This week, in honor of Diwali, we'll be learning about rangoli then making art of our own! Join us every Tuesday as we learn about an artist or art style, then make art of our own. Recommended for ages 5-12. November Events: November 3 - Frank Buffalo Hyde (drawing) November 10 - Rangoli (Diwali craft) November 17 - Theresa Secord (weaving) November 24 - Jaune Quick-to-See Smith (map art) Free. Registration not required. ADA Accommodation Requests
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Make haunted houses with provided supplies in the Community Room at Educational Park, San Jose, free, for ages 5–12.
Weekly art club at Educational Park teaches Native American Heritage Month artists and guides kids 5‑12 in creating their own drawings, crafts, weaving, and map art. Free.
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 sailboat, penguin, frog, or samurai helmet origami from colorful paper, then decorate with markers, supplies and instructions provided, staff assistance available, for ages 5–12.
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.
Vibrant Diwali-inspired art activities let participants explore traditional symbols, colors, and motifs through hands‑on projects at Educational Park, for ages 5 and under.
STEM Club: Matheroni's Pizzeria (King Library Exploration Room) — Drop‑in STEM activities with a pizza theme, free, no registration required, ages 5–10.
Lily Qi discusses her memoir Elected American: From Red China to Blue Maryland at a CHSA book talk with complimentary lunch buffet, $15 admission, $40 with book copy.
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+.
Farmers' market on the Kaiser Permanente San Jose medical campus offers berries, stone fruit, potatoes, corn, bakery items, dumplings, tamales and falafel.
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.
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+.
