Designed for middle school students, this class focuses on more advanced chess strategies and tactics. Participants will strengthen critical thinking and teamwork while enjoying a challenging and interactive learning experience. This class series is for students in sixth to eighth grade. This program is presented by our partners at XFYD Bay Area – Milpitas High […]
Want to help improve your local library branch for teens and the community? Want to earn volunteer credit in the process? Join Biblioteca Latinoamericana’s Teens Reach group! Teens Reach is a great way to gain volunteer hours and enact change within your community! Beginning January 15, 2025, we’ll host monthly meetings on the third Wednesday […]
Develop your English language skills by practicing speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. Do you want to build your English language skills and your confidence? The Educational Park Branch Library Family Learning Center, in collaboration with Evergreen Valley College (EVC), offers you the opportunity to register today! This beginning non-credit ESL course is FREE! […]
Join your community to help beautify your Edenvale Branch Library. Take part in this opportunity to Volunteer Away Your Fines at a rate of $20 per hour. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone interested in volunteering away their library fines, gaining service hours for school/work or just wants to volunteer. This event will be happening at the […]
Be part of a fun volunteering opportunity for teens between the ages of 13-18. Earn community service credit while supporting the library by assisting with library programs, promotion, and representing the library's teen point-of-view. Learn about teen volunteer opportunities and more by attending our monthly meetings - every THIRD Wednesday of each month - and […]
Teens Reach is the youth council for the San José Public Library, 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. For ages 13-18. Our in-person meet up plans: Teen Volunteer OpportunitiesSJPL Teen ProgramsGames & ActivitiesSnacksGuest Speakers […]
¡Ven a practicar hablar y escuchar inglés en persona en la Biblioteca Latinoamericana! Desarrolla habilidades de conversación con otros estudiantes de nivel principiante y intermedio en un lugar acogedor y respetuoso. Este programa es para adultos solamente. Cada sesión está dirigida por personal de la biblioteca que habla español y ingles. Gratis. No es necesario […]
Do you enjoy working with knitting, crocheting, or tatting? Do you want to learn how, see what others are working on, refine your skills, or talk about all kinds of hand needle crafts? Join us in the East San Jose Carnegie Branch Community Room every week. Everyone 7 and up is invited to participate, and […]
Hosted via Zoom by Alviso Branch LibraryGetting your Driver’s License can be confusing, so please join us to learn more about the process.Bay Cities Driving School will walk you through each step to obtain your Driver’s License if you’re under 18 or over 18. During the presentation, the specific legal documents and requirements will be […]
Note: This program is for teens. It takes place during our regularly scheduled Teens Reach Meeting. All teens are welcome to attend, you do not need to be a member of Teens Reach.Play bingo with banned and challenged books during Banned Books Week. Mark off squares featuring titles that have faced censorship, from classics to modern […]
