# The Hanukkah Miracle Holiday Puppet Show at Almaden Library

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

- When: Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Where: Almaden Branch Library, 6445 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95120
- Ages: Youth and families
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: San José Public Library
- Official page: https://sjpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6ae13c1129c3d6003332e3d9
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

A festive puppet show in the children's area where youth and families join Team Maccabees to trick Antiochus and celebrate the miracle of the oil, learning Hanukkah customs, foods and traditions along the way.

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