Beginning Mandarin for Kids in Grades 3-8

3rd - 8th graders: Interested in learning Mandarin? Join us this summer to learn the basics of this language spoken by over 1 billion speakers in the world. You'll learn basic sounds, words and phrases. No experience necessary. Registration required. Please know you ......More

3rd - 8th graders: Interested in learning Mandarin? Join us this summer to learn the basics of this language spoken by over 1 billion speakers in the world. You'll learn basic sounds, words and phrases. No experience necessary. Registration required. Please know you are registering for the entire series. Each class will build on previous lessons. Registration will open May 1st. Classes will be on: Saturdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28 and July 5th from 2- 4 pm AND Thursdays, June 12, 26 and July 3rd from 5-7 pm For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+ days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org. Sponsored by the Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office

Science Heroes: Experiment Lab for Ages 12-18

Level up your science skills in this interactive workshop! Teens will work together to explore exciting science concepts like air pressure and chemical reactions through hands-on experiments. It's a fun and engaging way to learn and grow at the library. For Teens ages......More

Level up your science skills in this interactive workshop! Teens will work together to explore exciting science concepts like air pressure and chemical reactions through hands-on experiments. It's a fun and engaging way to learn and grow at the library. For Teens ages 12-18 Attendance is limited to the first 30 Teens. This program is part of the Santa Clara County Library District's Summer Reading event schedule.

Babywearing Dance

Join us every Sunday at 11AM at the Cupertino Library for Babywearing Dance. 

Summer Music in the Courtyard-Leomele Hawaiian Band

Leomele is a Hawaiian musical duo composed of husband and wife Richard and Karen Sanico, both originally from Honolulu—Richard from Kalihi and Karen from Kaimukī. The name "Leomele" translates to "a song tune" in Hawaiian, reflecting their deep connection to the island......More

Leomele is a Hawaiian musical duo composed of husband and wife Richard and Karen Sanico, both originally from Honolulu—Richard from Kalihi and Karen from Kaimukī. The name "Leomele" translates to "a song tune" in Hawaiian, reflecting their deep connection to the islands' musical traditions. Now based in the San Francisco Bay Area, they perform traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music, sharing the spirit of aloha with diverse audiences. Summer Music in the Courtyard Join us this summer for the Summer Music in the Courtyard series, a weekly all-ages event featuring a vibrant mix of live music every Sunday afternoon. Set in a welcoming outdoor courtyard, each week showcases a different genre—from jazz and folk to classical guitar, and world music—offering something for everyone to enjoy. Bring your friends, family, or just yourself for a relaxing afternoon of great tunes and community spirit under the summer sky.  Don’t forget your hat and sunscreen! Summer Music in the Courtyard is sponsored by the Cupertino Library Foundation.

Summer 2025 Level Up at Your Library: Level Up Readers

Level Up this summer with Level Up Readers, a dedicated space where your child can read to a tutor and accomplish their summer reading goal of 5 books! No registration is needed.  For children in grades TK-2. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Libra......More

Level Up this summer with Level Up Readers, a dedicated space where your child can read to a tutor and accomplish their summer reading goal of 5 books! No registration is needed.  For children in grades TK-2. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.

DIY Terrariums

Bring a touch of nature indoors! Join us for a hands-on workshop with our friends at Momstera Lounge where you'll learn how to create your own miniature ecosystem. We'll provide the materials and guidance to build a beautiful DIY terrarium, perfect for adding a bit of ......More

Bring a touch of nature indoors! Join us for a hands-on workshop with our friends at Momstera Lounge where you'll learn how to create your own miniature ecosystem. We'll provide the materials and guidance to build a beautiful DIY terrarium, perfect for adding a bit of green to your home or office. Discover the art of layering, planting, and maintaining your tiny garden. Due to limited space, registration will open 21 days prior to the program. If you have registered and are unable to attend, please cancel your registration to allow others the opportunity to participate. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.

