Today: Learning Peace Through the Art of Storytelling and Creativity at Alum Rock Library
Alum Rock Branch Library’s Family Learning Center (FLC) in partnership with Housing Arts N’ Development Services (HANDS), and the Santa Clara County Division of Equity and Diversity, welcome students (grades 3rd-7th) to participate in this creative arts storytelling series! Students will interpret storytelling though artistic mediums (writing, song, poetry, dance, creative arts and storytelling) on 4/26, 4/27, 4/28 & 4/30 from 3-5 PM. There will be a Celebration Showcase on Thursday, 5/14 from 12-2 PM and student art work will be displayed during the Program Showcase. Students will be encouraged to invite their parents and friends. This event is also open to the public. Event limit 25 students. To request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for library-sponsored events, please call 408-808-2000 at least three business days prior to the event.
Audience: Kids, ages 5-10, pre-Teens, ages 10-12 Source
Today: Learning Peace Through the Art of Storytelling and Creativity at Alum Rock Library
Alum Rock Branch Library’s Family Learning Center (FLC) in partnership with Housing Arts N’ Development Services (HANDS), and the Santa Clara County Division of Equity and Diversity, welcome students (grades 3rd-7th) to participate in this creative arts storytelling series! Students will interpret storytelling though artistic mediums (writing, song, poetry, dance, creative arts and storytelling) on 4/26, 4/27, 4/28 & 4/30 from 3-5 PM. There will be a Celebration Showcase on Thursday, 5/14 from 12-2 PM and student art work will be displayed during the Program Showcase. Students will be encouraged to invite their parents and friends. This event is also open to the public. Event limit 25 students. To request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for library-sponsored events, please call 408-808-2000 at least three business days prior to the event.
Audience: Kids, ages 5-10, pre-Teens, ages 10-12 Source
Today: Korean Lotus Lantern Craft (In-Person) at Evergreen Library
Hosted by the Evergreen Branch Library Join us for a special workshop to make a stunning Korean Lotus Lantern. Learn the history behind the lantern as you create it. Representatives from the Korean Spirit and Cultural Promotion Project will be joining us to lead the workshop and share information about Korean culture and history. Presented in partnership with KSCPP. Good for ages 10 to adult. Attendance is limited. First 30 participants to arrive will be admitted. All attendees will be required to observe the library’s Safety Guidelines. To request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for library-sponsored events, please call 408-808-2000 or email Accessibility@sjlibrary.org at least three business days prior to the event.
Audience: Pre-Teens, ages 10-12, teens, ages 12-18 Source
Today: Learning Peace Through the Art of Storytelling and Creativity at Alum Rock Library
Alum Rock Branch Library’s Family Learning Center (FLC) in partnership with Housing Arts N’ Development Services (HANDS), and the Santa Clara County Division of Equity and Diversity, welcome students (grades 3rd-7th) to participate in this creative arts storytelling series! Students will interpret storytelling though artistic mediums (writing, song, poetry, dance, creative arts and storytelling) on 4/26, 4/27, 4/28 & 4/30 from 3-5 PM. There will be a Celebration Showcase on Thursday, 5/14 from 12-2 PM and student art work will be displayed during the Program Showcase. Students will be encouraged to invite their parents and friends. This event is also open to the public. Event limit 25 students. To request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for library-sponsored events, please call 408-808-2000 at least three business days prior to the event.
Audience: Kids, ages 5-10, pre-Teens, ages 10-12 Source
Today: Grab & Go: Adoptable Art with Palo Alto Humane Society at Joyce Ellington Library
San Jose Public Library and Palo Alto Humane Society will partner to offer this 5 virtaul session program series. Age 10-12 required to attend. Attendance to all 5 VIRTUAL sessions required. Adoptable Art fosters awareness of animal welfare through the medium of artwork. Young people are introduced (virtually) to animals in a shelter and are possibly given a virtual tour of a local animal shelter. Under the guidance of an art educator, the students will create artistic renditions of their partner animal. At the completion of the program series, the student artworks will be collected at the same branch and possibly displayed or posted on social media by Palo Alto Humane Society. See guidelines for more details. Online registration required to pick-up supplies June 13-20 at the Joyce Ellington Branch only. First 25 signed up and to pick up the supplies will qualify for this program. Registration doesn’t guarantee supplies. Submission of final art piece will be required anytime between June 24 to July 9 at the Joyce Ellington Branch only for a chance to win a gift card. Registration is required to receive a link and password. Deadline to sign-up will be 1 day before the program begins. To request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for library-sponsored events, please call 408-808-2000 or email Accessibility@sjlibrary.org at least three business days prior to the event.
Audience: Pre-Teens, ages 10-12 Source
