Virtual English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club
2025-11-17 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This program is presented by the Calabazas Branch of the San Jose Public Library.Join our wonderful volunteer instructor to improve your English conversation skills with other adult learners in a welcoming and respectful environment. Enhance your speaking and listening skills, expand your vocabulary, discuss current events, and much more!
Free. Please sign in weekly to receive the reminder email and preview the upcoming lesson plan topics.
Click “Register” to sign up and provide your email address to receive the Zoom meeting link and access the topic details before the program begins. Registration closes 8 hours before each session.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a virtual program that will meet online using Zoom. Zoom is a web conferencing platform. In order to join the program using Zoom, participants must have access to a computer, tablet, or smart phone with an internet connection. Find out more about Zoom here.
Please do NOT register unless you are sure you are able to attend.
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Read to Succeed: Reading with a Police Officer
2025-11-17 14:30 - 15:30
Join a special guest from the San José Police Department (SJPD) at the Almaden Branch Library to share stories and the joys of reading to children as part of our Read to Succeed early education program. We’re excited to partner with the SJPD to bring this special program to the Almaden neighborhood.
Would you like your children to have fun listening to stories while building their vocabulary, developing listening skills, and enhancing their reading comprehension? Read to Succeed is a partnership between the San José Public Library and the SJPD to promote early literacy, as well as build positive and inspiring interactions between police officers, children and their caregivers through structured programming at SJPL locations.
Free. No registration is required. All ages welcome.
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Leyendo en español e ingles para niños - Reading to Children in Spanish and English
2025-11-17 14:30 - 15:30
Leyendo en español e ingles para niños
Nuestras voluntarias leerán cuentos en español e inglés para niños y sus familias. La participación en este programa es una manera excelente para que los niños desarrollen su imaginación y despierten el amor por los libros.
El programa, leyendo en español e inglés para niños, tomará lugar en el área de niños en la biblioteca.
Solicitudes de Acomodación ADA

Reading to Children in Spanish and English
Our volunteers will read stories in Spanish and English to children and their families. 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.
Reading to Children will take place in the Children’s Area.
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Snack Break-Free Snacks for Kids!/¡Meriendas Gratis Para Niños!
2025-11-17 15:00 - 16:00
Stop by the library and pick up a FREE after-school snack!

Monday – Friday, 3:00-4:00 p.m. while supplies last.
For kids 18 years old and under.
Snacks provided by the YMCA.
September – May except for MHUSD school breaks.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
¡Pasa por la biblioteca y recoge una merienda GRATIS después de la escuela!

Lunes – viernes, 3:00-4:00 p.m. mientras duren las reservas.
Para niños de 18 años y menores.
Meriendas proporcionadas por la YMCA.
De Septiembre a Mayo excepto durante los descansos escolares de MHUSD.

Declaración de No Discriminación del USDA

De conformidad con la Ley Federal de Derechos Civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), se prohíbe que el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, empleados e instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA discriminen sobre la base de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, credo religioso, discapacidad, edad, creencias políticas, o en represalia o venganza por actividades previas de derechos civiles en algún programa o actividad realizados o financiados por el USDA. Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

Mathema Adventures: A D&D-Inspired Math Games Program for Kids
2025-11-17 15:00 - 16:00
Are you interested in math? Do you want to improve your problem solving skills and understanding of math? Or do you enjoy math in general? Well, come join us in this Dungeons-&- Dragons-inspired interactive and immersive adventure to improve your math skills! Journey through the world of Mathema to learn math skills to be used in school, and to keep Mathema at peace! Recommended for kids in 1st to 5th grade.
No registration required.
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Reading to Children with Aysha
2025-11-17 15:00 - 16:00
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 Children’s Area.
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1-on-1 Tech Help
2025-11-17 15:00 - 17:00
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Do you need help using the computer? Don’t know how to send an email or set up a Zoom meeting? Our tech mentor can help!
Learn how to:

