Get ready for Dia de Muertos at our paper flower and button making crafternoon! In this drop-in program participants will learn to make simple tissue paper flowers, perfect for adding to an ofrenda or for decorating around the home. Participants will also be able to choose from prepared designs and learn how to work our button maker to create their own Dia de Muertos buttons to share and celebrate the season. ADA Accommodation Requests
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Arts and crafts sessions at Seven Trees library create Dia de los Muertos masks, building creativity, social-emotional and school readiness skills; supplies provided, ages 10 and under.
Spooky creatures roam the children's area; collect a search list at the info desk and find them all to claim a prize, free, for ages 12 and under.
MINIBOSS turns into a horror‑themed arcade bar with ’80s/’90s movie decor and coffin‑shaped cocktail menu served in spooky mugs and novelty glassware.
Ghostbusters Pop-up (Dr. Funk: Rum House + Kitchen, San Jose) — Bar transforms with Ghostbusters décor and specialty Halloween cocktails for paranormal fun.
Make sailboat, penguin, frog, or samurai helmet origami from colorful paper, then decorate with markers, supplies and instructions provided, staff assistance available, for ages 5–12.
Builders Club (Alum Rock, San Jose) presents monthly building challenges testing height, balance and earthquake proofing, free for ages 5–12.
Make butter from scratch and taste it on breads at the Plant Science Center's Emma Prusch, for ages 7–10 and adults 18+.
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+.
History Park turns into a Halloween park with crafts, trick‑or‑treating at houses, Show, Sugar Skull workshop for a small fee, and bat‑spider activities outside museum for all ages.
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+.
