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: Indoor Family Storytime: El dia de Los Ninos at Tully Library
Our local celebration of El dia de Los Ninos, El dia de Los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) will link families with young children to diverse books, languages, and literacy resources.
This special storytime will combine, dance, music and movement activities, cultural arts/crafts; and a books giveaway in an event sometimes shortened to El Dia. Both language and music are powerful tools for strengthening families and communities.
This program is geared for children of all ages and their caregivers! Free, with limited capacity.
A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of Storytime.
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: Young Children, ages 0-5 Source
Today: DRUMMM Rhythmic Events (In-Person) for Families at Pearl Avenue Library
DRUMMM! “OneBEAT” Community Rhythm Celebration unites communities and families in rhythm.
Facilitator Jeni Swerdlow and team activate participants, entertain, educate, and inspire. Discover what cultures have long known about drumming as a tool for connection: that it promotes strength and unity while celebrating diversity.
Fun and engaging for mix cultures, genders and abilities, the spirit of community and collaboration will uplift and energize participants.
DRUMMM provides instruments for everyone to play. No prior drumming experience is needed to participate. Recommended for families.
Space is limited to safety restrictions. To be determined day of program. 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: Kids, ages 5-10 Source
Today: DRUMMM Rhythmic Events (In-Person) for ages 5-12 at Edenvale Library
DRUMMM! “OneBEAT” Community Rhythm Celebration unites communities and families in rhythm.
Facilitator Jeni Swerdlow and team activate participants, entertain, educate, and inspire. Discover what cultures have long known about drumming as a tool for connection: that it promotes strength and unity while celebrating diversity.
Fun and engaging for mix cultures, genders and abilities, the spirit of community and collaboration will uplift and energize participants.
DRUMMM provides instruments for everyone to play. No prior drumming experience is needed to participate. Recommended for families.
Space is limited to safety restrictions. To be determined day of program. 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: Kids, ages 5-10 Source
Today: Catch-A-Beat (In-Person) at East San Jose Carnegie Library
Music and dance educator Tina Rogers presents an energetic movement program that incorporates a variety of music and dance styles. Feel the rhythm and get ready to move!
For children 4 and up. 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: Kids, ages 5-10, young Children, ages 0-5 Source
