Boulder Book Club & Craft
2025-11-18 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm Location: Book Bubble
Join us for a meeting of the Boulder Book Club & Craft- a group for readers who think graphic novels rock! This month we will be talking about Fangbone by Michael Rex, eating snacks, and doing a thematic craft on Tuesday, November 18th from 4-5pm in the Book Bubble.
This program is for kids ages 6-10.
Registration is required to get the free book and attend event. We will notify you when the books are available for pick up at the Children's Reference Desk.

Homework Help for Grades K-6
2025-11-18 16:00 - 17:30
Are you a student in grades K-6th and need help with homework? We have tutors for you to receive homework help, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. No registration is required. Walk-ins welcome as spaces allows. Basic school supplies will be provided.

Please note: As a parent or caregiver, it is mandatory to stay in the Courtyard while your child participates in the program.

Homework Help will not be held on the following dates: ‘

October 13
November 3
November 11
November 24 – November 28
December 22 – January 5
January 19
February 16 to February 20
March 30
April 13 to April 17
May 25

Are you interested in volunteering for Homework Help? Please visit our volunteer page to find out how to be a Homework Help volunteer.
For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org

Homework Help for Grades K-6
2025-11-18 16:00 - 17:30
Are you a student in grades K-6th and need help with homework? We have tutors for you to receive homework help, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. No registration is required. Walk-ins welcome as spaces allows. Basic school supplies will be provided.

Please note: As a parent or caregiver, it is mandatory to stay in the room while your child participates in the program.

Homework Help will not be held on the following dates:
November 11
November 24 – November 27
December 22 – January 1
January 19
February 16 to February 19
March 30 to April 6
May 25

Are you interested in volunteering for Homework Help? Please visit our volunteer page to find out how to be a Homework Help volunteer.
For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org

Homework Help [Ayuda con la Tarea]
2025-11-18 16:00 - 17:30
Are you a student in grades Kinder – 6th and need help with homework? We have tutors for you to receive homework help from every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 4-5:30pm. Basic school supplies will be provided.
No registration is required.

¿Eres un estudiante de Kinder a 6.º grado y necesitas ayuda con la tarea? Tenemos tutores disponibles para ayudarte con tus tareas cada martes, miercoles, y jueves de las 4-5:30pm. Se proporcionarán útiles escolares básicos.
No se requiere inscripción.

Homework Help K-6 grade
2025-11-18 16:00 - 17:30
Are you a student in grades K-6th and need help with homework? Our tutors will provide free homework help on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00p.m. – 5:30 p.m, Free homework help is also available on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm. No registration is required. Walk-ins welcome as space permits.
Please note: As a parent or caregiver, it is mandatory to stay in the Children’s room while your child (if she or he is under the age of 10) participates in this program.
Homework Help will not be held on the following dates:
November 24-27December 22 – January 8, 2026February 16-19April 1-9May 25
For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility
7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your
local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.

Teen Foodies
2025-11-18 16:00 - 17:30
Love to craft, love to eat? It might sound like a funny combination, but it’s really not. Food Crafting is a thing, and we do it every second Tuesday of the month. Make an epic-looking treat and eat it, too.

November’s Recipe is: Oreo Cake. We’ve made other Oreo-oriented desserts before, but this time, we’re going to make decadent cake from scratch using a few simple ingredients. Join us in our test kitchen for the experiment.

Free Program. No registration required.

Middle and High School students welcome.

Homework Club
2025-11-18 16:00 - 18:00
Join us for Homework Club. We have supplies, space, and homework help. When you complete your homework goal for the session you can pick a prize from the prize box.
Free. No registration required.

