• Financial Literacy for Youth

    Join our wonderful volunteer on an 8-week series on Financial Literacy!Young adults today in the US are facing social pressures that can compromise their financial wellbeing. There are record lows in savings, record high in spending, and stepping into adulthood without the foundational education in Personal Finance.  Recommended for youth ages 10-18 years old. This […]

  • Family STEAM

    Drop in every Saturday for a new STEAM adventure, from robots to engineering to science to making.  September 6 - HovercraftSeptember 13 - Guest Presenter: Astro Revolution on The Big Bang Theory & Distance in the UniverseSeptember 20 - LEGO ChallengeSeptember 27 - Heart Science October 4 - Space WeekOctober 11 - Canceled for Book […]

  • Saturday STEM Club

    Join our volunteers for a fun, hands-on science experiment for elementary and middle school kids! Each program is limited to 15 kits, 1 per family. Tickets for these kits will be available at the information desk 1 hour before the program. Once the tickets are out, you may still attend the program but you may have […]

  • 1 on 1 Tech Assistance (In-Person)

    Do you need to brush up your computer skills? Whether you need assistance putting together a Word document, Excel spreadsheet, or PowerPoint presentation, or receiving help submitting an online job application or other government document to learning a new online tool, our experienced and dedicated tech tutor can help! Sessions are 30 minutes and appointments […]

  • Academy of Ballet and Etiquette: Cinderella

    The Academy of Ballet and Etiquette uses the stories of the ballets to teach steps, technique and manners. We end with formal bows and a puppet story of the ballet as review and reward. Each class involves full body storytelling, bursts of focus, strong class manners, and movement to hook children on classical music and […]

  • English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club

    In-person at the Tully Branch Library. English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Clubs create a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners of English to practice their English conversation skills. Clubs meet weekly at the library. ADA Accommodation Requests

  • U.S. Citizenship Mock Interview Practice

    Are you ready to begin your path towards citizenship? Join us in person to practice for the U.S. Citizenship Interview and learn about: N-400 test questionsCivic TestPractice the reading and writing testBecome more comfortable with the interviewLearn strategies on how to interview Free. In-Person. No registration required. ¿Están listos para el camino a la ciudadanía? Acompañenos […]

  • 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 […]

  • Volunteer Away Your Fines as a Branch Buddy!

    Every now and then, libraries need a little extra love from the communities they serve. You can volunteer away your library fines at a rate of $20 per hour while helping the library maintain a clean and welcoming environment.  Volunteers will be responsible for: Cleaning toys and furniture in the children's area. Other activities may […]

  • 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