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Books and Boogie Storytime/ Hora de Cuentos
Join us at the Gilroy Library on Thursday mornings for Books and Boogie storytime with Librarian Rosa! Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy engaging stories, playful rhymes, lively fingerplays, and music and movement activities that nurture early literacy skills. After storytime, stay.
Family Storytime [Hora de Cuentos]
Join us for stories, songs, music & movement with Librarian Patty, followed by play time. Acompáñenos a escuchar cuentos, música y movimiento con la Bibliotecaria Patty, seguido por tiempo para jugar.
Books and Boogie Storytime/ Hora de Cuentos
Join us at the Gilroy Library on Thursday mornings for Books and Boogie storytime with Librarian Rosa! Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy engaging stories, playful rhymes, lively fingerplays, and music and movement activities that nurture early literacy skills. After storytime, stay.
Books and Boogie Storytime/ Hora de Cuentos
Join us at the Gilroy Library on Thursday mornings for Books and Boogie storytime with Librarian Rosa! Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy engaging stories, playful rhymes, lively fingerplays, and music and movement activities that nurture early literacy skills. After storytime, stay.
Books and Boogie Storytime/ Hora de Cuentos
Join us at the Gilroy Library on Thursday mornings for Books and Boogie storytime with Librarian Rosa! Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy engaging stories, playful rhymes, lively fingerplays, and music and movement activities that nurture early literacy skills. After storytime, stay.
LEGO® Club
School-age kids work with LEGO® bricks and preschoolers use DUPLO® to build skills through creative play.
Inclusive Storytime and Author Talk with Veronica Vásquez García ~ CUENTOS Y PLATICA CON AUTOR SENSORIAL
As part of Gilroy Library and JMM Dance Co.'s celebration of National Autism Acceptance Month, author and instructor Veronica Vásquez García will be leading an inclusive storytime for families on April 20th at 6pm. This storytime will be in place of our weekly Pajama Storytime and will feature My...
Books and Boogie Storytime/ Hora de Cuentos
Join us at the Gilroy Library on Thursday mornings for Books and Boogie storytime with Librarian Rosa! Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy engaging stories, playful rhymes, lively fingerplays, and music and movement activities that nurture early literacy skills. After storytime, stay.
Board Gaming
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Bookcrocs Book Club for Grades 4-5
Welcome to the Bookcrocs Book Club for Grades 4-5 ! This month we are reading Front Desk by Kelly Yang . Meeting to discuss the book : Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 3-4pm If you can attend, stop by the Children's Reference Desk to register and pick up your copy of the book Please read the book...
Bookdragons Book Club for Grades 6-8
Welcome to the Bookdragons Book Club for Grades 6-8 ! This month we are reading The School of Thieves by Peter Burns . Meeting to discuss the book : Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 4:30-5:30pm If you can attend, stop by the Children's Reference Desk to register and pick up your copy of the book...
Sit and Be Fit! Low‑impact Exercise
Get ready to move, stretch, and smile in Sit & Be Fit, a light‑hearted, chair‑based exercise class designed for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re looking to boost your energy, improve flexibility, or simply enjoy a fun break in your day, this class offers a welcoming space to get active — no...
Chuck E. Cheese Gilroy
Chuck E. Cheese family entertainment center with arcade games, rides, prize redemption, pizza, and live entertainment. Features: Trampolines, Sensory Sensitive Sunday, Steam, Homeschool Playday, Buy Now Pay Later, Funpass, Salad Bar. Fun Pass from $7.99/month
Knitting and Crochet Weekly Meetup / Tejido y crochet
Join us for an informal weekly drop-in knitting and crochet circle. Bring your projects, ask questions, receive help, share ideas, and meet new people! We meet upstairs in Quiet Study B. -------------------- Únase a nosotros para un círculo semanal informal de tejido y crochet. ¡Trae tus proyectos,.
