Storytimes near PEARL AVENUE LIBRARY

Pearl Avenue, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA 95136

Stop by the Pearl Avenue Branch Library to spin the wheel and get some fun prizes! After each milestone (8 hours/8 books), children or teens under 18 can spin our prize wheel to win mini toy cars, pencils, stickers, animal squishy toys, and more!  Come back to spin the wheel for a prize each time you pass a new milestone (8 hours/8 books) until you reach the finish line (64 hours/64 books)! Don't forget to also log your reading to your San Jose Public Library Summer Learning account on Beanstack for an automatic entry for a Grand Prize. Please note: This activity is only available during regular business hours. One spin per child/teen per day. Child/teen must be present to claim prize. Limit of 8 prizes per participant. While supplies last. This program is generously sponsored by Friends of Pearl Avenue Branch. ADA Accommodation Requests

Pearl Avenue, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA 95136

Looking to engage your creative muscles? Make new friends while making gorgeous projects? Visit the library to participate in arts and crafts for adults. All tools and supplies are provided. July Craft: Decorate Your Own Canvas Pouch! Free. Registration required. This program is generously sponsored by the Pearl Avenue Friends of the Library. ADA Accommodation Requests

Pearl Avenue, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA 95136

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. Children will enjoy one-on-one or small group interaction with our volunteer. Kids are also welcome to practice reading to our volunteer. Our volunteer, Ms. Leila, will read in either Spanish or English, or both.   Reading to Children will take place in the Children's Area. No tickets are necessary. ADA Accommodation Requests

Pearl Avenue, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA 95136

Stop by the Pearl Avenue Branch Library to spin the wheel and get some fun prizes! After each milestone (8 hours/8 books), children or teens under 18 can spin our prize wheel to win mini toy cars, pencils, stickers, animal squishy toys, and more!  Come back to spin the wheel for a prize each time you pass a new milestone (8 hours/8 books) until you reach the finish line (64 hours/64 books)! Don't forget to also log your reading to your San Jose Public Library Summer Learning account on Beanstack for an automatic entry for a Grand Prize. Please note: This activity is only available during regular business hours. One spin per child/teen per day. Child/teen must be present to claim prize. Limit of 8 prizes per participant. While supplies last. This program is generously sponsored by Friends of Pearl Avenue Branch. ADA Accommodation Requests

Pearl Avenue, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA 95136

Come and make your very own comic book! We will learn about the Graphic Novel Making Contest, and how to enter the contest all while building our very own comic books! ALL supplies are provided! Free. No registration required. This program is generously sponsored by the Pearl Avenue Friends of the Library. ADA Accommodation Requests

Pearl Avenue, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA 95136

Stop by the Pearl Avenue Branch Library to spin the wheel and get some fun prizes! After each milestone (8 hours/8 books), children or teens under 18 can spin our prize wheel to win mini toy cars, pencils, stickers, animal squishy toys, and more!  Come back to spin the wheel for a prize each time you pass a new milestone (8 hours/8 books) until you reach the finish line (64 hours/64 books)! Don't forget to also log your reading to your San Jose Public Library Summer Learning account on Beanstack for an automatic entry for a Grand Prize. Please note: This activity is only available during regular business hours. One spin per child/teen per day. Child/teen must be present to claim prize. Limit of 8 prizes per participant. While supplies last. This program is generously sponsored by Friends of Pearl Avenue Branch. ADA Accommodation Requests

Pearl Avenue, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA 95136

Stop by the Pearl Avenue Branch Library to spin the wheel and get some fun prizes! After each milestone (8 hours/8 books), children or teens under 18 can spin our prize wheel to win mini toy cars, pencils, stickers, animal squishy toys, and more!  Come back to spin the wheel for a prize each time you pass a new milestone (8 hours/8 books) until you reach the finish line (64 hours/64 books)! Don't forget to also log your reading to your San Jose Public Library Summer Learning account on Beanstack for an automatic entry for a Grand Prize. Please note: This activity is only available during regular business hours. One spin per child/teen per day. Child/teen must be present to claim prize. Limit of 8 prizes per participant. While supplies last. This program is generously sponsored by Friends of Pearl Avenue Branch. ADA Accommodation Requests

