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Just For Kids




It's been wonderful seeing so many families at our Summer Reading events so far! There are still many more chances to come in for crafts, activities and celebrations this summer.

 

*Please note:*


* *The Library will close early at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 2.*
* *The Library will be closed all day on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.*

Many of our programs this month do not have registration. Space in our programs is still limited and the doors will close when the program is full.

 

For programs with registrations, we recommend arriving early. Registrants' spots are only guaranteed until the start of the program.

 

Scroll down or visit our calendar [ https://www.library.sunnyvale.ca.gov/events/calendar-month-view ] to view more programs happening this summer.

 

All our best,
"Your Librarians"

 






Summer Reading Program





Join Our Summer Reading Program

Join our Summer Reading Program from June 1 to Aug. 31! Sign up online and log your books, or pick up a print reading log at the Information Desk.

 

For Children (ages 0 to grade 5)

* Receive a brand-new, free paperback book after signing up
* Add your name to our Reader Wall in the Children's Room
* Read five books or 300 minutes (1 hour counts as 1 book) to enter our grand prize drawing
* Read more books or complete more activities for more entries in our grand prize drawing (Sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library [ https://fotsvl.org ].)

 




For Teens (grades 6 to 12)

* Receive a brand-new, free paperback book after signing up
* Read three books or 180 minutes (1 hour counts as 1 book) to enter our grand prize drawing
* Read more books or complete more activities for more entries in our grand prize drawing (Sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library [ https://fotsvl.org ].)


For Adults (ages 17 and up)

* Set your own goal! What number of books is challenging for you?
* Log at least 1 book by Aug. 31. Keep reading to reach your personal goal.
* Finishers will get a $5 gift card for the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library book sales. Visit the Library Information Desk in August or find us at the Sunset Movie Series to claim your prize.




*Sign Up For Summer Reading* [ https://sunnyvale.beanstack.org/reader365 ]






Preschool Little Learners





children and adults sitting in a circle on green floor

For ages 3 to 5

Mondays, 11 a.m. to noon., July 6 to 27

Library Program Room

 

Drop in for songs, stories and crafts emphasizing preschool readiness.

 






Messy Art





messy art: girl holding her painted hands over her face

Mondays at 3 p.m., July 6 to 27

Library Program Room

 

Join us to create your own masterpiece!

 

July 6



Messy Art: Foil Transfers



Grades K to 5



July 13



Little Messy Art: Sponge Painting



Ages 3 to 5



July 20



Little Messy Art: Tissue Paper Art 



Ages 3 to 5



July 27



Little Messy Art: Paint Bubbles



Ages 3 to 5



 






Toddler Time





For ages 2 to 5

Tuesdays at 11 a.m., July 7 to 28

Library Program Room

 

Sing and dance with a special music performance each week!

 

*Date*



*Performer*



July 7



Megan Schoenbohm



July 14



Mariela's Music Time (bilingual Spanish and English)



July 21



Malinky Music (bilingual Spanish and English)



July 28



JAMaROO



 

Sponsored in part by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library [ https://fotsvl.org ].






School-Age S.T.E.M. Days





STEM

For grades 1 to 5

Wednesdays at 3 p.m., July 1 to 29

Library Program Room

 

Drop in for a different S.T.E.M. activity each week.

 

*Date*



*Activity*



July 1



Wildmind Science - Live Animal Presentation



July 8



Mad Science - Science Demonstration



July 15



Make Stomp Rockets with Librarian Nick



July 22



Things that Creep (bilingual Spanish and English) - Live Reptile Presentation



July 29



NorCal Bats - Live Bat Presentation



 

Sponsored in part by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library [ https://fotsvl.org ].

 






Family Fun Nights





For all ages

Thursdays at 7 p.m., July 9 to 30

Library Program Room

 

Join us in the park for an evening of family fun!

 

*Note: There will be no event on Thursday, July 2*

 

*Date*



*Performer*



*Location*



July 9



Magic with Professor Pepper (bilingual Spanish and English)



Washington Park [ https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/61/456?npage=2 ], 840 W. Washington Ave.



