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Calendar of Events

We are excited to announce our 2026 theme, Bridges to Belonging. Join us from mid-January through March for a series of engaging author visits and community events designed to bring us together.


REGISTER NOW for the 2026 Kickoff Event

Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. De Anza VPAC Theater, Cupertino

Join us for an inspiring evening as Sal Pizarro of the San Jose Mercury News sits down with the authors of our three featured adult selections:

  • John A. Powell: The Power of Bridging

  • Keeonna Harris: Mainline Mama

  • Annie Hartnett: Unlikely Animals

They will discuss how to navigate the complexities of our modern world with empathy, and how to find the common ground that exists even in divided times.


Arrive early or stay late to enjoy the art show “A Sense of Belonging” at the Euphrat Museum, located just off the lobby.


Book Signing: Copies will be available for purchase at the event, with an author signing immediately following the program.


Registration

Register HERE for In-Person Event

Register HERE for Live-Stream Event


Need to update your registration later? Email siliconvalleyreads@gmail.com.


More Events Coming Soon! Following the kickoff, our local libraries, schools, and partners will host a wide array of programs to help us build bridges to belonging. Check back here in early January for the full schedule.

  • Sat, Jan 10
    Gilroy Library
    Jan 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    Gilroy Library, 350 W 6th St, Gilroy, CA 95020, USA
    Explore the "Bridges" between local natural history and your own neighborhood through this three-session adult program featuring guest scientists. Explore las "conexiones" entre la historia natural local y su propio vecindario a través de este programa para adultos de tres sesiones.
  • Sat, Jan 17
    San Jose Clubhouse
    Jan 17, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    San Jose Clubhouse, 15480 Union Ave, San Jose, CA 95124, USA
    Local media personality Chuck Cantrell and author Keeonna Harris will discuss her memoir, Mainline Mama, and the systemic barriers facing Black communities in California.
  • Sat, Jan 17
    Gilroy Library
    Jan 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    Gilroy Library, 350 W 6th St, Gilroy, CA 95020, USA
    Explore the "Bridges" between local natural history and your own neighborhood through this three-session adult program featuring guest scientists. Explore las "conexiones" entre la historia natural local y su propio vecindario a través de este programa para adultos de tres sesiones.
  • Thu, Jan 22
    Palo Alto: Rinconada Library
    Jan 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Palo Alto: Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    Witness the dramatic impact of the 2021 Texas book list as this powerful documentary reveals how legislative action and organized parental groups are systematically creating a nationwide chilling effect on access to literature in schools.
  • Wed, Jan 28
    Sunnyvale Library
    Jan 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Sunnyvale Library, 665 W Olive Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA
    Learn about the Bay Bridge and it's movie fame!
  • Sat, Jan 31
    Sunnyvale Library
    Jan 31, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Sunnyvale Library, 665 W Olive Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA
    Join 2024-2025 Burlingame-Hillsborough Youth Poet Laureate Sierra Elman in reading and writing poetry on cultural heritage. Dig into your family history and how it's shaped you in this one time workshop! 
  • Tue, Feb 03
    San Jose: King Library
    Feb 03, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    San Jose: King Library, 150 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
    Unlock a new way to communicate by learning the basics of American Sign Language (ASL), connecting with the themes of Silicon Valley Reads YA selection, "Give Me a Sign".
  • Wed, Feb 11
    Sunnyvale Library
    Feb 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Sunnyvale Library, 665 W Olive Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA
    Come bond with your neighbors while coloring! Supplies are provided.
  • Thu, Feb 12
    Sunnyvale Library
    Feb 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Sunnyvale Library, 665 W Olive Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA
    Build connections in the community as you sew sugar cookie heart pins!
  • Sat, Feb 14
    Sunnyvale Library
    Feb 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Sunnyvale Library, 665 W Olive Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA
    Join the Sunnyvale Library and the Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra in celebrating the Lunar New Year.
  • Sun, Feb 15
    Sunnyvale Library
    Feb 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Sunnyvale Library, 665 W Olive Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA
    Connect with our community with the highly acclaimed Bay-area jazz trio Charged Particles!
  • Wed, Feb 18
    Online Event
    Feb 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Online Event
    Engage in stimulating conversation about books and exchange perspectives about characters and plot while getting to know your neighbors.
  • Sat, Feb 21
    Sunnyvale
    Feb 21, 2026, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
    Sunnyvale, 999 E Caribbean Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, USA
    Come to the Animal Assisted Happiness farm for a day of fun with feathered and furry friends! Arts & Crafts and Read- Alouds, too!
  • Thu, Feb 26
    Palo Alto: Rinconada Library
    Feb 26, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
    Palo Alto: Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    Join Palo Alto Library for a screening of How to Build  a Library, a 100-minute, German and Kenyan documentary.
  • Thu, Mar 05
    Palo Alto: Rinconada Library
    Mar 05, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
    Palo Alto: Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    Labors of Love delves into the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Henrietta Szold, one of the most influential, yet under-recognized, American Jewish women in history.
  • Thu, Mar 19
    Sunnyvale Library
    Mar 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Sunnyvale Library, 665 W Olive Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA
    This heartwarming culinary drama shares the story of an Indian family who opens a restaurant in a quaint French village, sparking a rivalry with the Michelin-starred eatery across the street.
  • Tue, Mar 24
    Sunnyvale Library
    Mar 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Sunnyvale Library, 665 W Olive Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA
    Join compassion education speaker Laura Banks for an exploration on building meaningful bridges to one another, our families, and our communities.
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