Toddler Storytime

Stories and Songs for 1-2 year olds. This story time features lots of movement, singing, and action and is geared for very young toddlers who can no longer sit in laps! For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibil......More

Stories and Songs for 1-2 year olds. This story time features lots of movement, singing, and action and is geared for very young toddlers who can no longer sit in laps! For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+ days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org

ESL Conversation Club at the Cupertino Library

ESL Conversation Club continues at Cupertino Library this year. Please join us for this fun sharing experience. Improve your English listening and speaking skills and learn about other cultures in a supportive environment. This program is for adults aged 18 and ol......More

ESL Conversation Club continues at Cupertino Library this year. Please join us for this fun sharing experience. Improve your English listening and speaking skills and learn about other cultures in a supportive environment. This program is for adults aged 18 and older who speak basic English. *We will be holding ongoing weekly meetings in Room 201A on the second floor.  Space is limited and online registration is required. Registration will open one week prior to each meeting.   For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.

Knit-Alongs at Cupertino Library

Starting Time: 2:30 pm Ending Time: 4:00 pm Community Room 201A   On the first Friday of each month we will meet in Room 201B No Knit-Along today, but we'll be back on Friday, June 27th. Cupertino Library Knit Alongs continue in 2025!.  All adult knitters and crochet......More

Starting Time: 2:30 pm Ending Time: 4:00 pm Community Room 201A   On the first Friday of each month we will meet in Room 201B No Knit-Along today, but we'll be back on Friday, June 27th. Cupertino Library Knit Alongs continue in 2025!.  All adult knitters and crocheters are welcome. No registration or sign up required.  We're always happy to meet someone new, so please feel free to join us.  Meet new friends, start a new project, or finish an old one.  *Please note, This is mostly a social group for knitters and crocheters aged 18 and older.  It is not intended to be a class for regular knitting and crochet instruction. *We can supply some knitting and crochet supplies, but everyone is encouraged to bring their own knitting needles, crochet hooks and yarn.  For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.  

Creative Writing: Become a Human Rights Advocate

Calling all tweens in grades 6-8 to utilize creative writing and poetry as a tool to advocate for social justice. Attendees will learn interactive lessons on writing techniques, discover a showcase a diverse set of authors who have used writing as a form of advocacy, a......More

Calling all tweens in grades 6-8 to utilize creative writing and poetry as a tool to advocate for social justice. Attendees will learn interactive lessons on writing techniques, discover a showcase a diverse set of authors who have used writing as a form of advocacy, and be in a safe space to create their own writing projects in which they can showcase their own identity.  For tweens in grades 6-8. Space is limited. Please arrive on time. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org. Sign up for Summer Reading 2025: Level Up at Your Library June 1st – July 31st and earn a reward for reading 5 books and completing 1 activity. Sign up and track your books with Beanstack online: https://sccl.beanstack.org/reader365 or download the free Beanstack App. Pick up your finishing reward at your local SCCLD library August 1st – 31st while supplies last. All Summer Reading Program information available here: www.sccld.org/summer

中/英文雙語說故事時間 Mandarin/English Bilingual Family Storytime

Join us for stories, songs, flannel board story, fingerplay and a craft project with Children Librarian in Mandarin and English. Children and their caretakers are welcome to join.  兒童圖書館員將為小朋友讀圖畫故事書;唱兒歌;用絨布板講故事;手指謠和做美勞。歡迎幼兒們 和家長,褓母一同前來參加。 For accessibility accommodat......More

Join us for stories, songs, flannel board story, fingerplay and a craft project with Children Librarian in Mandarin and English. Children and their caretakers are welcome to join.  兒童圖書館員將為小朋友讀圖畫故事書;唱兒歌;用絨布板講故事;手指謠和做美勞。歡迎幼兒們 和家長,褓母一同前來參加。 For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+ days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org Generously sponsored by the Friends of Cupertino Library

Family Storytime at Cupertino Library

Join us for Family Storytime for all ages in our program room! This storytime series is suitable for all ages and will feature stories, songs, rhymes and dances, all to encourage the development of crucial early literacy skills. Parents and children will listen togethe......More

Join us for Family Storytime for all ages in our program room! This storytime series is suitable for all ages and will feature stories, songs, rhymes and dances, all to encourage the development of crucial early literacy skills. Parents and children will listen together, learn together, and sing together. Storytime is limited to the first 100 families, with a maximum of 2 adults per family group. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to sit on.

