISTER HERE

Start02/04/2023 11:00 am
End02/04/2023 12:00 pm
Sharing New Beginnings: Your Journey Starting a New Life

Hosted by the Hillview Branch Library.

This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.”

Join us and share your story and experience in starting a new life for yourself. This is a great sharing and learning experience. Did you ...

Start02/04/2023 2:00 pm
End02/04/2023 3:30 pm
Tidy Up with Spark Joy Charlotte (Virtual)

This program was generously sponosored by the Friends of the West Valley Branch Library.

This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.” Join us as we host Shannon Huneycutt's Spark Joy Program. She will teach you how to tidy up on...

Start02/05/2023 2:00 pm
End02/05/2023 3:00 pm
Movie Screening: Daughter of a Lost Bird

Silicon Valley Reads is proud to present a movie screening of the documentary, "Daughter of a Lost Bird" (2020, 66min). Kendra, an adult Native adoptee, reconnects with her birth family, discovers her Lummi heritage, and confronts issues of her own identity. Her singular story represents many aff...

Start02/05/2023 2:00 pm
End02/05/2023 3:00 pm
Sitting Down for Dr. King, a One-Act Play (In-person)

Join Us in-person or virtually for a special performance of the play "Sitting Down for Dr. King" in celebration of Black History Month. This play focuses on the 1960s Civil Rights Movement Sit-Ins that were initially organized by college students that would be the foundational push for the format...

Start02/05/2023 2:30 pm
End02/05/2023 3:30 pm
Lunar New Year Concert (In-person)
Join the Sunnyvale Public Library and the Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra in celebrating the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year is celebrated across many Asian cultures and is the celebration of the new calendar year based on moon cycles. This year, the Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra will be doing...
Start02/06/2023 2:00 pm
End02/06/2023 3:00 pm
ESL Conversation: New Beginnings (Virtual)

Hosted by the Sunnyvale Library. This discussion will be about new beginnings/transitions. Write an essay about your move to the US or a new beginning. Do you want to improve your English? Join other adults to practice your English-speaking skills in a friendly group setting on Zoom. All levels w...

Start02/06/2023 3:30 pm
End02/06/2023 4:30 pm
Sugar in Milk Story & Activity (In-person)
Hosted by the Educational Park Branch Library. This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.” Join us as we share Thrity Umrigar’s “Sugar in Milk,” the story of a young girl who immigrated to the United States. Homesick, scared, not familiar...
Start02/06/2023 4:00 pm
End02/06/2023 5:00 pm
Food Empowerment with Lauren Ornelas (In-person)

Join us for a conversation with Lauren Ornelas, president of the Food Empowerment Project, a vegan organization founded by a woman of color to address the unfair working conditions of produce workers and the abuse of animals in our food system. Lauren will discuss the power of your food choices ...

Start02/06/2023 10:00 am
End02/11/2023 4:00 pm
Coqui in the City Activity (Grab & Go)

Hosted by the Rose Garden Branch Library. We will provide materials and instructions for the craft. Check out the book while you are here! First come, first served until supplies last.

Start02/06/2023 10:00 am
End02/28/2023 5:00 pm
Essay Contest: Journey to Your Future

Hosted by the Sunnyvale Public Library. Write an essay for a chance to win a prize! Your essay must answer the prompt and follow the guidelines listed below. For children in grades 3-5 only. Prompt: Journey into your future: How do you envision your life in the future? Write about career goals, f...

Start02/06/2023 10:00 am
End03/30/2023 5:00 pm
Storywalk: Coqui in the City

Silicon Valley Reads presents a Storywalk with Coquí in the City! Come to the Los Altos Library and go for a walk, all while reading "Coquí in the City" page by page! This storywalk will be up from February 6th through March 30th. 13 S. San Antonio Road.

Start02/06/2023 10:00 am
End03/30/2023 5:00 pm
Storywalk: Coqui in the City

Silicon Valley Reads presents a Storywalk with Coquí in the City! Come to the Morgan Hill Library and go for a walk, all while reading "Coquí in the City" page by page! This storywalk will be up from February 6th through March 30th. 

