Dinosaurs are so cool that they have two dates on the calendar! Celebrate International Dinosaur Day with Jurassic Quest. Each daytime session will include about 30 minutes of family-friendly fun, such as dino storytime, show and tell, games and trivia, crafts, cute dino baby appearances and more, led by Jurassic Quest dinosaur trainer team members: … Continue reading "Jurassic Quest Great Big Dino Playdate | Virtual"
Beginner's Guide to Arcade Games: Code your own games For those new to coding, and to the MakeCode Arcade platform, learn to code classic arcade-style games. In this workshop, participants will build simple and shareable games using creativity and block-based coding. Objectives: Learn fundamentals of game design Practice fundamentals of block-based coding Explore how to … Continue reading "Beginner’s Guide to Arcade Games: Code Your Own Game | Microsoft Online"
Beginner's Guide to Arcade Games: Code your own games For those new to coding, and to the MakeCode Arcade platform, learn to code classic arcade-style games. In this workshop, participants will build simple and shareable games using creativity and block-based coding. Objectives: Learn fundamentals of game design Practice fundamentals of block-based coding Explore how to … Continue reading "Beginner’s Guide to Arcade Games: Code Your Own Game | Microsoft Online"
Beginner's Guide to Arcade Games: Code your own games For those new to coding, and to the MakeCode Arcade platform, learn to code classic arcade-style games. In this workshop, participants will build simple and shareable games using creativity and block-based coding. Objectives: Learn fundamentals of game design Practice fundamentals of block-based coding Explore how to … Continue reading "Beginner’s Guide to Arcade Games: Code Your Own Game | Microsoft Online"
Redwood City Library Virtual Event: Youth Culinary: Pizza with your Favorite Toppings and Salad (Online Class) Come and join the fun as we make family favorites. Follow us online as we make appetizers, entres, and delicious desserts. Chef Steve will guide you in a step by step format with a live cooking session. Whether you … Continue reading "Teen Culinary: Pizza with your Favorite Toppings and Salad | RWC Lib Online"
Explore the wonders of air and space by learning about our solar system and the ingenuity of space exploration. By the end of the workshop students will have: Taken a tour through the solar system, learning about each planet along the way. Learned about the tools astronauts use to make new discoveries, including the Mars … Continue reading "Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Visit | Online"
Game Maker Guide for Intermediate Coders: Design a Space Explorer Progress from easy to intermediate coding skills in this 60-minute workshop. Design and code a game to play, then save your project to continue modifying and learning more with MakeCode arcade. Objectives: Recommended for ages 13+, or 8+ with some previous coding experience and intermediate … Continue reading "Game Maker Guide for Intermediate Coders: Design a Space Explorer | Microsoft Online"
Beginner's Guide to Arcade Games: Code your own games For those new to coding, and to the MakeCode Arcade platform, learn to code classic arcade-style games. In this workshop, participants will build simple and shareable games using creativity and block-based coding. Objectives: Learn fundamentals of game design Practice fundamentals of block-based coding Explore how to … Continue reading "Beginner’s Guide to Arcade Games: Code Your Own Game | Microsoft Online"
Have fun and learn about pedestrian and bicycle traffic safety with Officer Cordell Bailey, a Traffic Safety Education Officer from San Jose's Department of Transportation. This program is focused on providing pedestrian and bicycle traffic safety education to children who are at greatest risk of injury and fatalities in pedestrian and bicycle related accidents. Learn … Continue reading "Street Smart: Pedestrian And Bike Safety | SJPL | Online"
Redwood City Library Virtual Event: Youth Culinary: Granola Bars and Fruit Smoothies (Online Class) Come and join the fun as we make family favorites. Follow us online as we make appetizers, entres, and delicious desserts. Chef Steve will guide you in a step by step format with a live cooking session. Whether you are a … Continue reading "Teen Culinary: Granola Bars and Fruit Smoothies | RWC Lib Online"
Hour of Code Minecraft: A tale of two villages, Ages 8+ Use basic coding concepts to bring two villages together in this one-hour activity in Minecraft: Education Edition. Players will experience empathy and compassion for their neighbors, learn about cooperation and inclusion, and practice social-emotional skills. By the end of the workshop, students will have: … Continue reading "Hour of Code Minecraft: A Tale of Two Villages | Microsoft Online"
