Join us every Friday at the Willow Glen Branch Library for a fun activity for kids. Activities may include arts & crafts, special performances or workshops, and board or video games. Today we have free play with Paint! Come have some messy creative fun! Note: 2nd Friday of every month is free play with Legos®! All supplies will be provided. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
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Hands‑on computer assembly with donated lab PCs in Educational Park’s study room, where participants plug in components, disassemble to a motherboard, reassemble and troubleshoot, free for ages 10+.
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.
Make shaker rattles for dancing music at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, ages 3–13.
District 3 Community Connections Resource Fair (Roller Rink, San Jose) — Local agencies offer housing, health, legal, food, employment and other support services at 6‑foot tables, ages 18+.
Participants create simple autumn wreaths using ribbons and artificial flowers at Tully, San Jose, with all supplies provided; free, for ages 5–18.
New craft activity each Friday in the Joyce Ellington Children’s Area, supplies provided, free, no registration required, ages 5–10.
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.
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+.
Build detailed LEGO® dinosaurs, prehistoric scenes, and dig site dioramas while learning design and problem‑solving at Willow Glen Community & Senior Center, Room 3, for ages 5–10.
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+.
