ESL Conversation Club
2025-10-01 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Presenter: Staff Adult Location: 1st Floor Program Room
Are you learning or improving your spoken English? Come practice with us! We are offering this as a hybrid program. We will meet in person at the first floor program room. Can't make it in person? We will also provide a Zoom link.
Casual conversation and friendly company. Everyone is welcome.

CENTRAL: Homework Help Center (10/01/2025 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
2025-10-01 16:00 - 17:30
Do you need homework support? The library hosts a Homework Help Center for kids in grades 2nd-6th in which teen volunteers assist youth with reading and homework. We have limited capacity, and students will be served on a first come basis. Please…

Homework Help for Grades K-6
2025-10-01 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 [Ayuda con la Tarea]
2025-10-01 16:00 - 17:30
Are you a student in grades 1st – 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 1.º 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.

3D Printing Drop-In @ TeenHQ
2025-10-01 16:00 - 17:30
Middle and high school students are welcome to explore 3D printing with this drop-in program at TeenHQ’s MakerSpace. Teens will learn the (very) basics of 3D printing, test a design for printability, then schedule their print for later pick-up.
Teens can choose a design from Thingiverse or bring their own design from home. Designs from home must be in an .stl file format and fit on a USB. All prints must be able to go on a TeenHQ USB and claimed when print is available for pick-up. Designs are considered printable if able to load and save on Lulzbot Cura, but the librarian has final say. All prints must take less than 4 hrs 30 min to print. All eligible prints are free.
Program is first come, first serve. The first 8 teens will be able to reserve prints.
Laptops are available.
All who schedule a print must pick up their print within 3 weeks of being notified their print is ready unless you notify the librarian of any issues. The librarian will email and/or call to notify that the print is ready at TeenHQ for pick-up.
Please be aware that:

No weapons or items that could be construed as a weapon will be accepted for print.
Prints that are considered obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the library environment will be not accepted for print.
The library’s 3D printers must be used only for lawful purposes. All local, state, and federal laws must be followed.
For this program, 3D printers will only be operated by library staff.
Accepted prints may not violate any third party’s intellectual property, such as copyright, patent, or trademark.
Library staff reserve the right to refuse any 3D print request.
SJPL and library staff are not responsible for malfunctions or misprints.

This program is free. No pre-registration required.
This program is specifically for Middle and High Schoolers. Adult caregivers and younger siblings will be asked to sit in the Teen Reading Room while they wait.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Teens Reach Meeting & Activity
2025-10-01 16:00 - 17:30
This leadership and volunteer service group for teens ages 13-18 meets on the first [or 2nd if lands on closure] Wednesday of each month at 4:00 PM. Get involved, earn volunteer hours, and be a leader in the library.
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, be reliable and communicative, and be willing to learn new skills. Membership requires regular attendance at meetings, participation, and support of library activities and events. A sense of fun and adventure is also appreciated.
As a bonus, Teens Reach members can earn community service hours through participation in meetings and activities. Get some pizza at every meeting as well!
Agendas & Activities

September 3, 2025: Assign Leadership Roles; Beat Saber VR
October 1, 2025: Inverse-Charades & Origami Stars [glow in the dark or normal]
November 5, 2025: TBD
December 3, 2025: TBD
January 7, 2026: TBD
February 4, 2026: TBD
March 4, 2026: TBD
April 1, 2026: TBD
May 6, 2026: TBD

For more information go towww.sjpl.org/teensreach
No registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Maker Lab
2025-10-01 16:00 - 18:00
Join us in this monthly workshop to learn about 3D printing and Cricut machine. Available devices include Cricut Maker 3, Cricut Press, and a Creality 3D Printer. A limited selection of supplies for these machines will be available, but you’re welcome to bring your own supplies and digital design files.
No registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

One-On-One Tech Help
2025-10-01 16:00 - 18:00
Do you need help using a computer? Want to set up an email account? Stop by the Santa Teresa Branch Library for a session with our experienced volunteer! They can assist you with basic tech issues, such as:

Setting up an email account, composing & sending emails, using email attachments
Web searches and basic data entry
Learning the basics of Microsoft Word and Excel and web-based productivity software such as Google docs
Using the library’s pay-for-print and photocopy machines
Downloading apps on your phone or tablet
And much more!

