Today: Meet Violet, the Golden State Valkryies’ mascot at King Library and get your new Valkyries libary card.
V’s Up! San José Public Library and the Golden State Valkyries are collaborating to bring you something BIG! Everyone is invited to join us for activities, giveaways, a live DJ, and our major reveal, the Golden State Valkyries themed library cards.
Guest Speakers
Emcee: DJ Christie, On-Air Radio Personality and Event DJ
Yoyo Murphy, Senior Vice President of Government and Community Relations, Golden State
Jill Bourne, City Librarian, San José Public Library
Also joining the celebration is Violet, the Golden State Valkyries mascot!
Today: It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s a Pipe Cleaner Superhero! at Biblioteca Latinoamericana Library.
Using pipe cleaners, straws, and a wood bead, kids can make their own pipe cleaner superhero! Usando limpiapipas, popotes (pajitas) y una cuenta de madera, los niños pueden crear su propio superhéroe de limpiapipas.
Today: Wee Play Outdoors / Patio de Juego y Aprendizaje at Biblioteca Latinoamericana Library.
Tentative: Depending on weather: Please call (408) 294-1237 to confirm the program is taking place.
Enjoy a variety of activities that provide learning opportunities for young children and their caregivers. The outdoor playscape features:
A water table
An art area
A bubble area
The outdoor play space is located behind the Children’s Area. Free. No registration is required. This program is recommended for children ages 1-5 and their families/caregivers.
Today: Summer Reading with Bay Area Tutoring at Biblioteca Latinoamericana Library.
Get ready for an exciting summer of learning with Bay Area Tutoring! Dive into a fun and engaging environment where reading comes to life through interactive activities and games.
Work in small groups to boost your reading skills!
Prevent summer learning loss while exploring new stories and adventures!
Participate in San Jose Public Library’s Summer Learning program and visit the library to pick out exciting books and discover how to make the most of its amazing resources!
For readers entering grades 1-4.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to grow, learn, and have fun all summer long. Audience: Kids, ages 0-5, Source
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Today: STEAM Sunday – The Science of Star Spangled Slime at Biblioteca Latinoamericana.
The worlds of science and art collide at STEAM Sundays! Let’s get oooey, gooey, and celebrate America’s 250th anniversary as we explore the science behind slime and mix our own festive star spangled slime!
How does slime stay together? What makes it gooey but not sticky? Why does it ooze but doesn’t feel like other liquids? Participants will get the chance to explore these questions as they mix their own batch of slime from basic household ingredients. It’ll so much fun, you won’t even know you’re learning! We’ll provide the supplies you bring your curious and creative energy!
Through a brief lecture and hands-on experimenting and creating, STEAM Sundays allow participants to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math while working on an art project. After learning about a topic, the experimentation and note taking parts of the scientific process will be conducted through a craft. Everyone will go home with a finished project and better understand of each chosen topic.Registration required.