Open an email account
Connect to Wi-Fi/hotspots
Use laptops/Chromebooks
Use Microsoft Office
Fill out simple forms online
Use social media
Navigate the SJPL website

And more!
Free. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. AVAILIBILITY IS NOT GUARANTEED.
For more information or to make an appointment, please call the branch at (408) 808-3077 or email yesenia.ortega@sjlibrary.org

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Free Immigration Consultation / Consulta de Migración Gratuita
2025-11-17 15:00 - 17:00
Come for a free consultation with PARS Equality Center. The consultation is a safe one-on-one about your immigration questions. Any information you provide when requesting or receiving services is confidential and will not be shared with anyone outside the program.
Consultations will be held in English, Farsi, and Spanish.
For online consultations, click at the link the date and time of the event https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/99…
Free. Drop-ins are welcome. First come, first serve.

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Venga a una consulta gratuita con PARS Equality Center. La consulta es individual, y segura sobre sus preguntas de inmigración.
Cualquier información que proporcione al solicitar o recibir servicios es confidencial y no se compartirá con nadie fuera del programa.
Las consultas se ofrecerán en Inglés, Farsi y Español.
Para consultas en línea acceda al enlace en el día y hora del evento https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/99…
Atencion será en orden de llegada

Solicitud de Accesibilidad ADA

Free Snacks for Kids! / Meriendas Gratis Para Niños!
2025-11-17 15:00 - 2025-11-21 16:00
Stop by the library and pick up a FREE after-school snack! For kids 18 years old and under.
Monday – Friday (3pm – 4pm) while supplies last. Every school day until June except for GUSD school breaks.
Snacks provided by the YMCA.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

¡Pasa por la biblioteca y recoge una merienda GRATIS después de clases! Para niños de 18 años o menos.
De lunes a viernes (15:00 a 16:00) hasta agotar existencias. Todos los días lectivos hasta junio, excepto durante las vacaciones escolares del GUSD.
Meriendas proporcionadas por la YMCA.
Declaración de No Discriminación del USDA
De conformidad con la Ley Federal de Derechos Civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), se prohíbe que el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, empleados e instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA discriminen sobre la base de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, credo religioso, discapacidad, edad, creencias políticas, o en represalia o venganza por actividades previas de derechos civiles en algún programa o actividad realizados o financiados por el USDA. Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

3D Printing Appointments @ Hillsdale Branch
2025-11-17 15:30 - 16:30
Date: Monday, November 17, 2025 Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space
Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for 3D Printing Appointments. 1:1 appointments will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays. All equipment will be provided by the library. Create your own design in Tinkercad or print a design from Thingiverse. Printing can vary based on detail and the design can be printed to pickup at a later date.
You can register here.
Any Questions? Contact Joey Squillacioti by phone or email.
Phone: 650-522-7886
Email: jsquillacioti@cityofsanmateo.org

Game Zone
2025-11-17 15:30 - 16:30
Are you an expert at board and card games and want to demonstrate your skills, or just want to learn the basics? Or maybe you’d like to sink the 8 ball at a game of pool?
Join us in the Teen Room at the Hillview Branch Library if you want to play board and card games, shoot some hoops with our basketball arcade, play some pool, or just hang out!
Free. No registration required.
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Village Square Homework Club
2025-11-17 15:30 - 17:00
Need room to get homework done and work on class projects? Join as at the Village Square Homework Club. Basic school supplies and snacks are provided. Volunteers are available to help with homework assignments as well. Teens are also welcome to come and work on their school assignments.ADA Accommodation Requests