Beginning Mandarin for Kids in Grades 3-8

3rd - 8th graders: Interested in learning Mandarin? Join us this summer to learn the basics of this language spoken by over 1 billion speakers in the world. You'll learn basic sounds, words and phrases. No experience necessary. Registration required. Please know you ......More

3rd - 8th graders: Interested in learning Mandarin? Join us this summer to learn the basics of this language spoken by over 1 billion speakers in the world. You'll learn basic sounds, words and phrases. No experience necessary. Registration required. Please know you are registering for the entire series. Each class will build on previous lessons. Registration will open May 1st. Classes will be on: Saturdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28 and July 5th from 2- 4 pm AND Thursdays, June 12, 26 and July 3rd from 5-7 pm For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+ days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org. Sponsored by the Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office

Teen Summer Reading: SQL Workshop

QL Workshop for Teens   Join us for a hands-on workshop on the basics of SQL! You'll be learning about database querying and data analysis. Please be sure to bring a fully charged laptop and changing cord to this workshop. Our presenter, Katianna Parisis, is a da......More

QL Workshop for Teens   Join us for a hands-on workshop on the basics of SQL! You'll be learning about database querying and data analysis. Please be sure to bring a fully charged laptop and changing cord to this workshop. Our presenter, Katianna Parisis, is a data analytics consultant with a Master’s in Public Health and over eight years of experience at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and analytics. She has spent the last three years helping corporate teams master SQL to unlock the power of their data. Registration is required. For ages 12-18. Online Registration Required. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.

Babywearing Dance

Join us every Sunday at 11AM at the Cupertino Library for Babywearing Dance. 

Summer Music in the Courtyard-Cambrian Quintet

The Cambrian Quintet is a spirited ensemble of five talented musicians who bring the vibrant sound of the woodwind quintet to life. Featuring flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and French horn, the group delights audiences with a repertoire that blends light classical fav......More

The Cambrian Quintet is a spirited ensemble of five talented musicians who bring the vibrant sound of the woodwind quintet to life. Featuring flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and French horn, the group delights audiences with a repertoire that blends light classical favorites and beloved movie melodies. Whether performing elegant arrangements of Mozart and Debussy or iconic themes from film scores, the Cambrian Quintet offers an inviting, accessible musical experience for listeners of all ages. Summer Music in the Courtyard Join us this summer for the Summer Music in the Courtyard series, a weekly all-ages event featuring a vibrant mix of live music every Sunday afternoon. Set in a welcoming outdoor courtyard, each week showcases a different genre—from jazz and folk to classical guitar, and world music—offering something for everyone to enjoy. Bring your friends, family, or just yourself for a relaxing afternoon of great tunes and community spirit under the summer sky.  Don’t forget your hat and sunscreen! Summer Music in the Courtyard is sponsored by the Cupertino Library Foundation.

Summer 2025 Level Up at Your Library: Level Up Readers

Level Up this summer with Level Up Readers, a dedicated space where your child can read to a tutor and accomplish their summer reading goal of 5 books! No registration is needed.  For children in grades TK-2. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Libra......More

Level Up this summer with Level Up Readers, a dedicated space where your child can read to a tutor and accomplish their summer reading goal of 5 books! No registration is needed.  For children in grades TK-2. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.

Toddler Storytime

Stories and Songs for 1-2 year olds. This story time features lots of movement, singing, and action and is geared for very young toddlers who can no longer sit in laps! For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibil......More

Stories and Songs for 1-2 year olds. This story time features lots of movement, singing, and action and is geared for very young toddlers who can no longer sit in laps! For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+ days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org