Homework Help [Ayuda con la Tarea]
2025-10-21 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Are you a student in grades 1st – 6th and need help with homework? We have tutors for you to receive homework help from every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 4-5:30pm. Basic school supplies will be provided.
No registration is required.

¿Eres un estudiante de 1.º a 6.º grado y necesitas ayuda con la tarea? Tenemos tutores disponibles para ayudarte con tus tareas cada martes, miercoles, y jueves de las 4-5:30pm. Se proporcionarán útiles escolares básicos.
No se requiere inscripción.

Homework Help K-6 grade
2025-10-21 16:00 - 17:30
Are you a student in grades K-6th and need help with homework? Our tutors will provide free homework help on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00p.m. – 5:30 p.m, Free homework help is also available on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm. No registration is required. Walk-ins welcome as space permits.
Please note: As a parent or caregiver, it is mandatory to stay in the Children’s room while your child (if she or he is under the age of 10) participates in this program.
Homework Help will not be held on the following dates:
November 24-27December 22 – January 8, 2026February 16-19April 1-9May 25
For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility
7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your
local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.

Trick Or Treat Game with Scratch Workshop by AACI YTI
2025-10-21 16:00 - 17:30
Halloween is around the corner. Why not make it super fun by creating a game to collect candies while avoiding some dangerous items? Students will create a Treat or Treating experience and learn some great game design concepts. This workshop uses the Scratch Programming platform.
Free. Registration Required.
For ages 8-12. Limit of 20 participants.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Teen Craft-N-Chill
2025-10-21 16:00 - 17:30
Looking for a little downtime after school and between homework and projects? Join us for a simple craft and time to chill with friends in TeenHQ.
This month’s project is: Paint Your Own “Phantom of the Opera” Mask. You’ll get a blank mask to work with and colors and paint brushes galore. Go traditional, go new-age, go you. We want to see what you come up with just in time for Halloween. Free. No registration required.

Middle and High School students welcome.

ADA Accommodation Requests

Homework Club
2025-10-21 16:00 - 18:00
Join us for Homework Club. We have supplies, space, and homework help. When you complete your homework goal for the session you can pick a prize from the prize box.
Free. No registration required.

ADA Accommodation Requests

Drop-In Tech Help
2025-10-21 16:00 - 18:00
Do you need assistance with technology? Staff from the organization Tech Exchange can help you with topics such as:

Help using your phone
Intro to computer basics
Setting up/sending emails
Web searches
College applications
SJPL’s Digital Skill Building Pathways
And more

Offered in English and Tiếng Việt.
Free. No registration is required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Persuasive Letter Writing Workshop for 6th-9th Grade
2025-10-21 16:00 - 18:00
Want to make your voice heard? In this fun, one-day workshop for ages 11–15, you’ll learn how to speak up on the issues you care about by writing real letters to real lawmakers to affect real action through advocacy. We’ll work together, play games, and you’ll receive feedback from our experienced volunteers on how to make your letter professional and impactful, as well as be instructed on how to mail it in. This program is offered by Policy Rewired, a nonprofit organization that helps communities understand the systems that affect them and take action for change.
Taller de Escritura de Cartas Persuasivas para 6.º a 9.º Grado
Martes 21 de octubre 2025, de 4:00 a 6:00 p.m.
¿Quieres que tu voz sea escuchada? En este divertido taller de un día, para jóvenes de 11 a 15 años, aprenderás a expresarte sobre los temas que te importan escribiendo cartas reales a legisladores reales para generar acciones reales a través de la abogacía. Trabajaremos juntos, jugaremos, y recibirás comentarios de nuestros voluntarios con experiencia sobre cómo hacer que tu carta sea profesional e impactante, además de recibir instrucciones sobre cómo enviarla por correo.
Este programa es ofrecido por Policy Rewired, una organización sin fines de lucro que ayuda a las comunidades a comprender los sistemas que las afectan y a tomar acción para lograr cambios.
Hội thảo Viết Thư Thuyết Phục dành cho Học Sinh lớp 6-9
Thứ Ba, ngày 21 tháng 10 năm 2025, từ 4-6 giờ chiều
Quý vị muốn tiếng nói của mình được lắng nghe? Trong hội thảo thú vị kéo dài một ngày này dành cho lứa tuổi 11-15, bạn sẽ học cách lên tiếng về những vấn đề bạn quan tâm bằng cách viết thư gửi đến các nhà lập pháp thực thụ để tạo ra hành động thiết thực thông qua hoạt động vận động chính sách. Chúng ta sẽ cùng nhau làm việc, chơi trò chơi và nhận góp ý từ các tình nguyện viên giàu kinh nghiệm về cách viết thư chuyên nghiệp và hiệu quả, cũng như được hướng dẫn cách gửi thư. Chương trình này được cung cấp bởi Policy Rewired, một tổ chức phi lợi nhuận giúp cộng đồng hiểu rõ hơn về các hệ thống ảnh hưởng đến họ và hành động cho sự thay đổi.

