• Tech Mentor

    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. […]

  • Tech Mentor

    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. […]

  • Master Gardeners: Unlocking the Mysteries of Seed Catalogs and Seed Packets

    Do you love to look at seed catalogs but wonder if you’ll really be able to grow plants from seed? Do you stare at the seed rack in your local nursery puzzling through which variety to plant? Join us for a lively discussion by Sharon Erickson, a UC Master Gardener Volunteer, about the terminology used in […]

  • Math Club

    Improve your math skills and apply them through fun math-related activities!  Participants will focus on a variety of math concepts and do hands-on math activities in this weekly drop-in program. For children in grades 3-5 only.  Registration not required. Instruction on the week's concept will occur during the first 15-20 minutes, so please arrive on time. This […]

  • Science Academy Presents: Slime Making

    Join Science Academy at the Educational Park Branch Library for fun, hands-on chemistry experiments for elementary and middle school kids!  This program is: Slime Making.  Learn how polymers form and why slime stretches. Free, 15 person maximum. Tickets for the program will be available at the Information Desk the day of the event. Observers may attend […]

  • Sew Easy! Hand Sewing Workshop

    This program is for children ages 7-12. Limited to the first 15 children on a first come, first served basis. Caregivers are encouraged to participate alongside their child.Learn just how easy sewing can be with Sew Easy! This volunteer-led program will guide children through creating their very own hand-sewn project. Get creative and hone fine […]

  • Rose A Mother's Story

    Join us as Kathy Esteves-Bates brings American icon, Rose Kennedy, to life as she reflects on the triumphs and tragedies of the Kennedy family. During this one hour presentation, Esteves-Bates portrays Rose as she embarks on an emotional journey.  Kathy Esteves-Bates's career spans three decades as a stage and TV actress, writer, teacher, and musician.  […]

  • Native American Song and Dance Celebration

    Future Generations is a cultural collaboration of Native American singers, dancers, and artists from the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Guided by our mission to honor our ancestors and their teachings through cultural expressions of the past, present, and future, we strive to educate the public about the songs, dances, art, food, and traditions of […]

  • Reading to Children

    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 adult volunteer. They are also welcome to practice reading to our volunteer. Pre-registration is not required, and children may drop in […]

  • Volunteer Away Your Fines As A Seasonal Decorator

    Volunteer away your library fines at a rate of $20 per hour while helping the library ensure a clean and welcoming family space. Volunteers are needed to help with disinfecting and wiping down children's toys and storytime props. Details and Requirements: • Anyone under the age of 15 must volunteer alongside a parent/guardian • No […]