Free Classes

Reading to Children / 中文朗读故事時間: a free program at San José Public Library, Alviso (5050 North First St., San Jose, CA 95002). When: Tuesdays, Nov 10 to 24, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Our wonderful volunteer, Ning, will read stories in Mandarin or English to children and their families. For: Kids, ages 5-10, Young Children, ages 0-5. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Educational Park Art Club: a free program at San José Public Library, Educational Park (1772 Educational Park Dr., San Jose, CA 95133). When: Tuesday, Nov 24, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This week, in celebration of Native American Heritage Month, we'll learn about Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, an artist and enrolled citizen of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. For: Kids, ages 5-10, Pre-Teens, ages 10-12. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Willow Glen Library Book Club: a free program at San José Public Library, Willow Glen (1157 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA 95125). When: Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. A fun and engaging literary discussion group. For: Adults, ages 18+. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club: a free program at San José Public Library, Berryessa (3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132). When: Friday, Dec 4, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Berryessa Branch Library presents an in-person adult English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club. For: Adults, ages 18+. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. STEM: Archimedes Screw Model: a free program at San José Public Library, Berryessa (3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132). When: Friday, Nov 13, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Screws are one of the simple machines that we use every day: they are used as hardware for building, but additionally, bottle caps, doorknobs, and standard light bulbs are also examples of screws. For: Kids, ages 5-10. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Mahjong Club: a free program at San José Public Library, Seven Trees (3590 Cas Dr., San Jose, CA 95111). When: Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Play Hong Kong style Mahjong at the library! For: Adults, ages 18+, Seniors, ages 65+. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. STEM Saturday: Robotics Adventure Workshop: a free program at San José Public Library, Pearl Avenue (4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA 95136). When: Saturday, Dec 5, 2026, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Discover the exciting world of robotics through hands-on learning and creative problem-solving. For: Kids, ages 5-10, Pre-Teens, ages 10-12. Full details on the library's page.

Sunday Game Day: a free program at San José Public Library, Edenvale (101 Branham Lane East, San Jose, CA 95111). When: Sunday, Dec 6, 2026, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. We welcome children, teens, adults, and families to play a variety of board games and card games at the Edenvale Branch Library, every first Sunday of the month. For: Adults, ages 18+, Kids, ages 5-10, Pre-Teens, ages 10-12, Teens, ages 12-18. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Family Storytime + Stay & Play: a free program at San José Public Library, Evergreen (2635 Aborn Rd, San Jose, CA 95121). When: Sunday, Dec 6, 2026, 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM. 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. For: Young Children, ages 0-5. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Rise in Rhythm: a free program at San José Public Library, Berryessa (3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132). When: Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. An accessible dance class originally designed for the Parkinson's community and those with mobility issues, but welcoming any seniors or adults interested. For: Adults, ages 18+, Seniors, ages 65+. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club: a free program at San José Public Library, Berryessa (3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132). When: Nov 13 and Nov 20, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Berryessa Branch Library presents an in-person adult English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club. For: Adults, ages 18+. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club: Intermediate: a free program at San José Public Library, Biblioteca Latinoamericana (921 South First St, San Jose, CA 95110). When: Nov 18 and Nov 25, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. ¡Ven a practicar hablar y escuchar inglés en persona en la Biblioteca Latinoamericana! For: Adults, ages 18+, Seniors, ages 65+. Full details on the library's page.