Alum Rock Branch Library

1 PM – 3 PM·Alum Rock, San Jose

Join us for an afternoon featuring a variety of fun arts and crafts activities for kids. All tools and supplies are provided. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

2 PM – 3 PM·Alum Rock, FLC classroom, San Jose

Learn the basics of English in an inclusive and welcoming environment! You will: • Learn basic vocabulary • Understand simple grammar • Read simple texts and write basic sentences 这门课将由一位精通英语和中文的老师授课。 Free. Registration requested, but not required. ADA Accommodation Requests

3 PM – 4 PM·Alum Rock, FLC classroom, San Jose

Learn the basics of English in an inclusive and welcoming environment! You will: • Learn basic vocabulary • Understand simple grammar • Read simple texts and write basic sentences Lớp này sẽ được giảng dạy bởi một giáo viên có khả năng song ngữ Anh-Việt. Free. Registration requested, but not required. ADA Accommodation…

5 PM – 6 PM·Alum Rock, San Jose

Want to try to create something and print it into reality? Come join the Alum Rock 3D Printing Club! We meet once a month to use Tinkercad and our imaginations to design and print objects using our 3D printer. Staff will be on hand to demonstrate Tinkercad and OrcaSlicer and help with designing and slicing objects. Spa…

11 AM – 12 PM·Alum Rock, 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…

4 PM – 5 PM·Alum Rock, San Jose

Let's build! How do we build it? How tall can we build it? How well balanced can we make it? How can we earthquake proof it? Each month will showcase a different building challenge. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

4 PM – 5 PM·Alum Rock, San Jose

A casual beginner friendly introduction to crocheting. Each week will build on the previous week as participants work towards creating a project. Crochet Club's current project: Scarfs ADA Accommodation Requests

5 PM – 6 PM·Alum Rock, San Jose

This beginner course will introduce Sanskrit to children. Students will begin by learning the alphabet. For Ages 7-17. Free! ADA Accommodation Requests

Alum Rock, San Jose

Want to get something printed on our 3D printer? Participants can choose a design from Thingiverse , or provide their own design. Designs must be in an .stl file format and able to be emailed or provided on a USB drive. We estimate that 3D prints will be ready for pickup within 7 days of submission. Designs are conside…

1 PM – 3 PM·Alum Rock, San Jose

Are you looking for a senior-only space to practice your puzzles, work on your word-play, or benefit from brain-teasers? Once a month, Alum Rock turns the Quiet Study Room into a place for seniors to come together, chat, drink coffee, and work together on sudoku, crossword, jigsaw and any other puzzle that comes to min…

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Alum Rock, San Jose

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we communicate, but it is also making scams and misinformation more convincing than ever. In this free interactive workshop, participants will learn how to identify AI-generated images, videos, and voice recordings. They will also understand the real-world impacts th…

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM·Alum Rock, San Jose

Join us for a free math program for kindergarten to 3rd grade students to learn basic Arithmetic. Including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division from one digit to four-digit numbers. It is taught by trained high school students. The focus is to build confidence and love for Math in young students. For re…

3 PM – 4 PM·Alum Rock, San Jose

Build confidence speaking Spanish in a friendly, supportive group. This group is open to Spanish language learners from any background, whether you speak Spanish at home or are learning it for the first time. Meets weekly on Saturdays. ADA Accommodation Requests

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Alum Rock, San Jose

¿Hablas español y quieres aprender inglés? Speak English and want to learn Spanish? Build community with people from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Everyone has something to contribute! Construye comunidad con personas de diferentes antecedentes lingüísticos y culturales. ¡Todos tienen algo que aportar!…

1 PM – 3 PM·Alum Rock, San Jose

Join us for an afternoon featuring a variety of fun arts and crafts activities for kids. All tools and supplies are provided. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

2 PM – 3 PM·Alum Rock, FLC classroom, San Jose

Learn the basics of English in an inclusive and welcoming environment! You will: • Learn basic vocabulary • Understand simple grammar • Read simple texts and write basic sentences 这门课将由一位精通英语和中文的老师授课。 Free. Registration requested, but not required. ADA Accommodation Requests

3 PM – 4 PM·Alum Rock, FLC classroom, San Jose

Learn the basics of English in an inclusive and welcoming environment! You will: • Learn basic vocabulary • Understand simple grammar • Read simple texts and write basic sentences Lớp này sẽ được giảng dạy bởi một giáo viên có khả năng song ngữ Anh-Việt. Free. Registration requested, but not required. ADA Accommodation…

11 AM – 12 PM·Alum Rock, 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…

4 PM – 5 PM·Alum Rock, San Jose

A casual beginner friendly introduction to crocheting. Each week will build on the previous week as participants work towards creating a project. Crochet Club's current project: Scarfs ADA Accommodation Requests

5 PM – 6 PM·Alum Rock, San Jose

This beginner course will introduce Sanskrit to children. Students will begin by learning the alphabet. For Ages 7-17. Free! ADA Accommodation Requests

3:30 PM – 5 PM·Alum Rock, San Jose

Do you have a question about your computer? About email? About your phone? Visit the Alum Rock Tech Center to get help from a librarian or watch short videos about using everyday technology. You’re welcome to bring your own device. The librarian will do their best to help troubleshoot basic issues. Attendance is first-…

