Children in grades K-5 will discover the joy of reading while improving their reading skills through practice with Srushti on Saturdays. Our Reading Buddy will listen to children and help them build confidence in their ability to read. They will ask questions about the books being read to encourage reading comprehension. Children will enjoy one-on-one interaction with Srushti […]
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 […]
Calling all book lovers! Let's celebrate the freedom to read! Get your button making on while spreading awareness about book banning and censorship! Drop into the Cambrian Branch Library on designated afternoons during Banned Books Week to create buttons from a variety of designs. Participants are invited to make buttons for themselves as well as […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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
Open to anyone interested, there is no need to sign up. This will give children the opportunity to get creative and build anything they choose with LOTS of LEGO® bricks. They can either work on their own creations or build as a team. Free. No registration is required. Recommended for ages 3 - 17 and families/caregivers. LEGO® is […]
TeenHQ Theater (formerly Teen Zoom Theater), in a special collaboration between SJPL and SJSU to honor Banned Book Week 2025 performs THE HOBBIT with its first intergenerational cast for its 15th production! Bilbo Baggins is a comfortably well-off hobbit with a love for rousing adventure stories. Real adventures, however, are definitely not his cup of […]
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 […]
