Neighborhood library with nonstop programs for kids and families. Hands-on STEM, craft workshops and storytime for little ones. Adult classes from English learners to public speaking. One-on-one tech help and seniors’ counseling sessions. Info sessions and community support happening regularly.
Bascom Library is a community branch in San Jose that mixes kid-friendly activity with practical adult services. You’ll find storytimes, origami and chess clubs for children, plus summer STEM and math workshops that keep little hands busy. Programs also target adults and seniors: English classes, public speaking practice, one-on-one tech help and health or college information sessions. The vibe is casual and service-driven, useful whether you come for a craft, tech help or local resources.
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Mon 28 · 1 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Coloring for Adults
Bascom Library, San Jose
Tue 29 · 1 PMFree
🗣️Language café
English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club
Bascom Library, San Jose
Tue 29 · 2:30 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services👴Seniors
Self-Help for the Elderly Information Table
Bascom Library, San Jose
Tue 29 · 3:15 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop
Origami for Kids
Bascom Library, San Jose
Wed 30 · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🔬Science
STEM Wednesday: Building Bridges
Bascom Library, San Jose
Wed 30 · 5:30 PMFree
🏷️Other
Public Speaking Practice
Bascom Library, San Jose
Thu 1Free
🧸Kids
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Bascom Library, San Jose
Thu 1 · 10:30 AMFree
📖Story time🎪Kids' show
Family Storytime
Bascom Library, San Jose
Thu 1 · 4 PMFree
♙Chess
Chess Club for Kids
Bascom Library, San Jose
Fri 2 · 2 PM
🤝Volunteering🧾Drop-in services
Volunteer for Bascom Library Book Sale
Bascom Library, San Jose
Sat 3 · 9 AM
🤝Volunteering
Volunteer for Bascom Library Book Sale
Bascom Library, San Jose
Sat 3 · 10 AMFree
🪑Flea market
Friends of Bascom Library Book Sale
Bascom Library, San Jose
Sat 3 · 10:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers
Harmony Monsters Music
Bascom Library, San Jose
Sat 3 · 1 PM
🤝Volunteering🧾Drop-in services
Volunteer for Bascom Library Book Sale
Bascom Library, San Jose
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Sat 3 · 1 PMFree
✂️Workshop
ART Acrylic Painting Workshop for Youth
Bascom Library, San Jose
Sun 4 · 2 PMFree
🧸Kids
Balloon Inflator
Bascom Library, San Jose
Mon 5Free
🔢Bingo
Freedom to Read: Bingo
Bascom Library, San Jose
Mon 5 · 1 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Coloring for Adults
Bascom Library, San Jose
Tue 6 · 3:15 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🌳Outdoors
Origami for Kids
Bascom Library, San Jose
Wed 7 · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🔬Science
STEM Wednesday: Floating Compass
Bascom Library, San Jose
Wed 7 · 5:30 PMFree
🏷️Other
Public Speaking Practice
Bascom Library, San Jose
Thu 8 · 10:30 AMFree
📖Story time
Freedom to Read: Storytime
Bascom Library, San Jose
Thu 8 · 1 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP)
Bascom Library, San Jose
Sat 10 · 10:30 AMFree
🎨Creative workshop
ART Acrylic Painting Workshop for Youth
Bascom Library, San Jose
Tue 13 · 4:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop📚Literature
Writing Group for Teens
Bascom Library, San Jose
Sat 17 · 3 PMFree
Easy Tech: How to Detect and Avoid AI Scams
Bascom Library, San Jose
Sun 18 · 2 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop
LEGO® Fun!
Bascom Library, San Jose
Mon 19 · 4 PMFree
🏷️Other
Tea Time
Bascom Library, San Jose
Wed 21 · 2:30 PMFree
💼Career🧾Drop-in services
Resume and Cover Letter Help One-on-One
Bascom Library, San Jose
Wed 21 · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🔬Science
Color Me Curious: Dream Labs
Bascom Library, San Jose
Thu 22 · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🪇Music for toddlers
STEM Wednesdays: Dino (Dinosaur) Egg Dig
Bascom Library, San Jose
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Thu 22Free
🤝Volunteering
Diabetes Support & Connection Group for Youth
Bascom Library, San Jose
Sun 25 Oct · 2 PMFree
👾Video games
Wii Gaming for Tweens and Teens
Bascom Library, San Jose
Mon 26 Oct · 4:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Math Workshop
Bascom Library, San Jose
Wed 28 Oct · 4 PMFree
Crafternoon: Shredded Paper Monster
Bascom Library, San Jose
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Thu 29 Oct · 10:30 AMFree
Halloween Storytime
Bascom Library, San Jose
Sat 31 Oct · 5:30 PMFree
Halloween Glitter Globe Craft
Bascom Library, San Jose
Sun 1 NovFree
Dia de Muertos Community Ofrenda
Bascom Library, San Jose
Wed 4 Nov · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🔬Science
Color Me Curious: Dream Labs
Bascom Library, San Jose
Sun 8 Nov · 2 PMFree
Sparksteam Robotics Program: Learn, Build, Code, Play with Robots
Bascom Library, San Jose
Sun 6 Dec · 2 PMFree
🔬Science
Science Academy Presents: Bath Bomb
Bascom Library, San Jose
Mon 7 Dec · 4 PMFree
Hanukkah Cat Magnet Craft
Bascom Library, San Jose
Wed 6 Jan · 4 PMFree
STEM Wednesday: Paper Engineers: The Great Bridge Challenge!
Bascom Library, San Jose
Practical info
- Opening hours
- Mon 13:00–19:00 · Tue 10:00–19:00 · Wed 10:00–19:00 · Thu 10:00–19:00 · Fri 12:00–18:00 · Sat 10:00–18:00 · Sun 12:00–17:00
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Past events
6Thu 24 · 4 PMFree
♙Chess
Chess Club for Kids
Bascom Library, San Jose
Wed 23 · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🪇Music for toddlers
STEM Wednesdays: Amazing Animal Adaptions!
Bascom Library, San Jose
Wed 23 · 4 PMFree
✂️Workshop🔬Science
STEM Wednesday: AI in Action for Pre-Teens
Bascom Library, San Jose
Wed 23 · 4 PMFree
🗣️Talk💼Career
San José City College Adult Noncredit Information Session
Bascom Library, San Jose
Mon 21 · 4 PMFree
🏷️Other
Tea Time @ Bascom Library
Bascom Library, San Jose
Fri 18 · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🔬Science
Color Me Curious: Dream Labs
Bascom Library, San Jose