Pearl Avenue, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA 95136

Tech mentoring and Computer 1-on-1 assistance . A Volunteer Tech Mentor/computer coach will be available to help customers increase their computer skills. Are you a senior trying to catch up with the digital world? Would you like to learn how to create an email, to search the internet, to create and edit Microsoft Word documents, to do online job searching or to complete online job applications? Increase your digital literacy today. Our tech mentors can guide you in learning a variety of computer skills that enable you to better use the library’s public computers and to benefit from the library’s freely available online resources , including ebooks!. Don't worry about not having a computer, iPads will be available for in-library use during the mentoring session. Our tech mentor is available on a drop-in schedule. If you have more questions, please call us at 408-808-3053. ADA Accommodation Requests

Pearl Avenue, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA 95136

Stop by the Pearl Avenue Branch Library to spin the wheel and get some fun prizes! After each milestone (8 hours/8 books), children or teens under 18 can spin our prize wheel to win mini toy cars, pencils, stickers, animal squishy toys, and more!  Come back to spin the wheel for a prize each time you pass a new milestone (8 hours/8 books) until you reach the finish line (64 hours/64 books)! Don't forget to also log your reading to your San Jose Public Library Summer Learning account on Beanstack for an automatic entry for a Grand Prize. Please note: This activity is only available during regular business hours. One spin per child/teen per day. Child/teen must be present to claim prize. Limit of 8 prizes per participant. While supplies last. This program is generously sponsored by Friends of Pearl Avenue Branch. ADA Accommodation Requests

Pearl Avenue, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA 95136

Stop by the Pearl Avenue Branch Library to spin the wheel and get some fun prizes! After each milestone (8 hours/8 books), children or teens under 18 can spin our prize wheel to win mini toy cars, pencils, stickers, animal squishy toys, and more!  Come back to spin the wheel for a prize each time you pass a new milestone (8 hours/8 books) until you reach the finish line (64 hours/64 books)! Don't forget to also log your reading to your San Jose Public Library Summer Learning account on Beanstack for an automatic entry for a Grand Prize. Please note: This activity is only available during regular business hours. One spin per child/teen per day. Child/teen must be present to claim prize. Limit of 8 prizes per participant. While supplies last. This program is generously sponsored by Friends of Pearl Avenue Branch. ADA Accommodation Requests

Pearl Avenue, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA 95136

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! Free, with limited capacity of 50 participants.  Tickets are required to enter. Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk when the Library opens.  Try to arrive early to get your tickets. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards . ADA Accommodation Requests

Pearl Avenue, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA 95136

Stop by the Pearl Avenue Branch Library to spin the wheel and get some fun prizes! After each milestone (8 hours/8 books), children or teens under 18 can spin our prize wheel to win mini toy cars, pencils, stickers, animal squishy toys, and more!  Come back to spin the wheel for a prize each time you pass a new milestone (8 hours/8 books) until you reach the finish line (64 hours/64 books)! Don't forget to also log your reading to your San Jose Public Library Summer Learning account on Beanstack for an automatic entry for a Grand Prize. Please note: This activity is only available during regular business hours. One spin per child/teen per day. Child/teen must be present to claim prize. Limit of 8 prizes per participant. While supplies last. This program is generously sponsored by Friends of Pearl Avenue Branch. ADA Accommodation Requests

