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October is almost here and it feels like the start of the holiday season at the Library! We have lots of fun programs coming up for Halloween, Diwali and Día de Muertos! Check out a complete list of our holiday programs on our Seasonal Library Programs page.
Many of our programs this month do not have registration. Space in our programs is still limited and the doors will close when the program is full.
For programs with registrations, we recommend arriving early. Registrants' spots are only guaranteed until the start of the program.
Scroll down or visit our calendar to view more programs happening in October.
All our best,
Your Librarians
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All ages
Thursday, Oct. 3, 7 to 8 p.m.
Library Program Room
No Registration
Join us for a book reading and performance from author and musician Lucky Diaz (La Guitarrista, Paletero Man).
Lucky Diaz is a bilingual, songwriting, taco-eating,multi–Latin Grammy Award–winning and six-time Emmy–nominated musician, children’s television personality and author.
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Grades 1 to 8
Monday, Oct. 7, 4 to 5 p.m.
Library Program Room
No registration
Come celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with music! We will be making maracas.
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Celebrate Halloween throughout October at the Library!
Seeking Halloween Costume Donations! Contribute to our Halloween Costume Swap event. We are accepting donations for clean, gently used children’s costumers and accessories starting Oct. 1 to 15.
Drop-off locations and times:
- Drop off costumes at the Children's Information Desk
- M-Th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- F-S, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sun, 1 to 6 p.m.
- M-F, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sat, 9 a.m. to noon
Donated costumes will be distributed for free at our Costume Swap Event, on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Columbia Middle School (739 Morse Ave.) at the front of the school, to the left of main office.
Questions? 408-730-7800.
Grades 3 to 8
Friday, Oct. 11, 4 to 5 p.m.
Library Program Room
No registration
Learn about origami and make a special Halloween creation!
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All Ages
Saturday, Oct. 19, 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Library Program Room
No registration
Enjoy a Halloween-themed musical performance from Andy Z! Children are encouraged to wear their costumes!
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library.
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Grades K to 5
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 4 to 5 p.m.
Library Program Room
No registration
Make a festive craft for Halloween!
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All ages
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 4 to 6 p.m.
Columbia Park, 789 Morse Ave.
No registration
Stroll through Columbia Park and read Trick or Treat, Bugs to Eat by Tracy C. Gold. There will be a craft at the end of the walk, while supplies last. Families are encouraged to wear costumes and bring a treat bag.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Ann Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
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All ages
Thursday, Oct. 31, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Library Program Room
No registration
Join us for special Halloween Storytime at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Treat Walk at 11 a.m.
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Grades 3 to 6
Thursday, Oct. 31, 4 to 5 p.m.
Library Program Room
Registration recommended
Graphic novels rule at our book club! Join us for a Spooky Halloween version of our monthly book club to discuss a fun graphic novel. Feel free to wear a costume!
This month, we will discuss popular graphic novel PLANTS vs. ZOMBIES Lawnmageddon! If you don't have a chance to read it, you are still welcome to come and listen or talk about your favorite graphic novel. As a club, feel free to suggest our next read.
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Adults only
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Library Program Room
Registration recommended
The session is designed to share and discuss the effects of different discipline styles (including time-out).
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Arts, Culture and Entertainment |
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Grades 1 to 5
Monday, Oct. 21, 4 to 5 p.m.
Library Program Room
No registration
Join us to celebrate Diwali and create your own themed craft!
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Grades K to 5
Monday, Oct. 23, 4 to 5 p.m.
Library Program Room
No registration
Learn about alebrijes, brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures created in Oaxaca, Mexico, then create your own!
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All ages
Saturday, Oct. 26, 3 to 4 p.m.
Library Program Room
No registration
Celebrate Diwali with a performance from PAMPA Dance Academy.
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All ages
Sunday, Oct. 27, 2 to 4 p.m.
Library Program Room
No registration
Bring your own snacks and enjoy a fun movie with the family! This month we will be watching Monsters, Inc.(RATED: G)
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Ages 5 and up
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 4 to 5 p.m.
Library Program Room
No registration
Build and create with LEGO using our collection of bricks.
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Ages 5 to 12
Saturday, Oct. 19, 3 to 4 p.m.
