Introducing your neighborhood's NEW PlaySpace for little ones!

Families are invited to bring their children (ages 0-5) and join us to celebrate the grand opening of the San José Public Library's (SJPL) NEW Wee PlaySpace at the Dr. Roberto Cruz - Alum Rock Branch Library.

This community celebration will start with a city-themed storytime, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony where we'll be joined by City leaders, including District 5 Councilmember, Peter Ortiz.

Friday, June 16, 2023

10 a.m.–11 a.m.

Alum Rock Branch Library

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About the Wee PlaySpace:

Children can learn, play, and grow with this play space that includes a variety of educational and interactive custom structures and panels that provide hands-on learning and development of early literacy skills, curiosity, and imagination. The play area was designed and inspired by the Alum Rock neighborhood and its history of lowriders cruising.

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Wee Outdoor PlaySpace at Biblioteca Latinoamericana Branch

Upcoming Event:

Wednesday, June 14

10–11 a.m.

The outdoor playspace features:

Water table
Art area
Reading corner

Wee Explore Outdoors at Educational Park Branch

Upcoming Event:

Wednesday, June 28

10:30–11:30 a.m.

Enjoy activities that provide learning opportunities for young children and their caregivers.

Wee Explore PlaySpace

The Wee Explore PlaySpace in the Children’s Room of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library is a destination for children (ages 0-5) to ignite their imagination and learn through open-ended play and exploration.

Wee Love Art!

Various Locations and Dates

Join us for artsy fun as we learn about different artists and art styles that have made a major impact on creative thinking in our world.

Wee Build Play Dates

Various Locations and Dates

Enjoy fun activities with your kids, meet other families, and watch as your children learn through the power of play. Activities will be directed at children ages 5 years and younger, but all ages are welcome!

Take Home Materials

Check out and bring home developmentally appropriate books and toys, and gain ideas on how to play and learn at home.

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Introducing your neighborhood's NEW PlaySpace for little ones!

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