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Just For Kids




Ring in 2025 at the Library! Celebrate Lunar New Year, learn sign language with your baby, make some fun winter crafts and much more!

 

*Please note:*


* *The Library will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1.*
* *The Library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20.*
* *Storytimes at the Library are on a break Dec. 22 through Jan. 4. The regular storytime schedule will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Storytime at Magical Bridge Playground will still take place on Jan. 3.*

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 in January.

 

All our best,
"Your Librarians"

 






Winter Reading Challenge





Cozy up this winter with a brand-new, free book from the Sunnyvale Public Library!

Children and teens (ages 0 to grade 12) will receive a free book when they sign up for the Winter Reading Challenge. The challenge will take place Dec. 1 through Jan. 12. Once signed up, go to the Children’s Information Desk for your free book and add your name to our Reader Wall.

Finish the challenge by reading three or more books. We will enter all readers who finish the challenge into a grand prize drawing. The more books read, the more chances to win!

Register on Beanstack [ https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fsunnyvale.beanstack.org%2Freader365/1/0101019355eb6b95-a6d8db86-aa70-4c60-aa3b-8d171bfa9d31-000000/AVvF4Hc6WEFKJwXknQvZef2CrH-jE3ZnPDMb-q9K2bI=380 ]

Sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library [ https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ffotsvl.org%2F/1/0101019355eb6b95-a6d8db86-aa70-4c60-aa3b-8d171bfa9d31-000000/nuc1HkRzVvN3DrX2QjQzzeEnzlG2-MZ3x2AvvWHwe8E=380 ].

 

*Get Started* [ https://www.library.sunnyvale.ca.gov/services/reading-programs ]






Lunar New Year Celebration





snake zodiac design, illustration
Happy Year of the Snake!

All ages
Saturday, Jan.25, 1:30 to 4:45 p.m.
Throughout the Library

No registration

 

Celebrate the New Year with fun activities for the whole family.

 

Performance Schedule

 

*Time*



*Performer*



*Location*



1:45 p.m.



Red Panda Acrobats



Library Program Room



3 p.m.



Things That Creep Snake Show



Library Program Room



4:15 p.m.



Lion DanceME



Library Lobby



Activities:

*Time*



*Activity*



*Location*



1:30 to 4 p.m.



Scavenger Hunt



Children's Room



1:30 to 4 p.m.



Crafts for children



Children's Room



1:30 to 4 p.m.



Crafts for teens



Teen Room



 

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

 






Parenting Program





4 children sitting at a classroom table
Kinder Readiness: Activities to Prepare for School

Adults only
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 6 to 8 p.m.
Library Program Room
Registration recommended, walk-ins welcome

 

 

Join us to learn basic building blocks for classroom readiness, review activities to do at home to prepare for the transition, and receive a First 5 Santa Clara County Parent/Teacher Handbook.

 

Please note that this program is for adults only, and is not intended for children.

 

For more information, please email or call: childcareresources@sunnyvale.ca.gov / 408-730-7800

 

*Register* [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/12716231 ]






Arts, Culture and Entertainment





Sock Snowpeople

snowman craft made out of sock

Grades K to 5
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 4 to 5 pm..
Library Program Room
No registration

 

Winter is here! Do you want to build a sock snowperson? Join us and make your own creation!

 



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Snowy Day Collage

colorful trees art project

Grades K to 5
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 4 to 5 p.m.
Library Program Room
No registration

 

Join us as we make a winter collage with paper and paint.

 

 



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Family Movie

movie poster for tigers apprentice

Ages 3 and up
Sunday, Jan. 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 "The Tiger's Apprentice" (RATED: PG)

 

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



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Lunar New Year Craft

purple dragon paper lantern craft

Grades 1 to 8
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 4 to 5 p.m.
Library Program Room
Registration required

 

Celebrate the Lunar New Year by making a Year of the Snake Lantern.

 



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Kids Graphic Novel Book Club

Book cover for Amulet the Stonekeeper

Grades 3 to 6
Thursday, Jan. 30, 4 to 5 p.m.
Library Program Room
Registration recommended

 

Graphic novels rule at our book club! Join us monthly to discuss a fun graphic novel.

