Art Club
Visit the library to participate in arts and crafts for kids. All tools and supplies are provided. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
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Family Storytime
Whoβs it for? Children, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups What will you do? Play, read, sing, and dance with your children in a fun, active program that builds reading skills. What is your child learning? Children who love books and stories become better readers. INSERT ticketing.
Beginner English Class
Β¨ Beginner English Class for students with little to no English Β¨ Improve basic speaking and listening skills Β¨ No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club
Our English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Club creates a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners of English to practice their English conversation skills with a trained facilitator. The club meets weekly in the Library Community Room. Free. No registration required ADA...
Tech Mentor: One on One Computer Help
Do you need help using a computer or one of our eResources? Want to set up an email account? Get some one-on-one computer help with our Tech Mentor volunteer! Our Tech Mentor volunteer will do their best to assist you with your tech dilemmas such as setting up an email account and sending an email,.
Digital Skills: One-On-One Tech Help for Seniors
Do you have questions or need assistance with technology? At the Almaden Branch you can make a 30-minute appointment to assist you with: Learning to use Libby (formerly Overdrive) to read ebooks and listen to e-audiobooks Accessing non-Overdrive eBooks and audiobooks from Boundless, CloudLibrary,...
Volunteer Away Your Fines
Every now and then, libraries need a little extra love from the communities they serve. You can volunteer away your library fines at a rate of $20 per hour while helping the library maintain a clean and welcoming environment. Volunteers will be responsible for: Book cover cleaning β Use...
Virtual Job Search & Resume Program
Meet one-on-one with an experienced volunteer to create or update a resume, search and start applying for a new job on Zoom. Sessions are 20 minutes. Be prepared to share a current resume, any job history, list of skills, and/or education with the volunteer. Resumes can be reviewed in advance if...
Homework Club at Evergreen Branch Library
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...
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9KALEID Gallery
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.
Sky Zone San Jose: Annual Pass 2026
Sky Zone Annual Pass β unlimited jumping all year long. Includes member perks like discounts on parties, merchandise, and exclusive member events. Details and pricing vary by location.
Boys & Girls Club Soccer Field Easement (JU)
School Playground (Joint Use) Β· 0.1 acres
SAP Center at San Jose
Home of the San Jose Sharks (NHL). 17,400-seat arena hosting hockey, concerts, family shows, and events.
Urban Putt San Jose
Custom indoor 18-hole mini golf with unique themed holes. Full restaurant and bar.
Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages
Birthday Fun Package starting at $99.99 for 6 kids. Includes 2 hours of gameplay, unlimited soft drinks, party hats, decorated table, and birthday show. Mega and Ultimate upgrade packages available.
4th Street Bowl
Classic 40-lane bowling center with bumper bowling for kids, cosmic bowling, arcade, and full bar/restaurant.
San Jose Civic
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.
Going Out
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Sky Zone San Jose β Cambrian: GLOW Night
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 β hours vary by location. SkySocks sold separately.
LVLUP Arcade
Retro arcade bar with 50+ classic cabinets, pinball machines, and console setups. Free play with cover charge. 21+ after 9pm.
San JosΓ© Chamber Orchestra
Professional chamber orchestra presenting classical and contemporary repertoire. Performs at multiple venues across San Jose, emphasizing intimate concert experiences and community engagement.
Symphony San Jose
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.
Sky Zone San Jose: GLOW Night
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 β hours vary by location. SkySocks sold separately.
California Theatre
Historic 1927 theater and home of Opera San Jose and Symphony Silicon Valley. Beautiful Spanish Colonial architecture.
San Jose Jazz
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.
Live Entertainment
9TopGolf: $15 Unlimited Play Weekday Mornings
Start your day off right with unlimited Topgolf game play when you choose to pay per person, instead of by bay.
Sky Zone San Jose: Spring Play 4 Pack
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.
Family Games: Cards & Board Games
Children, teens, and their families are invited to play a selection of board games and card games. The games included will be a mix of strategy-based games, educational games, and luck-based games. Come together to have fun with friends and family! ADA Accommodation Requests
The Tech Interactive
Science and technology museum with hands-on exhibits on robotics, VR, biotech, and an IMAX dome theater.
Wee Love Math
Join us for a hands-on learning experience to bring math literacy skills to your child through fun games and activities. Our play-based activities include lots of opportunities for children to explore critical literacy and math skills. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
California Theatre
Stunning 1927 movie palace restored as a performing arts venue with 1,122 seats. Home to Opera San JosΓ© and Symphony San Jose, considered one of the best-preserved examples of 1920s-era theater design.
Sporting Events
4Art of Living Meditation
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..
PayPal Park
Home of the San Jose Earthquakes (MLS). 18,000-seat outdoor soccer stadium with family zones and concessions.
Baby Lapsit Storytime at Rose Garden
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,...
Virtual Yoga
Join a free online yoga class for beginners. Please dress comfortably. Registration is limited and required to receive the Zoom link and password. Registration closes at 4:00 p.m. each Thursday. A Zoom link with password will be emailed prior to the start of class. For privacy, attendees will be...
Arts & Culture
9Mommy and Me Spring painting
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Jewelry Making: Beaded Bracelets
Join us for a creative jewelry making craft workshop. Learn how to design and create your own unique bracelet using colorful beads and charms, and take home your very own beaded bracelet. Materials will be provided. Recommended for ages 7 and up. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters! ADA..
Virtual Author Talk: Paula J. Johnson
Join us for a heartwarming online conversation with Smithsonian curator Paula J. Johnson as she explores the legacy of culinary icon Julia Child , inspired by her book Julia Childβs Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space . Featuring interviews with chefs who knew Julia,..
Rose Garden Monthly Craft
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
Wee Love Art: Leo Valledor
Embark on a colorful adventure with our Wee Love Art program featuring Leo Valledor, a renowned Filipino artist. Dive into Valledor's vibrant world of abstract expressionism through hands-on art activities inspired by his bold and dynamic style. Join us for a journey of creativity and exploration...
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
2,677-seat theater hosting Broadway shows, ballet, opera, and family performances. Home to Broadway San Jose.
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
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.
The Tech Interactive
Family science and technology center with hands-on exhibits, experimental labs, and IMAX dome theater. Inspires curiosity about science, technology, and human potential.
Children's Musical Theater 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.
Free Things to Do
9Reading to Children with Lee
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....
(Virtual) Evergreen Book Club
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.
In-Person English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club
The West Valley Branch Library presents an in-person English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club every Wednesday* from 1:00-2:00 pm. This is a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners to practice and gain confidence speaking English. A volunteer facilitator guides the...
Reading to Children with Volunteer Venkat (Hybrid: In-Person and Online)
Would you like your children to have fun listening to stories while building vocabulary, developing listening skills, and enhancing their reading comprehension? Join us for virtual Reading to Children where SJPL volunteer Venkat will read aloud a variety of stories! This event is designed for...
New This Week
2(Virtual) Lawyers in the Library
Lawyers in the Library program connects you with an attorney for a FREE 20 minute legal advice. Consultations will only be in English. Registrants can provide their own interpreters as needed. Registration required. Make an appointment by using our Online Calendar . Be sure to provide a valid email.
LEGO Club
Calling all building enthusiasts! Stop by our weekly drop-in building program to use your creativity while building STEM skills. Work with friends or on your own to create whatever you can imagine from our large bins of bricks. All creations will remain on display in the children's room for one...
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