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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
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....
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.
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
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.
East Santa Clara Street Farmers' Market
East Santa Clara Street Farmers' Market is a farmers market in San Jose, CA.
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...
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,...
CLOSED: Thanksgiving
All Palo Alto City libraries will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 26 to 27 for Thanksgiving. Our eLibrary is open 24/7!
Alum Rock Village Farmers' Market
Alum Rock Village Farmers' Market is a farmers market in San Jose, CA.
Hiller Aviation Museum
Aviation museum with 50+ aircraft from a 1869 glider to modern jets. Flight simulators, hands-on exhibits, and a Boeing 747 nose section.
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.
Filoli Historic House & Garden
Outdoor Space in Woodside, CA
Free Things to Do
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Mommy and Me Spring painting
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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.
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.
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.**
West Valley Library
West Valley Library is a public branch library in San Jose, CA. Open 2,504 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 20,000 square feet.
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.
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3Art 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...
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
Hidden Gems
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Omescape — San Jose
Premium escape rooms in downtown San Jose with high-tech props and immersive storylines. 4-8 players per room, 60-minute games.
California Theatre (Symphony San Jose)
Symphony San Jose performs at the historic California Theatre, a 1,122-seat venue in downtown San Jose featuring classical concerts, holiday performances, and family programs.
Montgomery Theater
Historic theater in downtown San Jose hosting musicals, plays, and community performances.
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
Central Park
Large community park with International Swim Center, playground, tennis courts, community pavilion, and seasonal events.
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.
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.
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.
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