• *Virtual* HTML Workshop

    Come join us for a one-hour Virtual HTML workshop hosted by Together We AI, participants are introduced to the fundamentals of HTML, including tags, elements, structure, and formatting. Participants will learn how HTML serves as the foundation for web content that AI systems can interpret, analyze, or enhance. The session includes building a simple web page, […]

  • Reading to Children with Volunteer Venkat (Hybrid: In-Person and Online)

    Would you like your children to have fun listening to stories while building vocabulary, developing listening skills, and enhancing their reading comprehension? Join us for virtual Reading to Children where SJPL volunteer Venkat will read aloud a variety of stories! This event is designed for children in preschool-4th grade, but all ages are welcome to attend. Families have […]

  • Practice Your Spanish Speaking Skills: Spanish Language Learners

    Meeting once a week on Saturday at the Alum Rock Library Branch, "Practice your Spanish Speaking Skills: Spanish Language Learners" will help teach Spanish to anyone from a Spanish-speaking household or not. ADA Accommodation Requests

  • ESL Level 1 – Reading and Writing

    Let us help you build a strong foundation in English! In this class, students will study the following topics: Describing people and thingsWeatherDescribing activities and eventsFamily membersPlaces around townClothing and shoppingLanguage and nationalitiesHobbies and interests Course information: Starts: September 6, 2025Ends: December 13, 2025Class day: SaturdayTime: 3:00-4:30 PMInstructor: Ngoc Lien ADA Accommodation Requests

  • Reading Buddies

    Reading Buddies provides students in grades K-3 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a volunteer. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build confidence as readers. Our volunteers will listen to children read and provide support in phonics, sight words, and comprehension. Students […]

  • Music and Movement in Vietnamese and English / Múa Hát Song Ngữ Anh-Việt

    Bilingual Music and Movement in English and Vietnamese is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities both in English and Vietnamese. Music and Movement is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the […]

  • Math = Fun (Math Olympiad)

    Want to grow in basic competitive math skills? Join us in Math = Fun and practice 4-5 elementary school and middle school Math Olympiad problems. See your math and problem-solving skills improve! For children 8-12 years old.  Free. Online registration required.  Sessions are not related. Participants must sign up for every session they plan to […]

  • 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 up to writing a simple paragraph.  Free. No registration required.ADA Accommodation Requests

  • 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 beyond, volunteer tech mentors are here to help with thoughtful advice and problem-solving. We will do our best to assist you with your tech dilemmas. […]

  • Language and Culture Swap

    ¿Hablas español y quieres aprender inglés?  Speak English and want to learn Spanish? Build community with people from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Everyone has something to contribute! Construye comunidad con personas de diferentes antecedentes lingüísticos y culturales. ¡Todos tienen algo que aportar!    In this program, Spanish-proficient participants with limited English skills will share […]