Chess Club for Kids

Thu · Oct 29·4 PM – 5:30 PM·Bascom, children's area, San Jose

Learn chess basics or play casual games in Bascom’s children’s area, for ages 5–12.

Mon · Nov 2·4 PM – 5 PM·Willow Glen, Community Room, San Jose

Learn chess basics or play games in Willow Glen Community Room, San Jose, for ages 5–12.

Thu · Nov 5·4 PM – 5:30 PM·Bascom, children's area, San Jose

Learn chess basics or play casual games in Bascom’s children’s area, for ages 5–12.

Mon · Nov 9·4 PM – 5 PM·Willow Glen, Community Room, San Jose

Learn chess basics or play games in Willow Glen Community Room, San Jose, for ages 5–12.

Thu · Nov 19·10:15 AM · 10:30 AM · 11 AM·Almaden, Program Room, San Jose

Storytime at Almaden Program Room offers stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement activities, free, for ages 5 and under.

Thu · Nov 19·10:30 AM – 11:45 AM·Educational Park, San Jose

Native American Heritage storytime at Educational Park presents captivating tales and activities honoring diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions, free, limited to 50 participants, for ages 5 and under.

Thu · Nov 19·4 PM – 5 PM·Vineland, San Jose

Paint autumn trees with provided supplies at Vineland, San Jose, free, for ages 12 and under.

Thu · Nov 19·4 PM – 5 PM·Tully, San Jose

LEGO® building sessions at Tully Library let participants create unique models from supplied bricks, no registration required, under‑5 participants must be accompanied, for ages 5–10.

Fri · Nov 20·7 PM·Montgomery Theater, San Jose

Matilda the Musical performed by CMT San Jose at Montgomery Theater showcases a youth cast bringing Roald Dahl’s story to life.

Tue · Oct 27·10 AM – 11 AM·Almaden, Program Room, San Jose

Beginner English groups practice basic vocabulary, grammar, and dialogue in Almaden’s Program Room, drop‑in, free, 18 and up, ADA accommodations available.

Tue · Oct 27·10 AM – 12 PM·King Library, 3rd Floor Service Desk, San Jose

Volunteer tech mentors offer assistance with printing, Word, Excel, email setup, security tips, and SJPL eResources at King Library’s 3rd‑floor service desk, free, for ages 18 and up.

Tue · Oct 27·10:15 AM – 1 PM·Cambrian, Community Room, San Jose

Bridge card game sessions in Cambrian Community Room offer relaxed practice and social interaction for experienced players, limited seating, registration required, free, for ages 18 and up.