Ongoing

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

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 […]

Parent-Child Classes with Santa Clara County Early Head Start

Parent-Child Classes (PCCs) are designed to foster positive Parent-Child relationship through interactive play. Parents and babies will engage in various activities that support whole child development. Early learning experiences include: […]

Peer Support for MyConnectSV

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 […]

Tech Mentor

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 […]

Senior Nutrition and Enrichment Programs

This is a Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services program held at the Alviso Branch Library for adults 50+.Activities including fitness, games, and crafts are from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. […]

*Virtual* Mock Interview

*This is a FREE webinar* Practice makes perfect! Meet one-on-one for a virtual mock interview to practice your interview skills. During the mock interview, participants will be asked to answer […]

Baby Lapsit Storytime at Joyce Ellington Branch

This program is for babies that are not yet walking confidently, and their caregivers.  Baby Lapsit invites newborns, infants, babies, and their caregivers to learn together and strengthen their relationship […]

*Virtual* Soft Skills

*This is a FREE webinar*Your technical skills are what populate your resume and get your foot in the door. However, it’s your soft skills that set you up for success […]

Veterans of Life Write

Veterans of Life Write (Virtually) in the Library Open to all veterans, veterans of life, and veteran family members of any age, any military background, SJSU students and staff, and […]

First Friday Tea

Adults and teens, join us the first Friday every month for an English-style tea service. In the event the first Friday is a holiday, the program will run on the […]

Tech Mentor

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 […]

ESL Conversation Club: Intermediate

Suitable for Intermediate English learners. We invite you to practice your English speaking and listening skills through our weekly conversation club! Each session is conducted in-person by library staff. We aim […]

Gardner Health Services Information Table

Learn about comprehensive health care, services for Medi-Cal recipients, behavioral health support, substance use prevention, mental health services and more. For more information: https://gardnerhealthservices.org/ ADA Accommodation Requests

Reading Buddies

Reading Buddies provides students in grades TK-5 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a reading coach. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for […]

Virtual English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club

San Jose Public Library presents a virtual (Zoom) English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club. This is a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners of English. Club meetings will convene […]

Video Game Zone

Have fun and compete with others in a variety of popular games on Nintendo Switch, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! Open to Teens and Pre-Teens.No […]

Friday Family Game Zone

Looking for a fun way to unwind on a Friday afternoon? C'mon over to our weekly Friday Family Game Zone. In addition to board games, and cards games, we'll have […]

English & Math Tutoring

Need help with English and Math? Whether it's homework help or general tutoring needed, schedule an appointment with our volunteer who can help with English and math subjects for all […]

Resume Review & Interview Practice

About this Event: A well-crafted resume is vital to helping you stand out to potential employers. Our volunteer will help you learn the essential elements of a successful resume and also practice […]

LEGO® Engineering Club

Come join us at East SJ Carnegie Branch Library for our LEGO® Club! Participate in a weekly engineering challenge or make whatever you want!  Important: This event is recommended for children 5 […]

Friday Fun: Winter Snowglobes

Join us every Friday for a new craft activity. This week, we'll make cute plastic snowglobes with mini trees and figurines for decorations. All supplies will be provided.Free. No registration […]

Friday Fun: Fratello Marionettes

Classes are done! No homework is due until Monday! It's time for Friday Fun! Pearl Avenue will present a series of crafts, games, or fun activities each Friday afternoon, starting […]

ESL Conversation Club for Beginners

Come and practice speaking English with a friendly group in the library. Improve your English communication skills in a relaxed environment. Learn and use English in a fun way: Playful […]

Fun Art Friday

Come join us on the First Friday of the month for a new art activity!  Fun Art Friday is a hands-on program that provides children an opportunity to express themselves visually through interactive […]

Friday Fun

Each week will feature a special craft or activity, so you can get creative. Come together to have fun and build community! Children, teens, and adults, and families are invited to […]

Human Anatomy Class: Muscular System

Join us for a fun and engaging Human Anatomy Class - Muscular System that led by a passionate high school student with a deep interest in biology!  Are you curious […]

Basic English Conversation at Calabazas Library

Participants will practice basic conversation in day-to-day life.  We will work on vocabulary and review basic sentence structures. For adults who need more practice and are not fluent in English.  […]

Friday Fun: LEGO® Fun!

Our LEGO® Stop Motion volunteer is unavailable today! We will have free play with LEGO® blocks instead! All supplies will be provided. Join us every Friday at the Willow Glen Branch […]

STEM Fridays

Join us for STEM Fridays where we have different experiments and topics every week! Learn about the science behind lava lamps, slime, bubbles, potions, and more! Develop coding skills, create […]

ESL Writing Club

Practice basic writing skills in English with our tutor in a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners. Sessions will include creating simple sentence structures, some basic grammar, and build […]

Teen Book Club

Interested in discussing books with other teens? Join our teen-led teen book club! We’ll be discussing "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan and "Splintered" by A.G. Howard, then playing a […]