660 West Main Ave in Morgan Hill.

Start02/06/2023 10:00 am
End03/30/2023 5:00 pm
Storywalk: Coqui in the City

Silicon Valley Reads presents a Storywalk with Coquí in the City! Come to the Cupertino Library and go for a walk, all while reading "Coquí in the City" page by page! This storywalk will be up from February 6th through March 30th. 

10800 Torre Avenue Cupertino.

Start02/07/2023 3:00 pm
End02/07/2023 4:00 pm
Coqui in the City Story & Activity (In-person)

In-person at the Seven Trees Library.

This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.” Join us as we share Nomar Perez’s “Coqui in the City,” the story of a boy who leaves his homeland, family, and friends. His parents help him fi...

Start02/07/2023 3:30 pm
End02/07/2023 4:30 pm
Book Discussion: When Stars are Scattered (In-person)

Join the Calabazas Library in a discussion about When Stars are Scattered, the graphic novel based on the real-life experience of the author, Omar Mohamed. This book explores life in a refugee camp and the journey of Omar and his brother as they struggled to come to America.

No registra...

Start02/07/2023 4:00 pm
End02/07/2023 4:30 pm
For Parents: Social Thinking and Learning

This webinar is for parents/guardians/families in Santa Clara County.

Presenters: Garth Armit

Topics to be covered:

  • Overview of importance of appropriate Social Learning/thinking behavior

  • ...
Start02/07/2023 5:00 pm
End02/07/2023 5:45 pm
Suicide Prevention with Santa Clara County Behavioral Health (Virtual)
Hosted by the Bascom Branch Library. This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.” Join the County of Santa Clara Suicide Prevention Program for a brief presentation on how to identify suicide warning signs, learn what can increase or decrease ...
Start02/07/2023 5:00 pm
End02/07/2023 6:00 pm
Meditation: The Key to a More Balanced Life (Virtual)

Hosted by the Cambrian Branch Library. 

This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.”

People all over the world are tuning into meditation to help them lead a more peaceful and healthy life-style. Scientific studies have p...

Start02/07/2023 5:00 pm
End02/07/2023 6:00 pm
Simple Steps to a Successful Garden

Everyone loves a little tender loving care. And plants are no exception! Your garden might need some care after receiving all this wonderful rainwater, and get ready for spring and summer. Join us to learn more about gardener's to-do lists, tips, and useful resources for a successful garden. This...

Start02/08/2023 11:00 am
End02/08/2023 12:00 pm
Coqui in the City Story & Activity (In-person)
In-person at the Tully Branch Library. This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.” Join us as we share Nomar Perez’s “Coqui in the City,” the story of a boy who leaves his homeland, family, and friends. His parents help him find new and f...
Start02/08/2023 6:00 pm
End02/08/2023 7:00 pm
Sharing New Beginnings: Your Journey- Moving On

Hosted by the East San José Carnegie Branch Library.

This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.”

Join us and share how you left home/hometown/relationship, why you left, how you did it, and what you would have done diffe...

Start02/08/2023 8:30 am
End02/15/2023 10:00 am
2-Part Training: Section 504

Day 1: February 8, 2023; 8:30-10:00am Day 2: February 15, 2023; 8:30-10:00am Intended Audience: Administrators, Section 504 Team Members (teachers, counselors, school psychologists, nurses, etc.) who are relatively new to the Section 504 process or would like a refre...

Start02/09/2023 1:30 pm
End02/09/2023 2:30 pm
Naloxone Training for Schools Session 6

The Santa Clara County Office of Education is committed to supporting the health and well-being of students. Public health experts recognize that access to naloxone hydrochloride and other opioid antagonists is a critical strategy in preventing overdose deaths. 

The SCCOE, i...

Start02/09/2023 6:00 pm
End02/09/2023 7:00 pm
Your Next Life Chapter with More Meaning: Workshop

This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.”