Homework Club at Edenvale Branch Library
2025-10-21 16:00 - 18:00
Need help with your homework? Kindergarten through 8th grade students can come to Edenvale Branch Library’s Homework Club to get coached by trained library volunteers. Students can get free help with their homework in subjects such as reading, writing, math, and social studies!​
Homework Club at Edenvale Branch Library is scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays each week from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, except for the following dates because of City holidays and school breaks:

October 7th and 9th

Homework Club will take a break for the winter right after the Thanksgiving Break and resume in January 2026. The schedule for the Spring semester will be determined and posted closer to the start of December.
Free. No registration is required; however, Homework Club has a limited capacity. Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. As a result, students might not be coached one-on-one for the whole duration of the program depending on volunteer availability. If we do not have enough tutors, students will be redirected to Tutor.com, a library resource.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Homework Help for Grades K-5
2025-10-21 16:30 - 18:00
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 event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.

TeenTober Celebration: Games, Bring Your Own Crafts, and Chill Hours
2025-10-21 16:30 - 18:00
Play some of the library’s board games and card games and enjoy snacks provided by the library! Feel free to bring your own craft projects to work on with friends, read, do homework, socialize, and/or share your thoughts about the library with other teens in the library’s Community Room during this time. For teens only (ages 13 to 18).
Free. No registration required. While supplies last.
Explore the library’s resources available to teens in this month-long celebration at Santa Teresa Branch Library. These activities are open to teens ages 13-18.

Wednesday, October 1 – Friday, October 31: TeenTober BINGO (pick up a BINGO sheet in the Teen Room)
Tuesday, October 7 (4:30-5:30pm): Freedom to Read Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, October 14 – Saturday, October 18: Online Scavenger Hunt (must register online for the link)
Tuesday, October 21 (4:30-6pm): TeenTober Games, Bring Your Own Crafts, and Chill Hours
Tuesday, October 28 (4:30pm-5:30pm): Scavenger Hunt of SJPL Resources for College Prep, Financial Aid, and Careers

ADA Accommodation Requests

Library Ukulele Society of Morgan Hill
2025-10-21 16:30 - 18:30
The Library Ukulele Society of Morgan Hill meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month to play music on the ukulele. Bring your uke and music stand or come to listen and sing along. All are welcome! Learn some songs and play together.
No registration required.
For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.

ESL Classes with Evergreen Valley College (EVC). ESL 501: Reading & Writing 1
2025-10-21 16:45 - 18:45
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!
ESL 501 Reading & Writing 1
What will you learn in this class? This is a non-credit, high-beginning-level integrated ESL skills course emphasizing basic reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. Students will learn to comprehend frequently used words in context, use learned phrases and sentences to express ideas in basic writing, understand basic grammar structures, and read simplified material.
Course Information
Starts: August 26, 2025Ends: December 11, 2025Meeting Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and ThursdayTime: 4:45 PM – 6:50 PM Instructor: TBD
No classes on:

