Chess Club for Kids

Mon · Sep 7·4 PM – 5 PM·Willow Glen, Community Room, San Jose

Come learn to play chess, or just play a game! This is an informal and welcoming program for kids up to age 12 and their families. Chess Club meets every Monday. Please check the website event listing for possible date cancellations and library holidays. ADA Accommodation Requests

Thu · Sep 10·4 PM – 5:30 PM·Bascom, children's area, San Jose

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 Accommodation Requests

Mon · Sep 14·4 PM – 5 PM·Willow Glen, Community Room, San Jose

Come learn to play chess, or just play a game! This is an informal and welcoming program for kids up to age 12 and their families. Chess Club meets every Monday. Please check the website event listing for possible date cancellations and library holidays. ADA Accommodation Requests

Mon · Sep 21·4 PM – 5 PM·Willow Glen, Community Room, San Jose

Come learn to play chess, or just play a game! This is an informal and welcoming program for kids up to age 12 and their families. Chess Club meets every Monday. Please check the website event listing for possible date cancellations and library holidays. ADA Accommodation Requests

Thu · Sep 17·Room 1 · San Jose

First Gymnastics Skills: 35 minutes Age: 3.5 to 5 years old Discover the gymnastics fundamentals in a fun recreational environment. Classes include age appropriate activities and emphasize developing skills, themed skilled circuits and exciting gymnastics activities. Please be sure your child wears proper sport clothes…

Thu · Sep 17·Dance Studio · San Jose

A great beginner gymnastic class teaching basic gymnastic skills, including movement exploration, balance, and coordination, and at the same time teaching agility and improving motor skills. Parents are allowed to stay for the first 10 minutes on the first day of class for announcements. Parents are encouraged to atten…

Thu · Sep 17·10:30 AM – 11:45 AM·Educational Park, San Jose

Infant and Toddler Storytime invites children and their caregivers to wiggle, rhyme, and sing with diverse books, songs, and fingerplays that encourage language, play, and exploration. This program is geared for children 0 to 3 years of age and their parents/caregivers, but all children are welcome! Free, 50 person max…

Thu · Sep 17·4 PM – 5 PM·Willow Glen, Children's Room, San Jose

Participating in the Reading to Children program is a great way for children to develop their imagination and spark a love for books, reading and learning. Children will enjoy one-on-one or small group interaction with our volunteers Mike, Sally & Matt. Kids are also welcome to practice reading to our volunteer. Free.…

Thu · Sep 17·4 PM – 5 PM·Cambrian, Community Room, San Jose

This program was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Cambrian Branch Library. Come join us in celebrating the Moon Festival with a lantern craft! Mooncakes will also be served during the event. Stay for VietSteps! Happy Moon Festival! This will take place inside the Community Room. ADA Accommodation Requests

Thu · Sep 17·6:30 PM – 8 PM·Diocese of San Jose calendar

Sanctuary Youth Series is a faith-based mental health program for our teens (includes separate parent class too). We are grateful to be offering this program, once again after a successful first offering, for eight Thursday nights, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, starting September 10, 2026 Saint William Hall and Teen Center 611 S…

Thu · Sep 3·3 PM – 4 PM·Hillview, San Jose

Join us for a limited series of crafts on Tuesdays and Thursdays! We’ll be making cactus characters, beaded insects, washi tape bookmarks, bug headbands, decorated masks, and an acorn craft. Every Tuesday and Thursday will be a different craft. Tuesday, September 1: Cactus characters Thursday, September 3: beaded insec…

Thu · Sep 3·3 PM – 4:30 PM·Tully, San Jose

Join us for our monthly adult crafts program at Tully Community Branch Library. This month, we'll make a mini night light decorated with mosaic glass tiles. All supplies will be provided. Note: This program is for adults aged 18 and up. Please do not bring children with you. If you do, we will request that the children…

Thu · Sep 3·3:30 PM – 4:15 PM·Calabazas, San Jose

Join us every Thursday afternoon for a new STEAM adventure for young scientists and their caregivers, from robots to engineering to science to making. Sept 3 - Structural Engineering Sept 10 - Cloud Lab Sept 17 - Pirate Science Sept 24 - Sphero Art Appropriate for ages 3 to 7. To prevent overcrowding, this program is h…