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Sunnyvale Public Library events for grades 6 to 12





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Just for Teens




February 2026

For a complete list of events, visit the Library's Events Calendar. [ https://www.library.sunnyvale.ca.gov/events/calendar-month-view ]

 

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*Please note:*


* *The Library will be closed all day on Monday, Feb. 16.*

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Volunteer at the Library

Open to grades 9 to 12.

 

Have fun while supporting your Library and developing valuable job skills. Help with our programs, collections and special events throughout the year. Earn community service hours for school or for fun. Scheduling varies.

 

*Apply to Volunteer* [ https://www.library.sunnyvale.ca.gov/services/for-teens/teen-volunteer ]


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February Programs





red, pink and yellow friendship bracelets with hearts
Take & Make: Valentine's Friendship Bracelets

*For grades 6 to 12.*

 

Available throughout February in the Teen Space while supplies last.

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An orange, red, and green mandala painting with fish
Teen Mandala Jam

*Grades 6 to 12*

*Monday, Feb. 2*

*4 to 5:30 p.m.*

*Library Program Room*

 

Calling all creative teens! Join *Art 'n Fun with Shubhs (ANFS) Art Studio *for a chill, music-infused art session where you’ll design your own mandala masterpiece on wooden boards. No experience needed—just bring your vibe and let the patterns flow. Calm energy, cool beats, and colorful creations await!

 

Registration is recommended.

 

*Register for Teen Mandala Jam Here* [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/15604396 ]


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two people in yellow vests fixing a red bike
Bike Safety Information and Repair Workshop

*All ages*

*Saturday, Feb. 7*

*10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.*

*Library Plaza*

 

Is your bike in need of a repair or tune-up? Not sure how to tell if your bike is safe to ride? Need to patch your bike's inner tube? Bring your bike to the Library Plaza!

 

Note: Sunnyvale Public Library and Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition do not have spare bicycle parts for replacements.

 

"Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library."

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members of Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra
Lunar New Year Concert

*All ages*

*Saturday, Feb. 14*

*2 to 3 p.m.*

*Library Program Room*

 

Join us and the Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra in celebrating the Lunar New Year.

Lunar New Year is celebrated across many Asian cultures. It marks the start of a new calendar year based on moon cycles. This year, the Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra will be doing a special live performance. These young musicians will be using both classical instruments and traditional Chinese instruments.

 

"Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library."

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Teen Zine Workshop

*Grades 6 to 12*

*Saturday, Feb. 14*

*4 to 5 p.m.*

*Library Program Room*

 

Join Artist Buppydogs to learn how to make an 8-page zine! The artist will share their original comic zines and teach different styles, themes, and formats for zines. This workshop encourages participants to explore creative self-expression in a narrative format, whether it be writing, drawing, or both. Participants will come out of the workshop with an original publication and the skills to create narrative work. This workshop fosters a safe space for community building.

 

This workshop will center on themes of self-love and friendship.

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Perler bead art with fox, Pokemon, and heart designs
Teens Create: Perler Charms

*Grades 6 to 12*

*Thursday, Feb. 19*

*4 to 5 p.m.*

*Library Program Room*

 

Come make a bag charm or keychain to take home! All materials will be provided. Patterns will be available for your inspiration, or come with your own ideas!

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Red horse for Lunar New year
Lunar New Year Celebration

*All ages*

*Sunday, Feb. 22*

*1 to 4 p.m.*

*Library Program Room*

 

Happy Year of the Horse! Celebrate the New Year with Red Panda Acrobats, a lion dance performance from LionDanceME and crafts for all age groups.

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Shapeshifter's Cinema logo- Black and white image of crossed hands with stars above them
Teen Material Cinema with Shapeshifter's Cinema

*Grades 6 to 12*

*Saturday, Feb. 28*

*2 to 4 p.m.*

*Teen Space*

 

Learn how to animate directly on 16mm film through drawing, scratching, painting, puncturing, and more with filmmaker and Shapeshifters co-director Ellie Vanderlip. Participants will review various “destructive” methods and then jump into experimenting themselves, with each student creating their own sample loop of techniques to take home. Film and art materials will be provided.

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pink piggy bank with money behind it
Basic Finance and Piggie Banks

*Grades 3 to 8*

*Saturday, Feb. 28*

*4 to 5 p.m.*

*Library Program Room*

 

Emergent Minds will teach students the basics of money and run a do-it-yourself piggy bank painting activity. No registration required, but space is limited. Doors will close when the room is full.

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Silicon Valley Reads





Silicon Valley Reads 2026 - Bridges to Belonging

Silicon Valley Reads is a community engagement program that brings people together through books and a shared annual theme. Each year, from January through March, we offer more than 150 free public events for all ages including author talks, book clubs, arts and music activities, movies, hands-on workshops, and creative experiences inspired by our theme.

 

In today’s world, the need for connection is more important and more powerful than ever. Our 2026 theme, Bridges to Belonging, explores how we can build bridges... to one another, to our families, and to our communities, to create genuine belonging.

 

*Learn more about Silicon Valley Reads* [ https://www.siliconvalleyreads.org/ ]


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Silicon Valley Reads Teen Bookmark Art Contest
Bookmark art contest flyer

*Grades 6-12. Submissions accepted between* *Jan 15 - Feb 15.*

Up to ten submissions will be selected for a public voting period between March 2 and March 20, from which three winners will be selected.

 

 

*Find More Details About the SVR Teen Bookmark Contest Here* [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/16035093 ]


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Silicon Valley Reads Booklists

Bridges to Belonging: Teen Fiction [ https://sunnyvale.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/1629367209/2913375237 ]

Includes teen fiction & graphic novels.

 

Bridges to Belonging: Teen Non-Fiction [ https://sunnyvale.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/1629367209/2911483007 ]

Includes teen non-fiction, memoirs, poetry, & true stories.






Opportunities for Feedback





Every Story Counts

Tell us your library story! Pick up a paper survey at the information desk or fill it out online with the link below.

 

Every Story Counts Flyer

*Take the Every Story Counts Survey* [ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R7R56BC ]


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Your Feedback Improves Teen Services!

Drop us a note in our suggestion box in the Teen Space. Let us know what programs, books, materials, or services you want to see for teens at the library! 

 

Teen Suggestions




Featured Booklists





Cover collage of books for Black History Month
Teen Reads for Black History Month [ https://sunnyvale.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/1629367209/2943393677 ]

Celebrate Black voices this month and every month!

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Cover collage of teen romance reads
Romance Reads for Teens [ https://sunnyvale.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/1629367209/2812487757 ]

Pick up one of these teen romance reads when you want to feel all the feels!

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Accessibility

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you require special accommodation, please contact the library at 408-730-7300 or chat with a librarian [ https://sunnyvale.libanswers.com/ ] at least three days in advance of the program.






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