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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

Register HERE for In-Person Event

Register HERE for Live-Stream 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: How to build a world where we all belong

  • 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.


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


SEE FULL EVENT LIST 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.

  • Neighborhood Naturalists! Beginners Natural History Course for Adults/¡Naturalistas del Barrio! Curso de Historia Natura
    Neighborhood Naturalists! Beginners Natural History Course for Adults/¡Naturalistas del Barrio! Curso de Historia Natura
    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.
  • Dial-a-Story: Thank You Neighbor
    Dial-a-Story: Thank You Neighbor
    Mon, Jan 12
    PHONE
    Jan 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – Jan 18, 2026, 5:00 PM
    PHONE
    Listen to "Thank You Neighbor" by Ruth Chan in Santa Clara Library's special stories channel! Call (408) 615-2909 and press 3. This story will be available from January 12 - January 18.
  • Virtual Book Discussion: The Power of Bridging by john a. powell
    Virtual Book Discussion: The Power of Bridging by john a. powell
    Wed, Jan 14
    Online
    Jan 14, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Online
    Discuss The Power of Bridging online! Hosted by Pearl Street Branch Library.
  • Thank You Neighbor: Community Multi-Language Video Project
    Thank You Neighbor: Community Multi-Language Video Project
    Thu, Jan 15
    Online Video Project
    Jan 15, 2026, 7:00 AM – Mar 30, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Online Video Project
    Be part of our 2026 theme, Bridges to Belonging! Use this link to record a video of you or your child saying "Hello", "Thank You" or "Thank You, Neighbor" in your language of choice!
  • Toolkit for Parents/Teachers: Tools to Engage Young Readers!
    Toolkit for Parents/Teachers: Tools to Engage Young Readers!
    Thu, Jan 15
    Online Toolkit
    Jan 15, 2026, 7:00 AM – Mar 31, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Online Toolkit
    This 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!
  • Community Cookbook: Submit Your Recipes!
    Community Cookbook: Submit Your Recipes!
    Thu, Jan 15
    Santa Clara County Residents Can Submit
    Jan 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – Mar 31, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Santa Clara County Residents Can Submit
    Submit Your Recipes to the Santa Clara County Community Cookbook!
  • Build a Bridge of Belonging Across Silicon Valley: Paper Chain of Kindness
    Build a Bridge of Belonging Across Silicon Valley: Paper Chain of Kindness
    Thu, Jan 15
    Libraries Across the County
    Jan 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – Mar 31, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Libraries Across the County, Santa Clara County, CA, USA
    Come to one of our participating local libraries and add your link to the county-wide Silicon Valley Reads Chain of Kindness!
  • Teen Bookmark Art Contest
    Teen Bookmark Art Contest
    Thu, Jan 15
    Sunnyvale Library
    Jan 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – Feb 15, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Sunnyvale Library, 665 W Olive Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA
    Submissions will be on display in the Teen Space from March 1 - March 15 for voting. Multiple winners will be selected. Winning bookmarks will be printed and available throughout the library.
  • Random Acts of Kindness Bingo
    Random Acts of Kindness Bingo
    Thu, Jan 15
    San Jose: Educational Park Branch
    Jan 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    San Jose: Educational Park Branch, 1772 Educational Park Dr, San Jose, CA 95133, USA
    Are 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!
  • Friends in Motion: Zumba for Kids
    Friends in Motion: Zumba for Kids
    Thu, Jan 15
    San Jose: Joyce Ellington Branch
    Jan 15, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    San Jose: Joyce Ellington Branch, 491 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
    Please join us for Friends in Motion, a lively kids’ Zumba-inspired class featuring multicultural music, joyful movement, and a special Friendship Circle to celebrate connection and fun.
  • Euphrat Museum of Art Exhibit: A Sense of Belonging
    Euphrat Museum of Art Exhibit: A Sense of Belonging
    Thu, Jan 15
    Cupertino: De Anza College Campus
    Jan 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – Mar 14, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Cupertino: De Anza College Campus, Euphrat Museum of Art 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014, USA
    Visit 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!
  • Paper Chains of Kindness Drop In Afternoon
    Paper Chains of Kindness Drop In Afternoon
    Fri, Jan 16
    San Jose: West Valley Branch
    Jan 16, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    San Jose: West Valley Branch , 1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd, San Jose, CA 95117, USA
    Visit the West Valley Branch for an afternoon of kindness fun! Pick up your link, and add to a paper chain of kindness!
  • Give Me a Sign: Summer Camp Lanyard Making & Peanut Butter Falcon Movie
    Give Me a Sign: Summer Camp Lanyard Making & Peanut Butter Falcon Movie
    Fri, Jan 16
    San Jose: King Library
    Jan 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    San Jose: King Library, 150 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
    Join King Library to learn how to make plastic lace lanyards, thread friendship bracelets, and watch The Peanut Butter Falcon at TeenHQ.
  • Exploring the Power of Community: Meet the Author Annie Hartnett
    Exploring the Power of Community: Meet the Author Annie Hartnett
    Fri, Jan 16
    San Jose: Berryessa Branch
    Jan 16, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    San Jose: Berryessa Branch, 3355 Noble Ave, San Jose, CA 95132, USA
    Meet Annie Hartnett for an inspiring evening where we will explore the forces that shape community life - history, belonging, mysteries and challenges, and the quiet magic of a small town. 
  • Community Conversation with Keeonna Harris, Mainline Mama
    Community Conversation with Keeonna Harris, Mainline Mama
    Fri, Jan 16
    San Jose: Alum Rock Branch
    Jan 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    San Jose: Alum Rock Branch, 3090 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127, USA
    Come meet Keeonna Harris, the author of Mainline Mama. This is an after hours program, snacks will be provided! Come join us and meet Keeonna and learn more about her amazing story!
  • Chuck Cantrell & Keeonna Harris: A Conversation on Systemic Barriers
    Chuck Cantrell & Keeonna Harris: A Conversation on Systemic Barriers
    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.
  • Together A Forest: Nature Craft
    Together A Forest: Nature Craft
    Sat, Jan 17
    San Jose: Mt. Pleasant Branch
    Jan 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    San Jose: Mt. Pleasant Branch, 3411 Rocky Mountain Dr, San Jose, CA 95127, USA
    In Together a Forest by Roz MacLean, a class goes on a field trip to a forest, and each student looks for something in the forest to draw. Let’s look for inspiration in nature and make our own art inspired by illustrations of forests in our picture books.
  • Adult Watercolor: Fairytale Mushrooms I
    Adult Watercolor: Fairytale Mushrooms I
    Sat, Jan 17
    Milpitas Library
    Jan 17, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Milpitas Library, 160 N Main St, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA
    This guided workshop invites you to relax, create, and celebrate the magic of spring through dreamy watercolor art.
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