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Gratitude Tree

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk.  Watch our tree grow as more leaves […]

Gratitude Tree

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk.  Watch our tree grow as more leaves […]

Gratitude Tree

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk.  Watch our tree grow as more leaves […]

Gratitude Tree

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk.  Watch our tree grow as more leaves […]

Gratitude Tree

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk.  Watch our tree grow as more leaves […]

Gratitude Tree

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk.  Watch our tree grow as more leaves […]

Gratitude Tree

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk.  Watch our tree grow as more leaves […]

Gratitude Tree

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk.  Watch our tree grow as more leaves […]

Gratitude Tree

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk.  Watch our tree grow as more leaves […]

Gratitude Tree

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk.  Watch our tree grow as more leaves […]

Gratitude Tree

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk.  Watch our tree grow as more leaves […]

Gratitude Tree

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk.  Watch our tree grow as more leaves […]

Gratitude Tree

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk.  Watch our tree grow as more leaves […]

Gratitude Tree

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk.  Watch our tree grow as more leaves […]

Gratitude Tree

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk.  Watch our tree grow as more leaves […]

Gratitude Tree

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk.  Watch our tree grow as more leaves […]

Gratitude Tree

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk.  Watch our tree grow as more leaves […]

Gratitude Tree

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk.  Watch our tree grow as more leaves […]

Gratitude Tree

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk.  Watch our tree grow as more leaves […]

Gratitude Tree

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk.  Watch our tree grow as more leaves […]

Gratitude Tree

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk.  Watch our tree grow as more leaves […]

Gratitude Tree

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk.  Watch our tree grow as more leaves […]

Gratitude Tree

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk.  Watch our tree grow as more leaves […]

Gratitude Tree

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk.  Watch our tree grow as more leaves […]

Gratitude Tree

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk.  Watch our tree grow as more leaves […]

1:1 Tech Mentor / Giáo Viên Máy Tính

Free. Offered in-person, in English or Tiếng Việt.Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!Bạn có cần tìm hiểu thêm về máy vi tính không? […]

Social Workers in the Library Drop-In Hours

Advice | Information | Referral Social Workers in the Library offers free social service information and referrals*. Our staff can meet with you, approach your needs without judgement, and help […]

Family Storytime

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 […]

English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club

English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Clubs create a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners of English to practice their English conversation skills. Clubs meet weekly at the library in the […]

Baby Lapsit Storytime at Berryessa

This program is for babies that are not yet walking confidently, and their caregivers. Come join us every second Tuesday of the month for Baby Lapsit Storytime! Baby Lapsit invites newborns, […]

Las Madres Playgroup

"Nothing substitutes for the ability to build friendships with parents who are faced with similar parenting issues." Join Las Madres Downtown/Rose Garden for a weekly Tuesday playgroup. Children can play […]

Indoor Family Storytime

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 […]

Family Storytime + Stay & Play

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 […]

English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club

Berryessa Branch Library presents an in-person adult English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club.Are you looking for a place to practice your English conversation skills in a fun, welcoming and safe […]

Virtual English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club

This program is presented by the Calabazas Branch of the San Jose Public Library.Join our wonderful volunteer instructor to improve your English conversation skills with other adult learners in a […]

Tech Mentor: One-On-One Computer Basics

Get personalized tech assistance. Help is available for basic tasks such as: Using emailConnecting to WiFiAccessing library resources such as e-books and e-learning of San Jose Public LibraryCreating documents by […]

Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP)

FREE. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please call (408) 350-3239 to set up a free one-on-one counseling appointment. Do you have questions about Medicare or Medi-Cal?Sourcewise's HICAP counselors offer one-on-one counseling for those looking to make […]

Reading to Children with Lee

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 […]

Social Workers in the Library Drop-In Hours

Advice | Information | Referral Social Workers in the Library offers free social service information and referrals*. Our staff can meet with you, approach your needs without judgement, and help […]

ELL Conversation Club

English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Clubs create a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners of English to practice their English conversation skills. Clubs meet weekly with a trained facilitator courtesy […]

Rose Garden Teens Reach Meeting

Teens Reach is the youth council for the San José Public Library for ages 13-18, providing a key way for young adults to build their leadership skills by developing and […]

Drop-In Tech Help

Do you need assistance with technology? Staff from the organization Tech Exchange can help you with topics such as: Help using your phoneIntro to computer basicsSetting up/sending emailsWeb searchesCollege applicationsSJPL's […]

Homework Club at Edenvale Branch Library

Need help with your homework? Kindergarten through 8th grade students can come to Edenvale Branch Library's Homework Club to get coached by trained library volunteers. Students can get free help with their homework in […]

Adult Activities at the Calabazas Branch

Feel free to showcase your ongoing DIY projects at the library, whether it's knitting, drawing, stitching, painting, home improvement, or any other creative endeavor. Our adult programs are inclusive and […]

LEGO® Club

Come join us at the Joyce Ellington Branch Library for our LEGO® Club! We'll supply both big and small LEGO® pieces, so come and bring your creativity! Important: Children under […]

Sanskrit for Beginners

This beginner course will introduce Sanskrit to children.  Students will begin by learning the alphabet. For Ages 7-17. Free! ADA Accommodation Requests

Volunteer Away Your Fines

Come volunteer away your library fines at a rate of $20 per hour by helping us tidy and clean the library as a Branch Buddy! This is a perfect opportunity for […]

U.S. Citizenship Mock Interview Practice

Are you ready to begin your path towards citizenship? Join us in person to practice for the U.S. Citizenship Interview and learn about: N-400 test questionsCivic TestPractice the reading and writing […]

(Virtual) Citizenship Class

Are you ready to begin your path towards citizenship? Are you interested in attending a series of classes that prepare you for the citizenship test? Join us for informational sessions that […]

Tully: EVC ESL-502 – Listening and Speaking 1

ESL 502 is a non-credit high-beginning level ESL course through Evergreen Valley College (EVC) designed to improve students' listening, speaking, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Students will learn how to […]

Reading Under the Stars

Join us for a fun hour of reading aloud! The librarian will read a selection of picture books, easy readers and chapter books to entire families that foster engagement and […]

Bombay Jam

Dance, sweat and move to the hottest Bollywood music and experience sheer exhilaration. Build endurance and tone in this addictive Bollywood dance workout! This energetic dance workout will be volunteer […]