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Join us for storytimes and lots of celebrations this month!
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 September.
All our best,
Your Librarians
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This month we are celebrating Halloween, Día de Muertos and Diwali (with more celebration to come in November!)
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Pick up or donate costumes at our Costume Swap! Children are invited to grab a free costume while supplies last. Limit one costume per child.
Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Room: Columbia Middle School, 739 Morse Ave.
Audience: Children of all ages
Registration: Not required, but supplies are limited.
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Come create a Halloween craft! Make a pumpkin face or cat face puppet!
Wednesday, Oct. 14. from 4 to 5 p.m.
Room: Sunnyvale Main Library, Program Room
Audience: Children of all ages and their caregivers
Registration: Not required, but space is limited; doors will close when the room is full
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Join us in celebrating Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), the Latin American holiday that celebrates the life of our loved ones who have passed. There will be a community ofrenda, or altar, in the lobby of the Library building from Friday, October 17 through Sunday, November 2.
We invite you to add copies of pictures of your loved ones (e.g., friends, family, pets, etc.). Everyone is welcome to participate.
Friday, Oct. 16 through Monday, Nov. 2
Room: Sunnyvale Main Library Lobby
Audience: All ages
Registration: Not required
Note: Please do not bring real food, candy, or lit candles. There is a possibility that photos may get lost, so please only bring copies.
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Join Cascada de Flores for a bilingual (Spanish/English) performance that explores the Day of the Dead with songs, dance, tradition, and a variety of musical instruments.
Saturday, Oct. 24 from 3 to 3:45 p..m.
Room: Sunnyvale Main Library, Program Room
Audience: Children of all ages
Registration: No registration is required, but space is limited. Doors will close when the room is full.
Únase a Cascada de Flores para una presentacion bilingüe (español/inglés) que explora el Día de muertos con canciones, bailes tradicionales y una variedad de instrumentos musicales.
Ubicación: Sunnyvale Main Library, La Sala de programas,
Audiencia: Niños de todas las edades.
Registro: No es necesario registrarse, pero el espacio es limitado. Las puertas se cerrarán cuando la sala este llena.
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Decorate your own mini pumpkin!
Monday, Oct. 26 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Room: Sunnyvale Main Library, Program Room
Audience: Grades K to 5 and their caregivers
Registration: No registration is required, but space is limited. Doors will close when the room is full.
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Stroll through Columbia Park and read Meowl-o-ween by Diane Muldrow. 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.
Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 4 to 6 pm
Location: Columbia Park, 789 Morse Ave.
Audience: Children of all ages
Registration: Not required, but supplies are limited. Register for an email reminder.
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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 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with special Library programs and booklists!
¡Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con programas especiales de la Biblioteca y recomendaciones de libros!
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with these books for children
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with art, music and stories at the Library!
Lucky Diaz (author of Fix it Familia, Paletero Man) will present stories and music in our Library program room. Enjoy books, songs and fun from this award-winning musician and author!
FAB Productions will provide an immersive, interactive art experience on our plaza. Watch a live painting performance created in the signature style of the world-renowned Mexican master—complete with the iconic Frida Kahlo costumed "look". Feeling inspired? Pick up a brush and contribute to a large-scale themed mural! Craft your own floral headpiece with guidance from a dedicated flower crown artist and design a personalized, hand-stamped art piece to take home as a keepsake. Join FAB Productions for a celebration of culture, creativity, and community!
Sunday, Oct. 4 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Room: Sunnyvale Main Library, Program Room and Plaza
Audience: All ages
Registration: Not required
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Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the music of IndiviDúo! IndiviDúo is a Latin music project formed in Buenos Aires in 2010 by Californian singer-songwriter Tiffany Joy and Colombian musician Maqui Reyes.
Saturday, Oct. 10 from 3 to 4 p.m.
Room: Sunnyvale Main Library, Program Room
Audience: All ages
Registration: Not required, but space is limited; doors will close when the room is full.
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Join us for this informative presentation. We will cover the college admissions process, including:
- Admission Trends
- SAT/ACT Changes
- Passion Projects
- What Colleges Look For
- Timeline & Action Steps
- Reducing Stress
Presented by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC. This program will be on Zoom. Please register to receive the Zoom link.
Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Room: Online via Zoom
Audience: Teens and their guardians
Registration: Required to receive the Zoom link
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Voices of Sunnyvale is a community event that gives students in grades K to 12 the opportunity to share their voices in a welcoming environment. Participants can share a story, perform a poem, or talk about a personal experience that is meaningful to them. The event is designed to bring people together, build confidence, and encourage meaningful connections through storytelling. Everyone will have an equal opportunity to speak and be heard. Whether you want to inspire others or simply share your perspective. Join us and share the story that only you can tell.
Saturday, Oct. 3 from 3 to 4 p.m.
Room: Sunnyvale Main Library, Program Room
Audience: Grades K to 12 and their caregivers
Registration: Registration to attend is not required. If you would like to speak at the event, please fill out the form below. You will hear from a librarian via email to coordinate further
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Come celebrate Pokémon! Drop in for a variety of activities. Costumes are encouraged!
- Play Pokémon TCG
- Test your Pokémon knowledge with trivia
- Trade on your Nintendo Switch system or Pokémon Go
- Relax with a puzzle or play a board game
- Make some pixel art with Perler beads
- Make Pokémon-themed crafts
- Take photos at our photobooth
Friday, Oct. 9 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Room: Sunnyvale Main Library, Program Room
Audience: All ages
Registration: Not required
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It's a sticker party! Bring any of your old and unwanted stickers for a sticker trade and learn how to make your own stickers with parchment paper and packing tape!
Monday, Oct. 19 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Room: Program Room, Sunnyvale Main Library
Audience: Grades K to 12
Registration: Not required, but space is limited; doors will close when the room is full
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Come read to a therapy dog! Canine Companions therapy dogs will visit the Sunnyvale Library on the third Tuesday of the month from September through May. Therapy dogs provide a safe and comforting environment for children to practice their literacy skills. Limited registration is intentional to allow readers rewarding one-on-one reading time with a therapy dog. Each child will get ten minutes of one-on-one reading time with a furry friend.
Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Room: Sunnyvale Main Library, Program Room
Audience: Grades K to 8
Registration: Required. Please only sign up for one time slot per child
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Bring your own snacks and enjoy a fun movie with the family! This month we will be watching Elio (RATED: PG).
Sunday, Oct. 25 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Room: Sunnyvale Main Library, Program Room
Audience: Children ages 3 and up and their caregivers
Registration: Not required, but space is limited; doors will close when the room is full
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library.
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Graphic novels rule at our book club! Join us monthly to discuss a fun graphic novel.
This month, we will discuss Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte . 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. We have six books to give away to the first six people who register and come to the children's reference desk.
Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Room: Sunnyvale Main Library, Program Room
Audience: School-age grades 3 to 7
Registration: Not required, but recommended
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Build and create with LEGO using our collection of bricks.
Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Room: Sunnyvale Main Library, Program Room
Audience: Children ages 5 and up and their caregivers
Registration: Not required, but space is limited; doors will close when the room is full
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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.
Thursday, Oct. 29 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Room: Sunnyvale Main Library, Program Room
Audience: Grades 2 to 6
Registration: Not required
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Learn American Sign Language for babies with experts from Happy Baby Signs.
Monday, Oct. 12 from 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Room: Sunnyvale Main Library, Program Room
Audience: Expectant parents and parents of children 0-24 months. Children are welcome to attend.
Registration: Not required
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Learn while you play at this drop-in playtime for our littlest patrons.
Friday, Oct. 30 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Room: Sunnyvale Main Library, Program Room
Audience: Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers
Registration: Not required
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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.
Note: There will be no storytimes Oct. 26 through Oct 31.
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Storytime
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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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Join us for four Bilingual Hindi-English storytimes this month! Each storytime will be followed by a craft.
Thursday, Oct. 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Location: Sunnyvale Main Library, Program Room
Audience: Children ages 3 to 6 and their caregivers
Registration: Not required, but space is limited; doors will close when the room is full
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Join us for a special storytime at Magical Bridge Playground at Fair Oaks Park.
Friday, Oct. 2 from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Magical Bridge Playground at Fair Oaks Park, 540 N Fair Oaks Ave in Sunnyvale
Audience: Recommended for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers, but everyone is welcome.
