• 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), […]

  • Successfully Navigating College Admissions this Fall

    We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families of high school juniors, sophomores and freshmen better understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate the changing landscape. We will discuss current college admissions trends, admissions strategies, the changing test-optional environment, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that can […]

  • XFYD Chess Class for Grades 6-8

    Designed for middle school students, this class focuses on more advanced chess strategies and tactics. Participants will strengthen critical thinking and teamwork while enjoying a challenging and interactive learning experience. This class series is for students in sixth to eighth grade. This program is presented by our partners at XFYD Bay Area – Milpitas High […]

  • 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. […]

  • Teens Reach at Biblioteca Latinoamericana

    Want to help improve your local library branch for teens and the community? Want to earn volunteer credit in the process? Join Biblioteca Latinoamericana’s Teens Reach group! Teens Reach is a great way to gain volunteer hours and enact change within your community! Beginning January 15, 2025, we’ll host monthly meetings on the third Wednesday […]

  • Everyone Can Create: Make a Beat!

    Discover the power of music-making in this hands-on workshop! Participants will explore GarageBand’s wide range of tools. This includes instruments, audio recorders, and software controls, all while learning the fundamentals of digital music production. Together, we’ll dive into three key instruments to build skills and spark creativity. Free. All materials are provided and registration is required.ADA […]

  • 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! […]

  • External Event: National Book Awards Ceremony

    Join host Jeff Hiller and musical guest Corinne Bailey Rae for the 76th Annual National Book Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, November 19 at 5:00pm PST.The National Book Awards Ceremony will be broadcast live from Cipriani Wall Street, free for readers everywhere!! Gather the book lovers in your life, register to watch, and celebrate in real time as this year’s Winners […]

  • Willow Glen Teens Reach Meeting

    Be part of a fun volunteering opportunity for teens between the ages of 13-18. Earn community service credit while supporting the library by assisting with library programs, promotion, and representing the library's teen point-of-view. Learn about teen volunteer opportunities and more by attending our monthly meetings - every THIRD Wednesday of each month - and […]

  • 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 […]