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Just For Kids




February may be the shortest month, but we have a lot going on at the Library! Join us to celebrate Black History Month and the Lunar New Year. For new or expecting parents, we also have our Community Baby Shower this month.

 

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 closed on Monday, Feb. 16*
* *There will be no storytimes from Feb. 15 through 21.*

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

 

All our best,
"Your Librarians"

 






Black History Month





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This February, the Library is celebrating Black History Month with several performances, crafts and S.T.E.M. projects. 

 

You can also check out some recommended books by clicking the link below.

 

*Black History Month Books for Kids* [ https://sunnyvale.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/1629365829/2467004189 ]


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Comedy and Juggling with Unique Derique

For all ages

Saturday, Feb. 7, 11 to 11:45 a.m.

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Join Unique Derique for a comedy, juggling, and the history of Hambone body percussion presentation.

performer Unique Derique holding multiple red hats

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Bessie Coleman: Make a Paper Airplane

For grades 1 to 5

Wednesday, Feb. 11, 4 to 5 p.m.

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the life of Bessie Coleman and her accomplishments as the first black female pilot. Then learn to make a paper airplane or make your own favorite and participate in flight challenges.

 

cover of book Flying Free: How Bessie Coleman's dreams took flight

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Dr. Mae Jemison: Rocket Craft

For grades 1 to 6

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 4 to 5 p.m.

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Let's celebrate Black History Month with a blast! Dr. Mae Jemison was the first Black female astronaut to travel into space. Learn about her history and build a rocket!

 

cover of picture book biography of Dr. Mae Jemison

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Cunamacue Afro-Peruvian Dance

For all ages

Monday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m. to noon

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Join us for an engaging interactive performance and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Afro-Peruvian culture.

 

Cunamacue Afro-Peruvian Dancers

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Lantern Sun Catchers

For ages 3 and up

Monday, Feb. 23, 4 to 5 p.m.

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Make a lantern suncatcher inspired by Harriet Tubman for Black History Month!

lantern shaped suncatcher craft

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Paint Like Alma Thomas

For grades K to 5

Tuesday, Feb. 24, 4 to 5 p.m.

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Celebrate Black History Month by learning how to paint in the colorful style of famous painter Alma Thomas!

 

multicolored collage of circles





Lunar New Year Celebration





red graphic of a horse in front of a tree
Happy Year of the Horse!

For all ages

Sunday, Feb. 22, 1 to 4 p.m.

Throughout the Library

No registration

 

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

 






Parenting Programs





teddy bear on a table with wrapped presents

Community Baby Shower

For parents with a baby on the way or parents of a newborn

Saturday, Feb 21, 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 for Community Baby Shower* [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/14518382 ]


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Kinder Readiness

For parents and caregivers

Wednesday, Feb. 11, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Library Program Room

Registration recommended

 

Join us to learn about effective ways to support your child’s academic, social, and emotional growth as they prepare for kindergarten. We’ll share tips and tools to help make the transition successful.

 

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

 

several kindergarten students sitting at a table with block

*Register for Kinder Readiness* [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/12716287 ]






Arts, Culture and Entertainment





Family Movie: Wonder

poster for the 2017 movie Wonder

For grades 2 and up

Sunday, Feb. 8, 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 "Wonder" (RATED: PG)

 

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

 

This program is part of the *Silicon Valley Reads 2026 program" Bridges to Belonging"*

 



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Blot Art Hearts

pink and red paint on paper hearts

For ages 3 and up

Thursday, Feb. 12, 4 to 5 p.m.

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Use paint to create a colorful heart for Valentine's Day.

 



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Lunar New Year Craft: Year of the Horse

child's craft of a rocking horse on a paper plate with fire crackers

For ages 3 and up

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m. to noon

Library Program Room

Registration recommended

 

Celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year by making a paper plate rocking horse.

 



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Music with Harmony Monsters Music

For all ages

Thursday, Feb. 19, 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Join us for an interactive and fun music show with Harmony Monsters Music.

