 | 2/1/2021 | Book Reading: Parker Looks Up
Monday, February 01, 2021 at 3:30 PM
Connect with us on the library's Facebook page to read this wonderful story, Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment by Jessica and Parker Curry. With this book, we'll virtually visit Washington, DC’s National Portrait Gallery, where Parker Curry's young life changed when she saw First Lady Michelle Obama's portrait. Best for grades 1-5. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Register Here |
| 2/2/2021 | Essay Contest February 2-22nd: Parker Looks Up
Ongoing, February 2nd to February 22nd
After listening to the book Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment by Jessica Curry on the Library's Facebook page. Think about a friend, relative, or historical figure makes you feel connected to yourself, your culture, and your dreams. How does this person make you feel strong and powerful? For grades 1-5. Please see essay guidelines for each grade level at registration link. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Register Here |
| 2/4/2021 | Virtual Coloring Session
Thursday, February 04, 2021 at 3:30 PM
Join us as we color together! Based on the book Parker Looks Up. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Register Here |
| 2/4/2021 | Virtual Storytime: Parker Looks Up
Thursday, February 04, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Join us as we read this wonderful story, Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment by Jessica and Parker Curry. With this book, we'll virtually visit Washington, DC’s National Portrait Gallery, where Parker Curry's young life changed when she saw First Lady Michelle Obama's portrait. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Register Here |
 | 2/5/2021 | Young Yogis Connect!
Friday, February 05, 2021 at 6:00 PM
The “Young Yogis” class is for kids of all ages to learn and practice yoga exercises in a safe and fun environment. Connect with your inner-self and your peers as you learn and practice yoga techniques. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Register Here |
 | 2/9/2021 | Virtual Bookclub & Activity: Garvey's Choice
Tuesday, February 09, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Join us to discuss Garvey's Choice and then work together on a related activity. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Register Here |
 | 2/10/2021 | Let's Connect! Famous Inventions in Black History
Ongoing, February 10 to February 17, 2021
Online learning game that requires participants to connect 10 Black inventors to their famous inventions. For grades 2-5.
Finishers may enter a raffle drawing for a chance to win their very own invention kit. See registration for details. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Register Here |
 | 2/12/2021 | Virtual Bookclub: The Sun is Also a Star
Friday, February 12, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Join us to discuss the book, The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Joon. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions, Virtual Bookclub | Register Here |
 | 2/16/2021 | Inspirational Storytime
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 10:30 AM
Storytime will include a reading of Parker Looks Up. Get ready to sing, dance and listen to some inspiring stories for this fun & interactive Silicon Valley Reads storytime. Registration is not required, but if you would like a reminder register here. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Register Here |
 | 2/16/2021 | Art Club - Pom Pom Shadow Boxes
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Let's make something beautiful! Adorn your walls with color and texture with shadow boxes of yarn pom poms. Inspired by Silicon Valley Read's 2020 picture book selection, Maybe Something Beautiful by Isabel Campoy and Theresa Howell. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | 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 |
| 2/18/2021 | Virtual Coloring Session
Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 10:30 AM
Join us as we read Parker Looks Up and Maybe Something Beautiful, followed by a coloring session. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Livestream Here |
 | 2/18/2021 | Connect to Nature Through Art
Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 3:30 PM
Book Reading of Maybe Something Beautiful, followed by an art project by a professional artist from Young Art. Grades 1-5. Live program.
Families provide their own supplies, see registration link for details. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | 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 |
 | 2/20/2021 | Happy Birds: Join us online, no registration required!
Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM
Join a feathered frenzy with the Happy Birds! This elite team of parrots, macaws and cockatoos take wing for a dazzling performance featuring wild and trained behaviors of all sorts. New online programs featured; take flight on the wild side with these popular parrots and their friends! | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Join Us Here |
| 2/23/2021 | Storytime: Maybe Something Beautiful
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 11am
Join us as we read the wonderful story, Maybe Something Beautiful. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Register Here |
| 2/23/2021 | Virtual Bookclub & Activity: Garvey's Choice
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Join us to discuss Garvey's Choice and then work together on a related activity. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | 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 |
| 2/24/2021 | Virtual Bookclub: Garvey's Choice
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Join us for a discussion of the book, Garvey's Choice. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions, Virtual Bookclubs | Register Here |
| 2/24/2021 | Virtual Coloring Session
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Come color with us- based on the book, Maybe Something Beautiful. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Register Here |
| 2/26/2021 | Virtual Coloring Session
Friday, February 26, 2021 at 10:00 AM
Join us to color together based on the book, Parker Looks Up. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Register Here |
| 2/27/2021 | Virtual Coloring Session
Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 11:00 AM
Join us to color together, based on the book, Maybe Something Beautiful. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Register Here |
| 3/1/2021 | Virtual Coloring Session
Monday, March 01, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Join us to color together based on the book, Parker Looks Up. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Register Here |
| 3/2/2021 | Connecting with Art Storytime
Tuesday, March 02, 2021 at 10:30 AM
This story time will include a Reading of Maybe Something Beautiful for this Silicon Valley Reads event. Get up and move, sing, dance and learn during this fun & interactive storytime. Registration is not required. but if you would like a reminder you can register with Eventbrite. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Register Here |
| 3/3/2021 | Virtual Bookclub & Activity: Garvey's Choice
Wednesday, March 03, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Join us for a book discussion and activity around the book, Garvey's Choice by Nikki Grimes. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Register Here |
| 3/4/2021 | Virtual Coloring Session
Thursday, March 04, 2021 at 1:00 PM
Join us in a virtual live coloring session based on the Silicon Valley Reads book, Parker Looks Up. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Register Here |
| 3/4/2021 | Virtual Coloring Session
Thursday, March 04, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Join us in a virtual live coloring session based on the Silicon Valley Reads book, Maybe Something Beautiful. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Register Here |
| 3/6/2021 | Virtual Book Club: The Sun is Also a Star
Saturday, March 06, 2021 at 2:00 PM
Join us for a tweens and teens virtual bookclub where we will discuss the book, The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions, Virtual Bookclub | Register Here |
 | 3/8/2021 | Music Party for Preschoolers: Connecting with Music
Monday, March 08, 2021 at 10:30 AM
Get up, dance, move, sing and learn about rhythm in this fun interactive Music Party experience. We welcome ages 2 - 5 to come and learn about rhythm, dance, and play with music. Registration is not required, but if you would like a reminder sign up through Eventbrite.
Join the Zoom Webinar with Passcode:music or view on Youtube. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Register Here |
| 3/10/2021 | Virtual Coloring Session
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 11:00 AM
Join us in a virtual live coloring session based on the Silicon Valley Reads book, Maybe Something Beautiful. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | 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 |
| 3/10/2021 | Virtual Coloring Session
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Join us in a virtual live coloring session based on the Silicon Valley Reads book, Maybe Something Beautiful. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Register Here |
| 3/12/2021 | Virtual Bookclub & Activity: Garvey's Choice
Friday, March 12, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Join us for a book discussion and activity around the book, Garvey's Choice by Nikki Grimes. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Register Here |
| 3/12/2021 | Virtual Bookclub: The Sun is also a Star
Friday, March 12, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Join us for a discussion about the book, The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions, Virtual Bookclub | Register Here |
| 3/13/2021 | Virtual Book Club: Garvey's Choice
Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 10:00 AM
Join us for a discussion about the book, Garvey's Choice by Nikki Grimes. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions, Virtual Bookclub | Register Here |
| 3/15/2021 | Virtual Bookclub & Activity: Garvey's Choice
Monday, March 15, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Join us to talk about the book, Garvey's Choice by Nikki Grimes- and then we will do a related activity! | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Register Here |
| 3/16/2021 | Virtual Coloring Session
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM
Connect through coloring as we use the book, Maybe Something Beautiful, to create a beautiful drawing! | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Register Here |
| 3/16/2021 | Virtual Bookclub & Activity: Garvey's Choice
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Join us to talk about the book, Garvey's Choice by Nikki Grimes- and then we will do a related activity! | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Register Here |
| 3/16/2021 | Virtual Bookclub: The Sun is also a Star
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Join us for a discussion of the book, The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions, Virtual Bookclub | Register Here |
| 3/18/2021 | Virtual Bookclub: The Sun is Also a Star
Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Join us for a discussion of the book, The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions, Virtual Bookclub | Register Here |
| 3/25/2021 | Virtual Bookclub & Activity: Garvey's Choice
Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 1:00 PM
Join us to talk about the book, Garvey's Choice by Nikki Grimes- and then we will do a related activity! | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Register Here |
| 3/25/2021 | Virtual Bookclub and Activity: Garvey's Choice
Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 3:30 PM
Connect with Tanka Poetry: read Garvey's Choice by Nikki Grimes, then join us for the book discussion and share your own Tanka Poems if you like. Those who participate in the book discussion will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a free copy of the book. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Register Here |
| 3/25/2021 | Virtual Coloring Session
Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Join us in a virtual live coloring session based on the Silicon Valley Reads book, Maybe Something Beautiful. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | Register Here |
| 3/27/2021 | Virtual Coloring Session
Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 11:00 AM
Join us in a live virtual coloring session based on Parker Looks Up and Maybe Something Beautiful. | Youth Activities & Book Discussions | 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 |