Pearl Avenue, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA 95136

Teens Reach is the youth council for the San José Public Library, providing a key way for young adults to build their leadership skills by developing and participating in library activities, as well as becoming library advisors and advocates. For ages 13-18. Pearl Avenue's Teens Reach group meets monthly on the third Thursday with socializing and fun at 4:00 pm. Our in-person meet up plans include: Teen Volunteer Opportunities Election for Advisory Board Community Youth Engagement Games & Activities Snacks Guest Speakers Bring a friend, and learn more about what to expect with volunteering this year. If you are new to volunteering with the San Jose Public Library, please visit the Teens Reach: Community Service webpage or more information and be sure to create your online volunteer account (click “Sign Me Up” under Pearl Avenue Branch). ADA Accommodation Requests

Pearl Avenue, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA 95136

Stop by the Pearl Avenue Branch Library to spin the wheel and get some fun prizes! After each milestone (8 hours/8 books), children or teens under 18 can spin our prize wheel to win mini toy cars, pencils, stickers, animal squishy toys, and more!  Come back to spin the wheel for a prize each time you pass a new milestone (8 hours/8 books) until you reach the finish line (64 hours/64 books)! Don't forget to also log your reading to your San Jose Public Library Summer Learning account on Beanstack for an automatic entry for a Grand Prize. Please note: This activity is only available during regular business hours. One spin per child/teen per day. Child/teen must be present to claim prize. Limit of 8 prizes per participant. While supplies last. This program is generously sponsored by Friends of Pearl Avenue Branch. ADA Accommodation Requests

Pearl Avenue, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA 95136

Join us as East Bay Vivarium brings their traveling menagerie to surprise, delight and amaze every one of every age. ALL supplies are provided! Free. No registration required. This program is generously sponsored by the Pearl Avenue Friends of the Library. ADA Accommodation Requests

Pearl Avenue, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA 95136

Stop by the Pearl Avenue Branch Library to spin the wheel and get some fun prizes! After each milestone (8 hours/8 books), children or teens under 18 can spin our prize wheel to win mini toy cars, pencils, stickers, animal squishy toys, and more!  Come back to spin the wheel for a prize each time you pass a new milestone (8 hours/8 books) until you reach the finish line (64 hours/64 books)! Don't forget to also log your reading to your San Jose Public Library Summer Learning account on Beanstack for an automatic entry for a Grand Prize. Please note: This activity is only available during regular business hours. One spin per child/teen per day. Child/teen must be present to claim prize. Limit of 8 prizes per participant. While supplies last. This program is generously sponsored by Friends of Pearl Avenue Branch. ADA Accommodation Requests

Pearl Avenue, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA 95136

Join us as the group Be a Scientist takes us on a journey that explores the exciting worlds of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Each week we will explore a subject through a unique activity that sparks curiosity and brings the topic to life through making and experimenting. Each week of STEM brings a new set of tasks to challenge us. Each week of STEM brings a new set of tasks to challenge us.   Sessions are not related, so participants should register for each session they wish to attend. Registration is required. This series of programs is supported by our Friends of the Pearl Avenue Library . ADA Accommodation Requests

Pearl Avenue, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA 95136

Young adults today in the US are facing social pressures that can compromise their financial well-being. There are record lows in savings, record high in spending, and stepping into adulthood without the foundational education in Personal Finance. Come learn money matters with Teens Who Invest as they present on how to make good financial choices as teens and adults. Join us every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. Recommended for youth ages 10-18 years old. This program is free. ADA Accommodation Requests

Pearl Avenue, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA 95136

Stop by the Pearl Avenue Branch Library to spin the wheel and get some fun prizes! After each milestone (8 hours/8 books), children or teens under 18 can spin our prize wheel to win mini toy cars, pencils, stickers, animal squishy toys, and more!  Come back to spin the wheel for a prize each time you pass a new milestone (8 hours/8 books) until you reach the finish line (64 hours/64 books)! Don't forget to also log your reading to your San Jose Public Library Summer Learning account on Beanstack for an automatic entry for a Grand Prize. Please note: This activity is only available during regular business hours. One spin per child/teen per day. Child/teen must be present to claim prize. Limit of 8 prizes per participant. While supplies last. This program is generously sponsored by Friends of Pearl Avenue Branch. ADA Accommodation Requests