• Reading to Children

    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 a small group interaction with our volunteer and will be held in the Reading to Children corner, within the Children's Area. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation […]

  • Baby Lap-Sit Story Time

    This program is geared for pre-walking children and their parents or caregivers. Baby Lap-Sit Storytime invites newborns, infants, and their caregivers to learn together by strengthening their relationship with each other through stories, songs, bounces, tickles, rhymes, books, and play. The program includes a half hour of stories and songs, followed by a half hour of […]

  • 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 is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This program is geared […]

  • Indoor 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 is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This program is geared […]

  • Volunteer Away Your Fines as a Drop-in Do Gooder

    Drop-in every last Wednesday of each month to volunteer away your library fines at a rate of $20 per hour while helping the library maintain a clean and welcoming environment. Details and Requirements: • Must be able to commit to the full session • Anyone under the age of 15 must volunteer alongside a parent/guardian • No […]

  • 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 is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This program is geared […]

  • Digital Skills: One-On-One Tech Help for Seniors

    Do you have questions or need assistance with technology? At the Almaden Branch you can make a 30-minute appointment to assist you with: Learning to use Libby (formerly Overdrive) to read ebooks and listen to e-audiobooksAccessing non-Overdrive eBooks and audiobooks from Boundless, CloudLibrary, and EnkiUsing Hoopla to read, listen and watchAccessing the New York Times […]

  • Indoor Family Storytime

    Family 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. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. Free, with limited capacity. Seating for Storytime is available […]

  • Crafting Club

    Love working with your hands? Join our Crafting Club! Whether you're into drawing, knitting, origami, beading, or any other craft, join fellow craft enthusiasts!Bring your own projects to work on; share ideas, discover new techniques, or simply enjoy the company of others who love creating with their hands.We meet every Wednesday from November 12th through […]

  • *Virtual* Resume Review

    *This is a FREE webinar Have your resume reviewed by a SJPL Works Business & Career Librarian. The resume review will be a 15 minute one-on-one meeting, during which the Librarian will identify what needs to be improved and can help organize your information. Please have your resume and job description prepared to share over […]