Reading to Furry Friends

Sat · Sep 5·1 PM – 2 PM·Hillview, San Jose

Tell a story to a Furry Friend! Children are invited to practice reading to gentle, trained assistance dogs who love books! The main objective of this program is to provide a relaxed and “dog-friendly” atmosphere, which allows students to practice the skill of reading. By sitting down next to a dog and reading to the d…

Wed · Sep 9·4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Almaden, Children's Area, San Jose

Tell a story to a Furry Friend! Children are invited to practice reading to gentle, trained assistance dogs who love books! Practice reading skills while relaxing next to a cute Furry Friend. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Sat · Oct 3·Berryessa Cmty Ctr · San Jose

Challenge yourself in a 3-hour advanced LEGO® SPIKE Prime workshop! Students with prior experience will take on complex builds and coding tasks, refining their STEM skills through hands-on problem-solving. A perfect way to sharpen robotics knowledge and take skills to the next level!

Sat · Oct 3·Southside Cmty Ctr · San Jose

Get ready for a spooky and slimy good time at our Halloween Slime Workshop! Kids will mix, stretch, and customize their own Halloween-themed slime using fun colors, glitter, spooky charms, and creepy add-ins. This hands-on activity encourages creativity while giving everyone a chance to make a gooey masterpiece to take…

Sat · Oct 3·10 AM – 11 AM·Evergreen, Children's Area, San Jose

Join us at Evergreen library for LEGO ® fun. Bring your creativity and imagination to build unique models using our LEGO ® and DUPLO® pieces. Important: Children under 5 must be accompanied by their parents as small LEGO ® pieces can be choking hazards. For children and families. No registration required. ADA Accommoda…

Sat · Oct 3·1 PM – 2:30 PM·Bascom, Community room (2nd floor), San Jose

In this art workshop, children will be doing acrylic painting, with a small color theory lesson before, and a step-by-step painting process with an end result of a finished painting for all students. Required age: 7 to 16 years (please note, due to the high level of detail and skill required, as well as time duration o…

Sat · Oct 3·1 PM – 2 PM·West Valley, Community Room, San Jose

Teens and adults (ages 12+) are invited to register for this 4-session, introductory program on 3D printing and CAD (Computer-aided Design). Participants will learn the 3D modeling software Onshape and design their own MakerCoin in our 1st and 2nd sessions. Sessions 3 and 4 will cover the 3D printing software Cura and…

Thu · Sep 3·11:45 AM – 12:45 PM·Vineland, Community Room, San Jose

Do you want to build your English-language skills and your confidence? The English Language Learner (ELL) Vocabulary and Grammar Club is a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners to learn and practice their English. Participants will have the opportunity to develop their grammar skills, expand their Eng…

Thu · Sep 3·12 PM – 5 PM·Almaden, Information Desk, San Jose

Do you have questions or need assistance with technology? At the Almaden Branch you can make a 30-minute appointment to assist you with: Learning to use Libby (formerly Overdrive) to read ebooks and listen to e-audiobooks Accessing non-Overdrive eBooks and audiobooks from Boundless, CloudLibrary, and Enki Using Hoopla…