• Write a Letter to Santa

    What do you wish to receive this holiday?  Children are invited to write a letter to Santa through the week of December 6 through December 21 at Bascom Branch Library. Santa letter templates, as well as crayons and a special "Santa" mailbox will be available for children to write their letters. ADA Accommodation Requests

  • eBook Help: For Seniors

    Do you need help downloading an ebook, or accessing digital content?Get hands-on help with borrowing and downloading FREE library eBooks and eAudiobooks to your Kindle, Nook, iPad or smartphone. You are welcome to bring your own device to each session. We can also help you search for and use other awesome library eResources, like one of […]

  • Holiday Selfie Station at Santa's Toy Shop

    Kick off the Holiday Festivities by taking a selfie with Santa’s Toy Shop backdrop display at Bascom Branch Library. We'll have holiday props available for taking those perfect Holiday snaps! Don't forget to sign up for San Jose Public Library's Winter Reading. Participants get one giveaway prize for signing up and one prize, either a book for […]

  • Winter Reading Scavenger Hunt

    Oh no, the gingerbread has escaped the oven at Biblioteca Latinoamericana! Now they're hiding out in our bookshelves. Can you help us find them all? If you do you win a prize! This program is for all ages, younger children may need the assistance of friends and family. Free. No registration is required. -------------------------------------------------------------- Búsqueda del Tesoro de […]

  • Elf on the Bookshelf

    Buddy, Hillview Branch Library’s very own special elf, is back this year! Find Buddy for a chance to win a prize! How to Play Find Buddy: Search for Buddy, the Elf on the Bookshelf, in the library anytime from December 1–12, 2025. Tell Staff & Fill Out a Raffle Ticket: Each time you find the Elf, let the staff member […]

  • Baby Lap-Sit Storytime (Age 0-1)

    Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Time: 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Children's Room Join us for Baby Lap-Sit Storytime at the Library! Baby storytime is the perfect way to learn about early literacy with your non-walking baby. Join us in a friendly circle as we read board books together and sing fun songs to engage your non-walking children. […]

  • Baby Lap-Sit Storytime (Age 0-1)

    Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Time: 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Children's Room Join us for Baby Lap-Sit Storytime at the Library! Baby storytime is the perfect way to learn about early literacy with your non-walking baby. Join us in a friendly circle as we read board books together and sing fun songs to engage your non-walking children. […]

  • Baby Lap-Sit Storytime (Age 0-1)

    Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Time: 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Children's Room Join us for Baby Lap-Sit Storytime at the Library! Baby storytime is the perfect way to learn about early literacy with your non-walking baby. Join us in a friendly circle as we read board books together and sing fun songs to engage your non-walking children. […]

  • Baby Lap-Sit Storytime (Age 0-1)

    Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Time: 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Children's Room Join us for Baby Lap-Sit Storytime at the Library! Baby storytime is the perfect way to learn about early literacy with your non-walking baby. Join us in a friendly circle as we read board books together and sing fun songs to engage your non-walking children. […]

  • Baby Lap-Sit Storytime (Age 0-1)

    Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Time: 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Children's Room Join us for Baby Lap-Sit Storytime at the Library! Baby storytime is the perfect way to learn about early literacy with your non-walking baby. Join us in a friendly circle as we read board books together and sing fun songs to engage your non-walking children. […]