Cunamacué: Dance Together Class
2025-11-17 16:00 - 16:45
Learn Festejo, a fun and vibrant dance from Peru. This is an engaging, intergenerational class that immerses participants in Afro-Peruvian culture through the festive dance of Festejo.
Class is geared for children up to 8 years old and their adults. This interactive experience encourages family bonding while exploring cultural traditions through movement and music, making it a fun and educational activity for children and their caregivers.
This session features live music and culminates in an exciting dance routine that celebrates the festive spirit of this beloved rhythm. The class lasts approximately 40 minutes.
Cunamacué was founded in 2010 in Oakland, California by Carmen Román — dancer, choreographer, filmmaker, and educator –– born in Lima, Peru, with the purpose of bringing visibility to the presence and cultural knowledge of the African descendant population in Peru. Cunamacué brings awareness of Peru’s African descendants by sharing their deep cultural history through music and dance.
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Chess Club for Kids
2025-11-17 16:00 - 17:00
Come learn to play chess, or just play a game! This is an informal and welcoming program for kids up to age 12 and their families.
Chess Club meets every Monday. Please check the website event listing for possible date cancellations and library holidays.
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One-On-One Reading Coach for Kids
2025-11-17 16:00 - 17:00
Our One-on-One Reading Tutor for Kids provides students in grades K-3 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a reading coach. Our reading coach creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build confidence as readers. Our reading coach 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 Cambrian Branch Library to read aloud to their reading coach.
Free. Pre-registration not required. However, reading sessions are available on a first come, first served basis and the duration of reading sessions will be 15 minutes. (A little longer session may be permitted, provided there are no other participants).
Participants can also use their session to read away their fines! Just inform your coach (open to youth only).
Please note, that the One-On-One Reading Tutor for Kids is a program to encourage young readers to practice their reading skills with an adult volunteer. (It is not intended as an hour long tutoring session.)
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STEM NOVEMBER
2025-11-17 16:00 - 17:00
Drop in on Monday afternoons for a new STEM adventure, from engineering to learning to code.
November 3: Code and Go MiceNovember 10: Hovercraft November 17: 3D Design with TinkercadNovember 24: SpirographsNo registration required. Appropriate for ages 7-12.Free, with limited capacity. Tickets available at the desk 30 minutes before program starts. All individuals (of any age) attending need a ticket and must be present to receive their ticket.

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Tea Time @ Bascom Library
2025-11-17 16:00 - 17:00
Join us for tea, refreshments and conversation. All ages welcome.
Hot tea will be served October through March, and iced tea April through September.
This event is held every third Monday of the month at Bascom Library in Study Room 2.
No registration required.
This program is generously funded by Friends of Bascom Library.
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Rescue Readers - Reading with the San José Animal Care Center
2025-11-17 16:00 - 17:00
Rescue Readers is a one-hour program for all readers, where participants read to the animals at the SJ Animal Care Adoption Center.
Readers provide soothing company to dogs, cats, and critters as they await adoption.
As a bonus, new readers gain confidence and improve their reading skills.
Registration is Required.
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Maker Mondays: Crochet a Scarf
2025-11-17 16:00 - 17:00
Let’s crochet a scarf! This is a super easy and beginner friendly project. We supply everything you need.
No registration required.
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Wee Play Dates: Wee Build
2025-11-17 16:00 - 17:00
Join us for autumn playdates at the library! These events offer a fantastic opportunity for little ones and their caregivers to come together for fun-filled moments.
Don’t miss out on this chance to celebrate the joys of play while connecting with other families in the community. It’s a wonderful way to learn through play and create lasting memories together!
This program is recommended for children ages 1-5 and their families/caregivers.

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STEM Club
2025-11-17 16:00 - 17:00
Drop in and join us every Monday from 4pm-5pm for an evening of STEM related family fun! This club is intended for ages 5-10, but all families are welcome.
Free. No registration required.
October 27 – Halloween Lava Lamps
November 3 – Walking Water
November 10 – Wall Marble Run
November 17 – Make Your Own Seismograph
November 24 – Cancelled
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Make It Mondays: Rainbow Corn
2025-11-17 16:00 - 17:00
Join us every Monday for arts and crafts at the library! Each week will feature a different activity that focuses on building creativity, social-emotional, and school readiness skills through art. All supplies will be provided!
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