Join us for Bird Ornament Crafternoons at the Museum Friday-Sunday 12pm-4pm in November | Almaden Quicksilver at Casa Grande Drop into the Quicksilver Mining Museum to make your very own bird craft or ornament just in time for the holidays! Then stay and explore the museum to discover the significance of New Almaden’s Quicksilver Mining … Continue reading "Crafternoons at the Museum"

Today: Sunday Board Games at Seven Trees Library Join us every Sunday between 2pm-4pm at the Seven Trees Library to play fun board games! We have a large selection to choose from, including new games and classic games that everyone of all ages can enjoy. No Registration Required. Audience: Young Kids, ages 5-10, Pre-Teens, ages … Continue reading "Sunday Board Games | Seven Trees Lib"

Today: San Jose Barracuda vs. Calgary Wranglers at SAP Center. CelebrateFamily.us Best Bet: Come out and cheer for your San Jose Barracuda hockey team. Tickets start at just $21.A great way to have family fun without breaking the bank. Click here to purchase tickets.   Please double-check the event information on the event website as … Continue reading "San Jose Barracuda vs. Calgary Wranglers"

Today: Indoor Family Storytime + Stay & Play at Dr. MLK, Jr. Library. Family Storytime is best for children ages 0-8 with their caregivers. All children with caregivers are welcome. 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, … Continue reading "Indoor Family Storytime + Stay & Play | Dr. MLK, Jr. Lib"

Today: Indoor Family Storytime + Stay & Play at Dr. MLK, Jr. Library. 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 … Continue reading "Indoor Family Storytime + Stay & Play | Dr. MLK, Jr. Lib"

Book lovers ages 8-12 meet every month to discuss a particular title. Runs for about an hour, usually involves a craft or at least doodling. No snacks yet. Visit Books Inc. for more information on this month's book. Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed … Continue reading "Middle Grade Book Club | Books Inc. Pruneyard"

Today: Everyone Can Create: Sketches App at Educational Park Library. This is a program for kids ages 8-14 years old. Everyone Can Create is a beginner’s course on drawing, sketching, and creating on the iPad. Everything needed for this course will be provided, but you are more than welcome to bring your own personal iPad … Continue reading "Everyone Can Create: Sketches App | Educational Park Library"

Today: Indoor Family Storytime at Alviso Library 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 … Continue reading "Indoor Family Storytime | Alviso Lib"

Today: Wee Love Science: Leaf Investigation at Santa Teresa Library This fall, put on your investigation hats and join us for a hands-on exploration of leaves! In this program, children will touch, see, smell, and think about leaves as scientists through different activities. Children will also learn about the life cycle of an oak tree. … Continue reading "Wee Love Science: Leaf Investigation | Santa Teresa Library"

Today: Family Storytime and Stay & Play at Alum Rock Library. 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 … Continue reading "Family Storytime and Stay & Play | Alum Rock"

Today: Reading to Children with Lee at Cambrian Library 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. Kids are also welcome to practice reading to our … Continue reading "Reading to Children with Lee"

Today: Reading to Children at West Valley Library. Our library volunteer Ms. Betty will be available in the children's picture book area to read picture books to children. Children will have fun listening to stories while they develop a love for books and reading. Pre-registration is not required, and children may drop in to hear … Continue reading "Reading to Children | West Valley Lib"

Today: College App Prep: Essay Help at Vineland Library. Getting ready to apply to colleges? High school seniors can meet 1-on-1 with a volunteer experienced in guiding students through the college admissions process. Reserve a 30-minute appointment to ask questions and get help in applying for colleges. Our volunteers can provide guidance on how to … Continue reading "College App Prep: Essay Help | Vineland Library"

Today: After-School STEaM at Almaden Library. Drop in every Tuesday afternoon for a new STEAM adventure. Visit the library site for a list of events/topics. ADA Accommodation Requests Double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed.  Report Event  Audience: Kids, ages 5-10, Pre-Teens, ages 10-12 Source

Today: After-School Homework Help at West Valley Library. Need help with your homework or a subject in school? Students in Kindergarten through 8th grade can come to West Valley Branch Library on Wednesdays at 4pm* to get free assistance from teen volunteers. Students can get help with their homework/school enrichment or use our Community Room as … Continue reading "After-School Homework Help | West Valley Lib"

Today: Baby Lapsit Storytime at Seven Trees Library. This program is for babies that are not yet walking confidently, and their caregivers. Come join us every Tuesday for Baby Lapsit Storytime! Baby Lapsit invites newborns, infants, babies, and their caregivers to learn together by strengthening their relationship with each other through stories, songs, bounces, tickles, … Continue reading "Baby Lapsit Storytime"

Symphony San Jose and the Symphony San Jose Chorale invite you to celebrate "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year." Rejoice in holiday classics including carols, audience sing-alongs, and the famous Silicon Valley version of the Twelve Days of Christmas. Bring friends and family for an unforgettable evening of music and dance at the California Theatre; even Santa will be there!

