Reading to Furry Friends

Sat · Oct 3·1 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 · Oct 7·4 PM – 5 PM·Cambrian, 2nd Floor Picture Books 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. Eliminate fines/fees related to lost or damaged items by being read to. Attend this program to have $5 deducted from juvenile ac…

Wed · Oct 14·4:30 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

Wed · Nov 4·Camden Cmty Ctr · San Jose

Futsal is a fun, fast-paced 5v5 soccer game, played indoors within the lines of a basketball court (no walls), using a small, size 3, low-bounce ball. In this class players participate in fun educational games. Classes focus on increasing balance, coordination and fundamental futsal skills. We utilize creative fun acti…

Wed · Nov 4·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Vineland, San Jose

Baby/Toddler Storytime invites children and their caregivers to wiggle, rhyme, and sing with diverse books, songs, and fingerplays that encourage language, play, and exploration.This program is geared for children 0 to 3 years of age and their parents/caregivers, but all children are welcome. Free, with limited capacit…

Wed · Nov 4·10:30 AM · 11 AM · 3 PM · 6 PM·Vineland, Children's Area, San Jose

Participating in the Reading to Children program is a great way for children to develop their imagination and spark a love for books, reading and learning. Children will enjoy one-on-one or small group interaction with our volunteer. They are also welcome to practice reading to our volunteer. Pre-registration is not re…

Wed · Nov 4·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·East SJ Carnegie, San Jose

Join us every 1st Wednesday of the month for Music & Movement! Music & Movement is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities. Music & Movement is a fun and interactive experience for the wh…

Wed · Nov 4·5:30 PM – 6:30 PM·Seven Trees, San Jose

Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all age…

Wed · Nov 4·7 PM·Montgomery Theater, San Jose

Children's Musical Theater San Jose (CMT San Jose) presents How to Train Your Dragon Jr., a musical adventure based on the beloved DreamWorks film about finding one's place in the world. The story follows Hiccup, a young Viking who defies his tribe's dragon-slaying traditions when he befriends Toothless, a wounded Nigh…

Thu · Oct 1·Santa Teresa, San Jose

Stop by to leave a puzzle, take a puzzle, and exchange old puzzles for new ones. We ask that you: Limit to 3 to 5 puzzles per week to trade Trade puzzle sets of 350 pieces and up Do not trade in damaged or incomplete puzzles Puzzles are family friendly ADA Accommodation Requests

Thu · Oct 1·Bascom, children's picture book area, San Jose

Bascom Library is haunted! Can you find at least seven spooky stickers in our picture book area? If you can, come to the information desk for a prize! Recommended ages 3-10. ADA Accommodation Requests

Thu · Oct 1·Vineland, Check in at the Information Desk when you arrive for your scheduled appointment., San Jose

Do you need help downloading an ebook, or accessing digital content? Get hands-on help with borrowing and downloading FREE library eBooks and eAudiobooks to your Kindle, Nook, iPad or smartphone. You are welcome to bring your own device to each session. We can also help you search for and use other awesome library eRes…