King Library hosts a free Diwali storytime today from 4 to 5 p.m.
The San José Public Library's Sunday family storytime honors the Festival of Lights, then adds a half-hour stay-and-play.
The San José Public Library is holding a Celebrating Diwali Storytime today, Sunday, Nov. 8, from 4 to 5 p.m. at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 150 E. San Fernando St. in downtown San Jose.
The library's event listing says the program is a special version of the regular Sunday family storytime and is best for children ages 0 to 8 and their caregivers. Storytime runs from 4 to 4:30 p.m., followed by stay-and-play from 4:30 to 5 p.m. The listing describes tales, music and activities that honor Diwali, which it calls the Festival of Lights.
The event is free, with limited capacity. The Children's Room, on the first floor, is listed as open from 1 to 6 p.m. today.
Source: San José Public Library: Celebrating Diwali Storytime, checked Nov. 8, 2026.