• ELL Word Games

    Pick up a worksheet and build your English vocabulary! Word game worksheets will be available by the library’s front entrance. Free. While Supplies last. ADA Accommodation Requests ¡Toma una hoja de trabajo y desarrolla tu vocabulario en inglés! Las hojas de trabajo de juegos de palabras estarán disponibles en la entrada principal de la biblioteca. […]

  • English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club

    Build your English conversation skills with other adult learners in a welcoming and respectful environment. Practice your speaking and listening skills, expand your vocabulary, discuss current events, and much more! Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests Desarrolla tus habilidades de conversación en inglés con otros adultos en un ambiente acogedor y respetuoso. ¡Practica tus habilidades, amplía tu […]

  • Tech Mentor: One-On-One Computer Basics

    Get personalized tech assistance. Help is available for basic tasks such as: Using emailConnecting to WiFiAccessing library resources such as e-books and e-learning of San Jose Public LibraryCreating documents by using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint We can also provide basic instructions for using devices such as laptops, smartphones, e-readers, etc. Register […]

  • Line Dancing (Low Intermediate Level)

    Join our wonderful volunteer instructor Audrey Chen for line dancing classes. Have fun and enjoy music while performing calorie-burning dance movements! Some line dancing experience is needed for this class. Those looking to improve their line dancing skills are welcome. We will take a break for the month of November. Please note this will be an indoor […]

  • *Virtual* Digital Skills: Trợ Giúp Kỹ Năng Máy Tính Bằng Tiếng Việt Qua Zoom (Computer Help)

    Computer Help in Vietnamese via Zoom Free. Available In Vietnamese Contact Rebecca Quan at rebecca.quan@sjlibrary.org to get the zoom link. Would you like to find out more about computers? Our staff can help you with basic computer skills: Learning the basics of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Setting up an email account with strong password; […]

  • Willow Glen Library Knitters

    Do you enjoy working with yarn, knitting or crochet?  Want to see what others are working on, refine your skills, or talk about all things yarn, knitting and crochet?  All hand needle crafts welcome.  No training or supplies are provided, but if you need advice there are many experienced knitters who are happy to lend […]

  • Banned Book Button Making

    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 […]

  • Reading to Children with Lee

    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 volunteer, Kids are also welcome to practice reading to our volunteer. Reading to Children will take place in the […]

  • *Virtual* U.S. Citizenship Interview Practice // Práctica de Entrevista para la Ciudadanía de EEUU

    ENGLISH: Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Interview! During the mock interview, you will practice how to answer questions about your application, background, and civics test, and practice the reading and writing test! This program will be through Zoom https://zoom.us/j/99698626851 ---- ESPAÑOL: ¡Prepárate para el examen de ciudadanía de los Estados Unidos! Durante la práctica de entrevista […]

  • The Untold History of Latinos

    This program is a collaboration between SJPL and SJSU Library In this documentary series, join creator and host John Leguizamo on a quest to uncover Latino and Latina heroes and their contributions. Leguizamo takes viewers on a captivating journey, delving into both well-known and lesser-known stories of Latino history, spanning thousands of years, from the […]