Storytimes near CALABAZAS BRANCH LIBRARY

Calabazas, community room, 1230 S Blaney Ave, San Jose, CA 95129

参加亲子中文故事 / 唱歌跳舞 / 小小藝術活動。 · 第一個星期四 :  中文故事 / 唱歌跳舞 · 第二個星期四 :  中英雙語小小藝術活動 · 第三個星期四 :  中文故事 / 唱歌跳舞 · 第四個和最後一個星期四 : 中英雙語小小音樂與運動活動 最新的中文書在這裡 , 找 最新的 中文 兒童讀物 ,  中文兒童 電子書 , 以及其他 簡體中文 儿童读物.  歡迎您參加親子活動！這是一個很好的機會，可以認識其他鄰居，並結交新朋友 免费的亲子中文 活動.  座位数量有限. 门票将在故事时间开始前 30 分钟在询问处领取。 圖書館中文资源 : 大人最新中文书 , 中文電子書 , 非小說類電子書 (Overdrive) 有歡迎大家一起來借閱電子書. Overdirve平台: 小朋友的 中文 電子書 , 大朋友的 中文電子小說 , 大朋友的 非小說類的電子書籍 . Hoopla平台: 中文有聲書籍 美国残疾人法案(ADA)申请提供协助 7/30/2026

Calabazas, community room, 1230 S Blaney Ave, San Jose, CA 95129

参加亲子中文故事 / 唱歌跳舞 / 小小藝術活動。 · 第一個星期四 :  中文故事 / 唱歌跳舞 · 第二個星期四 :  中英雙語小小藝術活動 · 第三個星期四 :  中文故事 / 唱歌跳舞 · 第四個和最後一個星期四 : 中英雙語小小音樂與運動活動 最新的中文書在這裡 , 找 最新的 中文 兒童讀物 ,  中文兒童 電子書 , 以及其他 簡體中文 儿童读物.  歡迎您參加親子活動！這是一個很好的機會，可以認識其他鄰居，並結交新朋友 免费的亲子中文 活動.  座位数量有限. 门票将在故事时间开始前 30 分钟在询问处领取。 圖書館中文资源 : 大人最新中文书 , 中文電子書 , 非小說類電子書 (Overdrive) 有歡迎大家一起來借閱電子書. Overdirve平台: 小朋友的 中文 電子書 , 大朋友的 中文電子小說 , 大朋友的 非小說類的電子書籍 . Hoopla平台: 中文有聲書籍 美国残疾人法案(ADA)申请提供协助

Calabazas, 1230 S Blaney Ave, San Jose, CA 95129

Join us every Thursday afternoon for a new STEAM adventure for young scientists and their caregivers, from robots to engineering to science to making. June 4 - Marble Roller Coasters June 11 - Fizzy Shapes - canceled for illness June 18 - Making Music June 25 - Dino Dig July 2 - Fizzy Shapes - re-do July 9 - Sink or Float? July 16 - Patterns July 23 - Robot Zoo Escape July 30 - Will it Fly? Appropriate for ages 3 to 7. To prevent overcrowding, this program is held three times, with identical sessions at 3:30, 4:30, and 5:30 p.m.. Free, with limited capacity. Tickets available at the desk 30 minutes before program starts. All individuals (of any age) attending need a ticket and must be present to receive their ticket. ADA Accommodation Requests

Calabazas, 1230 S Blaney Ave, San Jose, CA 95129

Join us every Thursday afternoon for a new STEAM adventure for young scientists and their caregivers, from robots to engineering to science to making. June 4 - Marble Roller Coasters June 11 - Fizzy Shapes - canceled for illness June 18 - Making Music June 25 - Dino Dig July 2 - Fizzy Shapes - re-do July 9 - Sink or Float? July 16 - Patterns July 23 - Robot Zoo Escape July 30 - Will it Fly? Appropriate for ages 3 to 7. To prevent overcrowding, this program is held three times, with identical sessions at 3:30, 4:30, and 5:30 p.m.. Free, with limited capacity. Tickets available at the desk 30 minutes before program starts. All individuals (of any age) attending need a ticket and must be present to receive their ticket. ADA Accommodation Requests