You are welcome to bring your own device, such as a laptop, phone or tablet, or you can use one of our computers.
Free, No Registration Required
ADA Accommodation Requests

(Virtual) Lawyers in the Library
2025-10-01 16:00 - 18:00
King Library’s “Lawyers in the Library” connects you with an attorney for a FREE 20 minute legal advice appointment.
Select the REGISTER ONLINE link to make an online appointment. A volunteer attorney gives you a call between 4:00 – 6:00 PM on the appointment date.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to high demand, only one appointment is allowed per customer each quarter.Who Are the Lawyers?
Attorneys from the Pro Bono Project have generously donated their time to make Lawyers in the Library happen.
Here are other options for legal assistance.
ADA Accommodation Requests.

Wednesday Afternoon Meditation and Mindfulness
2025-10-01 16:30 - 17:00
Join us for our meditation and mindfulness class series at 4:30 PM on Wednesday afternoons.
Please note there will be no sessions on July 16 and July 23rd.
Come practice meditation for 20 minutes and ask questions for 10 minutes with instructor Manisha. This class will take place in Community Room 201A
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.

Year of Letters: Celebrate Connection Through Greeting Cards
2025-10-01 16:30 - 17:30
Join us at the library for Year of Letters, a heartwarming program where people come together to create and send greeting cards! Whether you want to brighten someone’s day, share a special message, or simply enjoy the art of card making, this is the perfect space to express yourself. Come craft beautiful, handmade cards, meet fellow card makers, and celebrate the timeless joy of thoughtful communication. No experience needed, we’ll have all the supplies on hand, just bring your creativity and a warm heart! Drop by and be part of a year filled with kindness, connection, and handwritten love. Let’s make every letter count!

Teen Program Incubator at Almaden
2025-10-01 16:30 - 17:30
Do you want to lead a program at the library? Do you have a passion for science or math, or coding skills you would like to share? Come to our Teen Program Incubator for feedback on how to turn your ideas into an engaging program. Participants will both give and receive feedback and mentorship from other teens and from branch librarians. Interested in being involved with a program but not sure what? We will help connect you with others with similar interests so you can develop a program together.
Programs developed at our Incubator may be presented as part of our After-School STEaM series (preferred), or possibly as a standalone program on a Saturday.
Participants MUST be at least 15-years-old as participation in our TeensReach volunteer program is required to present a workshop.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Design and Discover: Electrical Engineering
2025-10-01 16:30 - 17:30
In Design and Discover, you’ll explore the basics of eight exciting engineering fields through fun, hands-on projects. Build marshmallow bridges, create light-up greeting cards, and explore how real engineers solve real-world problems!
In this week’s session, you’ll hear a brief description of electrical engineering and use the concepts you learn to make a light-up card!
For children ages 6-11.
Free. Online registration required.
Sessions are not related. Participants must sign up for every session they plan to attend. This is an eight-week series led by teen volunteers.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Everyone Can Create: Halloween Stop Motion Animation
2025-10-01 16:30 - 17:30
Join us to create a Halloween stop motion animation using iPads and other materials! This is a two part series. On day 1, participants will learn what stop motion is and create a storyboard for their project. Day 2 will be dedicated to creating their animation and will have the option to share them. This activity is most ideal for ages 8+.

