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This class will teach students English phrases and common practices used in everyday life situations. Students will meet twice a week for 1-2 hours each day depending on placement level. Class will consist of lecture, listening exercises and class participation. Free. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Cannot..
Join us to have fun playing Pokemon, trading cards, and learning strategies for improving your game! ADA Accommodation Requests
Come learn to play chess, or just play a game! This is an informal and welcoming program for kids up to age 12 and their families. Chess Club meets every Monday. Please check the website event listing for possible date cancellations and library holidays. ADA Accommodation Requests
To celebrate National Poetry Month in April, this workshop will focus on the aural aspect of language. Participants will learn three different poetic devices: alliteration, rhyme, and repetition. They will practice writing their own poems and performing them to the group. Participants can use their.
Storytime is 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. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and.
Drop in and join us every Monday from 4pm-5pm for an evening of STEM related family fun! This club is intended for ages 5-10, but all families are welcome. Free. No registration required. January 5 - Shadow Puppets January 12 - Dinosaur Fossil Exploration January 19 - Cancelled January 26 - Hide in.
Contemporary arts center grounded in the Chicano/Latino experience. Incubates new visual, literary, and performance art to engage civic dialogue and community transformation.
Chuck E. Cheese family entertainment center with arcade games, rides, prize redemption, pizza, and live entertainment. Features: Funpass, Steam, Salad Bar. Fun Pass from $7.99/month
Historic 1927 theater and home of Opera San Jose and Symphony Silicon Valley. Beautiful Spanish Colonial architecture.
Reading Buddies provides students in grades K-3 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a reading coach. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build confidence as readers. Our reading...
This program is for babies that are not yet walking confidently , and their caregivers. Come join us every Tuesday for Baby Lapsit Storytime! Baby Lapsit invites newborns, infants, babies, and their caregivers to learn together by strengthening their relationship with each other through stories,...
Sky Zone Annual Pass — unlimited jumping all year long. Includes member perks like discounts on parties, merchandise, and exclusive member events. Details and pricing vary by location.
Historic 2,677-seat theater in downtown San Jose designed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Home to Broadway San Jose and major touring productions.
32 lanes, karaoke lounge, billiard tables, coffee shop. Open 9AM-1:30AM.
Participating in the Reading to Children program is a great way for children to develop their imagination and spark a love for books, reading and learning. Children will enjoy one-on-one or small group interaction with our volunteer, Kids are also welcome to practice reading to our volunteer....
Experience Sky Zone under blacklights with energetic music and glow-in-the-dark fun. GLOW t-shirt included with admission (must be worn to jump). Members save 50% on GLOW tickets. Every Friday and Saturday — hours vary by location. SkySocks sold separately.
If you enjoy Science Fiction, then this is the book club for you! The Science Fiction Book Club meets at it's new day and time, on the 4th Monday of every month, at the Pearl Avenue Library, and on Zoom (as a hybrid meeting), starting at 4:00 p.m. Be sure to register to receive the zoom link,...
Why wait to find greater peace in your life? Join volunteers from the Art of Living Foundation every Sat. morning at 11:00 AM for a relaxing meditation session. Sessions will include simple yoga stretches that can be done sitting on a chair, calming breathing techniques ( pranayama ), and a guided..
Join us for socializing, finding new friends, networking, making jokes, learn to play Dungeons & Dragons, and having fun with art! INSIDERS programs are geared towards teens and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Caregivers are welcome to join. Snacks will be provided....
Custom indoor 18-hole mini golf with unique themed holes. Full restaurant and bar.
Experience the soothing calm of meditation presented by library partner, Art of Living Foundation. Enjoy this free, one-hour session focused on managing stress and anxiety through simple, evidence-based techniques. This is an experiential session open to all adults and includes optional light...
Math-Crame program is a 1-hour workshop for school-aged children to make macrame bracelets or keychains. They will be learning how to measure length when preparing their project’s cords and practice their counting to keep track of their knots as part of the activity. ADA Accommodation Requests
Parents & caregivers: bring your little ones ages 5 and younger to a playdate at the Library! Kids will discover new toys and activities while adults will have a chance to chat and get acquainted while sipping tea. ADA Accommodation Requests
Join us for the Rose Garden Branch Library's monthly craft program! Each month we will be doing a different craft. This is a free program with limited space. All materials will be provided. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Please join us for a fun and lively "Magic Bubbles and Balloons" program -- a one-hour outdoor bubble party perfect for children and their families. This is a giant bubble play station, including bubble wands, hoops, bubble solutions, and play tables so that everyone can be creative, messy and...
