Homework Help for Grades K-6
2025-09-02 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 for Grades K-6
2025-09-02 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 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 room while your child participates in the program.

Homework Help will not be held on the following dates:
November 11
November 24 – November 27
December 22 – January 1
January 19
February 16 to February 19
March 30 to April 6
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

Read & Repeat
2025-09-02 17:15 - 18:00
Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Time: 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room
Repetition and active learning combine to strengthen pre-kinder skills as each week we explore a different science, language arts, math, social studies, and art concepts in a storytime geared toward smaller group learning.
We ask that registered families commit to attending all 3 sessions for their child's best learning experience.
Ages 3-5.

Zumba Fitness Class / Clase de Zumba Fitness
2025-09-02 17:45 - 18:45
Join us for a free weekly dance and rhythm based workout. This Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow dance exhilarates your senses and works all major muscle groups in a high-energy cardio blast that leaves you invigorated, refreshed and full of life. Zumba features rhythms like salsa, merengue, cumbia and samba set to Latin and international beats.
We recommend you wear comfortable workout clothes and shoes and bring your own water and towel.
No registration is required. All adults are welcome to join us.
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Únase a nosotros para un entrenamiento gratuito basado en baile y ritmo. Este baile de inspiración latina y fácil de seguir estimula tus sentidos y trabaja todos los grupos musculares principales en una explosión cardiovascular de alta energía que te deja vigorizado, renovado y lleno de vida. Zumba presenta ritmos como salsa, merengue, cumbia y samba con ritmos latinos e internacionales.
Use ropa y zapatos deportivos cómodos. Trae tu propia botella de agua y una toalla.
No es necesario registrarse. Todos los adultos son bienvenidos a unirse a nosotros.

Reading Buddies [Compañeros de Lectura]
2025-09-02 18:00 - 19:00
Come practice your reading skills and read aloud one on one with a furry friend! Each 15-minute session is with a specially trained therapy dog and their volunteer. Reading Buddies in the Gilroy Library will take place the 1st Tuesday of each month starting in September. Sign-ups are first come, first serve until all slots are filled.
For children in PreK – 6th grade.

¡Ven a practicar tus habilidades de lectura y lee en voz alta uno a uno con un amigo peludo! ¡Cada sesión de 15 minutos es con un perro de terapia especialmente entrenado y su voluntario! Los “Reading Buddies” en la Biblioteca de Gilroy tendrán lugar el 1er martes de cada mes a partir de septiembre. Las inscripciones seran por orden de llegada hasta que se llenen todos los espacios.
Para niños desde Prekínder hasta 6to grado.

Evening Itty Bitty Jamboree
2025-09-02 18:30 - 19:30
Parents and babies (12 months old and younger) join us for short fun stories, rhymes, fingerplays and songs. Our Itty Bitty Jamboree is 30 minutes followed by Stay & Play time.
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month:

July: 1, 15
August: 5, 19
September: 2, 16
October: 14, 28
November: 11, 25
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.

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club
2025-09-02 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for our monthly Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club at Saratoga Library. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month.
This month, we will be discussing Childhood’s End by Arthur C. Clarke. Register and pick up a copy of the book at the adult reference desk.
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.

Mindfulness Meditation (Online)
2025-09-02 19:00 - 20:00
Mindfulness meditation is a wonderful way to develop clarity, discipline, and perspective as well as improve your mental and physical health. Join online sessions with Phuong Pham, a Buddhist nun experienced in the practice of meditation. Each session is 45 minutes of meditating together followed by 15 minutes of group sharing and Q&A led by Phuong. The group sharing and Q&A is a valuable part of the process, so participants can reflect on the meditation session together and build community. It is open to all levels of experience.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Please make sure your email address is entered correctly. To minimize interruptions, participants must arrive no later than 7:15 pm to be admitted. Participants must register separately for each week they would like to join.
You can learn more about Phuong here and can watch her meditation videos here.

The Rise of Cryptocurrency: The Basics
2025-09-02 19:00 - 20:30
Cryptocurrency is transforming how people think about money, investing, and digital assets. But for many, this finance topic still feels confusing, intimidating, or out of reach.
This clear and accessible session is designed for individuals with no prior experience or only limited knowledge of cryptocurrency. You’ll learn what crypto is, why it matters, and how it’s evolving without getting lost in technical jargon.
Most importantly, we’ll focus on how everyday people can begin exploring cryptocurrency as an investment opportunity without needing cold storage wallets, complex trading platforms, or advanced tools. If you’re curious about crypto but unsure where to start, this program offers a simple, practical entry point.
This program is sponsored by the Financial Planning Association of Silicon Valley and is part of the Santa Clara County Library District’s celebration of Financial Literacy Month.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program do not necessarily reflect those of the Santa Clara County Library District. Participants are solely responsible for their individual investment portfolios and financial decisions.
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.

