Crochet Together: Wind Spinners

Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library is hosting a special volunteer-run event, Crochet Together: Wind Spinners! Crochet spinners, also known as wind spinners, are decorative crocheted items that spiral to catch the wind and are hung in gardens, porches, or balconies. Croc......More

Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library is hosting a special volunteer-run event, Crochet Together: Wind Spinners! Crochet spinners, also known as wind spinners, are decorative crocheted items that spiral to catch the wind and are hung in gardens, porches, or balconies. Crochet Together is a volunteer-run event teaching participants how to crochet. Participants are welcome to bring their own materials. This event is for experienced beginners. Familiar with crochet terms: single chain and double crochet. ADA Accommodation Requests

Decorate a Holiday Jar Craft

Have some creative family craft fun decorating a holiday jar! Supplies provided free. ......More

Have some creative family craft fun decorating a holiday jar! Supplies provided free. ADA Accommodation Requests.

Friendly Stitchers

Do you enjoy--or want to learn--cross stitch?  Join our weekly stitching social!  Bring your own project of any kind or stitch our small sample project while enjoying the company of fellow needlecrafters.  Drop in. No sign ups required. ......More

Do you enjoy--or want to learn--cross stitch?  Join our weekly stitching social!  Bring your own project of any kind or stitch our small sample project while enjoying the company of fellow needlecrafters.  Drop in. No sign ups required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Beginning Sewing

Attendees will learn the basics of sewing machine usage.  Open to the first seven registered.   ADA Accommodation Requests

Music and Movement

Music and Movement is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities. Music and Movement is a fun and interactive experience for the whole fami......More

Music and Movement is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities. Music and Movement is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!  Free This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. ADA Accommodations Requests

1000 Books Before Kindergarten: Stuffed Animal Sleepover!

Join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Stuffed Animal Sleepover at San José Public Library! Families with kids ages 0–5 can drop off a stuffed animal for a night of library fun. Pick up your furry friend the next day with a keepsake photo and “sleepover report.” Fr......More

Join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Stuffed Animal Sleepover at San José Public Library! Families with kids ages 0–5 can drop off a stuffed animal for a night of library fun. Pick up your furry friend the next day with a keepsake photo and “sleepover report.” Free. No registration is required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Family Storytime

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......More

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.  No registration required. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. ADA Accommodation Requests

STEM Club

Drop in every Thursday morning for a fun and educational new STEM adventure!  Intended for ages 6-10. Free. No registration is required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Reading Buddies

Reading Buddies provides students in grades TK-5 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a reading coach. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build confiden......More

Reading Buddies provides students in grades TK-5 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a reading coach. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build confidence as readers. Our reading coach will listen to children read and provide support in phonics, sight words, and comprehension. Students can bring their favorite book or choose from the available selection at the Mt. Pleasant Branch. Free. Pre-registration not required. However, reading sessions are available on a first come, first served basis and the duration of reading sessions may be limited depending on the number of participating students. Participants can also use their session to read away their fines! Just inform your Reading Buddy (open to youth only). ADA Accommodation Requests

Beginning 3D Printing

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. D......More

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. December - Holiday tree Appropriate for ages 8+ and older.  Required skills:  Understanding basic computer skills (Ex. typing, browsing the internet) Familiar with basic drawing/design apps Reminder: Participants must arrive at 4:00 p.m. The project will take an hour to complete. We will not be accepting any late attendees arriving more than 15 minutes late.  ADA Accommodation Requests

Children's Stitchery

The Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library is introducing Children's Stitchery Learn about basic hand-stitching techniques and embroidery. Participants must arrive at 10 am as the selected stitching project can take up to 60 minutes to complete.  The intended audience fo......More

The Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library is introducing Children's Stitchery Learn about basic hand-stitching techniques and embroidery. Participants must arrive at 10 am as the selected stitching project can take up to 60 minutes to complete.  The intended audience for this event is age 7+, but families are welcome to join.  Free, No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Crafty Showcase

Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library is hosting a Crafty Showcase. Every crafter is welcome to sign up or drop in and display their finished projects. It can be any crafting project, such as crocheting, sewing, or hand stitching. All are welcome to attend. Snacks and dr......More

Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library is hosting a Crafty Showcase. Every crafter is welcome to sign up or drop in and display their finished projects. It can be any crafting project, such as crocheting, sewing, or hand stitching. All are welcome to attend. Snacks and drinks are provided, and let's celebrate with the Mt Pleasant Library for crafting and accomplishing a creative project. ADA Accommodation Requests

Friendly Stitchers

Do you enjoy--or want to learn--cross stitch?  Join our weekly stitching social!  Bring your own project of any kind or stitch our small sample project while enjoying the company of fellow needlecrafters.  Drop in. No sign ups required. ......More

Do you enjoy--or want to learn--cross stitch?  Join our weekly stitching social!  Bring your own project of any kind or stitch our small sample project while enjoying the company of fellow needlecrafters.  Drop in. No sign ups required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Beginning Sewing

Attendees will learn the basics of sewing machine usage.  Open to the first seven registered.   ADA Accommodation Requests

Music and Movement

Music and Movement is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities. Music and Movement is a fun and interactive experience for the whole fami......More

Music and Movement is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities. Music and Movement is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!  Free This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. ADA Accommodations Requests

Mini Canvas Ornaments

Celebrate the holiday with the Mt. Pleasant Library and make a fun new ornament to add to your Christmas tree or gift to someone you love! Families with young kids can stay after to attend our Family Storytime starting at 11AM Recommended for all ages. All supplie......More

Celebrate the holiday with the Mt. Pleasant Library and make a fun new ornament to add to your Christmas tree or gift to someone you love! Families with young kids can stay after to attend our Family Storytime starting at 11AM Recommended for all ages. All supplies are provided but are limited. Free. No registration is required.

Family Storytime

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......More

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.  No registration required. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. ADA Accommodation Requests