Our library volunteer, Ms. Andrea, makes stories come to life with puppets. Please join her in the children's picture book area to watch a different story every month. Children will have fun listening to stories while they develop a love for books and reading. Pre-registration is not required. This program is best suited for preschoolers and children in grades K-3. ADA Accommodation Requests
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Storytime at Calabazas features stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement, followed by a toy play area for continued fun; Free, for ages 5 and under.
Music and Movement at Educational Park provides songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities promoting early literacy, free, up to 50 participants, for ages 5 and under.
Girl Scout Tech Detective program at The Tech Interactive offers forensic drawing, code practice, fingerprinting, DNA extraction, and ancient DNA identification for badge earners.
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.
Persian stories and songs fill the West Valley Family Room, encouraging play and exploration, free, limited capacity, for ages 5 and under.
One‑on‑one or small‑group story sessions with a volunteer in Vineland’s Children’s Picture Book area, plus chance to read aloud, free, 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+.
Matilda the Musical performed by CMT San Jose at Montgomery Theater showcases a youth cast bringing Roald Dahl’s story to life.
Milpitas Library Activity Room hosts a thirty‑minute storytime with movement, singing, picture books, flannel board tales and fingerplays for ages 5 and under.
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+.