Today’s challenges have affected society deeply. Many of us are considering how to improve key aspects of our lives so we can have more satisfaction and joy in our life. In this lecture...

Start02/10/2023 1:00 am
End02/10/2023 4:00 am
LocationUnited States
Arts - Based Interventions for Clinical Practice for Non-Art Therapists
What may be difficult for our clients to express in words can become more accessible when they are given the opportunity to express themselves through a creative art form. Art making can serve as a bottom-up, somatic process that can help our clients communicate in a way that may feel safer for them...
Start02/10/2023 8:30 am
End02/10/2023 12:30 pm
Non-Public School/Residential Treatment Center Resource Fair

Non-Public School/Residential Treatment Center Resource Fair

Friday, 02/10/2023 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Registration and light breakfast to start at 8:00 a.m. Please allow yourself enough time to park, sign-in, and pick up materials.<...

Start02/11/2023 11:00 am
End02/11/2023 12:00 pm
Journey to New Beginnings: Restor(y)ing Our Lives with Compassion

This workshop explores the possibility of reflecting on the challenges we have faced through the lens of compassion. As we take this journey, we begin to recognize that our struggles do not isolate us from others but are part of the human experience. Our willingness to have this courage to be awa...

Start02/12/2023 12:00 pm
End02/12/2023 5:00 pm
Coqui in the City Activity (Grab & Go)

Hosted by the Evergreen Branch Library. We will provide materials and instructions for the craft. Check out the book while you are here! First come, first served until supplies last.

Start02/12/2023 1:00 pm
End02/12/2023 2:00 pm
Author Visit: Kai Harris In-Person

Join the Morgan Hill Library and meet local Silicon Valley Reads featured author, Kai Harris- Author of What the Fireflies Knew. Ms. Harris will talk about her book followed by time for questions and answers. This event will be in-person at the Morgan Hill Library.

Start02/12/2023 2:00 pm
End02/12/2023 2:30 pm
Coqui in the City Read-Aloud/Skills for Parents (In-person)

Wondering how to draw your young child into the story and build reading comprehension skills at a young age? Join us as we share a parent-led Interactive Read Aloud of Nomar Perez’s “Coqui in the City,” the story of a boy who leaves his homeland, family, and friends. Parents will learn how ...

Start02/12/2023 3:00 pm
End02/12/2023 4:00 pm
Coqui in the City Story & Activity (In-person)
In-person at the Hillview Branch Library. This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.” Join us as we share Nomar Perez’s “Coqui in the City,” the story of a boy who leaves his homeland, family, and friends. His parents help him find new an...
Start02/13/2023 3:30 pm
End02/13/2023 4:30 pm
Coqui in the City Story & Activity (In-person)
In-person at the Educational Branch Library. This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.” Join us as we share Nomar Perez’s “Coqui in the City,” the story of a boy who leaves his homeland, family, and friends. His parents help him find new...
Start02/13/2023 9:00 am
End02/26/2023 5:00 pm
Sugar in Milk: Dial A Story

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Silicon Valley Reads: Journey to New Beginnings, The Santa Clara City Library is hosing a program for you to listen to "Sugar in Milk" by Thrity Umigar in a special stories channel!

Call (408) 615-2909 and press 3.

This story will be availa...

Start02/15/2023 4:00 pm
End02/15/2023 5:00 pm
Coqui in the City Story & Activity (In-person)
In-person at the Cambrian Branch Library. This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.” Join us as we share Nomar Perez’s “Coqui in the City,” the story of a boy who leaves his homeland, family, and friends. His parents help him find new an...
Start02/15/2023 4:30 pm
End02/15/2023 5:30 pm
Author Visit: Kai Harris In-Person

Join the Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Library and meet local Silicon Valley Reads featured author, Kai Harris- Author of What the Fireflies Knew. This will be an interview-style conversation and Ms. Harris will talk about her book followed by time for questions and answers. This event will be in-pe...

