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Children reading to a cat.

Rescue Readers

May 18th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San José City Animal Care Center
Rescue Readers is a one-hour program for all readers, where participants read to the animals.
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Maker Mondays: Sew a Curtain

May 18th | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Maker Mondays is an opportunity to create using exciting tools like our sewing machines, crochet hooks, and paint supplies.
Puppets from the Puppet Show: My Grandmother's Magick Recipes Book

Puppet Show: My Grandmother's Magick Recipes Book

May 19th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Celebrate Jewish Heritage Month with My Grandmother's Magick Recipes Book!

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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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