Come and enjoy some music, games, and movies for the whole family! Enjoy the evening as West Wind drive-ins in Concord and San Jose host discount movie nights on Tuesdays. Gates open at 6 pm and the first feature generally starts at 8 pm. Admission: $6 (adults 12 years+), $2 (5-11 years).  Regular admission is … Continue reading "$6 Discount Movie Night | West Wind San Jose"

Today: Indoor Family Storytime at West Valley Library. Family 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 … Continue reading "Indoor Family Storytime | West Valley Lib"

Today: Color Creative: Custom Keychains at Dr. MLK, Jr. Lib. Join us for Color Creative, a different Maker Space activity, on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Create your own personalized acrylic or wooden keychain by drawing it out on paper, then scanning it with our Glowforge and getting it engraved and cut (print) out … Continue reading "Color Creative: Custom Keychains | Dr. MLK, Jr. Lib"

Today: Color Creative: Custom Keychains at Dr. MLK, Jr. Library. Middle and high school students are welcome to join us for Color Creative. Create your own personalized acrylic or wooden keychain by drawing it out on paper, then scanning it with our Glowforge and getting it engraved and cut (print) out while you watch. Supplies … Continue reading "Color Creative: Custom Keychains | Dr. MLK, Jr. Library"

Today: Indoor Music and Movement at Dr. MLK, Jr. Lib. Join us every Wednesday for Music and Movement at the King Library Children's Room! This program is best for children ages 2-8 with their caregivers, but all children with caregivers are welcome! Music and Movement is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites … Continue reading "Indoor Music and Movement | Dr. MLK, Jr. Lib"

Symphony San Jose and the Symphony San Jose Chorale invite you to celebrate "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year." Rejoice in holiday classics including carols, audience sing-alongs, and the famous Silicon Valley version of the Twelve Days of Christmas. Bring friends and family for an unforgettable evening of music and dance at the California Theatre; even Santa will be there!

Today: Indoor Family Storytime at Almaden Library 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 … Continue reading "Indoor Family Storytime | Almaden Lib"

Today: Indoor Family Storytime at Bascom Library 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 … Continue reading "Indoor Family Storytime | Bascom Lib"

Today: Baby Lapsit Storytime at King at Dr. MLK, Jr. Library. This program is for babies that are not yet walking confidently, and their caregivers. Baby Lapsit invites newborns, infants, babies, and their caregivers to learn together by strengthening their relationship with each other through stories, songs, bounces, tickles, rhymes, books, and play. After Storytime … Continue reading "Baby Lapsit Storytime | Dr. MLK, Jr. Lib"

Today: Reading to Children in Japanese at West Valley Library. Preschool age children and their parents/caregivers are invited to the West Valley Branch Library for Reading to Children in Japanese. Every Thursday at 11:00 AM, children will enjoy early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities all in the Japanese language. This … Continue reading "Reading to Children in Japanese | West Valley Lib"

Today: Wacky Wednesdays at Dr. MLK, Jr. Library. Wednesday is Wacky. Why? Because it's an adventure. Every Wednesday, our staff and volunteers will lead children through an arts or crafts activity in the Children's Room. This is a fun program designed for kids who like surprises. Audience: Kids, ages 5-10, Young Children, ages 0-5 Source … Continue reading "Wacky Wednesdays | Dr. MLK, Jr. Lib"

Today: Chess Club for Kids at Bascom LibraryCome learn to play chess, or just play a game with others! This is an informal and welcoming program. ADA Accommodation Requests For ages up to 12, and families. No registration required. Audience: Kids, ages 5-10, Pre-Teens, ages 10-12 Source Double-check the event information on the event website … Continue reading "Chess Club for Kids | Bascom Lib"

Today: Reading Buddies at West Valley Library. Reading Buddies provides students in grades K-3 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a reading coach. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build confidence as readers. Our reading coach will listen to children read and … Continue reading "Reading Buddies | West Valley Lib"

