• Brown Bag Book Club – Cancelled for Veterans Day

    The Brown Bag Book Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday and reads a mix of fiction and nonfiction titles. To receive the Zoom link by email, please register for the event. You will receive the Zoom link the day before or the day of the event.Our 2025 selections: January - Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame […]

  • Tech Mentor: One-On-One Computer Basics

    Get personalized tech assistance. Help is available for basic tasks such as: Using emailConnecting to WiFiAccessing library resources such as e-books and e-learning of San Jose Public LibraryCreating documents by using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint We can also provide basic instructions for using devices such as laptops, smartphones, e-readers, etc. Register […]

  • Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP)

    FREE. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please call (408) 350-3239 to set up a free one-on-one counseling appointment. Do you have questions about Medicare or Medi-Cal?Sourcewise's HICAP counselors offer one-on-one counseling for those looking to make an informed decision about their Medicare and Medi-Cal options. HICAP Counselors answer questions about: Original Medicare (Part A & B)Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) Prescription Drug […]

  • Reading to Children with Lee

    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. Reading to Children will take place in the […]

  • Social Workers in the Library Drop-In Hours

    Advice | Information | Referral Social Workers in the Library offers free social service information and referrals*. Our staff can meet with you, approach your needs without judgement, and help you find where to go for shelter, food, showers, mental health services, legal help, and more. Free. No registration required. *Disclaimer: SJPL's Social Work in the […]

  • ELL Conversation Club

    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

  • LEGO Tuesdays!

    We have the LEGOs! Bring your imagination and build something fun! LEGOs will stay at the library, so be sure to snap a pic of your creation!  In addition to being a great way to introduce the engineering and art concepts of STEAM, playing with LEGO’s supports early childhood development because children engage in problem […]

  • Rose Garden Teens Reach Meeting

    Teens Reach is the youth council for the San José Public Library for ages 13-18, 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. Rose Garden's Teens Reach group meets monthly on the second Tuesday with socializing and fun at […]

  • Homework Help for Grades K-6

    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 […]

  • Homework Help K-6 grade

    Are you a student in grades K-6th and need help with homework? Our tutors will provide free homework help on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00p.m. - 5:30 p.m, Free homework help is also available on Wednesdays from 3:00 - 4:30pm. No registration is required. Walk-ins welcome as space permits. Please note: As a parent […]