Silicon Valley Reads 2021 Events CONNECT THROUGH CLASSES
Join us for free beginner adult classes including yoga, knitting, Jazzercise, quilting, papermaking, crafting, and dance.
 | 2/6/2021 | Adult/Teen Valentine's Day Craft
Saturday, February 06, 2021 at 2:00 PM
Show your love by stitching your own custom heart ornament! This beginner-friendly, hand-sewn project can be as simple or as elaborate as you'd like, using embroidery, beads, sequins, and ribbon. Registration is required; ages teen to adult. All supplies are provided - see registration for details. | Connect through Classes, Cultural Connections through Music & Art | Register Here |  | 2/6/2021 | Virtual Yoga - Come Connect With Us
Saturday, February 06, 2021 at 9:00 AM
All are welcome! Join the Alviso Branch Library in partnership with Silicon Valley Reads for a free yoga class as part of the "Connecting" theme for 2021. Come connect with your inner-self and your community as we stretch, breathe and focus on things that matter in our lives. This class is suitable for beginners. Please dress comfortably. | Connect through Classes | Register Here |  | 2/11/2021 | Global Dance Party
Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 6:30 PM
Sashay into Valentine's Day weekend early on Thursday, February 11th with tunes and rhythms from around the world. Come connect with us through music and movement. Whether you like Dancing In The Dark or with Blinding Lights, Pop your Hip-hop with Bollywood or K-Pop along with Latin Salsa! Here's an evening you can Shake It Off with loved ones or with your community on our virtual dancefloor.
6:30-7PM: Learn the moves (with trainers)
7-8PM: Show-off those moves!
Presented by Mosaic Silicon Valley in partnership with Silicon Valley Reads and the Santa Clara Public Library
| Cultural Connections through Music & Art, Connect through Classes | Register Here |  | 2/15/2021 | Knit Together
Monday, February 15, 2021 at 3:00 PM
Join us for a virtual knitting circle where you can learn to knit and read a pattern with our librarians! Before the program, come to the Los Gatos Library to pick up a Knitting Kit, which will include needles, yarn and a simple knitting pattern that patrons will be able to keep (while supplies last). Then, hop onto Zoom and connect with us through crafting! | Connecting through Classes | Register Here |  | 2/17/2021 | Teen Watercolor Postcard Swap
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 3:00 PM
Create and share watercolor art! Pick up a take-and-make art kit and follow along on Zoom to create your own masterpiece. Then swap with another teen!
See registration link for details. Held by Sunnyvale and Mountain View Public Libraries- all are welcome! | Youth Activities & Book Discussions, Cultural Connections through Music & Art, Connect through Classes | Register Here |  | 2/19/2021 | Our Nature Stories: The Traveling Nature Journal
Friday, February 19, 2021 at 3:00 PM
Join us on Youtube for our very special, all ages program: Our Nature Stories: The Traveling Nature Journal. Learn how to create your own nature journal, follow along with our prompts or create your own, and share your experiences interacting with your environment! | Youth Activities & Book Discussions, Connecting through Classes | Register Here |  | 2/24/2021 | Illustration Lesson from Maybe Something Beautiful Illustrator, Rafael Lopez
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 3:00 PM
Join the illustrator of Maybe Something Beautiful for a virtual drawing lesson from this professional artist! | Youth Activities & Book Discussions, Cultural Connections through Music & Art, Connect through Classes | Register Here |  | 2/26/2021 | Come dance with us!
Friday, February 26, 2021 at 9:00 AM
Come connect while you sweat with experienced Jazzercise instructor, Nisa Leone. This is a special event for Silicon Valley Reads. This "Dance Mixx" cardio and strength class will last 60 minutes. Dance with high/low impact cardio moves for 40 minutes and then spend 20 minutes strengthening your muscles. Cameras and microphones can be on at the beginning of class to say hello-- then cameras and audio will be turned off during class. Wear comfortable clothes, bring your water and mat and weights if you have them and get ready to dance! | Connect through Classes | Register Here |  | 3/10/2021 | Papermaking Class
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 3:00 PM
Learn how to use a papermaking mold and deckle to create your own sheets of handmade paper. Have fun with learning some other techniques to personalize your paper even more. The program will be on Facebook Live, but the video will be viewable after the program ends. Watch live, or at your convenience! This activity is suitable for ages 4 and up. See registration link for more information. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions, Connect through Classes | Register Here |  | 3/13/2021 | Beginners quilting project and history with the Santa Clara Valley Quilt Association
Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM
Join the Santa Clara Valley Quilt Association in partnership with Silicon Valley Reads on a quilting experience that will take you across the world and into your own living room for a personal quilting project. Learn about the history of quilting and global projects happening now. Get a map to physically visit handmade quilts which will be hung outside for safe viewing. Join us for a quilted heart project and use your own tools or pickup what you need from local quilters. These hearts can be left throughout your neighborhood. We will offer breakout sessions if needed to ensure your questions are answered! | Connect through Classes, Cultural Connections through Music & Art | Register Here |  | 3/27/2021 | San Jose Taiko: Interactive Movement & Performance
Saturday , March 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM
San Jose Taiko is the preeminent taiko drumming company in North America who’ve captivated audiences around the world with the powerful sounds of the Japanese taiko drum since 1973. San Jose Taiko is highly acclaimed for its innovative performances, community and cultural building, and educational programs. Join us as our performers guide students through interactive movement and rhythm activities, taiko language practice and watch a video performance together. Make some bachi (drumsticks) and play along! All you need is 12-14 sheets of copy paper and some tape. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions, Cultural Connections through Music & Art, Connect through Classes | Register Here |
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