Free. Offered in-person, in English or 中文. Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace! 您想了解更多关于计算机的信息吗？按照自己的节奏学习！ No registration or appointment required. Just drop by and ask for assistance. ADA Accommodation Requests
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Who’s it for? Wiggle worms, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups What will you do? Some people learn better when they are moving. If that sounds like your child, this is the storytime for you! Sing, dance and MOVE in this fun, active program that builds reading skills. What is your...
Resident opera company presenting four mainstage productions annually at the historic California Theatre. One of the few year-round resident opera companies in the US.
Berryessa Branch Library presents an in-person adult English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club. Are you looking for a place to practice your English conversation skills in a fun, welcoming and safe environment? Our English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Club offers a respectful...
Classic 40-lane bowling center with bumper bowling for kids, cosmic bowling, arcade, and full bar/restaurant.
This month we will be discussing Lethal Prey by John Sandford Investigators Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers have once again joined forces, this time to try and solve a 20-year-old cold case crime and track down a ruthless killer who will do whatever it takes to keep the past buried. Registration.
Professional chamber orchestra presenting classical and contemporary repertoire. Performs at multiple venues across San Jose, emphasizing intimate concert experiences and community engagement.
Computer Help in Vietnamese via Zoom Free. Available In Vietnamese Contact Rebecca Quan at rebecca.quan@sjlibrary.org to get the zoom link. Would you like to find out more about computers? Our staff can help you with basic computer skills: Learning the basics of Microsoft Word, Excel and...
Join us for an overview on Fair Housing law, focusing on protections against housing discrimination and tenants’ rights. It will explore what constitutes unlawful discrimination in housing and explain the process for requesting reasonable accommodations and modifications, particularly for...
Join the Berryessa Book Club on the third Friday of the month for a fun and engaging literary discussion. In June, we will be reading "Fair Play" by Louise Hegarty . The full list of books for the 2025-26 year is available upon request. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Join us for Homework Club. We have supplies, space, and homework help. When you complete your homework goal for the session you can pick a prize from the prize box. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Learn about assistance the nonprofit organization Self-Help for the Elderly offers seniors, including in the following areas. Caregiving Senior Housing Activity Centers Employment Services Social Services Cleaning Services Nutrition Services Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)..
Participants will practice basic conversation in day-to-day life. We will work on vocabulary and review basic sentence structures. For adults who need more practice and are not fluent in English. Everyone is welcome. Knowledge of English is needed. Program is drop in and free. No registration...
Need room to get homework done and work on class projects? Join us at the Evergreen Branch Homework Club. Basic school supplies are provided. Volunteers are available to help with homework assignments as well. Teens are also welcome to come and work on their school assignments. Homework Club will...
Develop your English language skills by practicing speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. Do you want to build your English language skills and your confidence? The Edenvale Branch Library , in collaboration with Evergreen Valley College (EVC) , offers you...
Berryessa Branch Library presents an in-person adult English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club. Are you looking for a place to practice your English conversation skills in a fun, welcoming and safe environment? Our English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Club offers a respectful...
Need help with your homework? Kindergarten through 8th grade students can come to Edenvale Branch Library's Homework Club to get coached by trained library volunteers. Students can get free help with their homework in subjects such as reading, writing, math, and social studies! Homework Club at...
Nonprofit contemporary art center founded in 1980. Presents 4–8 ambitious, large-scale, site-specific installations and exhibitions annually. Free admission.
Each month in the Maker Lab, you’ll get hands-on with the latest tech and creative tools—from VR and 3D printing to laser cutting and more. It’s a chance to experiment, build real-world skills, and bring your ideas to life. This project is supported by the Arizona State Library,...
Computer Help in Vietnamese via Zoom Free. Available In Vietnamese Contact Rebecca Quan at rebecca.quan@sjlibrary.org to get the zoom link. Would you like to find out more about computers? Our staff can help you with basic computer skills: Learning the basics of Microsoft Word, Excel and...
6,000 sq ft cooperative fine art gallery in San Jose's SoFA District. Showcases local and regional artists with original art, prints, ceramics, jewelry, and handmade gifts.
The first museum in the United States devoted solely to quilts and textiles as art. Features rotating exhibitions by regional, national, and international artists in the SoFA arts district.