Redwood City Library Virtual Event: YA Author Misa Sugiura - Book Pick-Up Misa will be discussing her latest book Love & Other Natural Disasters that will be released on June 8, 2021. How do I meet Misa? ♦ First, register online. ♦ Pick up a signed copy of her book at the back of the … Continue reading "YA Author Misa Sugiura – Book Pick-Up | RWC Lib Downtown"
Virtual Aquarium: Aquarium Tour at San Jose Public Library Join us and the Mystic Aquarium for this informative and interactive program. A animal care staff member will give you a live virtual aquarium tour. From whales to penguins and sharks to reptiles, they'll broadcast their exhibits right into your space! Recommended for ages 5 and … Continue reading "Virtual Aquarium: Aquarium Tour | SJPL Virtual"
Virtual District 3 Teens Reach Meeting Join us for our first District 3 Joint Teens Reach Meeting! SJPL libraries in District 3 include Dr. Martin Luther Library, Jr. Library and East San José Carnegie, Biblioteca Latinoamericana, and Joyce Ellington branches. We're inviting Teens Reach volunteers, as well as other interested teens from any of these … Continue reading "Teens Reach Meeting – District 3 | SJPL | Online"
Redwood City Library Virtual Event: YA Author Misa Sugiura - Virtual Meetup Misa will be discussing her latest book Love & Other Natural Disasters that will be released on June 8, 2021. How do I meet Misa?: Register online. Pick up a signed copy of her book at the back of the Downtown Library on … Continue reading "Meet the Author: Misa Sugiura | RWC Lib Online"
Build your own Lava Lamp - Summer STEM with Bit Project | Microsoft Online This workshop is Hands On! Welcome to Build your own Lava Lamp! , a virtual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) project brought to you by Bit Project and Microsoft Silicon Valley. MStudents will be learning the chemistry on why water and … Continue reading "Build Your Own Lava Lamp | Microsoft Online"
Are you a gamer? Do you think you’ve got to turn your dream game into reality? For grades 5-8. Come learn how to use a professional game development suite and learn how to code at the same time! We will be practicing coding skills while re-creating classic arcade games from when your parents were still … Continue reading "GameLab (Grades 5-8) | Virtual"
Virtual Mariela's Music and Playgroup: Numbers Party Join us and Mariela Herrera, an independent performer, educator, and musician for Mariela's Music Time. Her program today will be a Numbers Party. Learn about Math through play. What a great way to learn. Recommended for ages 3-6. To request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act … Continue reading "Mariela’s Music and Playgroup: Numbers Party | SJPL | Online"
Beginner's Guide to Arcade Games: Code your own games For those new to coding, and to the MakeCode Arcade platform, learn to code classic arcade-style games. In this workshop, participants will build simple and shareable games using creativity and block-based coding. Objectives: Learn fundamentals of game design Practice fundamentals of block-based coding Explore how to … Continue reading "Beginner’s Guide to Arcade Games: Code Your Own Game | Microsoft Online"
Kids Club Online: Let's Make Summer Plant Pokes Create these quick and easy plant pokes using Perler Beads. These fun summer designs will add a pop of color to indoor or outdoor planters. Recommended Age: All Ages Skill Level: All Levels WHAT TO BRING Perler 11,000 Bead Multi Mix Perler Large Clear Pegboard 2pk Electric … Continue reading "Kids Club Online: Let’s Make Summer Plant Pokes | Michaels | Online"
Registration opens: Apr 24 at 12:00am Join us for scavenger hunt in the Museum to find an element of art. Create a unique artwork exploring the element that you found. Photos or videos taken in the Museum will be shared via Share Screen feature in Zoom to display them to attendees. Learn about primary and … Continue reading "Colors All Around Us with CDM | SJPL | Online"
Learn from our expert how to find a last-minute Summer internship, job, or volunteer opportunity for grades 6-12. Do you feel like all of the great Summer Internships, jobs, and volunteer opportunities are gone? Is it too late to apply? Don't worry, it is never too late to find an opportunity if you are willing … Continue reading "HELP! Last Minute Summer Internship, Job & Volunteer Opportunities | Online"