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM·Alum Rock, San Jose

Join us for a free math program for kindergarten to 3rd grade students to learn basic Arithmetic. Including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division from one digit to four-digit numbers. It is taught by trained high school students. The focus is to build confidence and love for Math in young students. For re…

1 PM – 2 PM·Alum Rock, San Jose

Mariela's Music class is an educational, energetic, and interactive bilingual class for toddlers and preschoolers. It's filled with rhythms and multicultural sounds, along with the rich traditions of our Bay Area. For the past decade, Mariela has drawn upon her background in music and studies of Early Childhood Educati…

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Alum Rock, San Jose

¿Hablas español y quieres aprender inglés? Speak English and want to learn Spanish? Build community with people from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Everyone has something to contribute! Construye comunidad con personas de diferentes antecedentes lingüísticos y culturales. ¡Todos tienen algo que aportar!…

1 PM – 3 PM·Alum Rock, San Jose

Join us for an afternoon featuring a variety of fun arts and crafts activities for kids. All tools and supplies are provided. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

2 PM – 3 PM·Alum Rock, FLC classroom, San Jose

Learn the basics of English in an inclusive and welcoming environment! You will: • Learn basic vocabulary • Understand simple grammar • Read simple texts and write basic sentences 这门课将由一位精通英语和中文的老师授课。 Free. Registration requested, but not required. ADA Accommodation Requests

3 PM – 4 PM·Alum Rock, FLC classroom, San Jose

Learn the basics of English in an inclusive and welcoming environment! You will: • Learn basic vocabulary • Understand simple grammar • Read simple texts and write basic sentences Lớp này sẽ được giảng dạy bởi một giáo viên có khả năng song ngữ Anh-Việt. Free. Registration requested, but not required. ADA Accommodation…

5 PM – 6 PM·Alum Rock, San Jose

Are you an adult that wants to practice their reading skills? Join the Alum Rock Adult Literacy Bookclub for a group reading of New Love, Spilt Milk, and Potbellied Pigs by Thomas Fish and Jilian Ober . We'll read fun stories together and practice reading and understanding what we read. All English reading skill levels…

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Alum Rock, FLC classroom, San Jose

A facilitator will conduct practice interviews that simulate USCIS citizenship interviews. The facilitator will: Ask about the information on the N-400 form, Ask ten civics questions, Provide a sentence to be read aloud, and Dictate a sentence to write. Each mock interview takes approximately 20-30 minutes. The facilit…

11 AM – 12 PM·Alum Rock, 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…

4 PM – 5 PM·Alum Rock, San Jose

Learn key concepts in coding through origami, the art of folding paper. Participants will fold a different animal or object each month. The techniques for folding the project will be tied to key concepts in coding. This is a completely unplugged activity that teaches computational reasoning without the use of a compute…

4 PM – 5 PM·Alum Rock, San Jose

A casual beginner friendly introduction to crocheting. Each week will build on the previous week as participants work towards creating a project. Crochet Club's current project: Scarfs ADA Accommodation Requests

5 PM – 6 PM·Alum Rock, San Jose

This beginner course will introduce Sanskrit to children. Students will begin by learning the alphabet. For Ages 7-17. Free! ADA Accommodation Requests

Alum Rock, San Jose

Want to get something printed on our 3D printer? Participants can choose a design from Thingiverse , or provide their own design. Designs must be in an .stl file format and able to be emailed or provided on a USB drive. We estimate that 3D prints will be ready for pickup within 7 days of submission. Designs are conside…

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM·Alum Rock, San Jose

Join us for a free math program for kindergarten to 3rd grade students to learn basic Arithmetic. Including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division from one digit to four-digit numbers. It is taught by trained high school students. The focus is to build confidence and love for Math in young students. For re…

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Alum Rock, San Jose

¿Hablas español y quieres aprender inglés? Speak English and want to learn Spanish? Build community with people from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Everyone has something to contribute! Construye comunidad con personas de diferentes antecedentes lingüísticos y culturales. ¡Todos tienen algo que aportar!…

1 PM – 2 PM·Alum Rock, San Jose

Learning to read is hard, and practicing reading out loud can be a challenge. Kids can come practice reading out loud to dogs. Reading to dogs can help reduce the stress of practicing reading. Children are encouraged to come to the library early to pick their book before the program begins. ADA Accommodation Requests

2 PM – 3 PM·Alum Rock, FLC classroom, San Jose

Learn the basics of English in an inclusive and welcoming environment! You will: • Learn basic vocabulary • Understand simple grammar • Read simple texts and write basic sentences 这门课将由一位精通英语和中文的老师授课。 Free. Registration requested, but not required. ADA Accommodation Requests

3 PM – 4 PM·Alum Rock, FLC classroom, San Jose

Learn the basics of English in an inclusive and welcoming environment! You will: • Learn basic vocabulary • Understand simple grammar • Read simple texts and write basic sentences Lớp này sẽ được giảng dạy bởi một giáo viên có khả năng song ngữ Anh-Việt. Free. Registration requested, but not required. ADA Accommodation…

11 AM – 12 PM·Alum Rock, 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…