ADA Accommodation Requests

Homework Club at Edenvale Branch Library
2025-11-18 16:00 - 18:00
Need help with your homework? Kindergarten through 8th grade students can come to Edenvale Branch Library’s Homework Club to get coached by trained library volunteers. Students can get free help with their homework in subjects such as reading, writing, math, and social studies!​
Homework Club at Edenvale Branch Library is scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays each week from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, except for the following dates because of City holidays and school breaks:

October 7th and 9th

Homework Club will take a break for the winter right after the Thanksgiving Break and resume in January 2026. The schedule for the Spring semester will be determined and posted closer to the start of December.
Free. No registration is required; however, Homework Club has a limited capacity. Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. As a result, students might not be coached one-on-one for the whole duration of the program depending on volunteer availability. If we do not have enough tutors, students will be redirected to Tutor.com, a library resource.
ADA Accommodation Requests

LEGO® Club
2025-11-18 16:30 - 17:30
Come join us at the Joyce Ellington Branch Library for our LEGO® Club! We’ll supply both big and small LEGO® pieces, so come and bring your creativity!
Important: Children under 5 must be accompanied by their parents as small LEGO® pieces can be choking hazards.
No registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Adult Activities at the Calabazas Branch
2025-11-18 16:30 - 17:30
Feel free to showcase your ongoing DIY projects at the library, whether it’s knitting, drawing, stitching, painting, home improvement, or any other creative endeavor. Our adult programs are inclusive and open to all regardless of ability. We welcome you to bring your projects/hobbies and meet fellow community members who are also working on their own creations. If you’re looking to start a small project, we can provide one for you. Let’s meet up at the library!
Week One: Crafting Activities (T-shirt bags, rock painting, candle making, clay modeling, and more). Due to limited capacity, tickets will be available at the desk 30 minutes prior to the start of the program.
Week two: Trying something new (3D printer, AI app…etc.)
Week three: Board games (Tangram, sudoku..etc)
Week four: Chair exercises
Week five: Chair exercises
Registration is required to receive information about the topic prior to the event.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Magic Tree House Book Club
2025-11-18 16:30 - 17:30
Are you a fan of the Magic Tree House series? Then this book club is just for you! Join Ms. Veena, our enthusiastic volunteer, as she leads lively book discussions and fun craft activities. Explore each book through engaging conversations and creative projects that inspire critical thinking!
The Magic Tree House Book Club now meets on the last Monday of every month 4:30 PM at the Calabazas Branch Library.
Upcoming Book Selections:

September 29- Sea Otter Sunrise by Osborne, Mary Pope
October 27- Rhinos at Recess by Osborne, Mary Pope
November 18 – Afternoon on the Amazon by Osborne, Mary Pope
December 15 – Camp Time in California by Osborne, Mary Pope
Limited to 8 participants – tickets will be available at the desk 30 minutes before the program. All participants must be present to receive tickets. Parents, caregivers, and other spectators will remain outside the room.

ADA Accommodation Requests

1 on 1 Tech Assistance
2025-11-18 16:30 - 17:30
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 PM
Thursdays at 11 AM (assistance available in English or Mandarin Chinese)
Saturdays at 10 AM

How To Attend:

Participants are encouraged to pre-register, however drop-ins are also considered.
Register online or by calling the Willow Glen Branch Library at 408-808-3045 during the library’s open hours.
Participants will fill out a quick survey prior to their appointment to assess their technological goal/s, as well as a post-evaluation survey to gauge how the session went.

Questions:
Please contact Yannina Yang at Yannina.Yang@sjlibrary.org with any questions or concerns.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Homework Help for Grades K-5
2025-11-18 16:30 - 18:00
Are you a student in grades K-5 and need help with homework? We have tutors for you to receive homework help, Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 4:30p.m. – 6:00p.m. No registration is required. Basic school supplies will be provided.
For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+ days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.

Library Ukulele Society of Morgan Hill
2025-11-18 16:30 - 18:30
The Library Ukulele Society of Morgan Hill meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month to play music on the ukulele. Bring your uke and music stand or come to listen and sing along. All are welcome! Learn some songs and play together.
No registration required.
For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.

