Events
Community Puzzle Swap
In ProgressAll day,Stop by to leave a puzzle, take a puzzle, and exchange old puzzles for new ones.
We ask that you:
Limit to 3 to 5 puzzles per week to tradeTrade puzzle sets of 350 pieces and upDo not trade in damaged or…
Almaden Branch Seed Library
In ProgressAll day,Attention plant lovers! The Almaden Library has a generous seed library, with a number of free herb and vegetable seed varieties available during our regular operating hours. Seeds are available on a first come,…

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Using pipe cleaners, straws, and a wood bead, children can make their own pipe cleaner superhero.
Pickup your grab & go kit at the Information Desk during the month of June. While supplies last.
One kit per child.
Free.
No…

Spin the Wheel At Cambrian
In ProgressAll day,Spin to win! Children and teens ages 18 and under who are participating in Summer Learning can spin Cambrian Branch’s prize wheel after completing the 8-hour or 8-book milestone.
Prizes include bubbles, pencils, stickers, animal keychains,…

Bay Area Comics and Comix Exhibition
In ProgressAll day,The California Room’s exhibit “Bay Area Comics and Comix” presents the history of American comic books, highlighting the participation of the San Francisco Bay Area. The exhibit displays comic books and materials illustrating our journey…

Summer Learning Scavenger Hunt
In ProgressAll day,Grr, grr, grizzly bears in the stacks, oh my!
To celebrate SJPL's Summer Learning program, the staff at Biblioteca Latinoamericana invite you to visit and play our California grizzly-themed scavenger hunt. Explore our stacks, while you…

1:1 Tech Mentor Appointment
In ProgressFree. By appointment only. Call for availability. Same day booking not always possible.Offered in English, Español, or Tiếng Việt.Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!What…
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We welcome children, teens, adults, and families to play a variety of board games and card games at the Edenvale Branch Library, every first Sunday of the month. There will be a mix of strategy-based games and educational games.…

Need help with English and Math homework? Whether it's homework help or tutoring needed to improve in the subject, schedule an appointment with our volunteer who can help with English and math subjects for all grades including college…

Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience…

Come join us every Sunday for Lego® Club! We have tons of Lego® bricks for you to build and explore! Duplo® bricks are also available for our younger friends.
Want to push yourself…

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…

Children, teens, and their families are invited to play a selection of board games and card games. The games included will be a mix of strategy-based games, educational games, and luck-based games. Come together to have fun with friends and…

Children, teens, and their families are invited to play a selection of board games and card games. The games included will be a mix of strategy-based games, educational games, and luck-based games. Come together to have fun with friends and…

Visit the library to participate in arts and crafts for kids. All tools and supplies are provided.
Free. No registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

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…

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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…

- Online event
Are you interested in playing and learning chess? If so, sign up to attend this fun virtual Chess Club hosted by Seven Trees Branch Library! You will be paired up with other kids to play real chess games using virtual chess boards online.…

Únete a nuestro programa de crochet para principiantes, abierto a todas las edades. Las y los participantes aprenderán técnicas básicas de crochet y, a medida que desarrollen sus habilidades, podrán crear proyectos sencillos como portavasos…

Let's build! How do we build it? How tall can we build it? How well-balanced can we make it? Test your engineering skills and build a Marble Run structure. You can race your friends to see whose marble can make it through the course the…

