Early Education Services, San José Public Library

OCTOBER registration for Virtual Preschool Programming is now OPEN! From learning their ABCs & counting 123s, to learning how to share ideas and take turns, San Jose Public Library's Virtual Preschool Programs will help your child prepare for kindergarten. JOIN US for 5 virtual programs designed specifically for preschoolers to help them build on their skills as they prepare for new academic adventures in & out of the home. Our Virtual Preschool Programs will give children an outlet to practice drawing, writing, sharing, problem-solving and most of all, having fun with a group of their peers in a safe and welcoming environment! REGISTER for these FREE programs though our events page and join us every Monday to Friday at 9am on Zoom: www.tinyurl.com/SJPLvirtualstorytime

TONIGHT! This week's Caregiver Café covers that essential topic: "Teaching Self-Regulation"! Kathy Wahl, Director of the Inclusion Collaborative, Santa Clara County Office of Education will lead a rich discussion and share vital tips & resources. Don't miss this FREE caregiver event! Connect, ask questions, and discuss with Kathy & other caregivers in an informal, respectful, and curious learning space. Register for this FREE program: www.sjpl.org/SJPLcare... Don't forget: you can register ahead of time for all of November's amazing upcoming Caregiver Cafés!

LAST CHANCE to register for this week's Wee Play - weekly virtual playdates for children ages 3-5! This FREE program gives children a fun & safe space to chat with Library staff, share toys, books, artwork, and explore their world with other children virtually! Tuesdays at 2:00PM. Registration closes Mondays at 2:00PM. FREE program held on Zoom. To register: www.sjpl.org/events

Join Ms. Leigh and Smokey the Storytime Bear for an active program filled with songs, movement, and play!

REGISTER now for Ready4K for FREE through the San José Public Library! Ready4K is an evidence-based text messaging system for caregivers of children ages 0-8. Each week, you'll receive 3 texts related to the child's growth, all specifically made for the child's stage of development. Do you care for multiple children? Sign up to receive texts related to each child's age! Caregivers can opt in by texting "SJPL" to 70138 and answering a few short questions. Ready4K is a FREE resource offered in English, Spanish & Vietnamese.

Join Ms. Melissa for Infant/Toddler Storytime, where children and their caregivers can wiggle, rhyme, and sing with diverse books, songs, and fingerplays that encourage language, play, and exploration! This program is geared for children 0 to 3 years of age and their parents/caregivers, but all children are welcome!

Have you heard? We have a new program! Join us for Wee Play - weekly virtual playdates for children ages 3-5! This FREE program gives children a fun & safe space to chat with Library staff, share toys, books, artwork, and explore their world with other children virtually! Tuesdays at 2:00PM FREE program held on Zoom. To register: www.sjpl.org/events

Join Ms. Marsha for Preschool Storytime, where children can experience new concepts and expand their vocabulary through stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities!

FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY! We're excited to give away copies of "Counting on Community" by Innosanto Nagara, the featured book for the San Jose Public Library StoryWalk! Be one of the first 3 people to take a photo on the walk & tag us with #SJPLStoryWalk to receive a free copy of the book! StoryWalk is a free outdoor reading experience for the whole family, especially your littlest ones! The StoryWalk pages will be displayed on storefront windows for several weeks, and famili...es can visit them any time of day! Park in the free lot at the Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Branch Library (3090 Alum Rock Ave) and head over to TeaZer Cafe to start the StoryWalk! For more info & a printable map: www.sjpl.org/StoryWalk

Today's Inclusive Storytime is all about Taking Care of Yourself! We can take good care of ourselves by eating delicious, balanced foods, giving ourselves baths, and exercising! Every WEDNESDAY @ 2pm Virtual Inclusive Storytime is a program for children of all ages, including children with special needs. This engaging storytime features visual schedules & rules, big books, flannels, slow-pacing, and picture icons.... Inclusion Collaborative, Santa Clara County Office of Education

We're thrilled to announce our NEW GUEST HOST for November's Caregiver Cafés! Gabrielle Antolovich has a 42-year career in substance use treatment & environmental prevention (keeping youth safe from easy access to alcohol and drugs), and in the last 6 years has been the Board President of the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ Community Center. Join us for this exciting series! Connect, ask questions, and discuss with Gabrielle & other caregivers in an informal, respectful, and curi...ous learning space. Register for this FREE program: www.sjpl.org/SJPLcare Don't forget: you can register ahead of time for all of November's amazing upcoming Caregiver Cafés!

Join Ms. Karolina for Baby Lapsit Storytime, a program for newborns, infants, and their caregivers to learn together through songs, bounces, tickles, rhymes, books, and play!

In a direct response to address the significant challenges that families face due to COVID-19 to access high-quality child care in Santa Clara County, FIRST 5 S...anta Clara County, the City of San José, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, and Santa Clara County Office of Education are providing a one-time $10,000 stabilization fund to family child care homes to stabilize child care. https://bit.ly/3dEP3zg