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Write a thank‑you note on a paper leaf and attach it to the Gratitude Tree by the Information Desk; free, for all ages.
Write a thank‑you note on a paper leaf and attach it to the Gratitude Tree by the Information Desk; free, for all ages.
Write a thank‑you note on a paper leaf and attach it to the Gratitude Tree by the Information Desk; free, for all ages.
Write a thank‑you note on a paper leaf and attach it to the Gratitude Tree by the Information Desk; free, for all ages.
Grab and Go STEM Kit: Dreamcatchers (Edenvale Teen Room, San Jose) — Explore geometric patterns blending Native American culture and math with ready-made kits, materials included, ages 12–18.
Storytime at Almaden Program Room offers stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement activities, free, for ages 5 and under.
Teen Craft & Connect (Calabazas, San Jose) offers weekly crafts like trinket trays, tote bags, mini pumpkins and bedazzling with free supplies while they last, ages 12–18.
Music and Movement in King Library Children's Room offers storytime, songs, scarves, shakey eggs, rhythm sticks for literacy and motor skill development, free, for ages 10 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+.
How to Train Your Dragon Jr. (Montgomery Theater, San Jose) — Musical adventure with score, ensemble portraying Hiccup and Toothless, part of CMT San Jose's Junior Talents program.
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.
Make shaker rattles for dancing music at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, ages 3–13.
Southside Community Center hosts a 3‑hour LEGO® Dinosaur Exploration workshop where participants build ancient creatures, jungle scenes, and fossil displays for ages 5–9.
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+.