Calabazas, 1230 S Blaney Ave, San Jose, CA 95129

Join us every Thursday afternoon for a new STEAM adventure for young scientists and their caregivers, from robots to engineering to science to making. June 4 - Marble Roller Coasters June 11 - Fizzy Shapes - canceled for illness June 18 - Making Music June 25 - Dino Dig July 2 - Fizzy Shapes - re-do July 9 - Sink or Float? July 16 - Patterns July 23 - Robot Zoo Escape July 30 - Will it Fly? Appropriate for ages 3 to 7. To prevent overcrowding, this program is held three times, with identical sessions at 3:30, 4:30, and 5:30 p.m.. Free, with limited capacity. Tickets available at the desk 30 minutes before program starts. All individuals (of any age) attending need a ticket and must be present to receive their ticket. ADA Accommodation Requests

Calabazas, 1230 S Blaney Ave, San Jose, CA 95129

Young Business Builders is a hands-on, interactive summer program designed to introduce elementary school students to entrepreneurship through creativity, games, and real-world learning. Students will create, design, and present their own business ideas over the course of 5 weeks, culminating in a final Mini Business Fair. ADA Accommodation Requests

Calabazas, Group Study Room, 1230 S Blaney Ave, San Jose, CA 95129

Participants will practice basic conversation in day-to-day life at the Calabazas Library.  We will work on vocabulary and review basic sentence structures. For adults who need more practice and are not fluent in English.  Everyone is welcome.  Knowledge of English is needed.  Pre-registration is required to attend and receive reminder emails and lesson plan details. Only 8 spots available. (12/18/2026) ADA Accommodation Requests

Calabazas, 1230 S Blaney Ave, San Jose, CA 95129

Unscripted: Building Confident Young Speakers is a free summer session public speaking program designed to help youth ages 11+ develop confidence in speaking without scripts or extensive preparation. Led by nationally recognized speech competitor and coach Meera Kalluraya, participants learn impromptu speaking, storytelling, presentation skills, and techniques for managing speech anxiety through hands-on practice. ADA Accommodation Requests

Calabazas, 1230 S Blaney Ave, San Jose, CA 95129

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 ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers! After storytime, please stay and play with us! We'll have a selection of toys available to enjoy. Meet other families and have fun playing with new and old friends.  Free, with limited capacity. Tickets available at the desk 30 minutes before program starts. All individuals (of any age) attending need a ticket and must be present to receive their ticket. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards . ADA Accommodation Requests

Calabazas, 1230 S Blaney Ave, San Jose, CA 95129

Drop in every Saturday for a new STEAM adventure, from robots to engineering to science to making.  June 6 - CANCELED for Book Sale June 13 - DIY Ice Cream June 20 - Slime Lab June 27 - Sphero Fireworks Show July 4 - CANCELED for Holiday July 11 - LEGO Challenge July 18 - Printmaking July 25 - CANCELED for Charged Particles Jazz Performance Recommended for ages 4 and up with adult help, and 8 and up solo.  Tickets available at the desk 30 minutes before program starts. All individuals (of any age) attending need a ticket and must be present to receive their ticket. ADA Accommodation Requests

Calabazas, 1230 S Blaney Ave, San Jose, CA 95129

Learn to design in Tinkercad and see your creation come to life with our 3D printer! Each class introduces a new technique in Tinkercad or other 3D design tools. Participants will have the opportunity to create a project which will be printed out for pick up later. Classes are on the second Saturday of the month, except in June, when it will be on the third Saturday. No experience necessary, participants do not have to participate in all sessions. May 9  - Magnets (negative space + combining shapes) June 20 -  Stamps (scribble tool + rotation)  July 11 - Standing Sculptures (alignment + supports) August 8  - Free Choice (importing and editing outside designs) September 12  - Hinged Shapes (hinges + print in place)  October 10  - Lithophanes November 14 - Cookie Cutters (2D to 3D conversion) December 12  - Snowflakes (codeblocks for generating designs)   Appropriate for ages 8+ - younger children will need to be accompanied by an adult to assist them with their design. One helper per child under 8. Space is limited - tickets will be available at the desk 30 minutes before the program begins. One ticket per participant, helpers/spectators do not need a ticket. ADA Accommodation Requests

Calabazas, group study room, 1230 S Blaney Ave, San Jose, CA 95129

Boost your English conversation skills with our volunteer instructor, Ms. Veena , in a welcoming and respectful setting tailored for adult learners. Improve your speaking and listening abilities, broaden your vocabulary, participate in discussions on current events, and more—all at no cost! Pre-registration is required to receive reminder emails and lesson plan details. Sessions are held weekly, except for the last Monday of each month, in the library’s Group Study Room. ADA Accommodation Requests