Start02/15/2023 7:00 pm
End02/15/2023 8:00 pm
There, There Book Discussion (Virtual)
Engage in stimulating conversation about books and exchange perspectives about characters and plot while getting to know your neighbors. This month's selection is There There by Tommy Orange, a Silicon Valley Reads selection. Call the Sunnyvale Public Library at 408-730-7300, Chat with a libraria...
Start02/16/2023 3:00 pm
End02/16/2023 4:30 pm
Understanding and Supporting Students with Executive Function Deficits

Intended Audience: Special Ed & General Ed Teachers, Administrators, Educational Specialists, Paraprofessionals, School Psychologists, Speech Pathologists

Executive function (EF) is an umbrella term for a collection of cognitive and behavioral functions ...

Start02/16/2023 3:30 pm
End02/16/2023 4:30 pm
Coqui in the City Story & Activity (In-person)
In-person at the Santa Teresa Branch Library. This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.” Join us as we share Nomar Perez’s “Coqui in the City,” the story of a boy who leaves his homeland, family, and friends. His parents help him find ne...
Start02/16/2023 4:30 pm
End02/16/2023 6:00 pm
Intro to Spanish (In-person)

A new language for a new beginning! Have you always wanted to pick up a new language? The Los Gatos Library can help you get started.

In Collaboration with the San Jose Learning Center, we will be bringing 3 Intro Lanagues courses to the library: Spanish, Mandarin, and American Sign Lan...

Start02/16/2023 6:00 pm
End02/16/2023 7:00 pm
Book Discussion: When Stars are Scattered (Virtual)

This Virtual event is hosted by the Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Branch Library.

Join us for an engaging literary discussion of When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed. When Stars are Scattered is a graphic novel based on the real-life experience of the author, ...

Start02/18/2023 11:00 am
End02/18/2023 12:00 pm
Lunar New Year Calligraphy Class

New Lunar Year, New Beginnings! Join us for an introduction to the art of Chinese calligraphy with Jojo Liu! To celebrate the Lunar New Year (the Year of the Rabbit), our instructor will be teaching the art of the traditional Chinese calligraphy basics including: holding a brush, writing basics, ...

Start02/18/2023 2:00 pm
End02/18/2023 3:00 pm
Coqui in the City Story & Activity (In-person)
In-person at the SJ East Carnegie Branch Library. This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.” Join us as we share Nomar Perez’s “Coqui in the City,” the story of a boy who leaves his homeland, family, and friends. His parents help him fin...
Start02/18/2023 2:00 pm
End02/18/2023 3:00 pm
Lunar New Year Calligraphy Class

New Lunar Year, New Beginnings! Join us for an introduction to the art of Chinese calligraphy with Jojo Liu! To celebrate the Lunar New Year (the Year of the Rabbit), our instructor will be teaching the art of the traditional Chinese calligraphy basics including: holding a brush, writing basics, ...

Start02/18/2023 4:00 pm
End02/18/2023 5:00 pm
Coqui in the City Story & Activity (In-person)

Hosted by the West Valley Branch Library. This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.” Join us as we share Nomar Perez’s “Coqui in the City,” the story of a boy who leaves his homeland, family, and friends. His parents help him find new...

Start02/19/2023 1:00 pm
End02/19/2023 2:00 pm
Coqui in the City Story & Activity (In-person)

In-person at the Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Branch Library.

This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.” Join us as we share Nomar Perez’s “Coqui in the City,” the story of a boy who leaves his homeland, family, and friends. H...

Start02/21/2023 10:30 am
End02/21/2023 11:00 am
Celebrity Storytime with Joe Simitian, Coqui in the City (In-person)

Join the Children's Librarians for a fun, interactive 20-minute family storytime indoors in the Orchard Room on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. We will sing songs, read stories, practice our fingerplays, and more! We will have a second family storytime at 11:00 a.m. to accommodate those who weren'...

Start02/21/2023 10:30 am
End02/21/2023 11:00 am
Coqui in the City Outdoor Storytime (In-person)

Hosted by Mountain View Public Library. This week will showcase a Silicon Valley Reads companion book, Coquí in the City by Nomar Perez. We are back for Outdoor Winter Storytime in Pioneer Park! Bring a blanket and enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with our Children's Librarians. Tuesdays at 10:3...

