• ESL Conversation Club for Beginners

    Come and practice speaking English with a friendly group in the library. Improve your English communication skills in a relaxed environment. Free. In-person. No registration is required.ADA Accommodation Requests --- Ven y practica hablar inglés con un amistoso grupo en la biblioteca. Mejora tus habilidades de comunicación en inglés en un ambiente relajado. Gratis. Presencial. No es […]

  • 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 […]

  • Knit-Alongs at Cupertino Library

    Starting Time: 2:30 pmEnding Time: 4:00 pmCommunity Room 201A  On the first Friday of each month we will meet in Room 201B Cupertino Library Knit Alongs continue in 2025!.  All adult knitters and crocheters are welcome. No registration or sign up required.  We're always happy to meet someone new, so please feel free to join us.  Meet […]

  • Reading Buddies

    Reading Buddies provides students in grades TK-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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Virtual English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club

    San Jose Public Library presents a virtual (Zoom) English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club. This is a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners of English. Club meetings will convene weekly with an online trained facilitator. We invite you to join us to practice and build your English conversation skills with other adult learners. Please register […]

  • Family Board Games

    🎲 Family Board Games Afternoon  Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and friendly competition! From classics like Battleship and Connect 4 to exciting new favorites, we’ve got games for all ages and skill levels. Happening on the 4th Friday of each month. Drop in, grab a game, and let the fun begin!🎲 Tarde […]

  • Stories & Songs in Persian

    Please join Almaden Library for our monthly round of fun stories and songs in the Persian language. Enjoy children's stories and music that encourage play and exploration for youth ages 3-7 years -- all in Persian. This program is primarily for pre-school aged children and their parents/caregivers, but all ages are welcome! Free, with limited capacity. Seating is available on […]

  • Thanksgiving Celebration

    Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at the Village Square Branch Library with arts, crafts, snacks, and prizes to celebrate Thanksgiving! Walk-ins are welcome! ADA Accommodation Requests