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Calendar of Events
We had a wonderful kickoff event with our three featured authors: john a. powell (The Power of Bridging), Keeonna Harris (Mainline Mama) and Annie Hartnett (Unlikely Animals). If you missed it, you can watch it HERE.
Please join us for many more events celebrating Bridges to Belonging! See listing below.
2026 Events
Mark your calendar! Browse the chronological list of upcoming Silicon Valley Reads events or use the search bar to find specific ones. You can also click a category button to quickly filter events that match your interests.
Thu, Jan 15
Thu, Jan 15Jan 15, 2026, 7:00 AM – Mar 31, 2026, 5:00 PMOnline ToolkitThis toolkit is designed to support you with engaging youth with this year’s children/teen companion books focused on “Bridges to Belonging.” For each book, you will find a brief summary of the text, potential discussion questions, tools to support literacy and interactive reading and much more!
Thu, Jan 15
Thu, Jan 15Build a Bridge of Belonging Across Silicon Valley: Paper Chain of Kindness /Libraries Across the County
Tue, Jan 20Jan 20, 2026, 7:00 AM – May 31, 2026, 5:00 PMMultiple Local Parks, 171 W Edmundson Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, USAEnjoy the outdoors with your little ones while reading along to a storybook! StoryWalk® is a great way to exercise the body and the mind. Join us at multiple parks across Santa Clara County!
Sun, Feb 01Feb 01, 2026, 10:00 AM – Mar 31, 2026, 5:00 PMSan Jose: East Carnegie Branch, 1102 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95116, USAAre you up for a challenge? Pick up a Kindness bingo card at the library and begin practicing random acts of kindness with your friends, family, fellow students, and all people around you!- Sat, Feb 28Feb 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – Mar 28, 2026, 6:00 PMSan Jose: Rose Garden Branch, 1580 Naglee Ave, San Jose, CA 95126, USAAre you up for a challenge? Pick up a Kindness bingo card at the library and begin practicing random acts of kindness with your friends, family, fellow students, and all people around you!
Wed, Mar 18- Tue, Mar 24Mar 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – Apr 22, 2026, 6:00 PMSan Jose: Cambrian Branch, 1780 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA 95124, USAAre you up for a challenge? Pick up a Kindness bingo card at the library and begin practicing random acts of kindness with your friends, family, fellow students, and all people around you!
Thu, Mar 26
Thu, Mar 26
Thu, Mar 26
Multiple DatesThu, Mar 26Mar 26, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PMSunnyvale Community Center, 550 E Remington Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USAThis class is for Individuals with disabilities ages 8 and older. Join us for a fun, relaxing artistic journey and dive into the vibrant world of watercolor painting. With step-by-step guidance, participants will develop skills and confidence in the versatile medium. All materials are provided.
Thu, Mar 26Mar 26, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMLos Altos Library, 13 S San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA 94022, USAPlease join us for this fun craft program celebrating the Silicon Valley Reads theme. Local artist Leila Ghasempor will lead adults and teens in the creation of a unique project. All materials will be provided. No registration necessary.
Thu, Mar 26SHADOW LINES: Pull back the curtain and see what lies beneath the surface. /San José State University
Sat, Mar 28
Sat, Mar 28
Sun, Mar 29Mar 29, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMSan Jose: Alum Rock Branch, 3090 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127, USAJoin Alum Rock for a special storytime featuring Thank You, Neighbor, celebrating kindness and the people who make our community special. After the story, kids can enjoy a creative and heartwarming art activity where every link counts!
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