2011 Holiday Cards Craft for Kids
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.
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2011 Stargazing and Story Time in Almaden Valley
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.
Magic Around the World by Phil Ackerly Coming to Almaden Valley
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.
The Corny Crow Show with Steve Chaney in Almaden Valley
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 by Mary Jane O’Marah – Summer 2011 – UPDATED 2022
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’s Traveling Reptile Program Coming to Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022
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.
Andy Z at Almaden Library – UPDATED 2022
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]
Children’s Performer Andy Z Coming to Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022
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]
San José Children’s Faire – UPDATED 2022
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]
Make a Mural for Display at the 23rd Annual San Jose Children’s Faire – UPDATED 2022
childrensfaire’s photostream on Flickr
Participate in the Almaden Library mural making craft. Kids and parents will be decorating a mural with the theme, “Play Together, Learn Together: Growing with Giggles & Grins!”
The mural will be on display at the 23rd Annual San Jose Children’s Faire celebration at Discovery Meadow Park (located in front of the Children’s Discovery Museum). The Children’s Faire is Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 10:30am–3:00pm. (See photos from the 2010 faire.)
Displaying children’s art provides insight into the imagination and development of young children. These Children’s Art Displays are a means of helping the public understand the value of childhood creativity.
The mural making craft is at the Almaden Branch Library on Thursday, March 24, 2011 from 10:45-11:45am. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