 

harmony monsters music logo

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Ramadan Storytime & Craft

For ages 3 and up

Friday, Feb. 20, 4 to 5 p.m.

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Learn about Ramadan through a short storytime and make your own paper lantern to celebrate!

 

stars, moons and lanterns hanging on string on a blue background

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Kids Graphic Novel Bookclub

cover of book the first cat in space and the baby pirate's revenge

For grades 3 to 7

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 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 "The First Cat in Space and the Baby Pirate's Revenge "by Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris. 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 for Kids Graphic Novel Bookclub* [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/calendar/13025/GraphicNovelBookClub ]


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Pokémon Day Celebration

For grades K to 8

Friday, Feb. 27, 3 to 5 p.m.

Library Program Room

No registration 

 

Come celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon! Come drop in for a variety of activities. Costumes are encouraged!


* Learn & Play Pokémon TCG with CardArt
* Test your Pokémon knowledge with trivia
* Play Who's That Pokémon?
* Relax with a puzzle or play a board game
* Take photos at our photobooth

Take home some cards at the end of the day! Cards are for children only.

 

videogame console on a pink background





S.T.E.M.





Lego Builders

pile of colorful lego bricks

For ages 5 and up

Tuesday, Feb. 10, 4 to 5 p.m.

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Build and create with LEGO using our collection of bricks.

 



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Coding Club

three children looking at a laptop computer

For grades 3 to 6

Thursday, Feb. 26, 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/14787599 ]


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Basic Finance and Piggy Banks

For grades 3 to 8

Saturday, Feb. 28, 4 to 5 p.m.

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Emergent Minds will teach students the basics of money and run a do-it-yourself piggy bank painting activity.

piggy bank surrounded by cash and coins





For Babies and Toddlers





Early Learning Playtime

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

For ages 0 to 5
Friday, Feb. 6, 3 to 5 p.m.
Library Program Room
No registration

 

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

 



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Baby Sign Language

Closeup photo of a baby signing

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

Monday, Feb. 9, 11 to 11:45 a.m.

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Learn baby sign language with experts from Happy Baby Signs. 

 







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 Feb. 15 through 21.*

 

*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 February 7 will be replaced by Comedy and Juggling with Unique Derique

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Winter Japanese Storytime

frozen tree branch

For ages 0 to 5

Sunday, Feb. 1, 3 to 4 p.m.

Library Program Room

No registration

 

Join us for a special winter themed Japanese language storytime! Enjoy a craft and storytime with picture books in Japanese, fingerplays, nursery rhymes and traditional songs accompanied by instruments.



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Storytime at Magical Bridge Playground

magical bridge playground stage

For ages 0 to 5

Friday, Feb. 13, 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 on the floor in a classroom

For ages 3 to 6

Friday, Feb. 13, 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/15050097 ]


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Bilingual (Spanish/English) Storytime

For ages 0 to 5

Friday, Feb. 20, 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 background

For ages 0 to 5

Friday, Feb. 27, 11 a.m. to noon

Library Program Room

No registration

 

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

 







Dolly Parton's Imagination Library





dolly parton and two children sitting and reading together

Tender love and care are in the air this month with titles like “K is for Kindness” and “Little
Owl’s Love” from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

 

The Imagination Library program promotes early childhood literacy and makes story time a little sweeter by providing a free
age-appropriate book each month for children ages 0-5 across Santa Clara County. Books
and registration forms are available in English as well as bilingual English/Spanish
versions.

 

*Register for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library* [ https://sccld.org/imaginationlibrary/ ]






Every Story Counts at Your Library





Collage of people of different ages using library services
We want to hear from you!

Every Story Counts is a statewide initiative to capture data, stories and photos about how and why Californians use their local public libraries.

 

During the Week of January 25 – 31, 2026 the Sunnyvale Public Library will capture photos and videos of library programs and services and encourage patrons to share their own library stories. Whether you’re bringing your child to story time, using the library computers, checking out items from books to sewing machines, asking a question, or many of the other things you can do at the library, we want to hear about it!

 

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






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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