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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.
1 on 1 Tech Assistance
Do you need to brush up your computer skills? Whether you need assistance putting together a Word document, Excel spreadsheet, or PowerPoint presentation, or receiving help submitting an online job application or other government document to learning a new online tool, our experienced and dedicated.
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,...
Redwood City Farmers Market
Saturday morning farmers market downtown with fresh produce, flowers, artisan goods, and food trucks. 8am-12pm year-round.
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
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.
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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Mommy and Me Spring painting
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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.
Services & Support Center Library
The Services and Support Center is not a public library location.
Read to a Dog
A volunteer from the Ohlone Humane Society will be at the library with Clay, the trained therapy dog. Clay is very nice and he loves to be read all kinds of stories! If you are interested in reading to Clay, check in at the Information Desk to get a free ticket 15 minutes before the program starts..
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.**
Tuesday Travel Nights: The Kingdom of Morocco
The Kingdom of Morocco. Image credit: Jim and Megan Allen Tuesday, May 26, 7pm Community Room 201 Join Jim and Megan Allen for this colorful program covering the oceanside, modern capital city of Rabat, to the Roman antiquities of Volubilis, to the camel hers of the Sahara desert, to the...
Día del Niño: Bilingual Storytime (Spanish-English)
Join us in celebrating Día del Niño (Day of the Child) with a bilingual toddler storytime and craft for little ones. Acompáñenos a celebrar el Día del Niño en nuestra hora de cuentos bilingüe y manualidad para pequeños. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events....
Monday Meditation & Mindfulness
Join us for a series of mindfulness and meditation classes. Come practice meditation for 20 minutes and ask questions for 10 minutes with instructor Manisha. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need.
Free Things to Do
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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.
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
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.
*Virtual* Interview & Networking Skills Workshop
*This is a FREE webinar* In this dual focused workshop, a SJPL Works Business Librarian help you learn interview and networking skills. Interviewing can be very high stress and nerve-racking experience. Come learn how to successfully prepare for an interview to land your next position. When it...
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.
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...
Little Ones Storytime
Join Librarian Heidi on Wednesday mornings at 10:30AM for Little Ones Storytime at Children's Library. Storytime includes a variety of early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes..
Toddler Storytime
Toddler storytime session outdoors @ Dimond Park's Toddler Lot (weather permitting). Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years. Every Wednesday at 10:15 am. If it is raining or very muddy, toddler storytime will be held in the Dimond Library 2nd Floor Meeting Room....
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.
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.
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.
Hammer Theatre Center
SJSU-operated 540-seat performing arts center featuring student, local, and international talent. Perfect acoustics and sightlines for live theater, dance, and music performances.
California Theatre
Historic 1927 theater and home of Opera San Jose and Symphony Silicon Valley. Beautiful Spanish Colonial architecture.
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...
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