Events
Computer Assembly/Disassembly
In ProgressAll dayFree. By appointment only. 1 person or family per appointment. Up to 2 hours per appointment.
Recommended for ages 10+, Email: javier.deleon@sjlibrary.org
With Lab PCs donated by our local community, you will Learn:
Components…Registration requiredRegister for eventRead Away Your Fines
In ProgressAll dayEliminate late fines by reading and regain access to library services and resources again! Children and teens can come to the Cambrian Branch Library and use our special Read Away Your Fines reading nook to remove $5 of fines for every 15…
Calabazas Seed Library
In ProgressAll dayThe Calabazas Library has launched our seed library, generously funded by a District 1 grant. We have seeds available in a number of herb and vegetable varieties*:
Bean - Lima Henderson Bean, Pole - Cannellini (organic) Bean, Pole -…Adult Activities Corner
In ProgressAll dayDue to popular demand, we are providing an arts and crafts corner for adults near the printer.
Please check here for crafts that are suitable for adults to complete!
Make something for a friend or for yourself! Just have fun!
Please…
Tully Community Seed Library
In ProgressAll dayThe Tully Community Seed Library has seeds available for the public to take during open library hours upon request at the front desk. As of August 2, 2023, our seeds currently available*:
Arugula: RoquetBasil: GenoveseBeet:…Farm Animal Scavenger Hunt
In ProgressAll dayAll of our farm animals have run off! Help us find at least six of the eight animals hidden in our children’s picture book area, and you can win a prize.
Recommended ages 3-8.
Please observe our Safety Guidelines.
To request an…
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SJPL presents World on the Move: 250,000 Years of Human Migration, an interactive exhibition that aims to expand the public conversation around the topic of human migration and is organized around four main questions/themes: Where…
To the Stars and Beyond: Astronomy Games
In ProgressAll dayAspiring astronomers and astronauts can practice navigating space at Berryessa! We will discover star constellations and learn amazing facts about the Universe. Answer the questions and win prizes!
The "Star Gazer" game is intended for…
Join the Alum Rock Branch Library for a free morning yoga class . Good for ages 14+
An Exercise Program Waiver will be needed and will be provided at the class. Please return the completed form before participating in the class.
Donations…
Join us this Sunday at the East San Jose Carnegie branch library to play fun board games! We'll have some games out on a table, and you can use the games in the library on a first come, first serve basis. All ages are…
Join us for family puzzle time! Relax and have fun working on puzzles together!
All attendees will be required to observe the library's Safety Guidelines.
To request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act…
Children, teens, and their families are invited to play a selection of board games and card games. The games included will be a mix of strategy-based games, educational games, and luck-based games. Come together to have fun with friends and…
Come to the library to participate in arts and crafts for kids. All tools and supplies are provided.
Free. No registration required.
Please observe our Safety Guidelines.
To request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities…
Drop in every Sunday at 1pm for a new STEAM adventure, from robots to engineering to science to making.
August 27 - Sink or Float?September 3 - MicroscopesSeptember 10 - Robot Mice (in the children's area)September 17 - Engineering…
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…
Reading Buddies with Helena
CanceledChildren in grades K-5 will discover the joy of reading while improving their reading skills through practice with Helena. Our Reading Buddy will listen to children and help them build confidence in their ability to read.…
Come play with us!
The San José Public Library is hosting a year-long series of community play dates! Enjoy fun activities with your kids, meet other families, and watch as your children learn through the power of play. Activities will be…
Learn first-hand about all kinds of wacky and wonderful properties of matter! Make oobleck and slime, skewer a balloon without popping it, and create an erupting volcano. Six cool experiments, two hours of fun!
Recommended for ages 5-11.
Please…
Registration fullAre you between the ages of 7-12 and want to learn Vietnamese? Tully Branch Library will be offering a class for children to learn basic Vietnamese language, grammar, spelling, dictation, writing, and reading.
Registration will start on…
Registration requiredRegister for eventJoin us every Sunday between 2pm-4pm at the Seven Trees Library to play fun board games! All ages are welcome, and we have a variety of games and activities for everyone.
All attendees will be required to observe the library's Safety…