• Coloring for Adults

    Coloring sheets and pencils are provided every Monday afternoon from 1:00-6:30 PM in the lobby of Bascom Library. Relax and explore your creativity with this great activity! All ages welcome to participate.                ADA Accommodation Requests

  • Read to Succeed: Reading with a Police Officer

    Join a special guest from the San José Police Department (SJPD) at the Almaden Branch Library to share stories and the joys of reading to children as part of our Read to Succeed early education program. We’re excited to partner with the SJPD to bring this special program to the Almaden neighborhood. Would you like your children to have fun […]

  • Virtual English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club

    This program is presented by the Calabazas Branch of the San Jose Public Library.Join our wonderful volunteer instructor to improve your English conversation skills with other adult learners in a welcoming and respectful environment. Enhance your speaking and listening skills, expand your vocabulary, discuss current events, and much more! Free. Please remember to sign in […]

  • Snack Break-Free Snacks for Kids!/¡Meriendas Gratis Para Niños!

    Stop by the library and pick up a FREE after-school snack!  Monday - Friday, 3:00-4:00 p.m. while supplies last.For kids 18 years old and under.  Snacks provided by the YMCA.September - May except for MHUSD school breaks. USDA Nondiscrimination Statement In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations […]

  • Digital Skills: Intro to AI-102

    Dive a little deeper into Artificial Intelligence and be introduced to some of the major ideas and concepts related to AI. Learn about how to identify fake faces and deep fakes, how machine learning AIs are trained, and some basics of safely using generative AI to generate text and refine the result. With SJPL's Digital […]

  • Reading to Children with Aysha

    Participating in the Reading to Children program is a great way for children to develop their imagination and spark a love for books, reading and learning. Children will enjoy one-on-one or small group interaction with our volunteer. Kids are also welcome to practice reading to our volunteer. Reading to Children will take place in the […]

  • Taiwanese Tea Culture Celebration

    Presented  with Buddhist Tzu Chi Charity Foundation and Taipei Economic and Cultural OfficeCelebrating the Moon Festival by learning about the traditions surrounding the holiday. A tea ceremony will be performed with everyone invited to participate. Space is limited, Register Online starting Monday, September 1 at 10am

  • 1-on-1 Tech Help

    BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Do you need help using the computer? Don’t know how to send an email or set up a Zoom meeting? Our tech mentor can help! Learn how to: Open an email accountConnect to Wi-Fi/hotspotsUse laptops/ChromebooksUse Microsoft OfficeFill out simple forms onlineUse social mediaNavigate the SJPL website And more! Free. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. AVAILIBILITY […]

  • 3D Printing Appointments @ Hillsdale Branch

    Date: Monday, September 29, 2025 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for 3D Printing Appointments. 1:1 appointments will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays. All equipment will be provided by the library. Create your own design in Tinkercad or print a […]

  • Game Zone

    Are you an expert at board and card games and want to demonstrate your skills, or just want to learn the basics? Or maybe you'd like to sink the 8 ball at a game of pool? Join us in the Teen Room at the Hillview Branch Library if you want to play board and card […]