1:1 Tech Mentor / Giáo Viên Máy Tính
2025-09-03 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.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Sunnyvale Five Guys Dine Out to Support Ellis Elementary School, Sept 3 & 4, 2025, All Day Event
2025-09-03 - 2025-09-04 | 116 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, 116 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA, 94085, United States
Eat for Ellis at Five Guys! Dine out at Five Guys on Wednesday and Thursday, September 3 & 4 for All-Day Events in support of Ellis Elementary PTA! Five Guys will donate 25% of your purchase to the Ellis Elementary PTA when you dine in or take out.
📍 Location:Five Guys116 E El Camino RealSunnyvale, CA 94085
Don’t forget to show the attached flyer when you order.Come out and support our public schools—every bite counts!

ELL Morning Conversation Club
2025-09-03 10:00 - 11:00
This program is in-person at Santa Teresa Branch Library.
English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Clubs create a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners of English to practice their English conversation skills. Clubs meet weekly with a trained facilitator courtesy of Santa Teresa Branch Library.
No Registration Required, Materials Will Be Provided
ADA Accommodation Requests

Virtual Job Search & Resume Program
2025-09-03 10:00 - 11:00
Meet one-on-one with an experienced volunteer to create or update a resume, search and start applying for a new job on Zoom.
Sessions are 20 minutes. Be prepared to share a current resume, any job history, list of skills, and/or education with the volunteer.
Registration Ends: 20 hours before the event
Resumes can be reviewed in advance if emailed to Brian.Parkman@sjlibrary.org by 3:00 PM on the Tuesday before your session.
Find out about more Career and Business resources the library has to offer at SJPL Works.
Registration Information: Please register using a valid email address. Double-check that your email address is correct before confirming your registration.
Zoom Link Directions: A link to the Zoom meeting will be sent via email 20 hours before the program you have registered for. Please, do not share this login information with others. Registration for virtual programming may be limited due to the nature of the program and only those who have registered should attend the program.
Găp gỡ trực tiếp với một thiện nguyện viên để kiến tạo hoặc chỉnh sửa sơ yếu lý lịch, tìm và bắt đầu làm đơn xin một việc làm mới, hoặc huấn luyện kỹ năng phỏng vấn của quý vị.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Shut Up & Write!
2025-09-03 10:00 - 12:00
Looking for a place for a weekly silent writing session? Join us in Rinconada Library’s spacious Embarcadero Room every Wednesday morning right after the library opens.

10-10:15: Check in with other writers.
10:15-11:45 a.m.: Settle in for 90 minutes of silent writing in a large, light-filled comfortable room.
11:45 a.m.-noon: Wrap up the session.

Feel free to find a table in the library to continues writing until closing at 6 p.m.

Tech Mentor
2025-09-03 10:00 - 12:00
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.
ADA Accommodation Requests

*Virtual* ESL Idioms
2025-09-03 10:15 - 11:15
If you’re interested in building your English skills to sounds like a native speaker, join us to learn idioms and why they are so important to your English language learning. Idioms may seem complicated at first, but they can actually be a lot of fun to learn.
An idiom is an expression, word, or phrase that has a figurative meaning. The meaning of idioms is NOT obvious from the individual words. Idioms are word combinations that have a different figurative meaning than the literal meanings of each word or phrase.
Registration is required to receive a Zoom link and password.
Please note that this program does not take place on the third Wednesday of each month.
*Participants have the option to come into the Biblioteca Latinoamericana Branch to get tech support in order to be able to participate in this program. Please email Mercedes Diaz, mercedes.diaz@sjlibrary.org, or call (408) 294-1237 in advance.
ADA Accommodation Requests

The Whodunit? Mystery Book Club At Los Altos Library
2025-09-03 10:15 - 11:30
A monthly discussion of the best in mystery fiction. Please join us on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:15 am.
This month’s book is Her Name is Knight, by Yasmin Angoe.

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.

Digital Skills: One-On-One Tech Help for Seniors
2025-09-03 10:15 - 17:30
Do you have questions or need assistance with technology? At the Almaden Branch you can make a 15- or 30-minute appointment to assist you with:

Learning to use Libby (formerly Overdrive) to read ebooks and listen to e-audiobooks
Accessing non-Overdrive eBooks and audiobooks from Boundless, CloudLibrary, and Enki
Using Hoopla to read, listen and watch
Accessing the New York Times and/or the San Jose Mercury News online
Accessing and searching Consumer Reports
Learning a new language with Mango
Connecting to Wi-Fi/hotspots
Using Discover & Go to reserve free or reduced tickets to local museums and attractions
Navigating the SJPL website
Checking out a 7-day pass to access Great Courses from Libby or Hoopla
Using the library’s pay-to-print system
Walking you through a Digital Skills Building Pathways lesson
And much more!

