Free Classes

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Hindi for Everyday Life: a free program at San José Public Library, Almaden (6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120). When: Nov 18 and Nov 25, 2026, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. This is an interactive structured program designed for children ages 5-12 who would like to learn Hindi. 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. Silent Book Club: a free program at San José Public Library, Vineland (1450 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95118). When: Saturday, Nov 28, 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Join our group and read in silence with others in our cozy fireplace/magazine area. 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. Thanksgiving Button Making: a free program at San José Public Library, Hillview (1600 Hopkins Dr, San Jose, CA 95122). When: Sunday, Nov 22, 2026, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Come and enjoy a special Thanksgiving themed button making activity here at the Hillview Branch. For: Kids, ages 5-10, Pre-Teens, ages 10-12, Young Children, ages 0-5. Full details on the library's page.

Family Storytime & Stay and Play: a free program at San José Public Library, Calabazas (1230 S Blaney Ave, San Jose, CA 95129). When: Saturday, Dec 5, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. 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.

Family Storytime: a free program at San José Public Library, Calabazas (1230 S Blaney Ave, San Jose, CA 95129). When: Wednesdays, Nov 11 to 25, 2026, times vary. 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.

Family Storytime: a free program at San José Public Library, Calabazas (1230 S Blaney Ave, San Jose, CA 95129). When: Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026, times vary. 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.

Teens Reach: a free program at San José Public Library, King Library (150 E San Fernando St, San Jose, California 95112). When: Tuesday, Nov 24, 2026, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Calling all teens between the ages of 13 and 18 looking for simple volunteer opportunities. For: Teens, ages 12-18. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Sewing Machine Workshop for Beginners: a free program at San José Public Library, Cambrian (1780 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA 95124). When: Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Join us for a beginner-friendly monthly workshop to learn the basics of using sewing machine! For: Adults, ages 18+, Seniors, ages 65+. Full details on the library's page.

Santa Storytime and craft: a free program at San José Public Library, Almaden (6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120). When: Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Special story time for children with Santa in the picture book area of the library. For: Young Children, ages 0-5. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Game On!: a free program at San José Public Library, Almaden (6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120). When: Nov 18 and Nov 25, 2026, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Our Nintendo Switch console is available for teens to play after school. For: Teens, ages 12-18. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Kids' Writing Club: a free program at San José Public Library, Almaden (6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Join our monthly writing club, which meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month, to encourage your child to write and express themselves. For: Pre-Teens, ages 10-12. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Kids' Writing Club: a free program at San José Public Library, Almaden (6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120). When: Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Join our monthly writing club, which meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month, to encourage your child to write and express themselves. For: Pre-Teens, ages 10-12. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.