Thursday, Nov 11: Veterans Day
Thursday, Nov 27:Thanksgiving

Before the classes start, you must complete a Guided Self-Placement (GSP). This is not a test—it’s simply an assessment to help us place you in the most appropriate ESL class based on your current English level. To ensure accurate results, the GSP should be completed independently and in a quiet setting, without assistance from classmates.
We will assist you with the application and registration processes in person at the Educational Park Branch Library.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Desarrolla tus habilidades en el idioma Inglés practicando el habla, escucha, lectura, escritura, vocabulario, pronunciación y gramática.
¿Quieres desarrollar tus habilidades en el idioma inglés y obtener más confianza? El Centro de Aprendizaje Familiar de la Biblioteca Educational Park, en asociación con Evergreen Valley College (EVC), te ofrecen la oportunidad de registrarte hoy! Este curso de ESL sin créditos académicos para principiantes es ¡GRATIS!
ESL 501 Reading & Writing 1¿Qué aprenderás en esta clase? este es un curso de habilidades de ESL de nivel alto inicial sin créditos con un fuerte énfasis en la lectura, la escritura, la gramática y el vocabulario básicos. Los estudiantes serán capaces de comprender palabras de uso frecuente en contexto, usarán frases y oraciones aprendidas para expresar sus ideas en la escritura básica, comprenderán estructuras gramaticales básicas y leerán material simplificado.
Información del Curso
Inicia: 26 de Agosto, 2025Finaliza: 11 de Diciembre, 2025Días de Clase: Martes, Miércoles y Jueves Horario: 4:45 PM – 6:50 PMInstructor: TBD
No habrá clases:

Jueves 11 de Noviembre: Día del Veterano
Jueves 27 de Noviembre: Día de Acción de Gracias

Antes de comenzar las clases deberás de completar una Evaluación de Ubicación Guiada (GSP). Esto no es un examen—es simplemente una evaluación para ayudarnos a colocarte en la clase de ESL más adecuada según tu nivel actual de inglés. Para obtener resultados precisos, debes completar la evaluación de forma individual y en un lugar tranquilo, sin la ayuda de compañeros.
Te ayudaremos con los procesos de solicitud y registro en persona en la Biblioteca Educational Park.
Solicitud de Accesibilidad ADA

Tuesday PM Bookclub
2025-10-21 17:00 - 17:55
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Time: 5:00pm – 5:55pm Location: Conference Room
Join Librarian Rachael for a lively discussion of That Librarian, by Amanda Jones. Drop in to the Conference Room at 5 PM to join the discussion in person, or join in on Zoom here:

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://losgatosca-gov.zoom.us/j/92703658806

To sign up for the Tuesday Evening Book Club newsletter, click here:
http://libraryaware.com/36/Subscribers/Subscribe?showonlynewsletterlists=true

Everyone Can Create: Beginning Stop Motion Animation
2025-10-21 17:00 - 18:00
Children ages 8-14 are invited to this fun, in-person introduction to stop motion animation. Participants will use the Stop Motion Studio app to make simple stop motion animations using paper. Participants will have an opportunity to showcase their work at the end of the session. iPad devices will be provided to all participants.
Free. Registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Sanskrit for Beginners
2025-10-21 17:00 - 18:00
This beginner course will introduce Sanskrit to children. Students will begin by learning the alphabet.
For Ages 7-17. Free!
ADA Accommodation Requests

U.S. Citizenship Mock Interview Practice
2025-10-21 17:00 - 18:00
Are you ready to begin your path towards citizenship?
Join us in person to practice for the U.S. Citizenship Interview and learn about:

N-400 test questions
Civic Test
Practice the reading and writing test
Become more comfortable with the interview
Learn strategies on how to interview

Free. In-Person. No registration required.

¿Están listos para el camino a la ciudadanía?
Acompañenos a practicar en persona para la entrevista
del examen de naturalización y aprender:

Las preguntas de N-400

Prueba CivicaPracticar las preguntas leyendolas y escribiendolas

Sentirse confortable con la entrevista
Aprenda algunas estrategias para entrevistar

ADA Accommodation Requests

Bascom Teens Reach Meeting
2025-10-21 17:00 - 18:00
Teens are invited to join Bascom Library Teens Reach in-person every 3rd Tuesday of the month! This program features fun volunteer opportunities, craft activities, games, and chances to hang out with your peers and learn new skills and information.
To join Teens Reach you must be 13-18 years of age, have a strong interest in the library, enjoy working with people of all ages and cultures, and be willing to learn new skills. Membership requires regular attendance at meetings, participation in and support of library activities and events, and a sense of fun and adventure. As a bonus, Teens Reach members can earn community service hours through participation in meetings and activities.
For more information go to: www.SJPL.org/teensReach
For ages 13-18. Held in Group Study Room 2.
Registration recommended but not required.ADA Accommodation Requests