Start02/21/2023 11:00 am
End02/21/2023 11:30 am
Coqui in the City Read-Aloud en Espanol (en-persona)

¿Se pregunta cómo atraer la atención de su hijo a una historia y desarrollar habilidades de comprensión de lectura a una edad temprana? Únase a nosotros mientras compartimos una lectura de padres en voz alta interactiva de "Coqui enn la ciudad" de Nomar Pérez. Los padres aprenderán cómo c...

Start02/21/2023 3:30 pm
End02/21/2023 4:30 pm
Coqui in the City Story & Activity (In-person)

In-person at the Calabazas Branch Library.

This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.” Join us as we share Nomar Perez’s “Coqui in the City,” the story of a boy who leaves his homeland, family, and friends. His parents help h...

Start02/21/2023 3:30 pm
End02/21/2023 4:30 pm
Coqui in the City Story & Activity (In-person)

In-person at the Calabazas Branch Library.

This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.” Join us as we share Nomar Perez’s “Coqui in the City,” the story of a boy who leaves his homeland, family, and friends. His parents help h...

Start02/21/2023 4:00 pm
End02/21/2023 4:30 pm
For Parents: Individual Transition Plans

This webinar is for parents/guardians/families in Santa Clara County.

Presenters: Susan Bobbit-Voth and Garth Armit

Parents will be provided information about the ITP process including:

  • Timelines
  • The importance of a carefully crafted ITP
Start02/21/2023 4:00 pm
End02/21/2023 5:00 pm
Coqui in the City Read Aloud & Craft (In-person)

Join the Sunnyvale Public Library to read Coqui in the City by Nomar Perez and create your own frog puppet! This program is recommended for children in grades K-2. This program will be in the Program Room. No registration required, but space is limited. Doors will close when the room is full. Mas...

Start02/21/2023 4:30 pm
End02/21/2023 6:00 pm
Alzuleycha Wall Decor Adult Craft (In-person)
Join the Los Gatos Library and learn a new skill! Create Alzuleycha designs home decor accessories inspired by Portuguese architecture and design. Join us and make your own Alzuleycha wall decor!

REGISTER HERE 

Start02/21/2023 5:30 pm
End02/21/2023 6:30 pm
Book Club (virtual): The Second Life of Mirielle West

Hosted by the Bascom Branch Library and part of the Evergreen Book Club. Join us for an engaging literary discussion of "The Second Life of Mirielle West" by Amanda Skenandore. This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.” Please visit our lib...

Start02/21/2023 7:00 pm
End02/21/2023 8:00 pm
Nature's Beginnings with Photographer Joan Sparks (In-person)

Join the Sunnyvale Public Library and wildlife photographer Joan Sparks on an adventure capturing nature’s new beginnings throughout the Bay Area and more. You’ll get a glimpse at the top of the Golden Gate Bridge, soaring vistas in Canada, Burney Falls and Yellowstone National Park, all the ...

Start02/22/2023 11:00 am
End02/22/2023 12:00 pm
Coqui in the City Story & Activity (In-person)

In-person at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library.

This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.” Join us as we share Nomar Perez’s “Coqui in the City,” the story of a boy who leaves his homeland, family, and friends. His pa...

Start02/22/2023 11:30 am
End02/22/2023 12:30 pm
Coqui in the City Story & Activity (In-person)

In-person at the Edenvale Branch Library.

This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.” Join us as we share Nomar Perez’s “Coqui in the City,” the story of a boy who leaves his homeland, family, and friends. His parents help hi...

Start02/22/2023 6:00 pm
End02/22/2023 7:00 pm
Book Club (virtual): The Second Life of Mirielle West

Hosted by the Saratoga Library. Join us online for an engaging literary discussion of "The Second Life of Mirielle West" by Amanda Skenandore. This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.” Please visit our library catalog to obtain a copy of t...

