• Wednesday Afternoon Meditation and Mindfulness

    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 201AFor accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), […]

  • XFYD Chess Class for Grades 6-8

    Designed for middle school students, this class focuses on more advanced chess strategies and tactics. Participants will strengthen critical thinking and teamwork while enjoying a challenging and interactive learning experience. This class series is for students in sixth to eighth grade. This program is presented by our partners at XFYD Bay Area – Milpitas High […]

  • Family Arts & Crafts: D2 Christmas Tree Ornaments

    Join us for an evening of Family Arts and Crafts! District 2 Councilmember Campos will have a Christmas tree at Christmas in the Park and invites you to help decorate the tree. We will have ornaments for the community to decorate that will be displayed at Christmas in the Park! Materials will be provided. Free. […]

  • Reading to Furry Friends

    Tell a story to a Furry Friend! Children are invited to practice reading to gentle, trained assistance dogs who love books! Practice reading skills while relaxing next to a cute Furry Friend. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

  • ESL Classes with Evergreen Valley College (EVC). ESL 501: Reading & Writing 1

    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! […]

  • Mystery Lover's Book Club

    Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Conference Room Enjoy a good mystery? Us too! Come chat with Librarian Breanna and others IN PERSON OR ON ZOOM about: Can You Solve the Murder? by Antony Johnston Step into the shoes of a detective and investigate the most mysterious crime of your career. There’s been a murder at […]

  • Knitting/Crocheting/Tatting Club

    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 […]

  • Volunteer Away Your Fines as a Branch Buddy

    Volunteer Away Your Fines at $20 per hour and earn community service hours while helping the library maintain a clean and welcoming environment.  Volunteers may be asked to assist with: Cleaning materials, bookshelves, furniture, and computersChildren's toys cleanup Details and Requirements: Must be able to commit to the 60-minute sessionAnyone under the age of 15 […]

  • Joyce Ellington Teens Reach Meeting

    Teens Reach is the youth council for the San José Public Library, providing a key way for young adults to build their leadership skills by developing and participating in library activities, as well as becoming library advisors and advocates. For ages 13-18. Our in-person meet up plans: Teen Volunteer OpportunitiesSJPL Teen ProgramsGames & ActivitiesSnacksGuest Speakers […]

  • ELL (English Language Learner) Conversation Club

    ¡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 […]