Free. Materials will be provided, limited supplies. Registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Art Explorations: Paint Your Emotions
2025-10-01 16:30 - 17:30
Join us for a fun and creative art program where children will explore power of emotions through painting! In this hands-on program, kids will learn how to express their feelings using colors, shapes, and brushstrokes. Whether they are happy, excited, or feeling calm, they will have a chance to paint what their emotions look like. This activity helps children understand and communicate their feelings while fostering creativity and self-expression.
Free. No registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

ESL Classes with Evergreen Valley College (EVC). ESL 501: Reading & Writing 1
2025-10-01 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

Knitting/Crocheting/Tatting Club
2025-10-01 17:00 - 18:00
Do you enjoy working with knitting, crocheting, or tatting? Do you want to learn how, see what others are working on, refine your skills, or talk about all kinds of hand needle crafts?
Join us in the East San Jose Carnegie Branch Community Room every week. Everyone 7 and up is invited to participate, and younger children are welcome to accompany their families.
ADA Accommodation Requests

(Virtual) Math Club at Seven Trees Library
2025-10-01 17:00 - 18:00
Math Club tutoring is intended for students from grades K-8 to learn and enhance their math skills from our knowledgeable volunteers. Hosted by staff and volunteers of the Seven Trees Library, please join us virtually on Zoom each week, Wednesdays from 5pm-6pm.ADA Accommodation Requests

ELL (English Language Learner) Conversation Club
2025-10-01 17:00 - 18:00
¡Ven a practicar hablar y escuchar inglés en persona en la Biblioteca Latinoamericana! Desarrolla habilidades de conversación con otros estudiantes de nivel principiante y intermedio en un lugar acogedor y respetuoso. Este programa es para adultos solamente.
Cada sesión está dirigida por personal de la biblioteca que habla español y ingles.
Gratis. No es necesario registrarse.
Solicitud de Accesibilidad ADA

Come practice speaking and listening in English in-person at the Biblioteca Latinoamericana! Build conversation skills with other beginner and intermediate level adult learners in a welcoming and respectful environment.
Each session is led by library staff who speaks Spanish and English.
Free. No registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Clases de inglés para Hispanos - Nivel Cero
2025-10-01 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 el voluntario Mike.
Esta clase es solamente para personas cuyo primer idioma es el Español.
Días de Clases Lunes y Miércoles con excepción de los días:

1 de Septiembre – Día del Trabajo

Ultimo día de clases: 8 de Octubre
¡Inscríbete ahora, espacio es limitado!
Gratis. Se proporcionará el material educativo.

Solicitudes de Acomodación ADA

Para mayor información escribe a marcela.guevara@sjlibrary.org

CANCELED: Start Smart: Driver Safety for Teens & Parents
2025-10-01 17:00 - 19:00
This event has been canceled. We apologize for the short notice. At this time, we do not know when we will be able to reschedule this program.
Start Smart is a program from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) aimed at helping newly licensed (or soon to be licensed) teen drivers (ages 15 to 19) become more aware of the responsibilities that accompany the privilege of being a licensed California driver.
Teens and their parents/guardians are invited to attend and participate in a free 2 hour long Start Smart class, hosted by local CHP officers. Learn collision avoidance techniques and how to identify collision-causing elements such as excessive speed, driving under the influence, and distracted driving.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be awarded a certificate. If you present this certificate to your auto insurance company, they may offer you a discounted rate!
No registration needed. Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend this class alongside their teens!
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Tully: EVC ESL-502 - Listening and Speaking 1
2025-10-01 17:15 - 18:45
ESL 502 is a non-credit high-beginning level ESL course through Evergreen Valley College (EVC) designed to improve students’ listening, speaking, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Students will learn how to pronounce basic words correctly, engage in basic communication with others, understand/use basic grammar structures, and acquire/expand basic vocabulary.
Registration at Tully Branch Library.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Pajama Storytime
2025-10-01 17:30 - 18:00
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Time: 5:30pm – 6:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children’s Area
Please wear pajamas (parents can too!) to this evening storytime featuring stories, songs, and rhymes. For all ages. Stuffies welcome.
Plan to arrive early to ensure admittance.

Pajama Storytime
2025-10-01 17:30 - 18:00
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Time: 5:30pm – 6:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children’s Area
Snuggle up for a cozy evening at Pajama Storytime! Wear your comfiest pajamas (grown-ups can too!) and bring along your favorite stuffy for a night filled with stories, songs, and rhymes. For all ages. Adults must be accompanied by a child.
Plan to arrive early to ensure admittance.