Start02/22/2023 6:00 pm
End02/22/2023 7:00 pm
Book Club (virtual): There There

Hosted by the Cambrian Branch Library and part of Cambrian's Mystery Book Club.

Join us for an engaging literary discussion of "There There" by Tommy Orange . This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.” Please visit our library cat...

Start02/22/2023 6:00 pm
End02/22/2023 7:00 pm
Sharing New Beginnings: Your Journey Starting a New Life (In-person)

In-person at the Tully Branch Library.

This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.”

Join us and share your story and experience in starting a new life for yourself. This is a great sharing and learning experience. Did you ...

Start02/22/2023 7:00 pm
End02/22/2023 8:00 pm
Wednesday Travel Nights: A Glimpse at UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Veteran traveler David Couzens will narrate this whirlwind photographic tour of more than 100 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, spanning more than 20 nations and ranging from well-known treasures such as the Taj Mahal to Neolithic ruins on the Orkney Islands in Scotland. This program will inspire you ...

Start02/23/2023 11:00 am
End02/23/2023 11:30 am
Coqui in the City Read-Aloud in Mandarin (In-person)

這個活動是为了庆祝 Silicon Valley Reads 2023年的主题 “新起点之旅” (Journey to New Beginnings) 舉辦的。

您是否想知道如何将孩子吸引到故事中并在小时候培养阅读理解能力? 请加入我们,分享由家长主导的互动朗读 Nomar Pe...

Start02/23/2023 3:30 pm
End02/23/2023 4:30 pm
Sugar in Milk Story & Activity (In-person)
Hosted by the Joyce Ellington Branch Library. This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.” Join us as we share Thrity Umrigar’s “Sugar in Milk,” the story of a young girl who immigrated to the United States. Homesick, scared, not familiar ...
Start02/23/2023 4:00 pm
End02/23/2023 5:00 pm
New Financial Beginnings: Creating a Working Budget

"The Santa Clara City Library in partnership with Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley will be presenting this online financial education workshop covering the ways you can start budgeting for your future. A budget is a powerful tool that allows you to take control of your finances, make ...

Start02/23/2023 4:00 pm
End02/23/2023 5:00 pm
Reading to Cats at the Dancing Cat

San Jose's own cat adoption lounge, The Dancing Cat, has a mission in perfect alignment with the 2023 Silicon Valley Reads theme Journey to New Beginnings. The Dancing Cat's cage-free environment provides previously homeless cats a place to wander and play, and perhaps start their own new beginni...

Start02/23/2023 4:30 pm
End02/23/2023 5:30 pm
Coqui in the City Story & Activity (In-person)

In-person at the Pearl Avenue Branch Library.

This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.” Join us as we share Nomar Perez’s “Coqui in the City,” the story of a boy who leaves his homeland, family, and friends. His parents hel...

Start02/24/2023 3:30 pm
End02/24/2023 4:30 pm
Coqui in the City Story & Activity (In-person)

In-person at the Willow Glen Branch Library.

This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.” Join us as we share Nomar Perez’s “Coqui in the City,” the story of a boy who leaves his homeland, family, and friends. His parents help...

Start02/24/2023 6:00 pm
End02/24/2023 7:00 pm
Furia Book Club for Adults in Spanish: Club del Libro en Espanol

Yo era la Furia, después de todo. Sería la elegida para romper el círculo. En Rosario, Argentina, Camila Hassan tiene una doble vida. En casa es una hija atenta y en la cancha es la imparable Furia. Cuando su equipo califica para el torneo Sudamericano, sabrá cuán lejos puede llegar. El cami...

Start02/25/2023 11:00 am
End02/25/2023 12:00 pm
Lunar New Year Calligraphy Class

New Lunar Year, New Beginnings! Join us for an introduction to the art of Chinese calligraphy with Jojo Liu! To celebrate the Lunar New Year (the Year of the Rabbit), our instructor will be teaching the art of the traditional Chinese calligraphy basics including: holding a brush, writing basics, ...

