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Just For Kids




December at the Library this year brings lots of holiday and winter cheer!

 

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.

 

*Please note:*


* *The Library will be closing early at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 23 and Dec. 30*
* *The Library will be closed all day on Dec. 24, 25, 31, and Jan. 1*
* *There will be a storytime break from Dec. 21 through Jan. 3*

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

 

All our best,
"Your Librarians"

 






Winter Reading Challenge





Winter Reading Program Graphic

 

This winter, set your own goal! What number of books is challenging for you? Write it down in a notebook or stick it on your refrigerator. Log at least 1 book in Beanstack by Jan. 12 to complete the challenge!

 

*Who can join: *Children from birth through grade 12.

 

How it works

* *Sign up* for the Winter reading challenge between *Dec. 1 and Jan. 12*.
* *Get a free paperback book*. After you sign up, pick it up at the Children's Information Desk and add your name to our Reader Wall.
* *Log books in Beanstack. *Log at least one book to enter the grand-prize drawing. Every book you log gives you another chance to win (limit 8 entries per reader).

 

*Sign up on Beanstack* [ https://sunnyvale.beanstack.org/reader365 ]


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Winter Reading Celebration featuring Happy Birds

Winter Reading Celebration image with a bear reading a book to bunnies

 



All ages

Saturday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Kick off the Winter Reading Program at the library with winter-themed crafts, a scavenger hunt and a special performance.

 

Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library [ https://fotsvl.org ].

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Holiday Book Lists

Give the gift of reading this winter! Check out these book lists for holiday gift inspiration.

 

*Book Gift Guide Ages 0-5 [ https://sunnyvale.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/1629365829/2898199011 ]*

Booklist images for ages 0 to 5
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*Book Gift Guide Grades K-5 [ https://sunnyvale.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/1629365829/2898199301 ]*

Grades K-5 Booklist images
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*Book Gift Guide Grades 1-6 Graphic Novels! [ https://sunnyvale.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/1629365829/2898237667 ]*

Graphic novels book cover collage




Parenting Program





5 Ways to Support My Child at Home

educator Dr. Lillian Ardell

For parents and caregivers

Wednesday, Dec. 3, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Online program

Registration required

 

Learn about top home literacy practices, backed by years of scholarship in bilingual education. Those practices include:


* How to read with your child
* What kinds of questions to ask
* Writing at home
* Community visits
* Family storytelling

Please note that this program is for* adults only*, and is not intended for children. The program will be virtual via Zoom. You will receive a link to join before the program.



*Register for 5 Ways to Support My Child at Home* [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/15691183 ]






Arts, Culture and Entertainment





The Card Connection



Grades K to 12 and Adults

Thursday, Dec. 4, 4 to 5 p.m.

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Be part of a community card-making event with The Card Connection and help spread holiday cheer by crafting cards for those in local hospitals and senior centers.



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Sensory Fun for Little Ones

child's hands playing with colorful dough

Ages 2 and up

Friday, Dec. 5, 11 a.m. to noon

Library Program Room

Registration required

 

Children and caregivers will learn the developmental benefits of two very common sensory toys: Bubbles and Playdoh! Children will get to explore these two popular items.

 

 



*Register for Sensory Fun for Little Ones* [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/15136755 ]


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Puppet Petting Zoo

child with a hand puppet

All ages 

Friday, Dec. 5, 4 to 5 p.m.

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Explore and play with our collection of puppets!

 



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Beaded Snowflakes

Grades K to 8

Monday, Dec. 8, 4 to 5 p.m.

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Join this fun winter craft event and make beautiful, beaded snowflakes!

child holding a snowflake craft

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Crafts and Cocoa with Santa

santa ornament

All ages

Thursday, Dec. 11, 11 a.m. to noon

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Celebrate the holidays with a fun craft, yummy cocoa, and a visit from Santa!

 

Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library [ https://fotsvl.org ].



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Winter Holiday ASL

California School for the Deaf Logo

Grades K to 5

Tuesday, Dec.16, 4 to 5 p.m.

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Join us for Winter Holiday ASL Activities! The California School for the Deaf is joining the Sunnyvale Public Library for “Learn a Language Month". Enjoy festive ASL activities and a special storysigning in ASL. All are welcome!

 

 



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Kids Graphic Novel Club

Grades 3 to 7

Wednesday, Dec. 17, 4 to 5 p.m.

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Graphic novels rule at our book club! Join us for a special event!  Author Kane Lynch will be our guest of honor talking about his book *"Reel Life"*! He will also be showing you how to create and write your own graphic novels. 

If you don't have a chance to read it, you are still welcome to come and listen or talk about *Reel Life* and participate in the activities. As a club, feel free to suggest our next read.

 

 



*Register for Kids Graphic Novel Club* [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/calendar/13025/KaneLynch ]


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Yalda Celebration

  All ages

  Friday, Dec. 19, 4 to 5 p.m.

  Library Program Room

  No registration

 

 

 

Join us as we celebrate Yalda—the longest night of the year in Persian culture. There will be a storytime followed by a dance performance and a craft activity with Baharestan Kids Persian Immersion School.



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Board Games!

Train board game with blue and green pieces

All ages

Sunday, Dec. 21, 2 to 5 p.m.

No registration.

 

Join us for drop-in, free play board games in the Library Program Room.

Bring a group, or come alone and make new friends. We'll have strategy games, family friendly games and card games, including "Ticket to Ride", "Settlers of Catan", "Clue" and more. All games are first come, first served.

 



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Holiday Cookie Decorating

decorated sugar cookies

Ages 3 and up

Monday, Dec. 22, 4 to 5 p.m.

