Financial Health and Wellness: Social Security
2025-11-15 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join the Library as we welcome financial wellness instructor Brad Hamada of the Heartland Institute of Financial Education back for a series workshop on financial health and wellness!
Registration opens two weeks before the event date and is preferred for each individual session to adequately accommodate seating.
Optimizing Your Social Security BenefitsWith Social Security, the sheer volume of rules can overwhelm anyone. Incorporating these benefits into your broader financial strategy is crucial, yet often overlooked. Shockingly, nearly 96% of people claim their benefits incorrectly. Our solution is straightforward: we simplify the complexity, providing clear guidance to optimize your Social Security benefits. We’ll ensure you make informed decisions that align with your overall financial goals, giving you peace of mind for the future.

English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club
2025-11-15 15:00 - 16:00
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.
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U.S. Citizenship Mock Interview Practice
2025-11-15 15:00 - 16:00
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

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Reading to Children with Volunteer Venkat (Hybrid: In-Person and Online)
2025-11-15 15:00 - 16:00
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 the option of either attending in-person at the East San Jose Carnegie branch library or online via Zoom.
If you wish to attend online, please e-mail Sarah Kishler at sarah.kishler@sjlbrary.org to register and receive a Zoom link. Both in-person and virtual attendees local to the San Jose area have a chance to win a free book!
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*Virtual* HTML Workshop
2025-11-15 15:00 - 16:00
Come join us for a one-hour Virtual HTML workshop hosted by Together We AI, participants are introduced to the fundamentals of HTML, including tags, elements, structure, and formatting. Participants will learn how HTML serves as the foundation for web content that AI systems can interpret, analyze, or enhance. The session includes building a simple web page, giving participants hands on experience and deepening their understanding of basic HTML. By the end, attendees will understand both the basics of HTML and its growing role in AI integration.
Participants must have access to a computer or laptop.
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Practice Your Spanish Speaking Skills: Spanish Language Learners
2025-11-15 15:00 - 16:00
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.
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Adult & Teen Crafternoon: Pie Garland
2025-11-15 15:00 - 16:30
Use felt to create artistic slices of fabric pie and string them into a decorative garland in honor of the fall baking season!
This program is for adults and teens (ages 13+) only.
No registration is required; walk-in while supplies last.
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 Level 1 - Reading and Writing
2025-11-15 15:00 - 16:30
Let us help you build a strong foundation in English!
In this class, students will study the following topics:

Describing people and things
Weather
Describing activities and events
Family members
Places around town
Clothing and shopping
Language and nationalities
Hobbies and interests

Course information:

Starts: September 6, 2025
Ends: December 13, 2025
Class day: Saturday
Time: 3:00-4:30 PM
Instructor: Ngoc Lien

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Girls Who Code
2025-11-15 15:30 - 16:30
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025 Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Location: Technology Lab
The Los Gatos Library has partnered with @GirlsWhoCode to create a club meant for people ages 12-18 to learn to code and change the world!
"What will I Learn?
Our middle and high school Clubs encourage you to impact the community in a positive way through code. In order to build the skills you need to make an impact, you will learn how to code from our fun online tutorials and activities that will help you build animations, games, apps, and other things that you dream up! We have tutorials in Python, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and Java."
Email: signup@gwc-losgatos.org to register.

Reading Buddies
2025-11-15 16:00 - 17:00
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 can bring their favorite book or choose from the available selection at the West Valley Branch Library.
Free. Pre-registration not required. However, reading sessions are available on a first come, first served basis and the duration of reading sessions may be limited depending on the number of volunteers and/or participating students.
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Music and Movement in Vietnamese and English / Múa Hát Song Ngữ Anh-Việt
2025-11-15 16:00 - 17:00
Bilingual Music and Movement in English and Vietnamese is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities both in English and Vietnamese. Music and Movement is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!
Stay for a fun craft starting at 5:30 PM after Music & Movement.
On the 4th Tuesday of each month, a bilingual story will be read during this program.
Free, no registration is required.
This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.
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Múa hát song ngữ bằng tiếng Anh và tiếng Việt được thiết kế để phù hợp với nhiều lứa tuổi. Chúng tôi mong muốn mời cả gia đình cùng tham gia vào các hoạt động này để cùng hát các bài đồng dao, cùng vận động ngón tay và cùng nhảy múa vui vẻ. Âm nhạc và nhảy múa là một trải nghiệm thú vị và giúp cho cả gia đình tương tác tốt hơn, thúc đẩy niềm vui học tập cho trẻ em ở mọi lứa tuổi. Mọi người đều được nhiệt liệt chào đón tại chương trình này.
Chương trình làm thủ công sẽ bắt đầu vào 5:30 chiều, sau phần múa hát song ngữ.
Kể chuyện song ngữ và múa hát cùng với làm thủ công vào thứ ba của tuần thứ tư trong tháng.
Chương trình hoàn toàn miễn phí và không cần phải đăng ký trước.
ADA Yêu cầu Phương tiện để tham gia chương trình

