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Build, learn and imagine with Lego! Construct buildings and structures with weekly builder challenges! Free. In-Person. Ages 5 and Up. Kits generously provided by Friends of Village Square Library ADA Accommodation Requests

Build, learn and imagine with Lego! Construct buildings and structures with weekly builder challenges! Free. In-Person. Ages 5 and Up. Kits generously provided by Friends of Village Square Library ADA Accommodation Requests
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Lego Engineering (Village Square Community Room, San Jose) — Build and learn with weekly Lego construction challenges using kits from Friends of Village Square Library, free for ages 5–18.
Storytime at Vineland Library features wiggle, rhyme, and sing‑along with diverse books, songs, and fingerplays encouraging language and play, free, for ages 5 and under.
One‑on‑one or small‑group story sessions with a volunteer in Vineland’s Children’s Picture Book area, plus chance to read aloud, free, ages 10 and under.
Explore 70 years of LGBTQ+ publications—from early Gay Pride flyers to AIDS-era newsletters and debates on marriage, employment, and military service—at King Library.
Volunteer to weed invasive plants and prune for fire mitigation in Alum Rock Park, with tools, instruction, and required water, snacks, sunscreen, and long sleeves.
One‑on‑one and small‑group reading sessions with volunteers Mike, Sally, and Matt in the Willow Glen Library Children’s Room. Free, ages 10 and under.
Litterbug craft in King Library’s Children’s Room offers themed art projects with all supplies provided, free for ages 10 and under while supplies last.
Tutors assist K‑5 students with homework in Campbell Library’s Children’s Room, providing basic supplies; walk‑ins welcome, parents must stay, for ages 5–13.
Volunteer tech mentors offer assistance with printing, Word, Excel, email setup, security tips, and SJPL eResources at King Library’s 3rd‑floor service desk, free, for ages 18 and up.
Virtual ELL Conversation Club (San José Public Library) — Volunteer instructor leads adult learners in English speaking, listening, vocabulary and current‑event discussions via Zoom; free, ages 18+.
Tween Dungeons and Dragons (Campbell Library, Community Room) — Biweekly D&D sessions for ages 10–13, four meetings covering advanced play basics.
Joyce Ellington librarian leads outdoor storytime with books, songs, movement activities and bubbles at Backesto Park’s grassy corner of Empire and 13th, free for ages 10 and under.
One-on-one virtual mock interview with a SJPL Business & Career Librarian, answering behavioral questions and receiving feedback, free, ages 12+.