Drop in and join us every Monday from 4pm-5pm for an evening of STEM related family fun! This club is intended for ages 5-10, but all families are welcome. Free. No registration required. 11/16 - Soil Layers and Worm Study ADA Accommodation Requests
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Songs, rhymes, finger plays and movement activities encourage early literacy at Mt. Pleasant, free, for ages 5 and under.
One‑on‑one or small‑group reading sessions with a volunteer in the Children’s Picture Book Area, Cambrian, for 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 reading sessions with a coach at Joyce Ellington Library let kids bring a favorite book or pick from the collection, free, for ages 5–10.
One‑on‑one reading coach sessions for grades K‑3 at Cambrian Library’s Juvenile Graphic Novel Horseshoe Table, focusing on phonics, sight words, and comprehension, free, for ages 5–10.
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+.
Matilda the Musical performed by CMT San Jose at Montgomery Theater showcases a youth cast bringing Roald Dahl’s story to life.
At The Tech Interactive, Juniors animate artwork, design video games, build roller‑coaster prototypes, create 3‑D images and glasses, and experiment with sound, earning an Entertainment Technology badge.
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+.