ESL Classes with Evergreen Valley College (EVC). ESL 501: Reading & Writing 1
2025-11-18 16:45 - 18:45
Develop your English language skills by practicing speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar.
Do you want to build your English language skills and your confidence? The Educational Park Branch Library Family Learning Center, in collaboration with Evergreen Valley College (EVC), offers you the opportunity to register today! This beginning non-credit ESL course is FREE!
ESL 501 Reading & Writing 1
What will you learn in this class? This is a non-credit, high-beginning-level integrated ESL skills course emphasizing basic reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. Students will learn to comprehend frequently used words in context, use learned phrases and sentences to express ideas in basic writing, understand basic grammar structures, and read simplified material.
Course Information
Starts: August 26, 2025Ends: December 11, 2025Meeting Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and ThursdayTime: 4:45 PM – 6:50 PM Instructor: TBD
No classes on:

Thursday, Nov 11: Veterans Day
Thursday, Nov 27:Thanksgiving

Before the classes start, you must complete a Guided Self-Placement (GSP). This is not a test—it’s simply an assessment to help us place you in the most appropriate ESL class based on your current English level. To ensure accurate results, the GSP should be completed independently and in a quiet setting, without assistance from classmates.
We will assist you with the application and registration processes in person at the Educational Park Branch Library.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Desarrolla tus habilidades en el idioma Inglés practicando el habla, escucha, lectura, escritura, vocabulario, pronunciación y gramática.
¿Quieres desarrollar tus habilidades en el idioma inglés y obtener más confianza? El Centro de Aprendizaje Familiar de la Biblioteca Educational Park, en asociación con Evergreen Valley College (EVC), te ofrecen la oportunidad de registrarte hoy! Este curso de ESL sin créditos académicos para principiantes es ¡GRATIS!
ESL 501 Reading & Writing 1¿Qué aprenderás en esta clase? este es un curso de habilidades de ESL de nivel alto inicial sin créditos con un fuerte énfasis en la lectura, la escritura, la gramática y el vocabulario básicos. Los estudiantes serán capaces de comprender palabras de uso frecuente en contexto, usarán frases y oraciones aprendidas para expresar sus ideas en la escritura básica, comprenderán estructuras gramaticales básicas y leerán material simplificado.
Información del Curso
Inicia: 26 de Agosto, 2025Finaliza: 11 de Diciembre, 2025Días de Clase: Martes, Miércoles y Jueves Horario: 4:45 PM – 6:50 PMInstructor: TBD
No habrá clases:

Jueves 11 de Noviembre: Día del Veterano
Jueves 27 de Noviembre: Día de Acción de Gracias

Antes de comenzar las clases deberás de completar una Evaluación de Ubicación Guiada (GSP). Esto no es un examen—es simplemente una evaluación para ayudarnos a colocarte en la clase de ESL más adecuada según tu nivel actual de inglés. Para obtener resultados precisos, debes completar la evaluación de forma individual y en un lugar tranquilo, sin la ayuda de compañeros.
Te ayudaremos con los procesos de solicitud y registro en persona en la Biblioteca Educational Park.
Solicitud de Accesibilidad ADA

Tuesday PM Bookclub
2025-11-18 17:00 - 17:55
Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Time: 5:00pm – 5:55pm Location: Conference Room
Join Librarian Rachael for a lively discussion of Beautiful, Ugly by Alice Feeney. Drop in to the Conference Room at 5 PM to join the discussion in person, or join in on Zoom here:

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://losgatosca-gov.zoom.us/j/92703658806

To sign up for the Tuesday Evening Book Club newsletter, click here:
http://libraryaware.com/36/Subscribers/Subscribe?showonlynewsletterlists=true

Everyone Can Create: Beginning Stop Motion Animation
2025-11-18 17:00 - 18:00
Children ages 8-14 are invited to this fun, in-person introduction to stop motion animation. Participants will use the Stop Motion Studio app to make simple stop motion animations using paper. Participants will have an opportunity to showcase their work at the end of the session. iPad devices will be provided to all participants.
Free. Registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Sanskrit for Beginners
2025-11-18 17:00 - 18:00
This beginner course will introduce Sanskrit to children. Students will begin by learning the alphabet.
For Ages 7-17. Free!
ADA Accommodation Requests

U.S. Citizenship Mock Interview Practice
2025-11-18 17:00 - 18:00
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 questions
Civic Test
Practice the reading and writing test
Become more comfortable with the interview
Learn strategies on how to interview

Free. In-Person. No registration required.