Start02/25/2023 11:00 am
End02/25/2023 12:00 pm
Photography: Skills for a New Beginning
Come to Gilroy Library for a lesson in photography and take a journey to a new skill! Join wildlife photographer Joan Sparks as she covers the basic principles of modern photography. Joan will go over ways to use your eyes and camera to create an image that is even better than what you see. Careful ...
Start02/25/2023 2:00 pm
End02/25/2023 3:00 pm
Lunar New Year Calligraphy Class

New Lunar Year, New Beginnings! Join us for an introduction to the art of Chinese calligraphy with Jojo Liu! To celebrate the Lunar New Year (the Year of the Rabbit), our instructor will be teaching the art of the traditional Chinese calligraphy basics including: holding a brush, writing basics, ...

Start02/25/2023 3:00 pm
End02/25/2023 4:00 pm
Intro to Meditation (In-person)

Hosted by the East San Jose Carnegie Branch Library. This program is in celebration of Silicon Valley Reads 2023 theme, “Journey to New Beginnings.” The New Year is a time to create a clean slate. Join an expert meditator for this powerful workshop. Be inspired and learn how to practice this ...

Start02/26/2023 2:30 pm
End02/26/2023 3:30 pm
Principles of Modern Photography with Joan Sparks (In-person)

Join the Morgan Hill Library and professional photographer, Joan Sparks to discover ways to use your eyes and camera to create an image that is even better than what you see. 

Principles taught in this program are  composition, rule of thirds, natural frames, light, color, timing and...

Start02/26/2023 3:00 pm
End02/26/2023 4:00 pm
Second Act in Life: Transitions (Virtual Program)

Join Indian Business & Professional Women (IBPW) in a conversation with Dinaz Bamji – Arborist/Consultant, a young professional starting her career path, Monica Kumar – Hi-tech Executive, navigating transitions in her personal and professional life and Anita Manwani – Sr. Executive HP/Agile...

Start02/27/2023 10:30 am
End02/27/2023 11:30 am
Central Book Club: What the Fireflies Knew (In-person)

The Santa Clara City Library Central Park Book Club meets (almost) every 4th Monday of the month to discuss books across all genres! Join the group and create a space to talk about and enjoy reading! This month, we will be discussing What the Fireflies Knew by Kai Harris. 

No Registrat...

Start02/27/2023 11:00 am
End02/27/2023 1:00 pm
Play Therapy Toolbox Series: ADHD
ADHD is one of the most prevalent disorders diagnosed in children. Participants will explore a variety of play-based techniques and games that will demonstrate how the therapeutic powers of play can support children with ADHD.
Start02/27/2023 4:00 pm
End02/27/2023 5:00 pm
NorCal Bats (In-person)

Join the Los Gatos Library to learn about Bats and how you can help their journey. NorCalBats is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of bats throughout Northern California. Learn about these animals and their importance as insect control. Inform others and help protect our natur...

Start02/28/2023 10:30 am
End02/28/2023 11:00 am
Celebrity Storytime with Lynette Lee Eng, Coqui in the City (In-person)

Join the Children's Librarians for a fun, interactive 20-minute family storytime indoors in the Orchard Room on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. We will sing songs, read stories, practice our fingerplays, and more! We will have a second family storytime at 11:00 a.m. to accommodate those who weren'...

Start02/28/2023 1:00 pm
End02/28/2023 2:00 pm
New Beginnings in Retirement (In-person)

Rocking chairs are no longer the icon for retirement. With retirement lasting an average of 30 years, retirement is a new beginning. Come to Los Altos Library where two aging experts will share the stages of retirement, latest research, and how lifestyle choices can help shape your best “golden...

Start02/28/2023 7:00 pm
End02/28/2023 8:15 pm
Book Club: The Second Life of Mirielle West (In-person)

The Los Altos Library Book Club will be discussing our 2023 Silicon Valley Reads (SVR) pick, The Second Life of Mirielle West, by Amanda Skenandore. This is an ongoing book club, which meets monthly on the Fourth Tuesdays at 7:00pm in the Los Altos Library. All adults are welcome! Books will be...