Springtime is upon us!

Come join us for a traditional Latino craft activity that celebrates Springtime in a colorful way on Saturday, March 30, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the East San José Carnegie Library.

Learn to make your own Cascarones ~ Confetti Eggshells by coloring and decorating clean eggshells and filling them with multi-colored confetti.

All children and their families are invited!

Supplies will provided.

However, we ask participants to please bring clean eggshells to share so that we have enough for every participant to take home at least two Cascarones ~ Confetti Eggshells.

For more information, please contact the East San José Carnegie Library Staff at 1-408-808-3075 or by e-mail at eb.sjpl@sjlibrary.org
 

 ¡La primavera ya está aquí!

Ven y acompáñanos a celebra la primavera de una manera colorida con un manualidad, el sábado, 30 de marzo a las 2pm en la Biblioteca East San José Carnegie.

Aprende hacer tus propios Cascarones con cáscaras de huevos usando pintura, decoraciones y confeti.

¡Todo los niños y sus familias están invitadas!

Los materiales serán proveídos.

Sin embargo, les pedimos a los participantes que por favor traigan cáscaras de huevos (limpiadas) para compatir y tener suficiente para que cada participante puede llevase por lo menos dos Cascarones a casa.

Para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con el personal de la Biblioteca East San José Carnegie por teléfono al 1-408-808-3075 o por e-mail al eb.sjpl@sjlibrary.org

Springtime is upon us!

Come join us for a traditional Latino craft activity that celebrates Springtime in a colorful way on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 4:00 pm at the Biblioteca Latinoamericana Branch.

Learn to make your own Cascarones ~ Confetti Eggshells by coloring and decorating clean eggshells and filling them with multi-colored confetti.

All children and their families are invited.

Supplies will provided.

However, we ask participants to please bring clean eggshells to share so that we have enough for every participant to take home at least two Cascarones ~ Confetti Eggshells.

For more information, please contact the Biblioteca Latinoamericana Staff at 1-408-294-1237 or by e-mail at bla.sjpl@sjlibrary.org

¡La primavera ya está aquí!

Ven y acompáñanos a celebra la primavera de una manera colorida con un manualidad, el miércoles, 27 de marzo a las 4pm en la Biblioteca Latinoamericana.

Aprende hacer tus propios Cascarones con cáscaras de huevos usando pintura, decoraciones y confeti.

Todo los niños y sus familias están invitadas.

Los materiales serán proveídos.

Sin embargo, les pedimos a los participantes que por favor traigan cáscaras de huevos (limpiadas) para compatir y tener suficiente para que cada participante puede llevase por lo menos dos Cascarones a casa.

Para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con el personal de la Biblioteca Latinoamericana por teléfono al 1-408-294-1237 o por e-mail al bla.sjpl@sjlibrary.org

Do you have no plan to do with your kids during the holidays?

Go to the museum with our free tickets from Discover & Go.

San Jose Public Library Collections

• Art
• Museum

Art in San Jose Public Library

• RECOLECCIONES: Public Art Collection 
• Local Artists’ Exhibition

Additional Information

• Silicon Valley Events for Arts
• San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art
• San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles
• San Jose Art and Entertainment

 Fall into the Thanksgiving Spirit with a craft activity for the whole family.  We will be making pinecone turkeys to take home and decorate your space.

Join us at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Library on Friday, April 27 at 4:00PM for a special Friday Fun event with artist Paul J. Gonzalez. Paul will help the children make all sorts of bugs out of paper: butterflies, ladybugs, bees, dragonflies and more. Of course if your child wants to learn more about his "green" bug the library has many fun and interesting books chock full of information; click here to see the many titles you can borrow. If your child would like to see these insects in action the library also offers many dvds on the fascinating world of insects. Join us for this fun program and then borrow some great materials. Remember that books borrowed from the King library can be returned to any San Jose Public Library.

Have a fun and festive Valentines by creating special Valentines themed crafts and art! Great for gifts and decorations. The following titles will help you get started:

Valentine 's Day Crafts by Arlene Erlbach

Get ready to make a variety of colorful, Valentine-themed crafts and decorations! This book contains simple step by step instructions and also a brief introduction of Valentines Day.

Hearts & Crafts by Sherri Brownrigg

Have a fun Valentines Day by creating something special! This book will teach you how to make a variety of crafts, such as a Heart Picture Frame, Ornament Necklace, Heart Shaped Pocket Purse and much more!

All New Crafts for Valentine's Day by Kathy Ross

This book provides instructions on how to make an assortment of Valentine crafts, such as cards, bookmarks, bracelets, Valentine holders, magnets and more!

Events

  Make a Valentine's Card for someone special! The Valentine's Card Making Craft will be held at your local library branch! View our events calendar for the times and locations of this program. 

For more recommendations, please see a librarian at your library.