Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery in Almaden Valley offers a Weekly Art Program throughout the entire year, including the Summer months of June, July, and August. Students attend an average of four classes per month.
Kids will use craft paper, rubber stamps, stickers, die-cuts of holiday symbols, and more to create unique, handmade holiday cards for their friends, family, and relatives.
Courtesy NASA / JPL Caltech
Join the San Jose Astronomical Association for Stories and Stargazing.
Enjoy stories about planets, stars, and space. After story time, go outside to the stargazing station telescopes to enjoy a dramatic view of the autumn sky.
Phil Ackerly, Master Magician, will debut his new Summer library show – Magic Around the World – here in Almaden Valley.
Kids will receive Phil’s PASSPORT to magic. Witness new tricks, illusions, and comedy that Phil has created especially for his Summer shows.
Ventriloquist, Steve Chaney, is coming to Almaden Valley with with The Corny Crow Show. Corny and Steve visit 50 libraries annually presenting a fun and entertaining program for all ages.
Art Camp Too exposes children, ages 9-12, to drawing, painting, or sculpture techniques. Students complete at least one finished project daily.
The camp is taught by Mary Jane O’Marah, 3rd Grade Teacher at Williams Elementary School.
East Bay Vivarium Traveling Reptile Program features between 20 and 30 reptiles, amphibians, and arachnids.
The program typically brings along an assortment of creepies, crawlies, and critters, including tarantulas, frogs, lizards, turtles, spiders, scorpions, and snakes. The program is very exciting and perfectly safe. Children will also learn a little natural history, animal husbandry, and safety.
Children’s singer/songwriter Andy Z will be at Almaden Library on April 20th, 2011 for a free performance. For more information visit http://www.sjpl.org/almaden. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
Andy Z, singer, songwriter, and children’s performer is performing in Almaden Valley. Andy is the winner of Disney Family’s iParenting Media Award for Outstanding Products.
Andy Z delights kids and kids-at-heart with his musical adventures. He combines music, movement, and storytelling to create an experience that keeps kids engaged and adults entertained.
“Andy is magical! He’s entertaining, funny, creative, and cool! Even to parents!” iParenting Media Awards, Walt Disney Company
“Andy Z has such an easy repartee with the kids. His high energy and clever songs keep the children excited and engaged from beginning to end.” Pandora Video Series, Pandora Internet Radio
Andy Z’s performance is at Almaden Library on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 from 11:15am – 12:15pm. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
The San Jose Public Library will be holding the 23rd San José Children’s Faire on April 16th. Held at Discovery Meadow Park, this year’s theme is “Play Together, Learn Together: Growing With Giggles And Grins.” There will be hands-on activities for children and information on programs and services for parents and caregivers. For more information visit www.sjpl.org. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
