Bridge Card Game
2025-10-07 10:15 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Bridge is great exercise for your brain! Come on out and join the other adults who enjoy playing the game of Bridge. This Cambrian Library program is an Open Play where you will have a chance to practice your skills.
Participants should be familiar with Bridge terminology and have experience in playing the hand as instructions or assistance will not be provided.
Free. Seating is limited, Registration required.
Special thanks to the Friends’ of the Cambrian Library for their generosity!
ADA Accommodation Requests

Fall Outdoor Storytime
2025-10-07 10:30 - 11:00
Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Time: 10:30 am – 11:00 am Location: Pioneer Park
Bring a blanket and enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with our Children's Librarians in Pioneer Park. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
All ages welcome, no registration required. All events are weather permitting.

Toddler Storytime
2025-10-07 10:30 - 11:00
Stories and Songs for 1-2 year olds. This story time features lots of movement, singing, and action and is geared for very young toddlers who can no longer sit in laps!
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

Toddler Storytime
2025-10-07 10:30 - 11:00
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.
As we navigate pandemic life, here are a few modifications to our Storytime:

Please note that this will be an indoor program.
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.

San José Public Library Storytimes are in alignment with the City’s Education and Digital Literacy Initiative.
ADA Accommodation Requests

English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club
2025-10-07 10:30 - 11:30
English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Clubs create a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners of English to practice their English conversation skills.
Clubs meet weekly at the library in the Group Study Room with a trained facilitator.
ADA Accommodation Requests

U.S. Citizenship Interview Practice
2025-10-07 10:30 - 11:30
A facilitator will conduct practice interviews that simulate USCIS citizenship interviews.
The facilitator will:
· ask about the information on the N-400 form,
· ask ten civics questions,
· provide a sentence to be read aloud, and
· dictate a sentence to write.
Each mock interview takes approximately 20-30 minutes.
The facilitator will not provide specific application advice but will direct the applicant to legal services.
Free. Registration encouraged. Drop-ins welcome.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Digital Skill Building: Zoom Basics
2025-10-07 10:30 - 11:30
Build up your knowledge and boost your confidence with technology! With SJPL’s Digital Skill Building Pathways, you can practice the skills essential to living and working in the digital world.
October: Zoom Basics
In this Digital Skill Building lesson, you will learn that Zoom is a communications platform that allows users to connect via video, audio, phone, and chat. This lesson will teach you how to join or host a meeting, as well as general zoom etiquettes.
Free. Registration encouraged. Drop-ins welcome.
ADA Accommodation Requests

ESL Conversation Club at the Cupertino Library
2025-10-07 10:30 - 12:00
ESL Conversation Club continues at Cupertino Library this year. Please join us for this fun sharing experience. Improve your English listening and speaking skills and learn about other cultures in a supportive environment. This program is for adults aged 18 and older who speak basic English.
*We will be holding ongoing weekly meetings in Room 201A on the second floor. Space is limited and online registration is required. Registration will open one week prior to each meeting.

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.

賽珍珠的 (大地) 读书会
2025-10-07 10:30 - 12:00
Ms. Linda, a dedicated Library Volunteer, will host several book-sharing sessions focused on Pearl S. Buck’s novel *The Good Earth*. Please note that these sessions will be conducted in Chinese.圖書館志工 Ms. Liyan Zhao （阿朵）將專注賽珍珠的 (大地) 舉辦多場讀書分享會。將邀請话劇《賽珍珠》的編劇張西、劇組成員、硅谷文学社会员，歡迎文学爱好者，社區居民共同參與。分享將深入探討《大地》的思考，探索賽珍珠的人生故事，並聚焦在她的文學成就。
美国残疾人法案(ADA)申请提供协助
圖書館中文资源:
大人最新中文书, 中文電子書, 非小說類電子書 (Overdrive) 有歡迎大家一起來借閱電子書.Overdirve平台: 小朋友的中文電子書, 大朋友的中文電子小說, 大朋友的非小說類的電子書籍.
Hoopla平台: 中文有聲書籍

ESL Classes with Evergreen Valley College (EVC) - ESL 501: Reading & Writing 1
2025-10-07 10:30 - 12:30
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 Edenvale 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: 10:30 AM.-12:35 PMInstructor: Michelle N. Henninger
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.
We will assist you with the application and registration process in person at the Edenvale 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 Edenvale, 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: 10:30 AM – 12:35 PMInstructor: Michelle N. Henninger
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.
Te ayudaremos con los procesos de solicitud y registro en persona en la Biblioteca Edenvale.
Solicitud de Accesibilidad ADA

Asistencia de Búsqueda de Trabajo y Crear Resumen (Currículum)
2025-10-07 10:30 - 12:30
¿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 empleo
Llenar formas de solicitudes de trabajo
Aprender técnicas de entrevista
Obtenga ayuda para registrarse en ServSafe (Tarjeta para manipuladores de alimentos)
*Desafortunadamente, no podemos ayudar con ninguna información personal/sensible (por ejemplo, número de seguro social, información bancaria, formularios de impuestos, etc.)

Este es un programa presencial organizado en la Sucursal de la Biblioteca Latinoamericana. El personal de la biblioteca estará allí para guiarte en todo, pero serás tú quien controle la computadora.
Gratis. Se requiere registro. Para registrarse, llame al (408) 294-1237.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Las Madres Playgroup
2025-10-07 10:30 - 12:30
“Nothing substitutes for the ability to build friendships with parents who are faced with similar parenting issues.”
Join Las Madres Downtown/Rose Garden for a weekly Tuesday playgroup. Children can play in a safe environment in the Rose Garden Library Community Room and parents can connect and find/lend support to other parents in the Rose Garden and Downtown San Jose area.
Learn more about Las Madres.
This is a free event. No registration is required.

ADA Accommodation Requests

Family Storytime
2025-10-07 11:00 - 11:30
Join Librarian Jennifer (and Rocky Raccoon) on Tuesdays at 11:00 AM for Family Storytime at Children’s Library! Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! While this storytime will be geared towards those older than 2 years, all ages are welcome!
BYOS (bring your own scarf)! Some of our songs use scarves as props. Bring something scarf-like (any piece of fabric). Otherwise, you can always pretend!
Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playlist of all of our favorite songs to sing!

Family Storytime
2025-10-07 11:00 - 11:30
Join us for fun stories, rhymes, fingerplays and songs in the Maple room (near 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.

Family Storytime + Stay & Play
2025-10-07 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!
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. The librarian will also be there to answer any questions, recommend books, and talk to families!
Free, with limited capacity.
This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.
ADA Accommodation Requests

ESL Class Session
2025-10-07 11:00 - 13:00
This class is full. Please check back in the Spring for the next class session.
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.
