• How to Etsy: A Crash Course for Crafty Teen Entrepreneurs

    Itchy to learn how to ETSY? Learn how to build your business on ETSY and other online selling platforms and further expand into physical selling spaces, such as fairs and markets.  Get professional tips on taxes, paperwork, permits, business policies and more. Come with an idea, leave with a business plan. If you’ve graduated from […]

  • Celebrating the Moon: Mid-Autumn Festival

    Celebrate NASA's International Observe the Moon Night and the Moon Festival at West Valley Branch Library! We will have activity stations for families to engage in while they wait for their number to be called to have 1 balloon creation per child (child must be present) provided by Magic Bubbles and Balloons. While supplies last, our activities will […]

  • Teen Book Sale

    Teen volunteers run a book sale for children and teens.  Gently-used children books: picture books, popular paperbacks and hardcovers are available for purchase.  Come and check out the selection and support your local library. Proceeds benefit the Almaden Branch Library and Almaden Teens Reach, our local teen volunteer organization. Cash only. 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 […]

  • 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

  • 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 […]

  • 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

  • Financial Literacy for Youth

    Young adults today in the US are facing social pressures that can compromise their financial well-being. There are record lows in savings, record high in spending, and stepping into adulthood without the foundational education in Personal Finance. Come learn money matters with Teens Who Invest as they present on how to make good financial choices as teens and adults. […]

  • LEGO® Club – Club LEGO®

    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 […]

  • ESL Level 1 – Reading and Writing

    Let us help you build a strong foundation in English! In this class, students will study the following topics: Describing people and thingsWeatherDescribing activities and eventsFamily membersPlaces around townClothing and shoppingLanguage and nationalitiesHobbies and interests Course information: Starts: September 6, 2025Ends: December 13, 2025Class day: SaturdayTime: 3:00-4:30 PMInstructor: Ngoc Lien ADA Accommodation Requests