• Holiday Selfie Station at Santa's Toy Shop

    Kick off the Holiday Festivities by taking a selfie with Santa’s Toy Shop backdrop display at Bascom Branch Library. We'll have holiday props available for taking those perfect Holiday snaps! Don't forget to sign up for San Jose Public Library's Winter Reading. Participants get one giveaway prize for signing up and one prize, either a book for […]

  • 1:1 Tech Mentor / Giáo Viên Máy Tính

    Free.  By appointment only.Offered in-person or virtually via Zoom, in English, Español, or Tiếng Việt.Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!What We Do: Intro to computer basicsAccount or device setupIntro to Microsoft OfficeJob search & resume helpNavigating/organizing emailAnd more!Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make […]

  • Write a Letter to Santa

    What do you wish to receive this holiday?  Children are invited to write a letter to Santa through the week of December 6 through December 21 at Bascom Branch Library. Santa letter templates, as well as crayons and a special "Santa" mailbox will be available for children to write their letters. ADA Accommodation Requests

  • 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 of writing and sending a letter to Santa.  Children will learn how to write a letter and express their wishes.  For children 6+. Children are invited […]

  • Winter Reading Scavenger Hunt

    Oh no, the gingerbread has escaped the oven at Biblioteca Latinoamericana! Now they're hiding out in our bookshelves. Can you help us find them all? If you do you win a prize! This program is for all ages, younger children may need the assistance of friends and family. Free. No registration is required. -------------------------------------------------------------- Búsqueda del Tesoro de […]

  • Elf on the Bookshelf

    Buddy, Hillview Branch Library’s very own special elf, is back this year! Find Buddy for a chance to win a prize! How to Play Find Buddy: Search for Buddy, the Elf on the Bookshelf, in the library anytime from December 1–12, 2025. Tell Staff & Fill Out a Raffle Ticket: Each time you find the Elf, let the staff member […]

  • Holiday Selfie Station at Santa's Toy Shop

    Kick off the Holiday Festivities by taking a selfie with Santa’s Toy Shop backdrop display at Bascom Branch Library. We'll have holiday props available for taking those perfect Holiday snaps! Don't forget to sign up for San Jose Public Library's Winter Reading. Participants get one giveaway prize for signing up and one prize, either a book for […]

  • ESL Conversation Class || ESL clase de conversación

    This class will teach students English phrases and common practices used in everyday life situations. Students will meet twice a week for 1-2 hours each day depending on placement level. Class will consist of lecture, listening exercises and class participation. Free. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  Cannot join the program without being assessed first.  Assessments will take place once […]

  • 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. Lunches are served Tuesdays and Fridays 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for in person dining. To Register for these programs, please go to sjregistration.com.Any questions […]

  • Tech Mentor: One on One Computer Help

    Confused by your computer? Get personalized tech assistance from a Librarian at the Evergreen Branch Library! Help is available for basic tasks such as connecting to WiFi, using email, creating documents, and accessing library resources such as e-books and virtual programs. We can also provide basic instructions for using devices such as laptops, smartphones, hotpots, […]