Calabazas, community room, 1230 S Blaney Ave, San Jose, CA 95129

A book club dedicated to "Three Kingdoms," the classic Chinese fiction. This club is designed for children who are fans of the story and is conducted entirely in Mandarin Chinese. The event is organized by dedicated teen volunteers from Lynbrook High School. ADA Accommodation Requests 小朋友们，你们听说过《 三国演义 》吗？很久很久以前，在中国古代，有三个非常厉害的国家： 魏国 、 蜀国 和 吴国 。那个时代英雄特别多，就像你最喜欢的超级英雄电影一样！只要我们像他们一样 勇敢 、 聪明 ，并且 讲信用 ，就能克服生活中的很多困难！ 这里有几个你一定会喜欢的精彩小故事, 还有名的 成语故事 : 三英战吕布, 王统巧用连环计, 曹操 挟天子以令诸侯, 官渡之战, 煮酒论英雄, 千里走单骑, 三顾茅庐, 舌战群儒, 草船借箭, 苦肉计, 赤壁之战, 三气周瑜, 单刀赴会, 智取定军山, 水淹七军, 大意失荆州, 败走麦城, 火烧连营, 七擒孟获, 失街亭, 空城计, 星落五丈原, 九伐中原, 三家归晋.  免费的亲子中文 活動.  座位数量有限. 门票将在故事时间开始前 30 分钟在询问处领取。 圖書館中文资源 :  大人最新中文书 , 中文電子書 , 非小說類電子書 (Overdrive) 有歡迎大家一起來借閱電子書. Overdirve平台: 小朋友的 中文 電子書 , 大朋友的 中文電子小說 , 大朋友的 非小說類的電子書籍 .  Hoopla平台: 中文有聲書籍 美国残疾人法案(ADA)申请提供协助   7/20/2026

Calabazas, community room, 1230 S Blaney Ave, San Jose, CA 95129

This is an Open Rehearsal featuring the Chinese Erhu (the Erhu is traditional two-stringed bowed musical instrument often referred to as the "Chinese violin") . The public is invited to observe the preparation process for an upcoming performance and participate in a Q&A session. 「雅韻中樂團」以二胡為主要樂器，也誠摯歡迎其他中西樂器同好一同參與。 參加者多為退休族群，大家以樂會友、彼此交流，在輕鬆愉快的氣氛中合奏、學習、分享音樂的樂趣。只要喜歡音樂，都非常歡迎加入我們，一起享受音樂、結交朋友、度過快樂充實的時光。 活動免費，無需事先註冊 本系列活動由美國華人Harmony Chinese Chamber Orchestra義工Stanley Wong , Ming Tsai and Joyce Lin共同带领。7/28/2026 圖書館有很多的 中文電子書 , 非小說類電子書 (Overdrive) 有歡迎大家一起來借閱電子書.  Overdirve平台: 小朋友的 中文 電子書 , 大朋友的 中文電子小說 , 大朋友的 非小說類的電子書籍 Hoopla平台: 中文有聲書籍 ADA Accommodation Requests

Calabazas, community room, 1230 S Blaney Ave, San Jose, CA 95129

Feel free to showcase your ongoing DIY projects at the library, whether it's knitting, drawing, stitching, painting, home improvement, or any other creative endeavor. Our adult programs are inclusive and open to all regardless of ability. We welcome you to bring your projects/hobbies and meet fellow community members who are also working on their own creations. If you're looking to start a small project, we can provide one for you. Let's meet up at the library!  Week One: Crafting Activities (T-shirt bags, rock painting, candle making, clay modeling, and more). Due to limited capacity, tickets will be available at the desk 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Week two : Trying something new (3D printer, AI app...etc.) Week three:  Board games (Tangram, sudoku..etc) Week four:  Tai Chi / Chair exercises Week five:  Tai Chi / Chair exercises Registration is required to receive information about the topic prior to the event. (12/15/2026) ADA Accommodation Requests

Calabazas, 1230 S Blaney Ave, San Jose, CA 95129

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 ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers! To prevent overcrowding, there are two storytimes at Calabazas on Wednesday morning. The same storytime will be held twice, at 10:30 and again at 11:15 a.m. Free, with limited capacity. Tickets available at the desk 30 minutes before program starts. All individuals (of any age) attending need a ticket and must be present to receive their ticket. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards . ADA Accommodation Requests

Calabazas, 1230 S Blaney Ave, San Jose, CA 95129

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 ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers! To prevent overcrowding, there are two storytimes at Calabazas on Wednesday morning. The same storytime will be held twice, at 10:30 and again at 11:15 a.m. Free, with limited capacity. Tickets available at the desk 30 minutes before program starts. All individuals (of any age) attending need a ticket and must be present to receive their ticket. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards . ADA Accommodation Requests