July 16



Ventriloquist Marc Griffiths



Washington Park [ https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/61/456?npage=2 ], 840 W. Washington Ave.



July 23



Unique Derique



Fairwood Park [ https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/42/260 ], 1225 Sandia Ave.



July 30



Wylding Wood



Fairwood Park [ https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/42/260 ], 1225 Sandia Ave.



 

Sponsored in part by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library [ https://fotsvl.org ].

 






More Programs in July





Make a USA flag

All ages

Thursday, July 2, 3 to 4 p.m.

Library Program Room

No registration

 

On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Let's make a United States Flag to celebrate!

 



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Dash Robot Coding

Grades 2 to 5

Sunday, July 5, 4 to 5 p.m.

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Participants will learn to code the Dash robot and participate in fun coding challenges. Due to limited robots, participants may need to work in pairs.

 

Space is limited to the first 30 kids. Doors will close when the room is full.

 

girl with a tablet and dash coding robot

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Intro to Game Development

Grades 4 to 8

Thursday, July 16, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Library Program Room

Registration recommended

 

Learn the basics of programming through this fun introductory workshop! Students will use block code to explore key coding concepts which are applicable in the real world while to building their very own video game.

 

This program is hosted by the FHS Hack Club, a high school coding club based out of Fremont High School in Sunnyvale. We believe that computer science education should be available to all, and work to encourage young people to discover the joy of code by creating projects they are proud of.

 

Participants should bring a laptop if possible. Please register below to request a library laptop for use during the program.

 



*Register for Intro to Game Development* [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/16698074 ]


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Paper Circuit Workshop

Grades 1 to 5

Saturday, July 25, 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Build a glowing mushroom light in this hands-on workshop with Tinker 'N Twinkle! Participants will explore the basics of paper circuits and learn how to create fun light-up projects with everyday household items.

 

paper mushroom craft

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Family Movie: GOAT

Ages 3 and up

Sunday, July 26, 2 to 4 p.m.

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Bring your own snacks and enjoy a fun movie with the family! This month we will be watching" GOAT" (rated PG).

 

Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library.



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Early Learning Playtime

two children laying on their backs holding toy blocks over their eyes

For ages 0 to 5 

Friday, July 31, 3 to 5 p.m.

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Learn while you play at this drop-in playtime for our littlest patrons.

 







Storytimes





Storytimes

Join us for storytime in the Library Program Room! No registration is required, but space is limited. Doors will close when the room is full.

 

*The schedule below is for July 2 to 31.*

 

*Storytime*



*Day*



*Time*



*Ages*



Baby Lapsit & Playtime



Thursdays



10:30 a.m. to noon



0 to 12 months



Family Storytime



Saturdays



11 to 11:25 a.m.



All Ages



 






Friends Booksale





Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (members only at 9 a.m.)
Sunday, March 22, noon to 3 p.m. ($5 bag sale)

Library Program Room

 

The Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library is hosting a two-day book sale. Join us in the Library Program Room, where you will find books for children and adults, movies on DVD and Blu-Ray, and music CDs. There will be items in English as well as other languages.

 

Sunday is a $5 Bag Sale, where you buy a bag for $5 and fill it with what fits. While the Library opens at 1 p.m., the Bag Sale begins at noon. Only the Book Sale will be accessible from noon until the Library opens at 1 p.m.

All sales help sponsor library programs and promote literacy. We accept multiple forms of payment, including cash, checks, credit and debit.

 

Become a member at the sales. Membership is $10 for individuals per year. Become a Life Member for $200. Membership fees are tax-deductible.

 

Visit the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library for more information about sale policies, procedures and general information.

 

*Learn more about the Friends of Sunnyvale Public Library* [ https://fotsvl.org/ ]


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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.






Sign Up for the Teen Newsletter





Outgrowing our Kids activities? Sign Up for the Teen Newsletter!
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Families with kids in grades 6 through 12 can register for our Library News & Events for Teens emails! Stay up to date on all our Library programs for middle and high school students.

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Library sponsorship of a program does not constitute an endorsement of the content of the programs or views expressed at the program.






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