Library Program Room
No registration
Join us for a hands-on S.T.E.A.M. workshop presented by Science Smart Kids Inc. Children will make “witches’ brew'' that will bubble and fizz due to a fun chemical reaction. Make bright green and stretchy “Ogre Boogers” (slime) to take home.
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Grades 3 to 6
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 4 to 5 p.m.
Library Program Room
Registration required
Work on fun coding projects in a group setting. You are encouraged to bring your own laptop. A limited number of Chromebooks can be provided by the library if needed.
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Ages 0 to 5
Friday, Oct. 25, 3 to 5 p.m.
Library Program Room
No registration
Learn while you play at this drop-in playtime for our littlest patrons.
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 Join us for storytime in the Library Program Room! No registration is required, but space is limited. Doors will close when the room is full.
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Storytime
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Time
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Ages
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Toddler Storytime*
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Tuesdays
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11 to 11:25 a.m.
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1 to 3 years
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Preschool Storytime
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Wednesdays
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11 to 11:25 a.m.
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3 to 5 years
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Baby Lapsit & Playtime**
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Thursdays
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10:30 a.m. to noon
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0 to 12 months
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Night Owl Storytime
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Thursdays
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7 to 7:25 p.m.
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All Ages
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Family Storytime***
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Saturdays
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11 to 11:25 a.m.
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All Ages
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*Toddler Storytime on Tuesday, Oct. 8 will be replaced by Firefighter Storytime
**Baby Lapsit and Playtime on Thursday, Oct. 31 will be replaced by Halloween Storytime and Treat Walk
***Family Storytime on Saturday, Oct. 19 will be replaced by Halloween Fun with Andy Z
Ages 0 to 5
Friday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Library Program Room
No registration
Join us for a Japanese Language Storytime with Poponta Children's Cultural Society and Japanese Play and Learn!
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All ages
Fair Oaks Park, 540 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
No registration
Join us for a special storytime at Magical Bridge Playground at Fair Oaks Park, 540 N Fair Oaks Ave in Sunnyvale.
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Date
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Time
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Language
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Wednesday, Oct. 2
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4 to 4:30 p.m.
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English
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Friday, Oct. 4*
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11 to 11:30 a.m.
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English
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Friday, Oct. 11
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4 to 4:30 p.m.
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Spanish
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*Presented by Sunnyvale Public Library librarians
Ages 0 to 5
Sunday, Oct. 6, 3 to 4 p.m.
Library Program Room
No registration
Join us for a special autumn themed Japanese language storytime! Enjoy picture books in Japanese, fingerplays, Japanese autumn nursery rhymes and traditional songs accompanied by instruments.
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Ages 1 to 5
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Library Program Room
No registration
Join Sunnyvale firefighters for stories and see their firetruck for a special show and tell.
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Ages 0 to 5
Thursday, Oct. 10, 4 to 4:30 p.m.
Library Program Room
Registration recommended
Celebrate your birthday at this special storytime! Enjoy books, songs and activities all about your birthday. If you are celebrating a birthday in October, please register for a special treat!
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Ages 3 to 6
Friday, Oct. 11, 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Library Program Room
Registration required
Sensory Storytime is a fun interactive and inclusive literacy program. It engages children through movement, music, active stories, sensory materials, and visual schedules. This program is for children with sensory challenges or difficulty being in large groups. This program is limited to 12 participants and their caregivers.
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Ages 0 to 5
Friday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Library Program Room
No registration
Join us for a bilingual (Spanish/English) storytime followed by a craft!
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 Don't buy when you can borrow. The Library of Things consists of non-traditional items you can check out with your Library card. Items range from digital equipment to garden tools to holiday bakeware. Save yourself money and storage space by borrowing occasional use items from the Library.
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If You're Appy and You Know It |
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Download our SPL Mobile App if you haven't yet! You can see your Library card in the app. Visit the Library's website and scroll down to "Digital Library" and click "Mobile Apps." |
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Accessibility
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you require special accommodation, please contact the library at 408-730-7300 or chat with a librarian at least three days in advance of the program.
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Library sponsorship of a program does not constitute an endorsement of the content of the programs or views expressed at the program.
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