Math = Fun (Math Olympiad)
2025-11-15 16:00 - 17:00
Want to grow in basic competitive math skills? Join us in Math = Fun and practice 4-5 elementary school and middle school Math Olympiad problems. See your math and problem-solving skills improve! For children 8-12 years old.
Free. Online registration required.
Sessions are not related. Participants must sign up for every session they plan to attend.
This program meets weekly on Saturdays (8/9/2025 – 12/13/2025) from 4pm-5pm in the Santa Teresa Library Community Room.
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ESL Writing Club
2025-11-15 16:00 - 17:30
Practice basic writing skills in English with our tutor in a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners. Sessions will include creating simple sentence structures, some basic grammar, and build up to writing a simple paragraph.
Free. No registration required.
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Tech Mentor
2025-11-15 16:00 - 18:00
Need help printing or using Word and Excel? Want to set up an email account? Need ideas on tech security? Questions on accessing SJPL eResources? From the basics to somewhat beyond, volunteer tech mentors are here to help with thoughtful advice and problem-solving. We will do our best to assist you with your tech dilemmas.
Free. No registration or appointment required. Just drop by and ask for assistance.

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Language and Culture Swap
2025-11-15 16:30 - 17:30
¿Hablas español y quieres aprender inglés?
Speak English and want to learn Spanish?
Build community with people from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Everyone has something to contribute!
Construye comunidad con personas de diferentes antecedentes lingüísticos y culturales. ¡Todos tienen algo que aportar!

In this program, Spanish-proficient participants with limited English skills will share their linguistic and cultural knowledge with English-proficient participants with limited Spanish skills and vice-versa to create a mutually enriching learning experience.
En este programa, los participantes con dominio del español y habilidades limitadas en inglés compartirán sus conocimientos lingüísticos y culturales con participantes con dominio del inglés y habilidades limitadas en español, y viceversa, para crear una experiencia de aprendizaje mutuamente enriquecedora.

Free. Registration requested but not required.ADA Accommodation Requests

Switch It Up Saturdays
2025-11-15 16:30 - 17:30
Join us at Educational Park Branch and play on our Nintendo Switch every Saturday for an hour.
Come with friends or meet new ones.
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Korean for Beginners
2025-11-15 16:30 - 17:30
Hosted via Zoom by Educational Park Branch:
Start your exciting journey into the Korean language with Korean for Beginners, an online course designed especially for pre-teens and teens eager to explore the vibrant world of Korea. This virtual classroom offers a fun, step-by-step pathway to mastering the basics of Korean communication while experiencing the culture that makes it unique.
Learning Objectives

Hangul Mastery: Begin with the Korean alphabet and develop a solid foundation in reading and writing.
Practical Language Skills: Learn everyday phrases and expressions to communicate naturally in Korean.
Cultural Immersion: Dive into Korean music, dramas, and food to connect language learning with culture.

Course Content

Units 1–3: Learn Hangul, practice basic greetings, express gratitude and apology, and talk about daily routines and weather.
Units 4–6: Build real world communication skills, asking for directions, having casual conversations with friends, and expressing emotions and feelings.

Free. Intended for pre-teens and teens. Please register with a valid e-mail address to receive the Zoom invite.

No class on 10/18 and 11/29

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Sun and Sea Art Exhibit
2025-11-16 00:00
Anil Sawe’s exhibit consists of oil paintings on canvas depicting colorful sunsets and the power of the ocean.
His exhibit runs from Nov 1 to Dec 30, 2025 and is open to the public during the Library’s open hours.
About the Artist
Anil was born in Bombay, India, and was an engineer by profession. However, he always found a strong attachment to all visual arts. Now retired, Anil lives in Aptos and loves to capture the ocean’s energy and vivid colors of the west coast sunsets in his paintings.

Family Board Games
2025-11-16 00:00
Join us every Sunday to play fun board games! We have a fun variety of games set out for folks of all ages to enjoy.
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1:1 Tech Mentor / Giáo Viên Máy Tính
2025-11-16 00:00
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 basics
Account or device setup
Intro to Microsoft Office
Job search & resume help
Navigating/organizing email
And more!

Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make an appointment.
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