Join us at the Library as we honor special cultural events and holidays.

Visit the Library’s Events Calendar to see all Library events

Winter Holidays

Saturday, Nov. 23, 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Western Ballet Nutcracker Preview
Join us for a preview of Western Ballet's upcoming show The Nutcracker.
For children of all ages

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Sustainable Holiday Workshop
Celebrate the holidays with zero-waste crafts! Join the Environmental Services Team for a free and fun craft night.
For adults

Thursday, Dec. 5, 4 to 5 p.m.
Teens Create: Crochet Wreaths
Create a cute holiday wreath ornament using basic crochet stitches.
For grades 6 to 12

Saturday, Dec. 7, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Holiday StoryWalk®
Stroll through the candy cane trail and discover a festive story along the way. 
For children of all ages

Saturday, Dec. 7, noon to 5:30 p.m.
Sunnyvale Gingerbread Village Submission
The Sunnyvale Gingerbread Village is coming back for our fourth year! The village will be on display in the Library's lobby from Sunday, Dec. 8 until early January 2025.
For all ages

Monday, Dec. 16, 4 to 5 p.m.
Teens Create: Holiday 3-D Paper Craft
Make a beautiful holiday snowflake to share or display!  Decorate it with glitter or color pens.
For grades 6 to 12

Monday, Dec. 16, 7 to 8 p.m.
Help for the Holiday Blues
The holidays can be a time of joy, but can also bring mental health challenges. Join Shiveta Gandotra, PhD, LMFT, for a presentation on managing the holiday blues and seasonal depression.
For adults

Wednesday, Dec. 18, 4 to 5 p.m.
Winter Holidays Around the World
Learn about different winter holidays and traditions and make themed crafts for all of them! 
For grades K to 5

Thursday, Dec. 19, 11 a.m. to noon
Crafts & Cocoa with Santa
Celebrate the holidays with a fun craft, yummy cocoa, and a visit from Santa! 
For children of all ages

Sunday, Dec. 29, 2 to 4 p.m.
Family Movie: The Grinch
Bring your own snacks and a enjoy a fun movie with the family. This month we will watch The Grinch (Rated PG).
For ages 3 and up

Monday, Dec. 30, 11 a.m. to noon
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration
Join us as we ring in the new year! Enjoy good music and fun crafts as we countdown to noon.
For children of all ages

Other Programs

Visit Special Events for yearly events hosted by the City.