• West Valley Branch Teens Reach Meeting

    Do you want to volunteer at West Valley Branch Library? Teens ages 13-18 can apply to join our Teens Reach chapter, become library volunteers, and attend monthly meetings to earn service hours for their school/club. (Note: San Jose Public Library is not a certifying organization for the Presidential Service Award.) Those who are 18 or turn 18 while […]

  • Homework Help for Grades K-5

    Are you a student in grades K-5 and need help with homework? We have tutors for you to receive homework help, Tuesday's and Thursday's from 4:30p.m. - 6:00p.m. No registration is required. Basic school supplies will be provided.For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+ days prior to the […]

  • Teen Dungeons and Dragons Social Club

    A long running game of Dungeons and Dragons, 5th edition and sometimes shorter oneshots. Teen drop ins to watch the game are welcome. Right now the game is full, but we will occasionally have openings for new players. Please check in at the adult reference desk upon arrival.For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out […]

  • 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! […]

  • 1 on 1 Tech Assistance / Asistencia Tecnología

    Do you need to brush up your computer skills? Whether you need assistance putting together a Word document, Excel spreadsheet, or PowerPoint presentation, or receiving help submitting an online job application or other government document to learning a new online tool, our experienced and dedicated tech tutor can help! Sessions are 30 minutes and appointments […]

  • Manga and Cartoon Art

    Learn how to draw your favorite manga and comics by studying your favorite artists! Practice the basics of sketching, painting and more! ADA Accommodation Requests

  • Virtual Yoga

    Join the Alum Rock Branch Library for a free Yoga class that is suitable for beginners. Please dress comfortably. Registration is limited and required to receive the Zoom link and password. Registration closes at 4:00 p.m. each Thursday. A Zoom link with password will be emailed prior to the start of class. For privacy, attendees will be given […]

  • Sanskrit for Beginners

    This beginner course will introduce Sanskrit to children.  Students will begin by learning the alphabet. For Ages 7-17. Free! ADA Accommodation Requests

  • Virtual Poetry Circle

    Join us by Zoom to share poems you love, poems that you are currently reading, or poems you have written! Poems can be from any publication or book, as well as from online resources. We want to celebrate the art of poetry and share the diverse voices our customers find meaningful to them. Material containing […]

  • Reading Buddies

    Reading Buddies provides students in grades TK-5 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a teen reading coach. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build confidence as readers. Our reading coach will listen to children read and provide support in phonics, […]