Join us on Tuesday mornings for Baby Bouncers Lapsit (for non-walking babies) up to 12 months old. This is a baby and caregivers program with an early literacy focus on traditional nursery rhymes, lap bounces, body rhymes, songs, very short and simple picture books. Caregivers are welcome to bring a blanket for their babies to lay […]
This program is a collaboration between SJPL and SJSU Library.This panel will feature writers and scholars discussing the importance of young adult and speculative fiction for queer and trans folks, and their allies. In addition to professors Maite Urcaregui and Daniel Rivers, this panel will feature Mara Olivas, an MFA graduate from SJSU and the […]
Do you have questions or need assistance with technology? At the Almaden Branch you can make a 30-minute appointment to assist you with: Learning to use Libby (formerly Overdrive) to read ebooks and listen to e-audiobooksAccessing non-Overdrive eBooks and audiobooks from Boundless, CloudLibrary, and EnkiUsing Hoopla to read, listen and watchAccessing the New York Times […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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; […]
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 […]
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 […]
