Letters to Santa
Write a letter to Santa Clause in the North Pole. Special Santa stationary, envelopes, and color your own stamps are available in the Children's Room. Be sure to remember to […]
Write a letter to Santa Clause in the North Pole. Special Santa stationary, envelopes, and color your own stamps are available in the Children's Room. Be sure to remember to […]
What do you wish to receive this holiday? Would you like to write a letter to Santa to let him know what you want? Join us for a fun program […]
Drawn2Art's "Art Brings Us Together" exhibit will be on display at the Los Altos Library for the month of December.The pieces for this exhibit are from our 20th Anniversary Art […]
Stop by Gilroy Library's upstairs Information Desk and ask for a Spice Up Your Life Kit! Cumin is part of the parsley family. It can be added to cheese, breads, […]
Santa Clara County Library District residents 18 years and older are eligible to register for this ESL class led by a professional ESL instructor. This class session is for beginner […]
Stop by the library and pick up a FREE after-school snack! For kids 18 years old and under. Monday - Friday (3pm - 4pm) while supplies last. Every school day until June except […]
Are you ready to push your fluency skills to the next level? If you’re an intermediate or advanced English learner seeking to progress your speaking skills and engage in meaningful […]
Join the virtual Library App Tour in exploring SJPL's eResources: Libby, Hoopla, Cloud Library, and Flipster. The Library App Tour is a monthly one-hour workshop that teaches you how to use […]
Meet with peer support workers who can help you log in and use MyConnectSV, an online tool that supports you on your housing journey by providing a way to message your […]
Meeting once a week on Wednesdays at the Edenvale Library Branch. Spanish Language Learners come and practice your Spanish speaking skills. ADA Accommodation Requests
This program is in-person at Santa Teresa Branch Library. English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Clubs create a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners of English to practice their English conversation […]
Meet one-on-one with an experienced volunteer to create or update a resume, search and start applying for a new job on Zoom. Sessions are 20 minutes. Be prepared to share a […]
Looking for a place for a weekly silent writing session? Join us in Rinconada Library's spacious Embarcadero Room every Wednesday morning right after the library opens. Feel free to find a […]
Need help printing or using Word and Excel? Want to set up an email account? Need ideas on tech security? Questions on accessing SJPL eResources? From the basics to somewhat […]
Meet with peer support workers who can help you log in and use MyConnectSV, an online tool that supports you on your housing journey by providing a way to message your […]
If you’re interested in building your English skills to sounds like a native speaker, join us to learn idioms and why they are so important to your English language learning. […]
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Time: 10:15am - 11:30am Location: San Mateo Main Toddler Storytime has two sessions: 10:15 am and 11:00 am. Families who cannot attend the 10:15 storytime are encouraged […]
Join Librarian Heidi on Wednesday mornings at 10:30AM for Little Ones Storytime at Children's Library. Storytime includes a variety of early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities. […]
In Room Q-80, across from the pool! Join us for stories, songs, and more on Wednesday, December 3rd, 10th, and 17th at 10:30. This storytime is designed for kids ages 0-5 and […]
Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime […]
Participating in the Reading to Children program is a great way for children to develop their imagination and spark a love for books, reading and learning. Children will enjoy one-on-one […]
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Time: 10:30 am - 11:15 am Location: 1st Floor Program Room A musical storytime for infants, babies, and new toddlers with books, baby bounces, and […]
Join us for a fun concert for toddlers and preschoolers featuring children's musician, Kathleen Rushing, also known as Bingo Schmingo. Bingo Schmingo will have us dancing and singing along to […]
Our English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Club creates a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners of English to practice their English conversation skills with a trained facilitator. The club meets […]
Are you looking to improve your English? Join our English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Club at Almaden to practice speaking. Two leaders will guide the group in weekly topics. Basic understanding of […]
“Tech-Time” – Do you know an Active Adult who desires the tools and training needed to start using the internet, a smartphone, or become a fervent user of technology? Do […]
Do you need help using a computer or one of our eResources? Want to set up an email account? Get some one-on-one computer help with our Tech Mentor volunteer! Our […]
Develop your English language skills by practicing speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. Do you want to build your English language skills and your confidence? The Edenvale Branch […]
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 11:30am Location: Children's Room Join us for Preschool Storytime in the Children's Room every Wednesday at 11 am! We will sing, move, […]
Our ESL (English as a Second Language) conversation group program is a friendly and informal environment for adults (18 years old and older) to practice speaking and listening in English. […]
Visit the library for a curated tea kit featuring premium tea, brewing guide, recipe, book pairings, and more! This month's featured tea is Masala Chai (spiced tea). These free limited […]
We provide the bricks, you provide the imagination! Children will use their creativity and engineering skills to free build anything they can imagine. LEGOS available for ages 2 & up. Creations […]
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for Drop-In 3D Printing. […]
The ESL Conversation Club is returning to the Milpitas Library! Please join us for this fun sharing experience. Improve your English listening and speaking skills and learn about other cultures […]
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Children's Room For ages 7+ only: Join Librarian Robert in the Children's Room and learn to knit! Learn the basic […]
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Teen Room Join us in the teen room for a free-style watercolor class.
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for 3D Printing Appointments. […]
Create a cheerful winter decoration with Popsicle Snowpeople Doorhangers! Using popsicle sticks, googly eyes, ribbon, and other materials, craft your own smiling snowmen to hang around your home. Family Craft […]
Join XFYD Chess Class at Milpitas Library for a fun and interactive experience that helps children develop strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Open to all skill levels, these sessions offer […]
Looking for study space to help you through winter Finals? From December 8th-December 12th, the Embarcadero Room will be open at Rinconada Library with extra study space for groups and solo scholars […]
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Presenter: Staff Adult Location: 1st Floor Program Room Are you learning or improving your spoken English? Come practice with […]
Beginning readers in TK through 1st grade are invited to join us for the Story Explorers Book Club! We'll enjoy stories and activities featuring favorite characters from "The Bad Seed" series by Jory John. […]
Are you a student in grades K-6th and need help with homework? We have tutors for you to receive homework help, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. - 5:30 […]
Are you a student in grades Kinder - 6th and need help with homework? We have tutors for you to receive homework help from every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 4-5:30pm. Basic school […]
An extra space to help YOU with December Finals!! During December 8th- December 12 (not available Thursday December 11th), we will have the Midtown Room opened at Mitchell Park Library. […]
Designed for middle school students, this class focuses on more advanced chess strategies and tactics. Participants will strengthen critical thinking and teamwork while enjoying a challenging and interactive learning experience. […]
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Conference Room December's theme is "cookies"! Each month we have a theme that you are free to interpret however you'd […]
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Time: 5:30pm - 6:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area Snuggle up for a cozy evening at Pajama Storytime! Wear your comfiest pajamas (grown-ups […]
Celebrate the season with a magical bell jar art experience. In this hands-on workshop, you will create your own miniature winter watercolor scene, capturing the beauty of snowy trees, seasonal […]
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Location: Children's Room Stories, rhymes and songs in Mandarin and English with Miss Renee in the Children's Room Octagon. […]
Come play chess and make new friends in a fun and relaxed environment! This program is for children from grades 1-8. Registration is not required but space is limited. This […]
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Registration is recommended. Seating is limited. Walk-ins are also welcome. Join us for a special […]