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Calendar of Events
We had a wonderful kickoff event with our three featured authors: john a. powell (The Power of Bridging), Keeonna Harris (Mainline Mama) and Annie Hartnett (Unlikely Animals). If you missed it, you can watch it HERE.
Please join us for many more events celebrating Bridges to Belonging! See listing below.
2026 Events
Mark your calendar! Browse the chronological list of upcoming Silicon Valley Reads events or use the search bar to find specific ones. You can also click a category button to quickly filter events that match your interests.
Thu, Jan 15
Thu, Jan 15Jan 15, 2026, 7:00 AM – Mar 31, 2026, 5:00 PMOnline ToolkitThis toolkit is designed to support you with engaging youth with this year’s children/teen companion books focused on “Bridges to Belonging.” For each book, you will find a brief summary of the text, potential discussion questions, tools to support literacy and interactive reading and much more!
Thu, Jan 15
Thu, Jan 15Build a Bridge of Belonging Across Silicon Valley: Paper Chain of Kindness /Libraries Across the County
Thu, Jan 15
Thu, Jan 15Jan 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – Mar 14, 2026, 5:00 PMCupertino: De Anza College Campus, Euphrat Museum of Art 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014, USAVisit the Euphrat Museum of Art throughout the Silicon Valley Reads season. Come for the Silicon Valley Reads kickoff... join a special closing event with the artists on March 14th 12-2pm!
Tue, Jan 20Jan 20, 2026, 7:00 AM – May 31, 2026, 5:00 PMMultiple Local Parks, 171 W Edmundson Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, USAEnjoy the outdoors with your little ones while reading along to a storybook! StoryWalk® is a great way to exercise the body and the mind. Join us at multiple parks across Santa Clara County!
Sun, Feb 01Feb 01, 2026, 10:00 AM – Feb 28, 2026, 5:00 PMSan Jose: Biblioteca Latinoamericana, 921 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95110, USAAre you up for a challenge? Pick up a Kindness bingo card at the library and begin practicing random acts of kindness with your friends, family, fellow students, and all people around you!- Sun, Feb 01Feb 01, 2026, 10:00 AM – Mar 31, 2026, 5:00 PMSan Jose: East Carnegie Branch, 1102 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95116, USAAre you up for a challenge? Pick up a Kindness bingo card at the library and begin practicing random acts of kindness with your friends, family, fellow students, and all people around you!
Mon, Feb 02
Thu, Feb 12
Thu, Feb 12
Multiple DatesThu, Feb 12Feb 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PMSunnyvale Community Center, 550 E Remington Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USAThis class is for Individuals with disabilities ages 8 and older. Join us for a fun, relaxing artistic journey and dive into the vibrant world of watercolor painting. With step-by-step guidance, participants will develop skills and confidence in the versatile medium. All materials are provided.
Thu, Feb 12
Thu, Feb 12Feb 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMLos Altos Library, 13 S San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA 94022, USAPlease join us for this fun craft program celebrating the Silicon Valley Reads theme. Local artist Gigi Farmer will lead adults and teens in the creation of a unique project. All materials will be provided. No registration necessary.
Fri, Feb 13
Fri, Feb 13
Sat, Feb 14Feb 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMSan Jose: Mt. Pleasant Branch, 3411 Rocky Mountain Dr, San Jose, CA 95127, USAMeet your neighbors and make new friends at our Speed Friending event, hosted by the Rose Garden Branch Library. In this interactive event, participants will meet their neighbors and hopefully make some new friends!
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