Let's Build Our DNA! - Summer STEM with Bit Project This workshop is hosted in (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)- and it's Hands On! Welcome to Let's Build our DNA! , a virtual STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering, Math) project brought to you by Bit Project and Microsoft Silicon Valley. Todays subject : Biology! What is … Continue reading "Let’s Build Our DNA | Microsoft Online"
Have fun in French! Join the AFDC Teen French club and brush up on your French conversation skills! Parlez-vous français ? Join the AFDC online once a month for a relaxed conversation hour. This event is designed for kids ages 13-17 to provide an opportunity for teens to engage in French outside the classroom. This … Continue reading "Quoi d’neuf ? AFDC Teen French Conversation Club | Virtual"
Beginner's Guide to Arcade Games: Code your own games For those new to coding, and to the MakeCode Arcade platform, learn to code classic arcade-style games. In this workshop, participants will build simple and shareable games using creativity and block-based coding. Objectives: Learn fundamentals of game design Practice fundamentals of block-based coding Explore how to … Continue reading "Beginner’s Guide to Arcade Games: Code Your Own Game | Microsoft Online"
Kids Club Online: Crayola CIY: Paper Spinners 2 Ways Learn 2 ways to make colorful Paper Spinners! These fun DIY fidget toys come in handy on trips and relaxed summer days. Turn cardboard and string into twirly, whirly fun, or use your lucky penny to create a tabletop spinner. Recommended Age: All Ages Skill Level: … Continue reading "Kids Club Online: Crayola CIY: Paper Spinners 2 Ways | Michaels | Online"
National Online Class: Kid Friendly Freeze Pop Cozies Get crafty with your kids this summer! These knit and crochet freeze pops cozies are super easy to craft and are perfect for enjoying your favorite summertime treats. Recommended Age: 13+ Skill Level: Beginner WHAT TO BRING • 1 ball Red Heart® Super Saver® • Susan Bates … Continue reading "National Online Class: Kid Friendly Freeze Pop Cozies | Michaels | Online"
Online Event: Join via Facebook or YouTube. Each month, the staff plan a story and complementary activities that can be done at home. Visit the Exploratorium site for information and the supplies needed for the at home activity. This Month: The Energy and Motion Episode Online Event: Join via Facebook or YouTube. This June, the Exploratorium's … Continue reading "Storytime Science for Kids: The Energy and Motion Episode | Exploratorium Online"
LEGO Club has gone online! How does it work you ask? See below for details on how to participate! 1. Build any creation you would like with your LEGOs or other building blocks you have at home! 2. (A Grownup may need to help you with this part) Take a photo of your creation and … Continue reading "Lego Club | Palo Alto Lib | Online"
Join us on our Facebook page every Thursday morning at 11 AM for Little Ones Storytime. This storytime is a combination of Infant Lapsit and Wiggly Ones for birth to 23 months. You will hear stories and lots of songs and rhymes. Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, … Continue reading "Little Ones Storytime | Palo Alto Lib | Online"
LEGO Club has gone online! How does it work you ask? See below for details on how to participate! 1. Build any creation you would like with your LEGOs or other building blocks you have at home! 2. (A Grownup may need to help you with this part) Take a photo of your creation and … Continue reading "Lego Club | Palo Alto Lib | Online"
Bing Travel: Journey to the Outback Explore the wild wonders of Australia, as you explore the continent on an epic virtual adventure in this Bing Virtual Travel workshop. Document your travels with fun and engaging activities as you as you virtually visit breathtaking locations from the expanse of the Outback to the shores of Bondi … Continue reading "Bing Travel: Journey to the Outback | Microsoft Online"
LEGO Club has gone online! How does it work you ask? See below for details on how to participate! 1. Build any creation you would like with your LEGOs or other building blocks you have at home! 2. (A Grownup may need to help you with this part) Take a photo of your creation and … Continue reading "Lego Club | Palo Alto Lib | Online"
It's STEAM Lab Saturday! Join Librarian Alicia on the first Saturday of every month at 12:00PM on our Facebook page for a fun-filled live-stream of STEAM activities. Visit the Palo Alto Library for more details and a materials list. STEAM Lab Saturday Schedule: 7/3/2021 STEAM Lab Saturday: Marshmallow Shooter 8/7/2021 STEAM Lab Saturday: Fizzy Art … Continue reading "STEAM Lab Saturdays | Palo Alto Lib | Online"