Knitting and Crochet Weekly Meetup / Tejido y crochet
Join us for an informal weekly drop-in knitting and crochet circle. Bring your projects, ask questions, receive help, share ideas, and meet new people! We meet upstairs in Quiet Study B. -------------------- Únase a nosotros para un círculo semanal informal de tejido y crochet. ¡Trae tus proyectos,.
Reading Program Family Literacy Club: Poetry Junk Journal
Let's talk about how writing a journal can help us improve our literacy skills. During the event, you will receive a journal to decorage using everyday "junk", like old mail, magazines, etc. This event is for families, children, and teens of all ages. Children and teens need to be supervised by...
Knitting and Crochet Weekly Meetup / Tejido y crochet
Join us for an informal weekly drop-in knitting and crochet circle. Bring your projects, ask questions, receive help, share ideas, and meet new people! We meet upstairs in Quiet Study B. -------------------- Únase a nosotros para un círculo semanal informal de tejido y crochet. ¡Trae tus proyectos,.
Arts & Culture
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Bad Art Afternoon
Join us for Bad Art Afternoon for adults & teens! Embrace your creativity. Enjoy the messiness. Have fun. Everyone will vote on the worst disaster-piece. Winners will receive a small prize (and bragging rights!). A variety of materials will be provided. No registration needed but you can register...
Volunteer to Teach an Adult How to Read: Reading Program Orientation
GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY by becoming an adult literacy tutor for the Reading Program to support an adult learner improve their English reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills to achieve their lifelong goals. What are the requirements to volunteer? Be an adult (age 18 and up) Be patient,.
Volunteer to Teach an Adult How to Read: Reading Program Orientation
GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY by becoming an adult literacy tutor for the Reading Program to support an adult learner improve their English reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills to achieve their lifelong goals. What are the requirements to volunteer? Be an adult (age 18 and up) Be patient,.
Reading Buddies [Compañeros de Lectura]
Come practice your reading skills and read aloud one on one with a furry friend! Each 15-minute session is with a specially trained therapy dog and their volunteer. Reading Buddies in the Gilroy Library will take place the 1st Tuesday of each month starting in September. Sign-ups are first come,...
Knitting and Crochet Weekly Meetup / Tejido y crochet
Join us for an informal weekly drop-in knitting and crochet circle. Bring your projects, ask questions, receive help, share ideas, and meet new people! We meet upstairs in Quiet Study B. -------------------- Únase a nosotros para un círculo semanal informal de tejido y crochet. ¡Trae tus proyectos,.
Knitting and Crochet Weekly Meetup / Tejido y crochet
Join us for an informal weekly drop-in knitting and crochet circle. Bring your projects, ask questions, receive help, share ideas, and meet new people! We meet upstairs in Quiet Study B. -------------------- Únase a nosotros para un círculo semanal informal de tejido y crochet. ¡Trae tus proyectos,.
Bookcrocs Book Club for Grades 4-5
Welcome to the Bookcrocs Book Club for Grades 4-5 ! This month we are reading The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Bradley. Meeting to discuss the book : Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 3-4pm If you can attend, stop by the Children's Reference Desk to register and pick up your copy of the book...
Bookdragons Book Club for Grades 6-8
Welcome to the Bookdragons Book Club for Grades 6-8 ! We will announce this month's book soon. Meeting to discuss the book : Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 4:30-5:30pm If you can attend, stop by the Children's Reference Desk to register and pick up your copy of the book Please read the book before...
Books and Boogie Storytime/ Hora de Cuentos
Join us at the Gilroy Library on Thursday mornings for Books and Boogie storytime with Librarian Rosa! Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy engaging stories, playful rhymes, lively fingerplays, and music and movement activities that nurture early literacy skills. After storytime, stay.
Free Things to Do
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Gilroy Premium Outlets
Large outlet shopping center with 145+ stores. Popular day trip destination south of San Jose, especially during the Gilroy Garlic Festival season.
Christmas Hill Park
Large community park with playgrounds, sports fields, amphitheater, walking trails, and site of the former Gilroy Garlic Festival.
