Cambrian Branch Library

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.

4 PM – 5 PM·Cambrian, Children's Picture Book Area, San Jose

One‑on‑one and small‑group reading sessions with a volunteer in the Children’s Picture Book Area, where kids can also practice reading aloud, ages 5 and under.

11 AM – 12 PM·Cambrian, 2nd Floor Picture Book Area, San Jose

Spooktacular Halloween storytime with costume parade and trick‑or‑treating, plus stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities, at Cambrian 2nd Floor Picture Book Area, free for ages 5 and under.

3 PM – 4 PM·Cambrian, 2nd Floor, Children's Picture Book Area, San Jose

One‑on‑one or small‑group reading sessions with a volunteer in the Children’s Picture Book Area, Cambrian, for ages 10 and under.

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Cambrian, San Jose

Beginner English conversation club at Cambrian Library, practicing everyday vocabulary, listening, reading, and speaking skills; free, no registration, adults 18+, ADA accommodations available.

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.

4 PM – 5 PM·Cambrian, Children's Picture Book Area, San Jose

One‑on‑one and small‑group reading sessions with a volunteer in the Children’s Picture Book Area, where kids can also practice reading aloud, ages 5 and under.

4 PM – 5 PM·Cambrian, 2nd Floor Picture Books Area, San Jose

Read stories aloud to gentle, trained assistance dogs at Cambrian’s 2nd‑floor Picture Books Area, earning $5 deducted per 15 minutes, free for ages 0–10.

4 PM – 5 PM·Cambrian, 2nd Floor Picture Book Area, San Jose

Día de Muertos craft and cultural tasting with Felicia and Gustavo in Cambrian’s 2nd‑floor picture book area, free, limited capacity, for ages 10 and under.

1 PM – 2 PM·Cambrian, 2nd Floor Picture Book Area, San Jose

Ms. Bria reads aloud in the 2nd Floor Picture Book Area, offering one‑on‑one or small‑group sessions where kids practice reading for ages 5 and under.

1 PM – 2 PM·Cambrian, 2nd Floor Tech Center, San Jose

Learn TinkerCAD basics, watch a live 3D printer demo, and receive a printed giveaway at Cambrian’s 2nd‑floor Tech Center, free, ages 8‑14, registration required.

2 PM – 3 PM·Cambrian, 2nd Floor Read Away Your Fines Area, San Jose

Teen volunteers read one‑on‑one with K‑3 students, offering phonics, sight‑word and comprehension help while kids choose a book or bring their own, free, ages 5–10.

3 PM – 4 PM·Cambrian, 2nd Floor, Children's Picture Book Area, San Jose

One‑on‑one or small‑group reading sessions with a volunteer in the Children’s Picture Book Area, Cambrian, for ages 10 and under.

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Cambrian, San Jose

Beginner English conversation club at Cambrian Library, practicing everyday vocabulary, listening, reading, and speaking skills; free, no registration, adults 18+, ADA accommodations available.

5 PM – 6 PM·Cambrian, Community Room, San Jose

Pokemon games, card trading, and strategy lessons in Cambrian Community Room, San Jose, for ages 5–12.

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.

5 PM – 6:30 PM·Cambrian, 1st Floor Community Room, San Jose

Beginner sewing machine basics taught in Cambrian’s 1st Floor Community Room with two on‑site machines and assistance for personal machines, free, limited to 15 participants, ages 18+.

4:30 PM – 6:30 PM·Cambrian, 1st Floor Community Room, San Jose

Adult craft session in the Cambrian Branch Library 1st‑floor community room, sponsored by the Friends of the Cambrian Branch Library, free, for ages 18 and up.

4 PM – 5 PM·Cambrian, Community Room, San Jose

Design and string a bracelet with colorful beads and charms in a hands‑on jewelry‑making workshop at Cambrian Community Room, San Jose, materials provided, for ages 7–18.

10:30 AM – 12 PM·Cambrian, Community Room, San Jose

Certified yoga instructors lead chair or regular yoga, then a Heartfulness certified instructor guides relaxation and meditation in a 75‑minute session for adults, ages 18+.

1 PM – 2 PM·Cambrian, 1st Floor Community Room, San Jose

Teen volunteers from Girls Empowered in Math and Science lead a one‑hour, theme‑based STEM workshop with a presentation at Cambrian’s 1st‑floor community room, free for ages 5–12.

3 PM – 4 PM·Cambrian, 2nd Floor, Children's Picture Book Area, San Jose

One‑on‑one or small‑group reading sessions with a volunteer in the Children’s Picture Book Area, Cambrian, for ages 10 and under.

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Cambrian, San Jose

Beginner English conversation club at Cambrian Library, practicing everyday vocabulary, listening, reading, and speaking skills; free, no registration, adults 18+, ADA accommodations available.

5 PM – 6 PM·Cambrian, Community Room, San Jose

Pokemon games, card trading, and strategy lessons in Cambrian Community Room, San Jose, for ages 5–12.

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.

4 PM – 5 PM·Cambrian, Children's Picture Book Area, San Jose

One‑on‑one and small‑group reading sessions with a volunteer in the Children’s Picture Book Area, where kids can also practice reading aloud, ages 5 and under.

5 PM – 6 PM·Cambrian, 1st Floor Community Room, San Jose

Make simple stop‑motion animations with paper using iPads and the Stop Motion Studio app, then showcase the results, free, for ages 5–18.

4 PM – 5 PM·Cambrian, Community Room, San Jose

Design and string a bracelet with colorful beads and charms in a hands‑on jewelry‑making workshop at Cambrian Community Room, San Jose, materials provided, for ages 7–18.

11 AM – 1 PM·Cambrian, San Jose

Cambrian Branch Library celebrates 20 years with opening remarks, magic show, balloon art, arts and crafts, spin‑the‑wheel prizes, cake, and story‑sharing, all ages.

3 PM – 4 PM·Cambrian, 2nd Floor, Children's Picture Book Area, San Jose

One‑on‑one or small‑group reading sessions with a volunteer in the Children’s Picture Book Area, Cambrian, for ages 10 and under.

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Cambrian, San Jose

Beginner English conversation club at Cambrian Library, practicing everyday vocabulary, listening, reading, and speaking skills; free, no registration, adults 18+, ADA accommodations available.

5 PM – 6 PM·Cambrian, Community Room, San Jose

Pokemon games, card trading, and strategy lessons in Cambrian Community Room, San Jose, for ages 5–12.

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.