Chess Club for Kids

Mon · Sep 7·4 PM – 5 PM·Willow Glen, Community Room, San Jose

Come learn to play chess, or just play a game! This is an informal and welcoming program for kids up to age 12 and their families. Chess Club meets every Monday. Please check the website event listing for possible date cancellations and library holidays. ADA Accommodation Requests

Thu · Sep 10·4 PM – 5:30 PM·Bascom, children's area, San Jose

Come learn to play chess, or just play a game! This is an informal and welcoming program. For ages up to 12, and families. Located in the children's area. Registration encouraged but not required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Mon · Sep 14·4 PM – 5 PM·Willow Glen, Community Room, San Jose

Come learn to play chess, or just play a game! This is an informal and welcoming program for kids up to age 12 and their families. Chess Club meets every Monday. Please check the website event listing for possible date cancellations and library holidays. ADA Accommodation Requests

Thu · Sep 17·4 PM – 5:30 PM·Bascom, children's area, San Jose

Come learn to play chess, or just play a game! This is an informal and welcoming program. For ages up to 12, and families. Located in the children's area. Registration encouraged but not required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Thu · Oct 1·Bascom, children's picture book area, San Jose

Bascom Library is haunted! Can you find at least seven spooky stickers in our picture book area? If you can, come to the information desk for a prize! Recommended ages 3-10. ADA Accommodation Requests

Thu · Oct 1·10:15 AM – 10:45 AM·Almaden, Program Room, San Jose

Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all age…

Thu · Oct 1·6:30 PM – 8 PM·Diocese of San Jose calendar

Sanctuary Youth Series is a faith-based mental health program for our teens (includes separate parent class too). We are grateful to be offering this program, once again after a successful first offering, for eight Thursday nights, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, starting September 10, 2026 Saint William Hall and Teen Center 611 S…

Thu · Oct 1·4 PM – 5 PM·Tully, San Jose

Join us at Tully library every Tuesday for LEGO® fun. Bring your creativity and imagination to build unique models using our LEGO® pieces. Important: Children under 5 must be accompanied by their parents as small LEGO ® pieces can be choking hazards. For children and families. No registration required. ADA Accommodatio…

Thu · Oct 1·4 PM – 5 PM·West Valley, Children's Area, San Jose

Reading Buddies provides students in grades K-3 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a volunteer. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build confidence as readers. Our volunteers will listen to children re…

Thu · Oct 1·5 PM·Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave Sunnyvale, California 94086

Join us in the Teen Space on the first Thursday of each month for a DIY, craft, or how-to! This month we will be creating tin hearts in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Room: Sunnyvale Main Library, Teen Space Audience: Grades 6 to 12 Registration: Not required, but supplies are limited. Register for an email re…

Thu · Sep 3·3 PM – 4:30 PM·Tully, San Jose

Join us for our monthly adult crafts program at Tully Community Branch Library. This month, we'll make a mini night light decorated with mosaic glass tiles. All supplies will be provided. Note: This program is for adults aged 18 and up. Please do not bring children with you. If you do, we will request that the children…

Thu · Sep 3·3 PM – 4 PM·Hillview, San Jose

Join us for a limited series of crafts on Tuesdays and Thursdays! We’ll be making cactus characters, beaded insects, washi tape bookmarks, bug headbands, decorated masks, and an acorn craft. Every Tuesday and Thursday will be a different craft. Tuesday, September 1: Cactus characters Thursday, September 3: beaded insec…

Thu · Sep 3·3:30 PM – 4:15 PM·Calabazas, San Jose

Join us every Thursday afternoon for a new STEAM adventure for young scientists and their caregivers, from robots to engineering to science to making. Sept 3 - Structural Engineering Sept 10 - Cloud Lab Sept 17 - Pirate Science Sept 24 - Sphero Art Appropriate for ages 3 to 7. To prevent overcrowding, this program is h…