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Silent Book Club
Join our group and read in silence with others in our quiet study room. Bring your own book (and quiet snacks), or select one from our collection here at East Branch Library! ADA Accommodation Requests
Reading Buddies
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...
Reading To Children
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. Throughout this 30-minute session, our trained volunteer or a staff member of the library will not only read to your kids but also engage with..
Family Storytime
Join us on Saturday mornings for Family Storytime. This thirty-minute story time features lots of movement, singing, and action. Early literacy focus is on picture books, flannel board stories and fingerplays and an early introduction to group dynamics and socialization. For accessibility...
Meditation for Adults
Come join our meditation program to help relax your body and mind, and improve your overall health and well-being. ADA Accommodation Requests
Meditation with Sara
Join us for a guided meditation experience with Sara. Welcome to all experience levels. This will be a seated meditation session that lasts about 30 minutes.
STEM Workshops by Meemli
Please note Registration is full - You may sign the Waitlist Seven Trees Library has partnered with Meemli, a 501c3 nonprofit, who have created their own safe online platform and custom content developed and delivered by top-notch teachers to provide great learning experiences to young students....
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Convention center hosting GalaxyCon pop culture conventions in San Jose, CA.
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Houston Dynamo FC at San Jose Earthquakes
Major League Soccer - Regular Season: Houston Dynamo FC at San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park
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.
Dog Training Fun at the Fairgrounds (Winter–Spring Session)
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds! The Santa Clara Dog Training Club is back with their popular training series — helping dogs and their owners build better communication, confidence, and skills together. Whether you’re starting with basic obedience or shar
California Theatre
California Theatre is a historic 1,122-seat venue in downtown San Jose, home to Opera San Jose and Symphony San Jose.
East Santa Clara Street Farmers' Market
East Santa Clara Street Farmers' Market is a farmers market in San Jose, CA.
Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits
Fun Pass membership starting at $7.99/month. Bronze: 40 games/visit + 20% food discount. Silver: 100 games/visit + 30% food discount. Gold: 250 games/visit + 50% food discount. One pass covers up to 6 family members with unlimited visits.
KALEID 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.
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.
Fun with Kids
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TopGolf: $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.
Urban Air Hayward: Save Big. Play All Year
Get 12 months of unlimited visits and full access - plus discounts on food, drinks, and merch, free socks, member events, and birthday perks. The best value of the year is waiting - hit Buy Now and kick start a full year of adventure. Offer valid for a limited time and ends 3/31/26. Promotion provid
ESL Conversation Club at the Morgan Hill Library
Please join us for fun conversations and to practice English! Come to improve your English speaking and listening skills, while learning about other cultures in a safe and supportive environment. This program is for adults ages 18 and older who speak basic English. No Registration Required For...
Bookmobile Service Closes 5pm for Christmas Eve
All SCCLD locations will CLOSE at 5:00PM Thursday, December 24 for Christmas Eve. See regular library hours . The Online Library is available 24/7 , including holidays and closures. Visit our website for eBooks, downloads, streaming, and more!
Bilingual Storytime at Wilma Chan Center
Join us at the Wilma Chan Family Resource Center for a special storytime series over the summer! 11:15am-11:45am - Storytime 11:45am-12:15pm -- Stay and Play activity Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed,...
Opera San José
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.
404 Not Found
Located, 404 Not Found is a museum with 800 square feet of space. Offers Classic Rock – Sold Soul. Hosts upcoming events including live music. Offers rhythm and improvising workshops in small groups of 5-7 peop. Offers several advantages over others on the market: a) good value.
Filoli Historic House & Garden
Outdoor Space in Woodside, CA
Museums around the world
Check out Museums around the world, a museum in Mountain View, CA. Exhibits and attractions include Audioguide Collection Ludwig Koblenz, Audioguide Tüftler-Werkstatt-Museum [EN], Audioguide [EN], Audioguide Krippenmuseum [EN] and 12 more.
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MACLA — Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana
Contemporary arts center grounded in the Chicano/Latino experience. Incubates new visual, literary, and performance art to engage civic dialogue and community transformation.
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
Ekphrastic Creative Writing Poetry Workshop
Masuma Ahmed will lead an ekphrastic creative writing poetry workshop that will invite participants to respond creatively to the artwork on display, using it as a springboard for their poetic explorations. The workshop aims to foster an appreciation for the interplay between visual and literary art.
Mommy and Me Spring painting
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Young Artists of Art Students' Atelier Exhibit
This is an exhibit of drawings and paintings by young local artists who are current and former students of Gabriel Coke from Saratoga, California. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Gabriel Coke. **This exhibit is available to view everyday during the library's open hours through April 17, 2026.**
Toddler Storytime With Stay and Play
Get ready to learn and play with your little one! We have songs, wiggles and stories that are all developmentally appropriate for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years old. Come play with us! After Storytime join us for Stay and Play, a time to engage in open-ended exploration and learning in the...
Homework Help Center
The Homework Help Center is a free afterschool location where students in grades K - 8 can get help with their homework questions. It is staffed by an adult coordinator and high school students, who are the homework helpers. Drop-in Mondays - Thursdays from 3:45 - 5:45 p.m. Closed on Fremont...
Institute of Contemporary Art San José
Nonprofit contemporary art center founded in 1980. Presents 4–8 ambitious, large-scale, site-specific installations and exhibitions annually. Free admission.
Hidden Gems
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Montgomery Theater
Historic theater in downtown San Jose hosting musicals, plays, and community performances.
Urban Putt San Jose
Custom indoor 18-hole mini golf with unique themed holes. Full restaurant and bar.
In-Person English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club
The Edenvale Branch Library presents an in person adult English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club. This is a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners who want to develop and increase English Language and vocabulary skills. Participants will be practicing a variety of literacy..
Art Therapy for Tweens
Join us this month for another art therapy program. We will explore different techniques and art materials each month. Create your own unique piece of art to take home. For kids ages 10 and up and their adult caregiver are welcome to attend. Materials will be provided. While supplies last. For...
San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles
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.
Santa Clara County Law Library
Santa Clara County Law Library is a public central library in San Jose, CA. Open 2,676 hours per year across 50 weeks. The facility is 20,000 square feet.
Homework Club
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
Hobee's - Downtown San Jose
Hobee's is a beloved Silicon Valley family restaurant since 1974, known for fresh healthy food, award-winning coffeecake, and their Kids Are Cool program with free fruit plates and coloring sheets. Kids Eat Free on Wednesdays 8AM-2PM for children under 10 with an adult.
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Fiber Arts Circle at Almaden
Do you enjoy crocheting or knitting? Want to see what others are working on, refine your skills, or connect with other crafters? Grab your project and join us every week in the Almaden Library living room (behind the Tech Center where the newspapers and magazines are kept) to crochet or knit (or...
Springtime Scavenger Hunt
Can you find at least seven of the nine springtime pictures hidden in the children's picture book area? If you can, come to the information desk for a prize! Recommended ages 4-10. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
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