Celebrating Filipino American History Month Storytime
2025-10-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for a captivating journey celebrating Filipino American Heritage Month during our special storytime at the library.
Delve into the rich tapestry of Filipino culture through engaging stories, vibrant music, and exciting activities that honor the traditions and contributions of Filipino Americans. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore diverse narratives and foster cultural appreciation in an inclusive and welcoming environment.
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Bilingual Family Storytime/ Hora de Cuentos & Stay and Play
2025-10-02 11:00 - 12:00
Bilingual Family storytime is geared for a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. After Storytime concludes, families are invited to Stay & Play! For 30 minutes after storytime, special, age-appropriate toys will be available to keep the fun going.

Storytime 11:00 – 11:30 am
Stay & Play 11:30 – 12:00 pm

Free. No registration is required.
Cuentos en familia está diseñado para una variedad de edades e invita a todo la familia para participar en actividades de alfabetazión temprana, como cuentos, juegos con los dedos y actividades de movimiento. Después de que concluya la hora del cuento, ¡las familias están invitadas a quedarse y jugar! Por 30 minutos después de la hora del cuento, habrán juguetes especiales y apropiados para la edad disponible para mantener la diversión.

Hora de cuentos 11:00 – 11:30 am
Stay & Play 11:30 – 12:00 pm

Gratis. No es necesario registrarse.
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My First Book Club
2025-10-02 11:00 - 12:00
My First Book Club was created to help caregivers and children bond over books and reading and to foster early literacy skills. Caregivers will learn the theory and mechanics of a successful reading session while having fun sharing stories with their children and participating in various educational activities. Every participating child will receive a free book (while supplies last).
*Suitable for children 6 months and older and their caregivers.*
Free. Registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Family Storytime
2025-10-02 11:00 - 12:00
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!
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 when the Library opens.
A second Storytime will be provided at 11:30 a.m., if necessary. This storytime is also first-come, first-served, with a limited amount of tickets available, once the 11:00 a.m. Storytime has reached capacity.
It is strongly recommended that everyone (ages 2+) wear a mask for indoor programming.

This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.
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Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States with Smithsonian Educators
2025-10-02 11:00 - 12:00
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Online
Registration is required. Click this link to attend the virtual event.
Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States.
The stories in Nuestra América cover each figure's cultural background and childhood, and their accomplishments or contributions to American history. A glossary of terms and discussion question-filled reading guide, created by the National Museum of the American Latino, encourages further research and exploration. The museum has featured twenty-three of these stories in its exhibition ¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States, the first exhibition to feature U.S. Latino history at the national level.
Featuring beautifully illustrated portraits by Gloria Félix, this is a book that children (and adults) will page through and learn from again and again. A must have for every school and home library to help students understand the American story!
Register today to learn more about the rich history of Nuestra América!
Not able to attend live? You can access the recording for this event and all Online Author Series events on our website shortly after they conclude.
About the Presenters:
Adrián Aldaba, a Chicago native, is the national programs manager for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino. In this capacity, he serves audiences of all ages by bringing the Latino Museum’s programs and content to communities where they live and thrive outside of the Washington, D.C. area. He does this through the museum’s national leadership, family, and public programs for adults and intergenerational audiences. He also supports national K-12 efforts facilitating teacher workshops connecting the museum’s literacy initiatives and resources to educators across the nation. Aldaba co-authored Strategies for Engaging and Representing Latinos in Museums, a free resource released by the American Alliance of Museums Latino Network. Aldaba joined the Smithsonian more than a decade ago after working as a research assistant for the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University. He earned his A.B. cum laude in Romance Languages and Literatures from Harvard College.
Emily Key is the assistant director of Learning and Public Engagement at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino where she developed the museum’s learning continuum and education vision centered on creating opportunities for visitors to experience, learn, reflect, and transform by sparking curiosity and encouraging life-long learning. Key oversees national bilingual programming, community engagement, K-12 aligned educator resources, publications, and the Young Ambassadors Program, a nationally recognized youth leadership program.Key is also responsible for the creation of the General Motors Learning Lounge and its correlative educational programming for the museum’s Molina Family Latino Gallery that opened in June 2022. Prior to the museum, she led education efforts for the Smithsonian Latino Center and worked in the education department of the National Air and Space Museum. Key holds a graduate certificate in arts and culture strategy from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from the George Washington University.

This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Mountain View Library.

Online English Conversation Club
2025-10-02 11:00 - 12:15
Practice English with an online English Conversation Club session! Meet new friends and learn English together. Registration is required for each session.You will receive a Zoom link after registration and before each session.
If you are not familiar with Zoom, please review these resources:
Getting Started with Zoom
Zoom technical requirements
Check out our complete schedule of English Conversation Club sessions.
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@lib.sccgov.org.

ESL Class Session
2025-10-02 11:00 - 13:00
Santa Clara County Library District residents 18 years and older are eligible to register for this ESL class led by a professional ESL instructor. This class session is for beginner and intermediate ESL students. Join us to learn and improve your English listening and speaking skills.
Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 10/2-12/11. You must be able to attend the entire class session. Space is limited. Registration for a placement test is 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@lib.sccgov.org.

Drop-in Tech Help
2025-10-02 11:00 - 13:00
Do you need assistance using your laptop, tablet, or cell phone? Have a question about technology? We can help you with one-on-one instruction. Please be aware that space and time are limited, and help is given on a first come, first serve basis.

Preschool Storytime
2025-10-02 11:15 - 11:45
Join us for a fun-filled storytime featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and lots of interactive movement! This early literacy storytime is designed for children 3-4 yrs old and their caregivers.

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.