Enjoy the Exciting Drive Thru Light Show Experience the magic of Christmas in the Park like never before! Since 2020, our Drive Thru Light Show in History Park San Jose has been bringing holiday joy to the community. Cruise through dazzling light tunnels, festive buildings, and giant candy canes all synced to your favorite holiday … Continue reading "Christmas in the Park Holiday Drive Through"

Today: Family Storytime + Stay & Play at Seven Trees Library. 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 … Continue reading "Family Storytime + Stay & Play | Seven Trees Lib"

All knitters and crocheters are welcome. We're always happy to meet someone new, so please feel free to join! Meet new friends, start a new project, or finish an old one. We can supply some knitting and crochet supplies, but everyone is encouraged to bring their own knitting needles crochet hooks, and yarn. Please note: … Continue reading "Knit-Alongs | Cupertino Lib"

Today: EVERYONE CAN CODE: Sphero Bolt Robot w/ Sphero EDU app at Mt. Pleasant Library. This course is designed for ages 8 and up. Learn JavaScript coding and robotics with Sphero Bolt! and iPads! Learn to roll, aim, control the LEDs, change heading, and detect collisions, and much more! Use three types of Sphero Bolt … Continue reading "EVERYONE CAN CODE: Sphero Bolt Robot w/ Sphero EDU app | Mt. Pleasant Library"

Today: Friday Fun at Willow Glen Library. Join us every Friday at the Willow Glen Branch Library for a fun activity for kids. Activities may include arts & crafts, Legos®, special performances or workshops, and board or video games. All supplies will be provided. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests Audience: Kids, ages 5-10, Pre-Teens, ages … Continue reading "Friday Fun | Willow Glen Lib"

Today: Free Nutcracker performances at Westfield Valley Fair. Join Westfield Valley Fair on November 22 and December 6 for an unforgettable performance of your favorite holiday classic, The Nutcracker. Location: The Plaza Near Bamboo Sushi BayAreaNutcracker.com: Visit BayAreaNutcracker.com for a complete listing of Nutcracker ballets in the Bay area. Please double-check the event information on … Continue reading "Free Nutcracker Valley Fair"

New movies with the sound turned down and audiences invited to get up and dance, walk, or sing! Visit our Sensory Friendly section for more events.

Today: MIT App Inventor for Kids at Cambrian Library Have fun with this introduction to app development using MIT App Inventor! Library iPads will be made available for participants of this program. MIT App Inventor is an intuitive, visual programming environment that allows everyone – even children – to build fully functional apps for Android … Continue reading "MIT App Inventor for Kids | Cambrian Lib"

Today: Saturday Fun: Arts, Crafts, and More at Hillview Library Join us for a Free Fun filled Art, Crafts & More Program! All supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome and no registration is required. ADA Accommodation Requests Audience: Kids, ages 5-10, Young Children, ages 0-5, Pre-Teens, ages 10-12 Source Please double-check the event … Continue reading "Saturday Fun: Arts, Crafts, and More | Hillview Library"

Today: Saturday Fun: Arts, Crafts, and More at Hillview Library Join us for a Free Fun filled Art, Crafts & More Program! All supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome and no registration is required. ADA Accommodation Requests Audience: Kids, ages 5-10, Young Children, ages 0-5, Pre-Teens, ages 10-12 Source Please double-check the event … Continue reading "Saturday Fun: Arts, Crafts, and More | Hillview Library"

Today: Big Bird's Adventure: One World, One Sky at Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza College. Description: Join Big Bird and Elmo on an unforgettable journey to the Moon and back! When Elmo’s friend Hu Hu Zhu stops by Sesame Street for a visit, he notices that Sesame Street is a little bit different from his … Continue reading "Big Bird’s Adventure: One World, One Sky | DeAnza Planetarium"

Today: Magic Tree House at Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza College. Description: In Magic Tree House: Space Mission, a mysterious "M" sends the intrepid Jack and Annie on a fun-filled journey to discover the secrets of the Sun, Moon, planets, space travel, and more. Aligned with early elementary information skills learning objectives, this beautifully produced … Continue reading "Magic Tree House | De Anza Planetarium"

Today: Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity at Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza College. Description: There's a place from which nothing escapes, not even light, where time and space literally come to an end. It's at this point, inside this fantastic riddle, that black holes exert their sway over the cosmos and our imaginations. … Continue reading "Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity | de Anza Planetarium"

Today: Laser Taylor Swift at Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza College. Description: Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. With over 200 million records sold, a shelf full of Grammys, and an army of fans, Taylor Swift is an inspiration for generations. Laser Taylor Swift takes her biggest hits and … Continue reading "Laser Taylor Swift | De Anza Planetarium"