Rescue Readers - Reading with the San José Animal Care Center

Mon · Sep 21·4 PM·San José Animal Care Center, 2750 Monterey Rd San Jose, California 95111

Rescue Readers is a ongoing collaboration event between the San José Animal Care Center and the San José Public Library. This a one-hour program for all readers, where participants read to the animals at our shelter. Readers provide soothing company to dogs, cats, and critters as they await adoption. As a bonus, new re…

Mon · Oct 19·Biblioteca Latinoamericana, Children's Area & Teen Room, San Jose

Looking for a fun activity this Halloween? Stop by the branch for our spooky season scavenger hunt! We'll have a bunch of spooky-themed (but not-that-scary) paper creations hidden between our bookshelves, think you can find them all? Drop in, grab a scavenger hunt clue card and begin exploring Biblioteca Latinoamerican…

Mon · Oct 19·Almaden Community Center, Gym · San Jose

This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for beginning to intermediate players. Using our progression curriculum, we focus on the whole player-teaching sportsmanship and teamwork. Boys and girls will learn the fundamentals of passing, shooting, ball handling, rebounding and defense. Participants should bring a wat…

Mon · Oct 19·Almaden Community Center, Gym · San Jose

This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for beginning to intermediate players. Using our progression curriculum, we focus on the whole player-teaching sportsmanship and teamwork. Boys and girls will learn the fundamentals of passing, shooting, ball handling, rebounding and defense. Participants should bring a wat…

Mon · Oct 19·11 AM – 12 PM·Mt. Pleasant, San Jose

Music and Movement is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities. Music and Movement is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of learning for all ages.…

Mon · Oct 19·4 PM – 5 PM·Cambrian, Children's Area Juvenile Graphic Novel Horseshoe Table, San Jose

Our One-on-One Reading Tutor for Kids provides students in grades K-3 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a reading coach. Our reading coach creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build confidence as readers. Our reading c…

Mon · Oct 19·4 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

Fri · Oct 23·10 AM·Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Ave. San Jose, California 95120

Come dressed up in a costume and join the party! Food, games, crafts, and stories all provided by our staff to entertain your youngsters. A safe and fun Halloween Party! Pre-registration is required. This event is for children 3-5 years old. The cost for the activity is $25 per child. Activity Number: 252.2.1300 Regist…

Sun · Sep 20·10 AM·San Jose, CA

Kitten 101 Training: Learn the basics of caring for kittens in our shelter! This hands-on training covers everything you need to know to confidently support our nursery, including feeding protocols, sanitation practices, PPE use, cross-contamination awareness, and recognizing signs of illness. Perfect for new kitten vo…

Sun · Sep 20·1 PM·Public Art: Placita de Las Estrellas (Mexican Heritage Plaza), 1700 Alum Rock Avenue San Jose, California 95116

San Jose Gamechangers Men's Health Location: Mexican Heritage Plaza 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116

Mon · Sep 21·San Jose, CA

TNR Information & Requirements: This service is not available for owned cats. All cats must be in humane traps (one cat per trap) or cat may be tunred away TNR remains a FREE service for community cats All cats receive ear tipping (no exceptions) Capacity: 45 cats total / two per person Adult cats (four months and olde…