Embark on a thrilling adventure during our Halloween storytime at the library, where children immerse themselves in spooky tales and festive fun. Join us for interactive storytelling, creating a bewitching atmosphere that ignites imagination and celebrates the season's magic. ADA Accommodation Requests
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Spooky tales and a costume parade fill West Valley Library, featuring interactive storytelling and a simple Halloween craft activity, for ages 5 and under.
Spooky tales and interactive storytelling fill the Bascom Community Room, followed by a toy‑filled stay‑and‑play session, for ages 5 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.
Songs, rhymes, finger plays and movement activities encourage early literacy at Mt. Pleasant, free, for ages 5 and under.
Storytime with songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement in the Village Square Community Room, followed by 30 minutes of age‑appropriate toys and librarian assistance, ages 5 and under, free.
Stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities fill the Willow Glen Community Room for families with children five and under, free, limited capacity.
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+.
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.
Businesses from Minnesota Avenue to Willow Street hand out candy and goodies along Lincoln Avenue, with a clockwise traffic route for safety, ages 1–13.
Hands‑on seasonal sensory stations with pumpkins, fall leaves, spooky and Halloween discoveries in Room 9 at Willow Glen Community & Senior Center, for ages 6 months–3.
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+.
