Bascom Library
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Thursday May 8 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
Family Storytime - Stay & Play
Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that pr......More
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Thursday May 8 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP)
FREE. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please call (408) 350-3239 Monday-Friday between 8am-5pm to set up a free one-on-one counseling appointment. Do you have questions about Medicare or Medi-Cal? Sourcewise's HICAP counselors offer one-on-one counseling for those looking ......More
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Thursday May 8 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Chess Club for Kids
Come learn to play chess, or just play a game! This is an informal and welcoming program. For ages up to 12, and families. Located in the children's area. Registration encouraged but not required. ADA Accomm......More
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Friday May 9 2:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Volunteer for Bascom Library Book Sale
Help the Friends of Bascom Library prepare for their book sale the following day. This is a Volunteer Away Your Fines opportunity! Please note the work will involve lifting and transporting boxes of books, which can be heavy, as well as organizing books by category. T......More
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Friday May 9 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Mother's Day Dog Magnet Craft (Drop-in)
Join us at Bascom Branch Library for a fun, drop-in craft for children. Children can create their own "Happy Mudder's Day Doggie" magnet with this simple craft kit. This program is in celebration of Mother's Day. One Mother's Day craft per child (each child must be ......More
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Friday May 9 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Reading Buddies
Have your child practice their reading with a Reading Buddy! Reading Buddies provides students in grades K-3 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a reading coach. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beg......More
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Saturday May 10 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Volunteer for Bascom Library Book Sale
Help the Friends of Bascom Library with their book sale. This is a Volunteer Away Your Fines opportunity! Please note the work will involve lifting and transporting boxes of books, which can be heavy, as well as organizing books by category. The Friends will handle p......More
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Saturday May 10 10:00am - 2:00pm PDT
Friends of Bascom Library Book Sale
Choose from a large collection of books at our sale in the multipurpose room. Proceeds go toward funding library programs, books, and supplies. Come support your local library branch and find new literary treasures for yourself! The Friends of Bascom Library host a qu......More
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Tuesday May 13 12:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
ELL Word Games
Pick up a worksheet and build your English vocabulary! Word game worksheets will be available by the library’s front entrance every Tuesday from 12:00-6:00 pm. Free. No registration required. ¡Toma una hoja de trabajo y desarrolla tu vocabulario en inglés! ......More
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Tuesday May 13 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Conversation Club for English Language Learners (ELL)
Build your English conversation skills with other adult learners in a welcoming and respectful environment. Practice your speaking and listening skills, expand your vocabulary, discuss current events, and much more! Free. No registration required. ......More
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Tuesday May 13 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Origami for Kids
Make designs like a cat, airplane, fish, heart, or penguin using colorful paper. Then decorate your origami with markers. This is a self-directed program in which all supplies and instructions are made available. A volunteer or staff member will be available for assi......More
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Tuesday May 13 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Writing Group for Teens
Do you feel like you have remarkable things to say, waiting to be expressed? Are you curious what others are writing? Want to share your creativity with others? Come to the Teen Writing Group at Bascom Library! You’ll have a chance to read your stories and poems to oth......More
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Wednesday May 14 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
1-on-1 Tech Help
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Do you need help using the computer? Don’t know how to send an email or set up a Zoom meeting? Our tech mentor can help! Learn how to: Open an email account Connect to Wi-Fi/hotspots Use laptops/Chromebooks Use Microsoft Office Fill out sim......More
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Wednesday May 14 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Public Speaking Practice
Do you have a presentation or interview coming up? Want to gain confidence with your public speaking and conversation skills? Silicon Valley Speaking Club meetings are an excellent opportunity for practice! A free program. Group is friendly and welcoming. If you h......More
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Thursday May 15 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
Family Storytime - Stay & Play
Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that pr......More
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Thursday May 15 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Chess Club for Kids
Come learn to play chess, or just play a game! This is an informal and welcoming program. For ages up to 12, and families. Located in the children's area. Registration encouraged but not required. ADA Accomm......More
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Friday May 16 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Volunteer Away Your Fines as a Branch Buddy!
Every now and then, libraries need a little extra love from the communities they serve. You can volunteer away your library fines at a rate of $20 per hour while helping the library maintain a clean and welcoming environment. Volunteers will be responsible for: Cle......More
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Friday May 16 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Reading Buddies
Have your child practice their reading with a Reading Buddy! Reading Buddies provides students in grades K-3 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a reading coach. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beg......More