• Fiber Arts Circle at Almaden

    Do you enjoy crocheting or knitting? Want to see what others are working on, refine your skills, or connect with other crafters? Grab your project and join us every week in the Almaden Library living room (behind the Tech Center where the newspapers and magazines are kept) to crochet or knit (or embroider or tat or...) and chat […]

  • Reading Buddies

    Reading Buddies provides students in grades K-5 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a reading coach. Reading Buddies 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 […]

  • Friendly Stitchers

    Do you enjoy--or want to learn--cross stitch?  Join our weekly stitching social!  Bring your own project of any kind or stitch our small sample project while enjoying the company of fellow needlecrafters.  Drop in. No sign ups required.ADA Accommodation Requests

  • Volunteer Away Your Fines

    Volunteer away your library fines at a rate of $20 per hour while helping the library maintain a clean and welcoming environment. Requirements: Must be able to commit to the 60-minute session.Anyone under the age of 13 must volunteer alongside a parent/guardian.No experience or special skills necessary.The library will provide supplies. ADA Accommodation Requests

  • Sahaja Meditation at Calabazas

    The Calabazas Branch of the San Jose Public Library is hosting a Sahaja Meditation Event suitable for all ages. Sahaja Meditation is a time-honored technique that promotes wellness and reduces stress by helping individuals achieve better focus, balance, and inner peace. Attendees are encouraged to dress comfortably and join for this beneficial experience.  The event […]

  • STEM Saturday: Be a Scientist

    Join us as the group Be a Scientist takes us on a journey that explores the exciting worlds of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Each week we will explore a subject through a unique activity that sparks curiosity and brings the topic to life through making and experimenting. Each week of STEM brings a new […]

  • Reading Buddies with Cristel

    Children in grades K-5 will discover the joy of reading while improving their reading skills through practice with Cristel on Saturdays. Our Reading Buddy will listen to children and help them build confidence in their ability to read. They will ask questions about the books being read to encourage reading comprehension. Children will enjoy one-on-one interaction with Cristel […]

  • Reading Buddies with Ilse

    Children in grades K-5 will discover the joy of reading while improving their reading skills through practice with Ilse on Saturdays. Our Reading Buddy will listen to children and help them build confidence in their ability to read. They will ask questions about the books being read to encourage reading comprehension. Children will enjoy one-on-one interaction with Ilse […]

  • 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. […]

  • Asistencia de Búsqueda de Trabajo y Crear Resumen (Currículum)

    ¿Necesitas ayuda con tu resumen (currículum)? ¿Necesita ayuda para buscar oportunidades de empleo? Reúnase personalmente con un miembro del personal de la biblioteca (uno a uno) para aprender cómo: Crea o actualiza tu resumen (currículum)Navegar por sitios web de solicitudes de empleoLlenar formas de solicitudes de trabajoAprender técnicas de entrevistaObtenga ayuda para registrarse en ServSafe […]