Chess Club for Kids

Mon · Oct 26·4 PM – 5 PM·Willow Glen, Community Room, San Jose

Learn chess basics or play games in Willow Glen Community Room, San Jose, for ages 5–12.

Thu · Oct 29·4 PM – 5:30 PM·Bascom, children's area, San Jose

Learn chess basics or play casual games in Bascom’s children’s area, for ages 5–12.

Mon · Nov 2·4 PM – 5 PM·Willow Glen, Community Room, San Jose

Learn chess basics or play games in Willow Glen Community Room, San Jose, for ages 5–12.

Mon · Nov 9·4 PM – 5 PM·Willow Glen, Community Room, San Jose

Learn chess basics or play games in Willow Glen Community Room, San Jose, for ages 5–12.

Thu · Nov 5·Edenvale, Teen Room, San Jose

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.

Thu · Nov 5·Vineland, San Jose

Write a thank‑you note on a paper leaf and attach it to the Gratitude Tree by the Information Desk; free, for all ages.

Thu · Nov 5·7 PM·Montgomery Theater, San Jose

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.

Thu · Nov 5·4 PM – 5 PM·Berryessa, Children's Area, San Jose

Origami lotus folding teaches geometry, fractions, and sequential reasoning at Berryessa Children’s Area, San Jose, registration required, for ages 5–10.

Thu · Nov 5·4 PM · 4:15 PM · 5 PM·West Valley, Children's Area, San Jose

One‑on‑one volunteers help K‑3 readers practice phonics, sight words and comprehension with a favorite book or library selection at West Valley’s Children’s Area, free for ages 5–10.

Fri · Oct 23·10 AM · 12 PM · 2 PM·King Library, 3rd Floor Service Desk, San Jose

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.

Fri · Oct 23·11 AM – 12 PM·San José Public Library · San Jose

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+.