• Volunteer to Teach an Adult How to Read: Reading Program Orientation

    GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY by becoming an adult literacy tutor for the Reading Program to support an adult learner improve their English reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills to achieve their lifelong goals. What are the requirements to volunteer? Be an adult (age 18 and up)Be patient, adaptable, and dedicatedBe able to read and write in English […]

  • (Virtual) Evergreen Book Club

    Please join us on the first Wednesday of each month from 6:00 - 7:00pm for a fun and engaging literary discussion.This month's discussion will be centered around the book, Think Again: the Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam M. Grant. New members are always welcome! This meeting will be held online via Zoom. […]

  • *VIRTUAL* College Admissions Help with Students4Students

    Hosted via Zoom by Bascom Branch LibraryStudents4Students is a team of college students passionate about helping high schoolers navigate the college admissions process. Join Darsh from UCLA for an insightful session on navigating high school beyond academics. Discover how cultivating your passions early can significantly shape your journey and future opportunities. Following the presentation, engage […]

  • Familias Resilientes Sesión de 7 Clases en español

    ¿Tienes un niño de 0 a 3 años? ¿Quieres aprender a manejar el estrés y crear una red de apoyo? ¡Ayude a su hijo a sentirse seguro, amado y mejor preparado para comenzar la escuela!Esta sesión de 7 clases son los miércoles (6 pm a 8 pm) del 8 de octubre al 19 de noviembre […]

  • Unearthing Bay Area Indigenous Histories with Gustavo Flores

    Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Presenter: Gustavo Flores Location: 1st Floor Program Room Seating is limited. Registration is recommended. Walk-ins are also welcome. Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with an illuminating talk exploring the deep history and living legacy of Bay Area Indigenous peoples. Professor, anthropologist, and author Gustavo […]

  • Milpitas Children's Chess Club

    Come play chess and make new friends in a fun and relaxed environment! This program is for children from grades 1-8. Registration is not required but space is limited. This program is not a class. Attendees are expected to know the rules of chess and must be able to play independently. Parents and younger siblings […]

  • *Virtual* Homeowner Association Basics

    This workshop will focus on Homeowner Associations (HOA), including what is an HOA, how they are organized and structured, and the rights of its members when issues arise. It will also cover debt collection protections under the Davis-Stirling Act, which is the body of California law that outlines the rules and regulations for how these […]

  • ESL Class Session / Clases de inglés

    Santa Clara County Library District residents are eligible to register for this in-person ESL class led by a professional ESL instructor. This class session is for beginners. Join us to learn and improve your English listening and speaking skills. Space is limited so registration is recommended.  Classes are Monday and Wednesday evenings 6:30pm - 8:30pm from August […]

  • San Jose Stamp Club

    Our library volunteer and experienced stamp collector from San Jose Stamp Club invites you to attend a meeting to learn about the fun and educational opportunities with collecting stamps. Meetings are free to attend and held on the 1st Wednesday at 6:45pm of the month in Pearl Ave Branch Library Community Room. Learn the fun of collecting stamps […]

  • Bedtime Storytime

    Join us for evening Family Storytime in our program room! This storytime series is suitable for all ages and will feature stories, songs, rhymes and dances, all to encourage the development of crucial early literacy skills. Parents and children will listen together, learn together, and sing together. Storytime is limited to the first 100 families, […]