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Early Education (0-5)

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The Early Education Mission

To provide children and caregivers of all backgrounds with access to high quality Early Education programs and resources so that they have the opportunity to learn about new ideas, skills, and possibilities, as well as a safe space to explore, play, connect, and grow. 

Address

150 E San Fernando St., San José, CA 95112

Araceli Delgado-Ortiz
Araceli Delgado-Ortiz
araceli.delgado@sjlibrary.org

Contact

1-408-808-2617


   

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Wee Programs

A variety of developmentally appropriate Early Education programs that promote play, exploration, growth, and inclusion.

Crowd of children gathered around a seated man reading 'Jazzy in the Jungle'

Storytimes

Storytimes provide a fun and interactive learning environment for children of all ages and abilities. Come for the stories, rhymes, and songs; stay and play afterwards with your community.

Wee Play & Learn Kit - Fun with Numbers - featuring storybooks, beanbags, and puppets

Take Home Materials

Check out and bring home developmentally appropriate books and toys, and gain ideas on how to play and learn at home.

Two sisters take an imaginative flight of adventure riding a book through the clouds.

Wee Reads Booklists

Our staff picks for children of different ages.

A parent helps her child paint the red part of what will be a Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Parents & Caregivers

Help prepare your children for school, support their unique learning abilities, keep them safe online, and boost your child's academic success and achievement.

young child with computer

Early Education Online Resources

Links to online educational activities, homework help, library resources, and games.

Storytime program at a Bridge library.

San José Bridge Libraries

The Bridge Collection is currently located in multiple Family Resource Center locations, offering books in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese for families with young children.

Latest Blogs

Conceptual Design of the Wee Explore PlaySpace

San José Public Library’s NEW Wee Explore PlaySpace

Join us and the San Jose Sharks to celebrate the upcoming renovation of our Children’s Room at the King Library. Families will enjoy a storytime, photo with Sharkie, crafts, and giveaways.

Nancy Macias
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 - 5:30 PM

young boy playing with educational toy

Learn With Me: Early Literacy S & T

Each month, we'll journey through the alphabet, discovering different ways of creating memories and moments to share with the children in your life.

Nari Ferderer
Monday, October 7, 2019 - 7:00 AM

young boy playing with educational toy

Learn With Me: Early Literacy Q & R (Quiet Time & Rhyming)

Each month, we'll journey through the alphabet, discovering different ways of creating memories and moments to share with the children in your life.

Nari Ferderer
Saturday, September 7, 2019 - 7:00 AM

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