Love balloons? Kids ages 6-11 will explore hands on balloon science through this STEM workshop that blends fizzy experiments, fun challenges while also practicing simple math skills. The fun ends with each student learning, creating and taking home a balloon animal. Students will be conducting...
Nonprofit jazz organization founded in 1986. Producer of the annual San Jose Jazz Summer Fest and Winter Fest, plus year-round jazz programming and education.
Retro arcade bar with 50+ classic cabinets, pinball machines, and console setups. Free play with cover charge. 21+ after 9pm.
Each week will feature a special craft or activity, so you can get creative. Come together to have fun and build community! Children, teens, and adults, and families are invited to play a selection of board games and card games that are available. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation...
Storytime is 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. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and.
Storytime is 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. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and.
Each week will feature a special craft or activity, so you can get creative. Come together to have fun and build community! Children, teens, and adults, and families are invited to play a selection of board games and card games that are available. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation...
Please join us on the first Wednesday of each month for a fun and engaging literary discussion. New members are always welcome! This meeting will be held online via Zoom. The link and password will be sent to you 1 day in advance of the event. To protect participants' privacy, this meeting will not.
The Pearl Avenue Book Club meets virtually, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in the lively discussions. Currently, the Club is meeting on zoom. If you register, you will be contacted with the link on the day of the program. Books for book club will be...
Welcome to Gen XYZ Book Club! This book club is intended for younger adults who identify as Gen X, Gen Y (Millennial), or Gen Z. Join us to: Discuss your thoughts on the selected title! Meet new people! Discover new books! Books are decided the month prior. This month's book is TBD. Millennial Book.
Please join us on the first Wednesday of each month for a fun and engaging literary discussion. New members are always welcome! This meeting will be held online via Zoom. The link and password will be sent to you 1 day in advance of the event. To protect participants' privacy, this meeting will not.
The Pearl Avenue Book Club meets virtually, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in the lively discussions. Currently, the Club is meeting on zoom. If you register, you will be contacted with the link on the day of the program. Books for book club will be...
Please join us on the first Wednesday of each month for a fun and engaging literary discussion. New members are always welcome! This meeting will be held online via Zoom. The link and password will be sent to you 1 day in advance of the event. To protect participants' privacy, this meeting will not.
The Pearl Avenue Book Club meets virtually, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in the lively discussions. Currently, the Club is meeting on zoom. If you register, you will be contacted with the link on the day of the program. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at...
Please join us on the first Wednesday of each month for a fun and engaging literary discussion. New members are always welcome! This meeting will be held online via Zoom. The link and password will be sent to you 1 day in advance of the event. To protect participants' privacy, this meeting will not.
The Pearl Avenue Book Club meets virtually, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in the lively discussions. Currently, the Club is meeting on zoom. If you register, you will be contacted with the link on the day of the program. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at...
Professional resident theater company presenting contemporary, provocative, and accessible productions year-round. One of Silicon Valley's premier live theater destinations.
South Bay's premier professional orchestra performing eight programs per season at the California Theatre. Formerly Symphony Silicon Valley, a cornerstone of San Jose's classical music scene.
Intimate 486-seat historic theater in downtown San Jose. Primary venue for Children's Musical Theater San Jose (CMT) and other community performing arts productions.
Iconic 2,850-capacity concert and events venue open since 1936. Hosts major touring music acts, sports events, and large-scale productions in downtown San Jose.
One of the largest and most respected youth musical theater organizations in the US, producing high-quality musicals at the Montgomery Theater performed by young actors.
Stunning 1927 movie palace restored as a performing arts venue with 1,122 seats. Home to Opera San José and Symphony San Jose, considered one of the best-preserved examples of 1920s-era theater design.
Get 4 visits of 120-minute jump sessions for one guest. Includes 20% off Fuel Zone, access to Members Only Events, and party discounts. Sessions must be used within 60 days of purchase. SkySocks sold separately.
Exclusive jump sessions for Sky Zone members. Enjoy the park with fellow members in a less crowded environment. Check with your location for schedule and details.
Exclusive jump sessions for Sky Zone members. Enjoy the park with fellow members in a less crowded environment. Check with your location for schedule and details.
Experience Sky Zone under blacklights with energetic music and glow-in-the-dark fun. GLOW t-shirt included with admission (must be worn to jump). Members save 50% on GLOW tickets. Every Friday and Saturday — hours vary by location. SkySocks sold separately.
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