# Family Cooking at Mt. Pleasant Library

> Program for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Fridays 4–5:30 pm (the program says 'each Friday'; only Oct 30 is listed through Nov 15)
- Where: Mt. Pleasant Branch Library, 3411 Rocky Mountain Dr, San Jose, CA 95127
- Ages: Kids and families
- Price: Free; first 12 participants
- Schedule: Fridays 4–5:30 pm (the program says 'each Friday'; only Oct 30 is listed through Nov 15)
- Organizer: San José Public Library
- Official page: https://www.sjpl.org/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

A hands-on family cooking program at Mt. Pleasant Library: each session presents a new recipe (Oct 30 is Cuppa Cuppa Cake) and every participant practices making it. The goals are basic cooking skills and processes, food information literacy and enjoying cooking with the community. First come, first served and limited to the first 12 participants, so arrive early.

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