Embark on an exciting leaf exploration journey at the library, where children delve into the diverse shapes, colors, and textures of autumn leaves. Engage in sensory-rich activities like leaf rubbing, sorting by size and color, and observing leaf veins to ignite curiosity and deepen understanding of nature's wonders. Geared towards ages 3-5. Free. No registration required. While supplies last. ADA Accommodation Requests
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Storytime at Almaden Program Room offers stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement activities, free, for ages 5 and under.
Infant and Toddler Storytime at Educational Park offers wiggle, rhyme, and sing-along sessions with books, songs, and fingerplays encouraging language, play, free, tickets required, ages 5 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.
AIISF Webinar: Preserving the Past, Inspiring the Future (San Jose) — Virtual session covering Angel Island Immigration Station history, early preservation work, and current programs and exhibits.
Storytime with songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement in Evergreen’s Community Room, followed by 30 minutes of toys and a librarian answering questions, free for ages 5 and under.
Chinese stories, songs, dances, and bilingual art activities rotate each Thursday in Calabazas community room, for ages 5 and under.
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+.
Guadalupe Gardens Workday (San Jose Heritage / Municipal Rose Garden).
Matilda the Musical performed by CMT San Jose at Montgomery Theater showcases a youth cast bringing Roald Dahl’s story to life.
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+.