Registration: Not required, but space is limited; doors will close when the room is full
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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.
Friday, Oct. 9 from 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Room: Sunnyvale Main Library, Program Room
Audience: Children ages 3 and up and their caregivers
Registration Required: Please arrive early, registrants' spots are guaranteed only until the start of the program.
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Join us for a special autumn themed Japanese language storytime! Enjoy a craft and storytime with picture books in Japanese, fingerplays, nursery rhymes and traditional songs accompanied by instruments.
Sunday, Oct. 11 from 3 to 4 p.m.
Room: Sunnyvale Main Library, Program Room
Audience: Children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers
Registration: No registration is required, but space is limited; doors will close when the program is full.
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Join us for a bilingual (Spanish/English) storytime followed by a craft!
Únase a nosotros para la hora de cuentos bilingüe (español e inglés), seguido por una manualidad!
Friday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to noon
Room: Sunnyvale Main Library, Program Room
Audience: Children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers
Registration: No registration is required, but space is limited; doors will close when the program is full.
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Join this special storytime with a dentist and learn some oral hygiene tips for keeping your smile healthy!
Monday, Oct. 19 from 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Room: Sunnyvale Main Library, Program Room
Audience: Children ages 2 and up and their caregivers
Registration: Not required, but space is limited; doors will close when the room is full
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Join us for a French/English bilingual storytime and craft.
Monday, Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to noon
Room: Sunnyvale Main Library, Library Program Room
Audience: Children of all ages and their caregivers.
Registration: Registration is not required but space is limited. Doors will close when the room is full.
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Join us for a Japanese Language Storytime with Poponta Children's Cultural Society!
Friday, Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. to noon
Room: Sunnyvale Main Library, Program Room
Audience: Ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers
Registration: No registration required, but space is limited. Doors will close when the room is full.
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Protect the Freedom to Read! Join us for a banned books scavenger hunt and other activities to celebrate throughout the week!
Enjoy great music and a fun evening outdoors at the Orchard Music Series. Bring your blankets for the amphitheater seating, blankets and lawn chairs for the surrounding areas, family and friends, and enjoy live music in the park. There will be free, fun activities for kids and food for purchase at a variety of food trucks to enjoy throughout the evening.
Remaining concert dates include:
Oct. 1: Pop Fiction (Contemporary Pop, R&B and Country) | Food by Chic N' Bros, Sam's Chowder Mobile and Luv's Brownies
Oct. 8: Pop Rockz (80s, 90s to Now Dance Party) | Food by Fire & Slice Pizza, Me Oi, and Travelin Tom's Coffee Truck
All performances start at 6 p.m. and there is no cost to attend.
View the Orchard Music Series events on the City’s Events Calendar.
Questions? Call 408-730-7350
 The City of Sunnyvale is proud to announce the 41st Annual Hands on the Arts festival.
This free children's festival is a long-standing tradition celebrating our city's diversity through art from around the world. Participants will enjoy arts and crafts workshops led by Art Workshop Leaders. Enjoy a day of creative fun for the whole family.
When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Drive
This is a FREE event.
Arts and Entertainment
The festival is packed with endless creativity. Highlights including:
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Hands-on art workshops: all supplies included.
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Roaming performers: Keep an eye out for whimsical entertainers wandering the festival grounds to dazzle and delight.
Food
Food trucks will be available on site.
Getting There
Bike to the event and use our free bike valet to safely store your bike. You can also catch a ride using Sunnyvale Beam, the City's new on-demand rideshare service. Your first three rides are free.
Parking
Parking is available in the Community Center parking lots.
Volunteer
We are looking for energetic volunteers for fun event to:
- Help our Art Workshop Leaders by organizing, prepping, re-stocking and cleaning up supplies
- Help kids with fun art projects
- Provide general customer service
Volunteer Shifts
- Full Day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Lunch and gift provided)
- Half-day
- Morning: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Afternoon: Noon to 4 p.m.
Register to Volunteer
We do not accept walk-up volunteers on the day of the event. You must pre-register.
If you are a new volunteer:
If you are a returning volunteer:
If you have any questions, email Hands on the Arts.
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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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