• Día de los Muertos Scavenger Hunt

    Want a not-so-spooky activity this fall? The Fall Scavenger Hunt has returned to Biblioteca Latinoamericana, with a Día de los Muertos theme!We have paper "sugar" skulls hiding throughout the stacks, can you find them all? Drop in, grab a scavenger hunt clue card and begin exploring Biblioteca Latinoamericana. Visitors who find all the ghosts can stop […]

  • Computer Assembly Workshop [by Appointment]

    Free. Recommended for ages 10+ With Lab PCs donated by our local community, you will learn: Components needed to assemble a working computerHow to plan out and shop for a new/used computer componentsHow to assemble a PC without damaging components Class Breakdown: Presentation on minimum necessary components and their functionsStudents/families (in small groups) will be given […]

  • 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 […]

  • Freedom to Read Scavenger Hunt

    Celebrate Banned Books Week with two fun scavenger hunts! Kids can explore the children’s area to uncover clues about challenged favorites, while teens and adults can test their knowledge with a banned book quest of their own. Discover stories once silenced—and the joy of finding them again.Scavenger hunt lists for all ages will be at the […]

  • Día de los Muertos Scavenger Hunt

    Want a not-so-spooky activity this fall? The Fall Scavenger Hunt has returned to Biblioteca Latinoamericana, with a Día de los Muertos theme!We have paper "sugar" skulls hiding throughout the stacks, can you find them all? Drop in, grab a scavenger hunt clue card and begin exploring Biblioteca Latinoamericana. Visitors who find all the ghosts can stop […]

  • Reading to Children in Japanese 「子供達の為の絵本読みきかせクラス(日本語)」

    Participate in a read aloud and sing together in Japanese with other families. The stories and songs are great for families with young children. The program will be in Japanese. All are welcome! See you there. This is a free event. No registration is required. ADA Accommodation Requests 他のご家族と絵本の読み聞かせに参加して、一緒に日本語の絵本を楽しみましょう。ものがたりは小さなお子様連れのご家族に最適です。プログラムは日本語で行われます。皆さんぜひ来てくださいね。会場で会いましょう。このプログラムは無料で、事前登録の必要はありません。

  • Village Square Chess Club

    Are you interested in playing and learning chess? If so, you are invited at the Village Square Branch Library to come and learn to play chess at the beginners and intermediate levels. Walk-ins are welcome! Our Village Square Chess Club meets 1st and 2nd Saturday of every month. ADA Accommodation Requests

  • 1 on 1 Tech Assistance

    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 tutors can help! Current Weekly Schedule: Tuesdays at 4:30 […]

  • Children's Stitchery

    The Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library is introducing Children's Stitchery Learn about basic hand-stitching techniques and embroidery. Participants must arrive at 10 am as the selected stitching project can take up to 60 minutes to complete.  The intended audience for this event is age 7+, but families are welcome to join.  Free, No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

  • Crochet Together

    Crochet Together with the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library! Crochet Together is a volunteer run event teaching participants how to crochet. Supplies are provided from the library; however participants are welcome to bring their own materials. Drop ins are welcome. For children who are interested in crochet, recommended ages are 8 and up. ADA Accommodation Requests