• 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), […]

  • Bookdragons Book Club for Grades 4-5

    Welcome to the Bookdragons Book Club for Grades 4-5! This month we are reading The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate.  Meeting to discuss the book: Wednesday, November 26, 2025, from 4:30-5:30pm If you can attend, stop by the Children's Reference Desk to register and pick up your copy of the bookPlease read the book before […]

  • Everyone Can Create: Redesign an Emoji

    Come join us! Participants will engage in an interactive activity using iPads and Logitech crayons in order to study Apple emojis and design their own personalized emoji using the iOS app "Sketchbook", where they will learn the fundamentals of the app before designing their emoji. Recommended for ages 8+.Free. Registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

  • Art Explorations: Paint Your Emotions

    Join us for a fun and creative art program where children will explore power of emotions through painting! In this hands-on program, kids will learn how to express their feelings using colors, shapes, and brushstrokes. Whether they are happy, excited, or feeling calm, they will have a chance to paint what their emotions look like. […]

  • 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! […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • U.S. Citizenship Mock Interview Practice

    Are you ready to begin your path towards citizenship? Join us in person to practice for the U.S. Citizenship Interview and learn about: N-400 test questionsCivic TestPractice the reading and writing testBecome more comfortable with the interviewLearn strategies on how to interview Free. In-Person. No registration required. ¿Están listos para el camino a la ciudadanía? Acompañenos […]

  • Chess Club

    Come learn to play chess! This is a bimonthly welcoming workshop for players who are new or want to brush up on their chess knowledge or tactics. Each session will consist of a short presentation and dedicated time to practice through a game.  For ages 8 and above. Limited seating up to 16 players. Free. Registration […]

  • Clases de inglés para Hispanos – Nivel Cero

    ¿Quieres mejorar tu vocabulario en Inglés, aprender gramática y hacer amigos? Te invitamos a participar en esta clase de Inglés nivel cero dirigida por el voluntario Mike. Esta clase es solamente para personas cuyo primer idioma es el Español. Clase inició el 21 de Julio, último día de clases es el 26 de Noviembre Para inscripción, […]