Library Program Room

Registration recommended

 

Decorate and eat festive sugar cookies!

 

Please review the City of Sunnyvale's Release, Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement [ https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/3092/637823357705770000 ]. Attendees or their caregivers must sign this agreement before participating.

 

Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library [ https://fotsvl.org ].

 



*Register for Holiday Cookie Decorating* [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/15480641 ]


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Family Movie: How to Train Your Dragon (2025)

Ages 3 and up

Sunday, Dec. 28, 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 "How to Train Your Dragon (2025)" (RATED: PG)

 

Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library [ https://fotsvl.org ].

movie poster for how to train your dragon

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Noon Year's Eve

2026 Balloons

All ages 

Tuesday, Dec. 30, 10 a.m. to noon

 

Join us as we ring in the new year! Enjoy good music and fun crafts as we countdown to noon. 

This program is for children of all ages and their caregivers.  

 

This program will be in the *Ballroom of the Community Center, 550 E. Remington Dr.* 

 

* *Registration is recommended to receive an email reminder for this event!  Walk-ins are welcome while supplies last. 

 







S.T.E.M.





Lego Builders

pile of colorful lego bricks

Ages 5 and up

Tuesday, Dec. 9, 4 to 5 p.m.

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Build and create with LEGO using our collection of bricks.

 



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Elf Workshop Balloon Rockets

pink balloon wtih santa's red sleigh on a winter background

Grades K to 5

Thursday, Dec. 18, 

Library Program Room

No registration

 

What if Santa had a rocket on his sleigh? Help the North Pole elves improve Santa's sleigh to deliver presents faster.

 



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Coding Club

coding club kids around a laptop

Grades 3 to 6

Tuesday, Dec. 23, 4 to 5 p.m.

Library Program Room

Registration required

 

Work on fun coding projects in a group setting. You are encouraged to bring your own laptop. A limited number of Chromebooks can be provided by the library if needed.

 



*Register for Coding Club* [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/12808454 ]






For Babies and Toddlers





Baby Sign Language

For expectant parents and parents of children 0-24 months. Children are welcome!

Monday, Dec. 8, 11 to 11:45 a.m.

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Learn baby sign language with experts from Happy Baby Signs. 

 

Closeup photo of a baby signing

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Early Learning Playtime

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

Ages 0 to 5
Friday, Dec. 21, 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.

 

*Please note: There will be no storytimes from Dec. 21 through Jan. 3*

 

*Storytime*



*Day*



*Time*



*Ages*



Toddler Storytime



Tuesdays



11 to 11:25 a.m.



1 to 3 years



Preschool Storytime



Wednesdays



11 to 11:25 a.m.



3 to 5 years



Baby Lapsit & Playtime



Thursdays



10:30 a.m. to noon



0 to 12 months



Night Owl Storytime



Thursdays



7 to 7:25 p.m.



All Ages



Family Storytime*



Saturdays



11 to 11:25 a.m.



All Ages



 

*Family Storytime on Dec. 13 will be replaced by the Winter Reading Celebration.

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Storytime at Magical Bridge Playground

stage at magical bridge playground

Ages 0 to 5

Friday, Dec. 5, 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Fair Oaks Park, 540 N. Fair Oaks Ave

No registration

 

Join us for a special storytime at Magical Bridge Playground at Fair Oaks Park.

 



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Sensory Storytime

sensory storytime, children sitting in a classroom

Ages 3 to 6

Friday, Dec. 12, 11 to 11:45 a.m.

Library Program Room

Registration required

 

Sensory Storytime is a fun interactive and inclusive literacy program. It engages children through movement, music, active stories, sensory materials, and visual schedules. This program is for children with sensory challenges or difficulty being in large groups. This program is limited to 12 participants and their caregivers.

 



*Register for Sensory Storytime* [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/12771608 ]


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Birthday Storytime

birthday storyime, balloons and party hats on a blue background

Ages 0 to 5

Thursday, Dec. 11, 4 to 4:30 p.m.

Library Program Room

Registration recommended

 

Celebrate your birthday at this special storytime! Enjoy books, songs and activities all about your birthday. If you are celebrating a birthday in December, please register for a special treat!

 



*Register for Birthday Storytime* [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/calendar/13025/DecBDay25 ]


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Bilingual (Mandarin/English) Storytime

a woman and three children reading a book on a green floor

Ages 3 to 6

Sunday, Dec. 14, 2 to 2:45 p.m.

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Join us for bilingual (Mandarin/English) storytime!

 

加入我们的双语（普通话/英语）故事会！

本活动适合3-6岁的儿童及其监护人。

活动将在活动室举行。无需注册，但座位有限。满员后将关闭门。

 

 



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Bilingual (Spanish/English) Storytime

bilingual storytime, woman leading several toddlers in a classroom

Ages 0 to 5

Friday, Dec. 19, 11 a.m. to noon

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Join us for a bilingual (Spanish/English) storytime followed by a craft!

 

Únase a nosotros para la hora de cuentos bilingüe (español e inglés), seguido por una manualidad!



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Bilingual Hebrew-English Storytime

Ages 2 to 6

Monday, Dec. 22, 11 to 11:40 a.m.

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Join us for bilingual (Hebrew/English) storytime as we explore the traditions and joy of Hanukkah!

Menorah and a sign that reads happy Hanukkah

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Japanese Storytime

blocks spelling storytime on a wood background

Ages 0 to 5

Friday, Dec. 26, 11 a.m. to noon

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Join us for a Japanese Language Storytime with Poponta Children's Cultural Society!

 







If You're Appy and You Know It





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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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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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