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Activities From Home

Dial-a-Story
Enjoy a 3-5 minute story over the phone. Changes weekly. For stories in English, call (408) 730-7333. For stories in Spanish, call (408) 737-4907.

Mother Goose Fingerplays
Use these fingerplays with your children: Rhymes for the Youngest (pdf) and Rhymes for Walkers (pdf).

Podcasts for Kids
A growing number of library programs for kids can be enjoyed from home. View from your computer, or upload to an iPod and enjoy them on the go.

TumbleBooks
Animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBooks are created by taking existing picture books, adding animation, sound, music and narration to produce an electronic picture which you can read, or have read to you.

Special Events

For all ages

Wednesday, July 8, 2 p.m.
Boswick the Clown
A clown to make you laugh

Wednesday, July 15, 7 p.m.
Andy Z
Awesome children's singer/songwriter/performer
 
Saturday, July 18, 2 p.m.
PT Puppets
A wonderful puppet show for all ages
 
Wednesday, July 22, 2 p.m.
Bubble Lady
Cool off with a bubble show
 
Wednesday, July 29, 2 p.m.
Stuffed Animal Story Time
Bring your favorite stuffed animal to hear stories

Wednesday, July 29, 7 p.m.
Dan Chan Magic
An incredible magic show
 
Wednesday, August 5, 2 p.m.
Librarian Showcase
Storytelling, puppets and songs
 
Saturday, August 8, 2 p.m.
Peter Apel
Hear "I've Got a Dinosaur on My Head"
 
For kids entering first through third grades
 
Wednesday, July 1, 2 p.m.
Red Panda Acrobat
Amazing skills of strength and balance
 
Thursday, July 2, 3 p.m.
Kid Kicks
Enjoy outdoor games, bubbles and chalk art
 
Thursday, July 30, 2 p.m.
Make-a-Mouse
Stories and a craft
 
Thursday, August 6, 3 p.m.
Kid Kicks
Craft and stories
 
Wednesday, August 12, 2 p.m.
Wildlife Associates
See live predators and prey
 
For kids entering third through fifth grades
 
Thursday, July 16, 2 p.m.
"Edible Art"
Make it and eat it
 
Thursday, July 23, 2 p.m.
Make-a-Mobile
Hear stories and take home a mobile

Fun on the Run
Arts, crafts, games and sports for youth ages 6-14. A drop-in, free program at various locations throughout Sunnyvale. Snacks provided. Brought to you by the City of Sunnyvale's Parks & Recreation Department.

 
Story Times

Baby Lapsit
Tuesdays, June 30; July 7, 14, 21, 28; August 4, 11, 18, 25, 
11 a.m.
Ages up to 12 months.

Family Story Time
Saturdays, July 11; August 1, 11 a.m.
All ages.

Night Owl Story Time
Tuesdays, July 14, 28; August 18, 7 p.m.
All ages.

Stories for 1's
Tuesdays, June 30; July 7, 14, 21, 28; August 4, 11, 18, 25, 11 a.m.
Ages 12 - 24 months.

Toddler Story Time
Thursdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; August 6, 13, 20, 27, 11 a.m. 
Ages 2 - 3 1/2 years.

 

 

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