• 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 with each other through stories, songs, bounces, tickles, rhymes, books, and play. After Storytime concludes, we invite you to Stay & Play! Some special toys […]

  • *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 at the workplace. Learn how to improve your leadership, public speaking, and business communication skills to get results in the workplace and beyond.Presented in partnership […]

  • 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 community members.All levels of writing experience are welcome.Small group setting. Writing Sessions Include: FictionNonfictionPoetryParticipant ReadingsWriting ExercisesGuidance and Group FeedbackGuest SpeakersQuarterly in-person/hybrid meetingsAnd much more! Free […]

  • 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 first Friday of the month the branch is open. Tea and a biscuit will be served. All are welcome to BYOC (Bring Your Own Cup). […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 to provide a welcoming and respectful environment for learning English and building conversation skills with other adult learners. Free. In-person. No registration required. ADA Accommodation […]

  • 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 beginning and developing readers and helps children build confidence as readers. Our reading coach will listen to children read and provide support in phonics, sight […]

  • 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 weekly with an online trained facilitator. We invite you to join us to practice and build your English conversation skills with other adult learners. Please register […]