San Jose King Library

Visit the library to participate in arts and crafts for kids. All tools and supplies are provided. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

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. […]

Note:  On October 26 and November 2, Math Club will meet in the Tech Center.Improve your math skills and apply them through fun math-related activities!  Participants will focus on a variety of math concepts and do hands-on math activities in this weekly drop-in program. For children in grades 3-5 only.  Registration not required. Instruction on the week's […]

Have a vision? Let’s create it!  Come, manifest your dreams and make them into reality with a vision board. You will use digital tools to help design your own vision board that shows your goals, dreams, and what inspires you the most. Whether you are imagining your future career, personal growth, or things you want […]

Explore the colors of autumn leaves in our sensory painting program! Children will put leaf-shaped cardstock into a ziploc bag and choose fall colors to add in, mixing the paint within the closed ziploc bag. Kids will experiment with paint mixing, promoting cognitive and social development. Join us for a fun-filled time celebrating fall creativity! Free. Registration but […]

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 or small group interaction with our adult volunteer. They are also welcome to practice reading to our volunteer. Pre-registration is not required, and children may drop in […]

Join us every Sunday between 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the Seven Trees Library to play fun board games! We have a large selection to choose from, including new games and classic games that everyone of all ages can enjoy. No Registration Required. Thanks to the Friends of the Seven Trees Library for making this possible! […]

This program is in-person at Educational Park Branch Library. Are you looking for a place to practice your English conversation skills in a fun, welcoming and safe environment? Look no further! Our English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Club offers a respectful environment for adult learners of English to practice their English speaking & conversation skills […]

Join us for 4 weeks in our Pre-Teens/Early Teens Life Skills Group - a program led by teens! We’ll be learning about different valuable life skills such as social skills, health and nutrition, public speaking, and leadership skills. November 2, 2025: Social Skills November 9, 2025: Health and NutritionNovember 16, 2025: Public Speaking November 23, 2025: Leadership Skills We meet in the Edenvale Branch Teen […]

Stop by the West Valley Branch Library for one-on-one computer help with our experienced, friendly Tech Mentor! Our Tech Mentor volunteer can help you with basic computer issues like: Learning the basics of Microsoft Word and Excel;Setting up an email account;Using social networking services like Facebook;Submitting an online job application:Downloading an e-book from the library's web […]