Knitting and Crochet Weekly Meetup / Tejido y crochet
Join us for an informal weekly drop-in knitting and crochet circle. Bring your projects, ask questions, receive help, share ideas, and meet new people! We meet upstairs in Quiet Study B. -------------------- Únase a nosotros para un círculo semanal informal de tejido y crochet. ¡Trae tus proyectos,.
Reading Buddies [Compañeros de Lectura]
Come practice your reading skills and read aloud one on one with a furry friend! Each 15-minute session is with a specially trained therapy dog and their volunteer. Reading Buddies in the Gilroy Library will take place the 1st Tuesday of each month starting in September. Sign-ups are first come,...
Books and Boogie Storytime/ Hora de Cuentos
Join us at the Gilroy Library on Thursday mornings for Books and Boogie storytime with Librarian Rosa! Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy engaging stories, playful rhymes, lively fingerplays, and music and movement activities that nurture early literacy skills. After storytime, stay.
Knitting and Crochet Weekly Meetup / Tejido y crochet
Join us for an informal weekly drop-in knitting and crochet circle. Bring your projects, ask questions, receive help, share ideas, and meet new people! We meet upstairs in Quiet Study B. -------------------- Únase a nosotros para un círculo semanal informal de tejido y crochet. ¡Trae tus proyectos,.
Books and Boogie Storytime/ Hora de Cuentos
Join us at the Gilroy Library on Thursday mornings for Books and Boogie storytime with Librarian Rosa! Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy engaging stories, playful rhymes, lively fingerplays, and music and movement activities that nurture early literacy skills. After storytime, stay.
Fun with Kids
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Urban Air Gilroy
Urban Air indoor adventure park with trampolines, climbing walls, ropes courses, battle beams, dodgeball, and birthday party packages.
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
Family theme park with 40+ rides and attractions including roller coasters, water rides, and a splash zone. Famous for its shaped trees and beautiful gardens.
Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park
Large county park with Coyote Lake for fishing and kayaking, hiking and equestrian trails, campground, and wildlife viewing. Popular for spring wildflowers.
Knitting and Crochet Weekly Meetup / Tejido y crochet
Join us for an informal weekly drop-in knitting and crochet circle. Bring your projects, ask questions, receive help, share ideas, and meet new people! We meet upstairs in Quiet Study B. -------------------- Únase a nosotros para un círculo semanal informal de tejido y crochet. ¡Trae tus proyectos,.
Books and Boogie Storytime/ Hora de Cuentos
Join us at the Gilroy Library on Thursday mornings for Books and Boogie storytime with Librarian Rosa! Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy engaging stories, playful rhymes, lively fingerplays, and music and movement activities that nurture early literacy skills. After storytime, stay.
Knitting and Crochet Weekly Meetup / Tejido y crochet
Join us for an informal weekly drop-in knitting and crochet circle. Bring your projects, ask questions, receive help, share ideas, and meet new people! We meet upstairs in Quiet Study B. -------------------- Únase a nosotros para un círculo semanal informal de tejido y crochet. ¡Trae tus proyectos,.
Books and Boogie Storytime/ Hora de Cuentos
Join us at the Gilroy Library on Thursday mornings for Books and Boogie storytime with Librarian Rosa! Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy engaging stories, playful rhymes, lively fingerplays, and music and movement activities that nurture early literacy skills. After storytime, stay.
Knitting and Crochet Weekly Meetup / Tejido y crochet
Join us for an informal weekly drop-in knitting and crochet circle. Bring your projects, ask questions, receive help, share ideas, and meet new people! We meet upstairs in Quiet Study B. -------------------- Únase a nosotros para un círculo semanal informal de tejido y crochet. ¡Trae tus proyectos,.
Books and Boogie Storytime/ Hora de Cuentos
Join us at the Gilroy Library on Thursday mornings for Books and Boogie storytime with Librarian Rosa! Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy engaging stories, playful rhymes, lively fingerplays, and music and movement activities that nurture early literacy skills. After storytime, stay.
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