Music and Movement

Music and Movement is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities. Music and Movement is a fun and interactive experience for the whole fami......More

Music and Movement is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities. Music and Movement is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!  Free This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. ADA Accommodations Requests

Mini Canvas Ornaments

Celebrate the holiday with the Mt. Pleasant Library and make a fun new ornament to add to your Christmas tree or gift to someone you love! Families with young kids can stay after to attend our Family Storytime starting at 11AM Recommended for all ages. All supplie......More

Celebrate the holiday with the Mt. Pleasant Library and make a fun new ornament to add to your Christmas tree or gift to someone you love! Families with young kids can stay after to attend our Family Storytime starting at 11AM Recommended for all ages. All supplies are provided but are limited. Free. No registration is required.

Family Storytime

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. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that......More

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. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers! Free.  No registration required. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. ADA Accommodation Requests

Let's Read: Encouraging Literacy at Home

Let's Read! Join us for an informative parenting workshop that is designed to encourage literacy at home.   Jaime Koo, Coordinator of Family and Community Engagement from the Santa Clara County Office of Education, will be visiting the library to talk with parents and......More

Let's Read! Join us for an informative parenting workshop that is designed to encourage literacy at home.   Jaime Koo, Coordinator of Family and Community Engagement from the Santa Clara County Office of Education, will be visiting the library to talk with parents and families with Preschool, TK and kindergarten age children about the importance of literacy in the home. During the program you will: --Be able to apply for a San Jose Library card --Learn how to check out books and materials to take home --Learn tips for reading with young children at home --Play with silly sounds and rhymes Free. No registration is required. ADA Accommodation Requests

STEM Club

Drop in every Thursday morning for a fun and educational new STEM adventure!  Intended for ages 6-10. Free. No registration is required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Beginning 3D Printing

Learn to design in Tinkercad and see your creation come to life with our 3D printer! Each class introduces a new technique in Tinkercad or other 3D design tools. Participants will have the opportunity to create a project which will be printed out for pick up later. D......More

Learn to design in Tinkercad and see your creation come to life with our 3D printer! Each class introduces a new technique in Tinkercad or other 3D design tools. Participants will have the opportunity to create a project which will be printed out for pick up later. December - Holiday tree Appropriate for ages 8+ and older.  Required skills:  Understanding basic computer skills (Ex. typing, browsing the internet) Familiar with basic drawing/design apps Reminder: Participants must arrive at 4:00 p.m. The project will take an hour to complete. We will not be accepting any late attendees arriving more than 15 minutes late.  ADA Accommodation Requests

Children's Stitchery

The Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library is introducing Children's Stitchery Learn about basic hand-stitching techniques and embroidery. Participants must arrive at 10 am as the selected stitching project can take up to 60 minutes to complete.  The intended audience fo......More

The Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library is introducing Children's Stitchery Learn about basic hand-stitching techniques and embroidery. Participants must arrive at 10 am as the selected stitching project can take up to 60 minutes to complete.  The intended audience for this event is age 7+, but families are welcome to join.  Free, No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Holiday Santa Craft!

Have some creative family fun making your own colorful Paper Plate Santa! Supplies provided free. ......More

Have some creative family fun making your own colorful Paper Plate Santa! Supplies provided free. ADA Accommodation Requests.

Winter Fun with Hey Balloon Lady and Santa!

The Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library invites the community to celebrate the holiday with Hey Balloon Lady and a special visit from Santa! In collaboration with the Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Association, we will be providing hot chocolate and treats,  craft projects ......More

The Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library invites the community to celebrate the holiday with Hey Balloon Lady and a special visit from Santa! In collaboration with the Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Association, we will be providing hot chocolate and treats,  craft projects for kids, a fun Santa photo booth, festive music, and everyone will get to take home their very own holiday balloon made by Hey Balloon Lady. All families are welcome to join and celebrate with the library and the Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Association.  Free. No registration is needed. ADA Accommodation Request

Family Storytime

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. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that......More

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. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers! Free.  No registration required. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. ADA Accommodation Requests