(Virtual) Citizenship Class
2025-10-21 17:00 - 18:00
Are you ready to begin your path towards citizenship?
Are you interested in attending a series of classes that prepare you for the citizenship test?
Join us for informational sessions that will review:

the citizenship application process
questions from the citizenship test
strategies in practicing for the test

Classes will meet once a week.
The purpose of this class is for you to feel comfortable with the process of citizenship and for you to practice the skills necessary for the citizenship test. Please use the link below for class.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/94694628135

ADA Accommodation Requests

Reading Buddies
2025-10-21 17:00 - 18:00
Reading Buddies provides students in grades K-5 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a 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, sight words, and comprehension. Students can bring their favorite book or choose from the available selection at the Alviso Branch Library to read aloud to their reading coach.
Free. Registration not required.
Reading sessions are available on a first come, first served basis and the duration of reading sessions may be limited depending on the number of participating students.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Clases de Ingles para Hispanos: Nivel Cero
2025-10-21 17:00 - 18:30
¿Quieres mejorar tu vocabulario en inglés, aprender gramática, y hacer amigos? Te invitamos a participar en esta clase de inglés nivel cero dirigida por la voluntaria Michelle en la Biblioteca Bascom.

Días de clases son los Martes y Jueves con excepción de los días:

11 de Noviembre – Veterans Day
27 de Noviembre – Thanksgiving

Ultimo día de clases: 11 de Diciembre
¡Inscríbete ahora, espacio es limitado!
Gratis. Se proporcionará el material educativo.
Para más información escribe a yesenia.ortega@sjlibrary.org

Esta clase está reservada para estudiantes de nivel principiante cuyo primer idioma es el Español. Por favor consulta con el personal de la biblioteca o completa esta encuesta para obtener información sobre opciones de otros programas para personas que están aprendiendo inglés.
Solicitudes de Acomodación ADA

Adult Craftivities
2025-10-21 17:00 - 18:30
Join us at Vineland Branch Library for some adult only craft time. Activities will change each month.
This month’s project is ghostly macrame.
Free. No Registration required
This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Vineland Branch Library.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Tully: EVC ESL-502 - Listening and Speaking 1
2025-10-21 17:15 - 18:45
ESL 502 is a non-credit high-beginning level ESL course through Evergreen Valley College (EVC) designed to improve students’ listening, speaking, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Students will learn how to pronounce basic words correctly, engage in basic communication with others, understand/use basic grammar structures, and acquire/expand basic vocabulary.
Registration at Tully Branch Library.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Reading Under the Stars
2025-10-21 17:30 - 18:30
Join us for a fun hour of reading aloud! The librarian will read a selection of picture books, easy readers and chapter books to entire families that foster engagement and social emotional learning.
According to research, reading aloud is one of the most important things we can do with children. Reading aloud builds many foundational skills, introduces vocabulary, provides a model of fluent, expressive reading, and helps children recognize what reading for pleasure is all about.
Free. No Registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Zumba Fitness Class / Clase de Zumba Fitness
2025-10-21 17:45 - 18:45
Join us for a free weekly dance and rhythm based workout. This Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow dance exhilarates your senses and works all major muscle groups in a high-energy cardio blast that leaves you invigorated, refreshed and full of life. Zumba features rhythms like salsa, merengue, cumbia and samba set to Latin and international beats.
We recommend you wear comfortable workout clothes and shoes and bring your own water and towel.
No registration is required. All adults are welcome to join us.
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Únase a nosotros para un entrenamiento gratuito basado en baile y ritmo. Este baile de inspiración latina y fácil de seguir estimula tus sentidos y trabaja todos los grupos musculares principales en una explosión cardiovascular de alta energía que te deja vigorizado, renovado y lleno de vida. Zumba presenta ritmos como salsa, merengue, cumbia y samba con ritmos latinos e internacionales.
Use ropa y zapatos deportivos cómodos. Trae tu propia botella de agua y una toalla.
No es necesario registrarse. Todos los adultos son bienvenidos a unirse a nosotros.