¿Están listos para el camino a la ciudadanía?
Acompañenos a practicar en persona para la entrevista
del examen de naturalización y aprender:

Las preguntas de N-400

Prueba CivicaPracticar las preguntas leyendolas y escribiendolas

Sentirse confortable con la entrevista
Aprenda algunas estrategias para entrevistar

ADA Accommodation Requests

Reading to Children
2025-11-18 17:00 - 18:00
Our library volunteer Ms. Jenny will be available in the children’s picture book area to read picture books to children. Children will have fun listening to stories while they develop a love for books and reading. Pre-registration is not required, and children may drop in to hear a story any time during the program. This program is best suited for preschoolers and children in grades K-3.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Bascom Teens Reach Meeting
2025-11-18 17:00 - 18:00
Teens 13-18 are invited to the Bascom Teens Reach Canned Food Drive!
Bring canned food to be donated to the needy. No more than ten (10) cans per person, please. Refreshments will be available!
Teens are invited to join Bascom Library Teens Reach in-person every 3rd Tuesday of the month. This program features fun volunteer opportunities, craft activities, games, and chances to hang out with your peers and learn new skills and information.
To join Teens Reach you must be 13-18 years of age, have a strong interest in the library, enjoy working with people of all ages and cultures, and be willing to learn new skills. Membership requires regular attendance at meetings, participation in and support of library activities and events, and a sense of fun and adventure. As a bonus, Teens Reach members can earn community service hours through participation in meetings and activities.
For more information go to: www.SJPL.org/teensReach
For ages 13-18. Held in Group Study Room 2.
Registration recommended but not required.ADA Accommodation Requests

AdvancED: Mapping Majors to Careers
2025-11-18 17:00 - 18:00
O*NET OnLine is a free application that provides the public with access to occupational information nationwide. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to navigate O*NET including how to explore “Bright Outlook” occupations which are expected to grow rapidly in the next several years, will have large numbers of job openings, or are new and emerging occupations. Together, we will explore careers that interest you, and those you’ve never heard of, so that you can start to build a Career Plan that includes the training and/or college majors that will help you get the jobs you want.
Presented by AdvancED. Free. Registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

(Virtual) Citizenship Class
2025-11-18 17:00 - 18:00
Are you ready to begin your path towards citizenship?
Are you interested in attending a series of classes that prepare you for the citizenship test?
Join us for informational sessions that will review:

the citizenship application process
questions from the citizenship test
strategies in practicing for the test

Classes will meet once a week.
The purpose of this class is for you to feel comfortable with the process of citizenship and for you to practice the skills necessary for the citizenship test. Please use the link below for class.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/94694628135

ADA Accommodation Requests

Clases de Ingles para Hispanos: Nivel Cero
2025-11-18 17:00 - 18:30
¿Quieres mejorar tu vocabulario en inglés, aprender gramática, y hacer amigos? Te invitamos a participar en esta clase de inglés nivel cero dirigida por la voluntaria Michelle en la Biblioteca Bascom.

Días de clases son los Martes y Jueves con excepción de los días:

11 de Noviembre – Veterans Day
27 de Noviembre – Thanksgiving

Ultimo día de clases: 11 de Diciembre
¡Inscríbete ahora, espacio es limitado!
Gratis. Se proporcionará el material educativo.
Para más información escribe a yesenia.ortega@sjlibrary.org

Esta clase está reservada para estudiantes de nivel principiante cuyo primer idioma es el Español. Por favor consulta con el personal de la biblioteca o completa esta encuesta para obtener información sobre opciones de otros programas para personas que están aprendiendo inglés.
Solicitudes de Acomodación ADA
