Bascom Library
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Monday May 6 1:00pm - 6:30pm PDT
Coloring for Adults
Coloring sheets and pencils are provided every Monday afternoon from 1:00-6:30 PM just inside the entrance of Bascom Library. Relax and explore your creativity with this great activity! All ages welcome to participate. ......More
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Monday May 6 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
1-on-1 Tech Assistance
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Do you need help using the computer? Don’t know how to send an email or set up a Zoom meeting? Our tech mentor can help! Learn how to: Open an email account Connect to Wi-Fi/hotspots Use laptops/Chromebooks Use Microsoft Office Fill out sim......More
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Tuesday May 7 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Conversation Club for English Language Learners (ELL)
Build your English conversation skills with other adult learners in a welcoming and respectful environment. Practice your speaking and listening skills, expand your vocabulary, discuss current events, and much more! Free. No registration required. ......More
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Tuesday May 7 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Origami for Kids
Many origami patterns and colorful sheets of paper available! Make designs like a cat, whale, fish, heart, or penguin. Then decorate your origami with markers. Registration recommended but not required. Held in children’s area. Recommended for ages 6-12. ......More
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Tuesday May 7 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Reading Buddies
Reading Buddies provides students in grades K-3 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a reading coach. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build confidenc......More
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Wednesday May 8 4:45pm - 5:45pm PDT
Drop in Math Homework Help
Do you need help with your math homework? Students in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to bring in their math homework and ask our student volunteer for help. There are also ......More
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Wednesday May 8 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Virtual/In-Person Silicon Valley Toastmasters
Interested in improving your public speaking skills and confidence? Silicon Valley Toastmasters (part of Toastmasters International) is a non-profit organization which teaches public speaking and communication skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Group is frien......More
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Thursday May 9 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
Indoor Family Storytime
Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that pr......More
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Thursday May 9 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Chess Club for Kids
Come learn to play chess, or just play a game! This is an informal and welcoming program. For ages up to 12, and families. Located in the children's area. Registration encouraged but not required. ADA Accomm......More
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Thursday May 9 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Men's Support Group
This men’s support group, formed twenty years ago, is a safe, non-judgmental place to share and listen. This program is geared toward those who identify as male and gender-nonconforming. The volunteer leader is not a licensed counselor, but has previous experience l......More
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Friday May 10 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Mother's Day Card Craft (Drop-in)
Join us at Bascom Branch Library for a fun, drop-in craft for children. Children can create their own "Happy Mother's Day" card with this simple craft kit. This program is in celebration of Mother's Day. One Mother's Day craft card per child (each child must be pres......More
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Saturday May 11 10:00am - 2:00pm PDT
Friends of the Bascom Library Book Sale
Choose from a large collection of books at our sale in the multipurpose room. Proceeds go toward funding library programs, books, and supplies. Come support your local library branch and find new literary treasures for yourself! The Friends of the Bascom Branch Librar......More
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Monday May 13 1:00pm - 6:30pm PDT
Coloring for Adults
Coloring sheets and pencils are provided every Monday afternoon from 1:00-6:30 PM just inside the entrance of Bascom Library. Relax and explore your creativity with this great activity! All ages welcome to participate. ......More
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Monday May 13 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
1-on-1 Tech Assistance
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Do you need help using the computer? Don’t know how to send an email or set up a Zoom meeting? Our tech mentor can help! Learn how to: Open an email account Connect to Wi-Fi/hotspots Use laptops/Chromebooks Use Microsoft Office Fill out sim......More
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Tuesday May 14 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Conversation Club for English Language Learners (ELL)
Build your English conversation skills with other adult learners in a welcoming and respectful environment. Practice your speaking and listening skills, expand your vocabulary, discuss current events, and much more! Free. No registration required. ......More
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Tuesday May 14 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Origami for Kids
Many origami patterns and colorful sheets of paper available! Make designs like a cat, whale, fish, heart, or penguin. Then decorate your origami with markers. Registration recommended but not required. Held in children’s area. Recommended for ages 6-12. ......More
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Tuesday May 14 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Reading Buddies
Reading Buddies provides students in grades K-3 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a reading coach. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build confidenc......More
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Tuesday May 14 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Writing Group for Teens
Do you feel like you have remarkable things to say, waiting to be expressed? Are you curious what others are writing? Want to share your creativity with others? Come to the Teen Writing Group at Bascom Library! You’ll have a chance to read your stories and poems to oth......More