# Visit with Santa at Alum Rock Library

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

- When: Sat, Dec 12 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Where: Alum Rock Branch Library, 3090 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127
- Ages: Young Children through Teens
- 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

Santa visits Alum Rock Branch Library for one hour on a Saturday afternoon to hear children's Christmas wishes. He will try to see as many children as possible and listen to each one, but leaves after the hour, so come early. Open to young children through teens.

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