 

This month, we will discuss "Amulet:The Stonekeeper. " If you don't have a chance to read it, you are still welcome to come and listen or talk about your favorite graphic novel. As a club, feel free to suggest our next read.

 



*Register* [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/12323351 ]






S.T.E.M.





Lego Builders

pile of colorful lego bricks

Ages 5 and up
Tuesday, Jan. 14, 4 to 5 p.m.
Library Program Room
No registration

 

Build and create with LEGO using our collection of bricks.

 



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Science is Elementary

logo for science is elementary organization

Grades K to 4
Thursday, Jan. 16, 4 to 5 p.m.
Library Program Room
No registration

 

Work on a science experiment of your choice! Participants will receive a complete science experiment kit. The kit will have a book that will have kids using science to complete the story!

 



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Coding Club

three children looking at a laptop

Grades 3 to 6
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 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* [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/12808443 ]






For Babies and Toddlers





Baby Signs

baby in hat with hand in front of face

For expectant parents and parents of children 0-24 months
Monday, Jan. 6 and Monday, Jan. 13

11 a.m. to noon
Library Program Room
No registration

 

Learn baby sign language with experts from Happy Baby Signs. 

 



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Yoga for Little Ones

woman and child unrolling a yoga mat together

Ages 3 to 5
Monday, Jan. 27, 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Library Program Room
No registration

 

Join us for yoga for ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

 

 



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Early Learning Playtime

two kids on the floor surrounded by toys

Ages 0 to 5
Friday, Jan. 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.

 

*Storytimes at the Library are on a break Dec. 22 through Jan. 4. The regular storytime schedule will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Storytime at Magical Bridge Playground will still take place on 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



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Storytime at Magical Bridge Playground

stage at magical bridge playground

Ages 0 to 5
Friday, Jan. 3, 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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Birthday Storytime

birthday storyime, balloons and party hats on a blue background

Ages 0 to 5
Thursday, Jan. 9, 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 January, please register for a special treat!*

 



*Register* [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/calendar/13025/JanBDay25 ]


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Sensory Storytime

sensory storytime, children sitting in a classroom

Ages 3 to 6
Friday, Jan. 10, 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* [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/12323346 ]


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Japanese Winter Storytime

tree with red berries covered in snow

Ages 0 to 5
Sunday, Jan. 12, 3 to 4:15 p.m.
Library Program Room
No registration

 

Join us for a special winter-themed Japanese language storytime, with a special focus on the Japanese New Year and Setsubun! Enjoy a craft followed by storytime with picture books in Japanese, fingerplays, nursery rhymes and traditional songs accompanied by instruments.

 



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Bilingual Storytime

Ages 0 to 5
Friday, Jan. 17, 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!

 

bilingual storytime, woman leading several toddlers in a classroom

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Japanese Storytime

blocks spelling 'storytime' on a wood floor

Ages 0 to 5
Friday, Jan. 31, 11 a.m. to noon
Library Program Room
No registration

 

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

 







Coming Soon: Silicon Valley Reads 2025





girl and robot looking at the sun over the ocean, text reads 'empowering humanity: technology for a better world'

Silicon Valley Reads [ https://www.siliconvalleyreads.org/ ] begins soon! Join us in February and March for programs for all ages.

 

The program kickoff event [ https://www.siliconvalleyreads.org/calendar ] will be held Thursday, Jan. 30, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at De Anza College.






Coming Soon: Community Baby Shower





teddy bear on table with presents

For new or expectant parents
Saturday, Feb. 15, 2 to 4 p.m.
Library Program Room
Registration recommended

 

Get childcare information and resources and meet other expecting parents! The Community Baby Shower honors new and expectant parents. Enjoy light refreshments, baby shower games and prizes. Receive a free board book for baby on the way too (while supplies last).

 

For more information, please email or call: childcareresources@sunnyvale.ca.gov / 408-730-7800

 



*Register* [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/12790060 ]






If You're Appy and You Know It





spl mobile app graphic

Download our SPL Mobile App if you haven't yet! You can see your Library card in the app. Visit the Library's website [ https://www.library.sunnyvale.ca.gov/home-library ] and scroll down to "Digital Library" and click "Mobile Apps."







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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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