• Evening Itty Bitty Jamboree

    Parents and babies (12 months old and younger) join us for short fun stories, rhymes, fingerplays and songs. Our Itty Bitty Jamboree is 30 minutes followed by Stay & Play time. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month:  July: 1, 15 August: 5, 19 September: 2, 16 October: 14, 28 November: 11, 25 For accessibility […]

  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club

    Join us for our monthly Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club at Saratoga Library. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month. This month, we will be discussing Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke. Register and pick up a copy of the book at the adult reference desk.For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form […]

  • Mindfulness Meditation (Online)

    Mindfulness meditation is a wonderful way to develop clarity, discipline, and perspective as well as improve your mental and physical health. Join online sessions with Phuong Pham, a Buddhist nun experienced in the practice of meditation. Each session is 45 minutes of meditating together followed by 15 minutes of group sharing and Q&A led by […]

  • The Rise of Cryptocurrency: The Basics

    Cryptocurrency is transforming how people think about money, investing, and digital assets. But for many, this finance topic still feels confusing, intimidating, or out of reach. This clear and accessible session is designed for individuals with no prior experience or only limited knowledge of cryptocurrency. You’ll learn what crypto is, why it matters, and how it’s […]

  • 1:1 Tech Mentor / Giáo Viên Máy Tính

    Free.  By appointment only.Offered in-person or virtually via Zoom, in English, Español, or Tiếng Việt.Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!What We Do: Intro to computer basicsAccount or device setupIntro to Microsoft OfficeJob search & resume helpNavigating/organizing emailAnd more!Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make […]

  • ELL Morning Conversation Club

    This program is in-person at Santa Teresa Branch Library. English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Clubs create a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners of English to practice their English conversation skills. Clubs meet weekly with a trained facilitator courtesy of Santa Teresa Branch Library.  No Registration Required, Materials Will Be Provided ADA Accommodation Requests

  • Virtual Job Search & Resume Program

    Meet one-on-one with an experienced volunteer to create or update a resume, search and start applying for a new job on Zoom. Sessions are 20 minutes. Be prepared to share a current resume, any job history, list of skills, and/or education with the volunteer. Registration Ends: 20 hours before the event Resumes can be reviewed […]

  • Shut Up & Write!

    Looking for a place for a weekly silent writing session? Join us in Rinconada Library's spacious Embarcadero Room every Wednesday morning right after the library opens. 10-10:15: Check in with other writers.10:15-11:45 a.m.: Settle in for 90 minutes of silent writing in a large, light-filled comfortable room.11:45 a.m.-noon: Wrap up the session. Feel free to […]

  • 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. […]

  • *Virtual* ESL Idioms

    If you’re interested in building your English skills to sounds like a native speaker, join us to learn idioms and why they are so important to your English language learning. Idioms may seem complicated at first, but they can actually be a lot of fun to learn. An idiom is an expression, word, or phrase […]