April 22, 2026
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4:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Today: Everyone Can Create: Nature Seed Bombs at Hillview Library.
Come celebrate Earth Day with us by creating your own eco-friendly seed bombs! Participants will use: non-glossy, newspaper, construction paper, toilet paper rolls, and tissue paper. Throughout this program, participants will learn the benefits of seed bombs, the impacts it has on the environment, and how to create one of their own. For ages 5+.
Free. Materials will be provided and supplies are limited.
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Audience: Kids, ages 5-10, Pre-Teens, ages 10-12, Teens, Adults Source
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Free
April 17, 2026
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11:00 am
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12:00 pm
Earth Day: Storytime at Backesto Park.
Join Joyce Ellington Branch librarian to celebrate Earth Day at Backesto Park! Enjoy a special outdoor storytime filled with engaging books, songs, movement activities and bubbles, designated especially for young children and their families.. Bring a blanket, relax on the grass, and enjoy a magical morning of stories, songs, and smiles! The storytime takes place on a grassy area on the corner of Empire and 13th Street, The program will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Free. No registration required.
Audience: Young Kids 0-5, Kids, ages 5-10 Source
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Free
April 11, 2026
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12:00 pm
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1:00 pm
STEM 4 Change: The Physics Behind the Strongest Structures at San Jose’s King Library.
Curious about how science and technology can change the world? Students ages 10-13 are welcome to join STEM 4 Change for fun, hands-on workshops where you’ll play games, solve challenges, and explore exciting topics like renewable energy and robotics—all while discovering how STEM can make a difference! STEM 4 Change is offering 3 workshops this April. Students interested in attending one or more of these workshops, should register for each workshop separately.
On April 11 join us for “The Physics Behind the Strongest Structures:”
Students will explore the fundamentals of structural engineering by designing and testing paper bridges to understand how shape and geometry influence strength and load distribution. Through a hands-on civil engineering-based challenge, they will discover how folds, triangles, and structural designs dramatically increase a bridge’s ability to support weight.
Click here to reserve your spot. Audience: Pre-Teens, ages 10-12 Source
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Free
Free, but reservations/ticket required.
February 18, 2026
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11:00 am
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11:30 am
Family Storytime at San Jose’s Joyce Ellington Library.
Storytime is a fun and interactive experience 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. This program promotes the joys of reading and learning for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!
Stay after storytime for our Stay and Play session, where kids can enjoy hands-on activities, toys, and social playtime together. Free, with limited capacity. Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of Storytime.
Audience: Young Kids 0-5 Source
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Free
February 18, 2026
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11:00 am
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12:30 pm
Playdates for Children and Their Caregivers at San Jose’s Seven Trees Library.
Join us every Wednesday for weekly playdates. Kids get to practice early social skills like sharing, taking turns, imitation of play, and joint attention while caregivers get a chance to connect.
Don’t miss out on this chance to celebrate the joys of play while connecting with other families in the community. It’s a wonderful way to learn through play and create lasting memories together!
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Audience: Kids, ages 0-5, Kids Source
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Free
