# Spooky Mad Science Show at Pearl Avenue Library

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

- When: Fri, Oct 30 · 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
- Where: Pearl Avenue Branch Library, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA 95136
- Ages: Young Children, Kids and Pre-Teens (ages 0-12)
- Price: Not stated (library program)
- Organizer: San José Public Library
- Official page: https://www.sjpl.org/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

As part of Pearl Avenue Library's Halloween Festival, a 45-minute Mad Science show fills the Children's Area with experiments, bubbling concoctions and creepy creations, showing kids how science can get delightfully weird. Costumes are encouraged. Seating is first-come, first-served, so arrive early with younger children; access to the picture-book collection is limited during the show. Sponsored by the Pearl Avenue Friends of the Library.

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