• Pre-Teen/Teens Life Skills Group

    Join us for 4 weeks in our Pre-Teens/Early Teens Life Skills Group - a program led by teens! We’ll be learning about different valuable life skills such as social skills, health and nutrition, public speaking, and leadership skills. November 2, 2025: Social Skills November 9, 2025: Health and NutritionNovember 16, 2025: Public Speaking November 23, 2025: Leadership Skills We meet in the Edenvale Branch Teen […]

  • One-on-One Computer Help with our Tech Mentor

    Stop by the West Valley Branch Library for one-on-one computer help with our experienced, friendly Tech Mentor! Our Tech Mentor volunteer can help you with basic computer issues like: Learning the basics of Microsoft Word and Excel;Setting up an email account;Using social networking services like Facebook;Submitting an online job application:Downloading an e-book from the library's web […]

  • Math Tutor

    Our Math Tutor is available in the Study Room  to assist students in Grades 2-8 with their homework as well as to practice a particular skill or problem solving strategies.  No registration is required. Participants will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis. ADA Accommodation Request

  • LEGO® Club

    Come join us at Cambrian Branch Library for our LEGO® Club! We'll supply both big and small LEGO® pieces, so come and bring your creativity! Important: Children under 5 must be accompanied by their parents as small LEGO® pieces can be choking hazards. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

  • STEM Sundays @ Alviso

    STEM Sundays: Premiering on September 7th, the Alviso Branch Library will host STEM themed programs on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month. For each STEM Sunday, we will feature a fun, hands-on activity to help learners develop their Science, Tech, Engineering, or Math skills and experience. Some of the activities will be done in groups at Alviso branch […]

  • Sparksteam Robotics Program: Learn, Build, Code, Play with Robots

    The Sparksteam Robotics Program introduces elementary school students (Grades 2–5) to the exciting world of robotics and coding through fun, hands-on activities. In this 2-day program, students will learn the basics of building and programming robots using LEGO® robotics kits.Sparksteam will provide Robotics Kits and laptops that will be used for programming the robots. We […]

  • Basic English Level 0

    Learn the basics of English in an inclusive and welcoming environment! You will:• Learn basic vocabulary• Understand simple grammar• Read simple texts and write basic sentencesLớp này sẽ được giảng dạy bởi một giáo viên có khả năng song ngữAnh-Việt.Free. Registration requested, but not required.ADA Accommodation Requests

  • "Coco" Sing-Along for Día de Los Muertos

    Celebrate Día de Los Muertos with a Disney sing-along: we'll be screening Coco while enjoying passive Day of the Dead activities (while supplies last). Dress-up is encouraged! Space is limited; please arrive on time. Coco will begin promptly at 3:00, and runs for one hour and forty five minutes.

  • Tech Mentor

    Need help printing or using Word and Excel? Want to set up an email account? Need ideas on tech security? Questions on accessing SJPL eResources? From the basics to somewhat beyond, volunteer tech mentors are here to help with thoughtful advice and problem-solving. We will do our best to assist you with your tech dilemmas. […]

  • Teens Reach at Hillview

    Teens Reach is the youth council for the San José Public Library for ages 13-18, providing a key way for young adults to build their leadership skills by developing and participating in library activities, as well as becoming library advisors and advocates. Develop your leadership skills by providing ideas for programming, events, displays, etc., and […]