• Digital Skills: One-On-One Tech Help for Seniors

    Do you have questions or need assistance with technology? At the Almaden Branch you can make a 30-minute appointment to assist you with: Learning to use Libby (formerly Overdrive) to read ebooks and listen to e-audiobooksAccessing non-Overdrive eBooks and audiobooks from Boundless, CloudLibrary, and EnkiUsing Hoopla to read, listen and watchAccessing the New York Times […]

  • Seven Trees Overfelt Adult Education ESL Class

    Free. Registration and placement test required. Learn basic reading, writing, speaking, & listening skills with your library for free! This class meets in-person at the Seven Trees Branch Library and is led by a certified English instructor in collaboration with Overfelt Adult Education Center at no cost. Level: Beginning low / Beginning highStarts: August 5, 2025Ends: December 18, […]

  • Financial Literacy Discussion Group for Retirees

    Join fellow retirees in sharing strategies to manage and invest money after retirement. This program is facilitated by volunteers from the Silicon Valley Retirees Investment Group (SVRIG). Membership is not required to participate in meetings. Topics covered include: smart investing, taxes in retirement, and health insurance in retirement. Time is budgeted for questions and discussion. […]

  • Knitting and Crochet Weekly Meetup / Tejido y crochet

    Join us for an informal weekly drop-in knitting and crochet circle. Bring your projects, ask questions, receive help, share ideas, and meet new people! We meet upstairs in Quiet Study B.--------------------Únase a nosotros para un círculo semanal informal de tejido y crochet. ¡Trae tus proyectos, haz preguntas, recibe ayuda, comparte ideas y conoce gente nueva! […]

  • 1-on-1 Tech Help / Ayuda con la Tecnología

    Do you have questions or need assistance with technology? At the Edenvale Branch we can assist you. Staff and trained volunteers will help you to: Open an email accountConnect to Wi-Fi/hotspotsUse laptops/ChromebooksUse Microsoft OfficeFill out simple forms onlineFill out job applicationsNavigate the SJPL website Free.  BY APPOINTMENT ONLY For more information or to make an appointment, please […]

  • ELL Conversation Club

    Do you want to build your English-language skills and your confidence? The English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club is a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners to practice their English conversation skills. Participants will have the opportunity to practice & develop their speaking and listening skills as well as learn about American culture and […]

  • Line Dancing for Beginners

    Join our wonderful volunteer instructor Audrey Chen for line dancing classes. Have fun and enjoy music performing calorie-burning dance movements! Please note this will be an indoor program. Schedule: Thursdays, 星期四, 下午 1:30pm - 2:30pm 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28   9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25   10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30   11/6, 11/13, 11/20 (No class 11/27 - Thanksgiving)   12/4, […]

  • ESL Conversation Club

    Practice speaking English in an informal and supportive group; make new friends too! No registration is required, and you do not need to attend every week. Basic English knowledge recommended.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 […]

  • Reading to Children

    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 interactions with our librarian. Kids are also welcome to practice reading aloud.  Reading to Children will take place in the Children's Area.  […]

  • Bilingual Reading to Children with Leila

    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. Our volunteer, Ms. Leila, will read in either […]