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

For questions, please call (408) 808-3040 or send an email to ab.sjpl@sjlibrary.org
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NORTHSIDE: Baby & Me Storytime Session 1 (0-1.5 years) (09/03/2025 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
2025-09-03 10:30 - 11:00
Baby & Me Storytime is designed to promote early literacy for babies birth to 1.5 years old. Storytime includes songs, a simple story, fingerplays and nursery rhymes including early literacy tips for you to take home and practice with your…

Family Storytime
2025-09-03 10:30 - 11:00
Join us for stories, songs, and more on Wednesdays at 10:30. This storytime is designed for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Please bring a blanket or towel to sit on!
Where: The Campbell Community Center, in The Orchard City Banquet Hall.
No registration required. Parking may be limited.
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.

Little Ones Storytime
2025-09-03 10:30 - 11:00
Join Librarian Heidi on Wednesday mornings at 10:30AM for Little Ones Storytime at Children’s Library.
Storytime includes a variety of early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This program is targeted to children under the age of two and their caregivers.

Family Storytime
2025-09-03 10:30 - 11:00
Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!
To prevent overcrowding, there are two storytimes at Calabazas on Wednesday morning. The same storytime will be held twice, at 10:30 and again at 11:15 a.m.
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.

This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.
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Baby/Toddler Storytime
2025-09-03 10:30 - 11:00
Baby/Toddler Storytime invites children and their caregivers to wiggle, rhyme, and sing with diverse books, songs, and fingerplays that encourage language, play, and exploration.
This program is geared for children 0 to 3 years of age and their parents/caregivers, but all children are welcome!
Free, with limited capacity. Seating for storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of storytime. *Child must be be present to receive a ticket.*
San José Public Library Storytimes are in alignment with the City’s Education and Digital Literacy Initiative.
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MISSION: ESL Conversation Club (09/03/2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
2025-09-03 10:30 - 11:30
Practice your English conversation skills every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Mission Branch Library! Build confidence and make friends while you practice your English. All levels are welcomed with new topics every week! …

Fun with Art presented by First5 Santa Clara County
2025-09-03 10:30 - 11:30
Join us as we have fun with art with our First5 Santa Clara County partners from the Josephine Guerrero Family Resource Center (FRC) in Milpitas. This program is geared for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. FRC staff will read a book, lead a craft activity based on the book, and then share resources provided at the resource center.
Registration not required but space is limited.
Session Dates and Location Details:
Wed. Aug. 6 – Auditorium
Wed. Sept. 3 – Auditorium
Wed. Oct 1 – Auditorium
Wed. Nov. 5 – Activity Room
Wed. Dec. 3 – Activity Room
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.

First Wednesdays
2025-09-03 10:30 - 11:30
Would you like to connect with other members in your community? Join us in-person. We will provide a welcoming and respectful gathering space for members of the community to talk, and build positive community member relationships.
This program is intended to create a gathering space for our senior community, but all adults are welcome.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Registration is not required.
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English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club
2025-09-03 10:30 - 11:30
Our English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Club creates a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners of English to practice their English conversation skills with a trained facilitator.
The club meets weekly in the Library Community Room.

Free. No registration required
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English Conversation Club
2025-09-03 10:30 - 11:30
Are you looking to improve your English? Join our English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Club at Almaden to practice speaking. Two leaders will guide the group in weekly topics. Basic understanding of English required. The purpose of this group is to practice speaking and to increase a learner’s facility and comfort in speaking English.

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Tea & Toys: Playdate for Children and Their Caregivers
2025-09-03 10:30 - 11:30
Parents & caregivers: bring your little ones ages 5 and younger to a playdate at the Library! Kids will discover new toys and activities while adults will have a chance to chat and get acquainted while sipping tea.
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Knit & Crochet Circle @ Saratoga Library
2025-09-03 10:30 - 12:00
Join Saratoga Library’s monthly knit and crochet circle. Bring your own projects and yarn, ask questions, receive help, give help, share ideas, and meet new people! We’ll meet in the Maple Room unless notified otherwise. It is located near the Bestseller collection and New Books.
Patterns from past workshops and a limited number of circular knitting needles and crochet hooks will be available to borrow.
Masks are highly recommended. Drop-in, no registration required.
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.
