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Walk Lick Observatory's Eastside to see the iconic Shane Telescope. Enjoy a history lecture, stargazing & expert-led portable telescopes.
Stop by Biblioteca Latinoamericana in the month of July* to pick up a graphic novel sketchbook decorating kit. In the comfort your home you can collage and customize your sketchbook. Kits include a small blank sketchbook, a few pages from old comics or graphic novels, and a sheet with basic instructions to guide you th…
Can you find at least seven of the nine hidden things from outer space in the children's picture book area? If you can, come to the information desk for a prize! Recommended ages 4-10. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Celebrate SJPL's Graphic Novel Making Contest and Summer Learning with a “Decorate Your Own Sketchbook” kit. Pick up a sketchbook kit at the Summer Learning table or ask at the information desk on a first come, first served basis. One kit per child while supplies last. Kit includes a sketchbook and some comics pages to…
Does your bike have a flat tire? Does something feel wrong with your bike? Bring your bike in and we'll help fix it. We do minor bike repairs and provide tools and some supplies. All are welcome and the program is FREE! Get accessibility information .
Join us this summer to make simple and easy dishes that the entire family can make together. All participants will have hands-on practice learning basic cooking skills and food literacy while recreating each recipe. Session topics include: July 24— Buko Salad Free. Registration required for each session. Limited seats.…
Join us at the Alviso Branch Library for some fun and interactive anatomy lessons designed just for kids! Explore the brain, heart, lungs, bones, and more in a fun and engaging way with activities that will boost your curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking. This is a 4-part series. Participants may come to the se…
Join us for a fun, family-friendly evening celebrating the performing arts and creativity in our community. Explore great books, enjoy activities and games, and learn about upcoming Library & Recreation programs. Meet staff from the Pleasanton Youth Theater Company (PYTC) and discover opportunities for youth to get inv…
Kick off your mid-summer night's dream at the third of our four 2026 Summer Season shows as you groove to the sounds of 80s cover band Careless Whisper at Music on the Square. With no major holidays on the horizon, it's the perfect time to treat yourself or someone you love to something special by our eclectic group of…
Marking 20 years of live music and community celebration, Downtown Redwood City's Music on the Square offers something for all ages. Featuring the best of rock, reggae, funk, Latin, and soul on Friday nights, with fourteen-weeks of free concerts. Presenting outstanding talent from across the Bay and beyond, the season…
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Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks for a cozy night with family and friends. Come early to grab a good spot and enjoy the evening vibes! Don’t miss this fun-filled night in the park—it's going to be paws-itively amazing!Location: Jack Fischer ParkSign up for the Free Movie Night 7/24 event at this link
Picnic Flix is a free outdoor movies series held in select Dublin parks. "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" is playing on Friday, July 24, at Emerald Glen Park. It's the final movie playing this summer. The movie will start at dusk.
Dive-In Movie at The Wave presents family-friendly community events where participants watch a movie from the indoor swimming pool or pool deck at The Wave. Guests can float, swim, or relax poolside while enjoying a featured film on a large outdoor screen, creating a fun and unique movie-night experience. July 24: Nigh…
Join the City of Richmond - Recreation Department, Friday, July 10, 2026, for Movies in the Park the showing of ZOOTOPIA at Tiller Park with a tentative start time for 8:30 PM. This event is FREE, so bring your family and friends out to enjoy a summer movie and don't forget to bring your LAWN CHAIRS and BLANKETS. For m…
On Saturday, July 25 join Friends of Fitzgerald and explore plankton other explore marine life collected in Pillar Point Harbor.
Come celebrate Christmas in July with us! We'll: Watch Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol Make a fun craft Take pictures with Santa in his beach gear Have sand and water play on the patio Movie runtime: 1 hours 30 minutes This program is sponsored by the San José Public Library Foundation . ADA Accommodation Requests
Kids & families, you're invited to the biggest math party around! Math doesn't need to be scary, hard or boring. Gather and explore math through puzzles and games. Play gives students the opportunity to take charge of their learning, grow from their mistakes, and have fun at the same time. Julia Robinson Mathematics Fe…
Join a park ranger in historic lighthouse keeper attire and step into the living machinery of the Point Reyes Lighthouse, where precision engineering and human dedication work hand in hand. Down in the tower, you’ll encounter the lighthouse’s intricate system of gears, weights, and bearings, all designed to turn a mass…
Stop by Biblioteca Latinoamericana in the month of July* to pick up a graphic novel sketchbook decorating kit. In the comfort your home you can collage and customize your sketchbook. Kits include a small blank sketchbook, a few pages from old comics or graphic novels, and a sheet with basic instructions to guide you th…
Stop by Biblioteca Latinoamericana in the month of July* to pick up a graphic novel sketchbook decorating kit. In the comfort your home you can collage and customize your sketchbook. Kits include a small blank sketchbook, a few pages from old comics or graphic novels, and a sheet with basic instructions to guide you th…
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The talented artists from Aegis Gallery in Saratoga bring glimpses of nature to Saratoga Library's Group Study Room with a vibrant exhibit of lush landscapes, gorgeous florals, and mismerizing wildlife. Drop by anytime during regular library hours from June 1 through July 31, 2026 to explore this beautiful collection o…
Experience an interactive dance performance with multi-award-winning dancer Nicole Maria! Learn the art of Arabic belly dance with Nicole’s interactive performance as she uses various props such as silk veils, sword balancing, finger cymbals, and ending with a belly dance lesson for all! No registration required. Event…
The Lawrence Hall of Science is presenting Phenomenal Physics: Hands-On STEM Discovery. This is an interactive, multi-station festival featuring more than 30 hands-on science activities for families with children ages 5 to 12. Explore topics including electricity, magnetism, light, sound, motion and more as you experim…
Stop by Biblioteca Latinoamericana in the month of July* to pick up a graphic novel sketchbook decorating kit. In the comfort your home you can collage and customize your sketchbook. Kits include a small blank sketchbook, a few pages from old comics or graphic novels, and a sheet with basic instructions to guide you th…
Join Betty the Battery for a fun and engaging storytime, co-led with partners from the San Jose Energy Department, where preschoolers discover how clean energy helps power our world! Through playful storytelling and simple ideas, children will learn how taking care of the Earth can start with small, everyday actions. J…
Beautiful and fascinating wildlife live in the fields and forests surrounding our cities and suburbs. You will gain an insight into the secret lives of these intelligent and ecologically important animals with a visit from a live grey fox, kingsnake, red-tailed hawk, and skunk. This is a special event for this year's S…
Discover the exciting world of robotics through hands-on learning and creative problem-solving. Can a robot find its way out of a maze? How does a robot “see” obstacles and make decisions? In this interactive workshop, students will program robot cars to complete engaging challenges while exploring coding, sensors, eng…
Can you find at least seven of the nine hidden things from outer space in the children's picture book area? If you can, come to the information desk for a prize! Recommended ages 4-10. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Our 9th Annual Summer Puppetry Festival continues, with a wacky, spaced-out comedy adventure!
