• Reading Buddies for Grades K-5th

    Children can buddy up with a furry friend and read one on one from a favorite book. For Kindergarten through 5th grade. Each 20 minute session is with a specially trained therapy dog and volunteer.  Reading session time may be shortened if needed to accommodate demand. 

  • Family STEAM

    Drop in every Saturday for a new STEAM adventure, from robots to engineering to science to making.  September 6 - HovercraftSeptember 13 - Guest Presenter: Astro Revolution on The Big Bang Theory & Distance in the UniverseSeptember 20 - LEGO ChallengeSeptember 27 - Heart Science October 4 - Space WeekOctober 11 - Canceled for Book […]

  • Saturday STEM: Let's Make Electromagnets!

    Join our volunteer Kimmie for a program covering some basics of electricity and magnetism. Kids will have a chance to  make their own electromagnet and test them. This is an easy project to modify and do again at home!This session is appropriate for kids in 5th grade and up.Each program is limited to 15 kits, 1 […]

  • Adult Craft Club: Wine Cork Pumpkins

    Join us monthly at the Educational Park Branch Library for some adult only craft time. This November, get ready to decorate your house for Thanksgiving with wine cork pumpkins. Free. Registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

  • Citizenship Study Group (In-person)

    Free. Registration required.What We Do: Outline the naturalization processReview the Civics Questions (2008 & 2025)Practice Reading & WritingAnalyze the Interview QuestionsProvide references & resources Due to legal reasons, we cannot help you fill out the application, but we can direct you to the proper services.The program takes place in-person at the Seven Trees Branch Library. […]

  • 1 on 1 Tech Assistance (In-Person)

    Do you need to brush up your computer skills? Whether you need assistance putting together a Word document, Excel spreadsheet, or PowerPoint presentation, or receiving help submitting an online job application or other government document to learning a new online tool, our experienced and dedicated tech tutor can help! Sessions are 30 minutes and appointments […]

  • STEM: Build a Simple Motor

    Build a simple device that that makes everyday things from home appliances to cars possible by using a battery to turn a coil into an electromagnet that is simultaneously repelled and attracted to a permanent magnet. All needed materials will be provided. No registration required. First come first served; limited to the first ten participants. […]

  • Teen Boot Camp: Introduction to Python for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

    SJSU University Library and San José Public Library are hosting a hands-on Python for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Boot Camp with Anish Roy and Dr. Navrati Saxena, designed for middle and high school students, with a special focus on supporting underrepresented groups in tech.Over two weekends, students will progress from the basics of Python programming […]

  • Everyone Can Create! Emoji Art

    Go beyond the standard emoji and design something uniquely you! Everyone Can Create is a beginner’s course on drawing, sketching, and creating on the iPad. Students will learn about a variety of digital drawing tools and use them to create their own emoji artwork. Everything needed for this course will be provided, but you are […]

  • Dungeons & Dragons Teen Club

    The Dungeons & Dragons Teen Club will be meeting today. To become part of this club you must have attended the Session 0 event on Saturday, August 16th and committed to playing for the entire Fall 2025 semester. If you missed our Session 0 but are interested in playing next semester, please email teen librarian Hannah […]