ELL Grammar & Vocabulary Club
2025-10-02 12:00 - 13:00
Do you want to build your English-language skills and your confidence?
The English Language Learner (ELL) Vocabulary and Grammar Club is a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners to learn and practice their English. Participants will have the opportunity to develop their grammar skills, expand their English vocabulary and more. Suggested for high beginner or intermediate English language Learners.
The ELL Grammar and Vocabulary Club meets weekly at the library in the library’s Community Room with a trained facilitator.
Vineland’s English Learning series:

ELL Beginning English: A beginner program for learners with limited English skills; approximately levels 1-2
ELL Grammar and Vocabulary Club: An intermediate program for learners that know some English but want to learn more/complex English; approximately levels 2-3
ELL Conversation Club: An advanced program for learners to practice speaking and listening while also learning about American culture and idioms; approximately levels 3-4

Free. No Registration required.
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Asistencia para Búsqueda de Trabajo
2025-10-02 12:00 - 13:00
¿Necesitas ayuda para elaborar tu resume (currículum)? ¿Sabes dónde buscar oportunidades de empleo? ¿Buscas un cambio de carrera?
Reúnete personalmente con el personal de la biblioteca para:

Crear tu resume y carta de presentación
Buscar oportunidades de empleo en sitios web
Llenar formas de solicitudes de trabajo (verificación de historial, Forma W-4, etc).
Obtener información sobre técnicas de entrevista
Recibir apoyo en la inscripción del Curso de Manipulación de Alimentos
Practicar el examen escrito de manejo y más.

Se recomienda hacer cita previa, enviando un correo electrónico a: marcela.guevara@sjlibrary.org
Para más apoyo en búsqueda de trabajo en inglés, diríjase a SJPL Works: Career & Business | San Jose Public Library
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*Virtual* Interview & Networking Skills Workshop
2025-10-02 12:00 - 13:30
*This is a FREE webinar*
In this dual focused workshop, a SJPL Works Business Librarian help you learn interview and networking skills. Interviewing can be very high stress and nerve-racking experience. Come learn how to successfully prepare for an interview to land your next position. When it comes to job searching, 80% of the US population gets their job through someone they know, this workshop will discuss how to successfully market yourself as a solution to their problem.
Registration is required. Please register here.
Participants will receive Zoom link after registration is completed.
eNewsletter Signup:
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One-on-One Job Assistance
2025-10-02 12:00 - 14:00
Need some help with your job search? Drop by for one-on-one job assistance with a SJPL Works Volunteer who can help with filling out job applications online, updating/creating your resume, and building computer skills needed for jobs.
Please be prepared to share a current resume (if available), as well as information about job history, skills, and/or education.
Free. No registration or appointment required. Just drop by and ask for assistance.
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Digital Skills: One-On-One Tech Help for Seniors
2025-10-02 12:00 - 17:00
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-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

One appointment per week per person. For questions, please call (408) 808-3040 or send an email to ab.sjpl@sjlibrary.org
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Seven Trees Overfelt Adult Education ESL Class
2025-10-02 12:30 - 15:30
Free. Registration and placement test required.
Learn basic reading, writing, speaking, & listening skills with your library for free!
This class meets in-person at the Seven Trees Branch Library and is led by a certified English instructor in collaboration with Overfelt Adult Education Center at no cost.
Level: Beginning low / Beginning highStarts: August 5, 2025Ends: December 18, 2025Meets: Tuesday and ThursdayTime: 12:30 PM – 3:40 PMInstructor: Miriam Sachs Martin
For more information:

Call Overfelt Adult Education Center at (408) 254-8100
Visit the Seven Trees Branch Library
Email Tiffany Lam at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org

Tiffany có thể trả lời câu hỏi của bạn bằng tiếng Việt.

Call the library at (408) 808-3056

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Bilingual Reading to Children with Leila
2025-10-02 13:00 - 14:00
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.
Our volunteer, Ms. Leila, will read in either Spanish or English, or both.
Reading to Children will take place in the Children’s Area. No tickets are necessary.
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CENTRAL: Genealogy Consultant Desk (10/02/2025 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
2025-10-02 13:00 - 15:00
The Santa Clara County Historical & Genealogical Society (SCCHGS) provides free genealogy consulting in the Heritage Pavilion (2nd floor) at the Central Park Library. Come and see one of our experts with your genealogy questions!

Knitting and Crochet Weekly Meetup / Tejido Semanal
2025-10-02 13:00 - 16:00
Join us for an informal weekly drop-in knitting and crochet circle. Bring your projects, ask questions, receive help, share ideas, and meet new people! We meet upstairs in Quiet Study B.——————–Únase a nosotros para un círculo semanal informal de tejido y crochet. ¡Trae tus proyectos, haz preguntas, recibe ayuda, comparte ideas y conoce gente nueva! Nos reunimos arriba en Quiet Study B.

1-on-1 Tech Help / Ayuda con la Tecnología
2025-10-02 13:00 - 17:00
Do you have questions or need assistance with technology? At the Edenvale Branch we can assist you.
Staff and trained volunteers will help you to:

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

Free. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
For more information or to make an appointment, please contact:
Claudia Hernández(408) 808-3036claudia.hernandez@sjlibrary.org
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¿Tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda técnica? ¡En la biblioteca Edenvale le podemos ayudar!
Personal y voluntarios de la biblioteca le ayudarán a:

Abrir una cuenta de correo electrónico
Conectarse a Wi-Fi/hotspots
Usar computadoras personales/Chromebooks
Usar Microsoft Office
Llenar formularios simples en línea
Llenar aplicaciones de trabajo
Navegar la página web de SJPL

Gratis. SE REQUIERE CITA.
Para más información o para hacer una cita, por favor contactar a:
Claudia Hernández(408) 808-3036claudia.hernandez@sjlibrary.org
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