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Drop-In 3D Printing

May 15th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Drop in to see how a 3D printer works.
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2026 Gira de Libro Library Tour by Bicycle

May 16th | 9:00am - 2:45pm
Join us for the 11th Annual Gira de Libro Library Tour by Bicycle on Saturday, May 16. Registration is now open.
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Master Gardeners Talk: The Monarch Butterfly Crisis

May 16th | 10:30am - 12:00pm
This month: The Monarch Butterfly Crisis: What's Happening and How You Can Help.

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San Antonio: From Street to Paseo

We know it as a paseo, a plaza, or a pedestrian walkway that intersects eight blocks of central Downtown San Jose. Learn the history today!

Author Spotlight: The Magic of Alice Hoffman

Looking forward to watching Practical Magic 2? Check out the literary works of Alice Hoffman and believe in the magic!

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Get prepared for Summer Learning in three easy steps with our summer survival guide.

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