Events
Free. Meets daily by appointment only. Email: melissa.maglio@sjlibrary.orgThis opportunity is perfect for anyone preparing to take their citizenship/naturalization test.Meet a trained librarian in person or online using Zoom…
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Computer Assembly/Disassembly
In ProgressAll dayFree. By appointment only. 1 person or family per appointment. Up to 2 hours per appointment.
Recommended for ages 10+, Email: javier.deleon@sjlibrary.org
With Lab PCs donated by our local community, you will Learn:
Components…Registration requiredRegister for event
Vineland Seed Library
In ProgressAll dayThe Vineland seed library has seeds available for the current planting season. Seeds are available during open library hours in the reading room. As of May 31st, 2023, our seeds currently available*:
ArtichokeArugulaAsparagusBasilBeetsEggplantFlowers…
Read Away Your Fines
In ProgressAll dayEliminate late fines by reading and regain access to library services and resources again! Children and teens can come to the Cambrian Branch Library and use our special Read Away Your Fines reading nook to remove $5 of fines for every 15…
East Side Dreams- Redux
In ProgressAll daySelections from the East Side Dreams exhibit (a collaboration between San Jose Public Library and San Jose State University), which ran from July-September 2022, are on now on display at select SJPL library branches:
Hillview Branch:…
East Side Dreams- Redux
In ProgressAll daySelections from the East Side Dreams exhibit (a collaboration between San Jose Public Library and San Jose State University), which ran from July-September 2022, are on now on display at select SJPL library branches:
Hillview Branch:…
East Side Dreams- Redux
In ProgressAll daySelections from the East Side Dreams exhibit (a collaboration between San Jose Public Library and San Jose State University), which ran from July-September 2022, are on now on display at select SJPL library branches:
Hillview Branch:…
East Side Dreams- Redux
In ProgressAll daySelections from the East Side Dreams exhibit (a collaboration between San Jose Public Library and San Jose State University), which ran from July-September 2022, are on now on display at select SJPL library branches:
Hillview Branch:…
Calabazas Seed Library
In ProgressAll dayThe Calabazas Library has launched our seed library, generously funded by a District 1 grant. We have seeds available in a number of herb and vegetable varieties*:
Basil - Holy Green Leaf Basil - Italian Large Leaf (organic) Bean -…
Adult Activities Corner
In ProgressAll dayDue to popular demand, we are providing an arts and crafts corner for adults near the printer.
Please check here for crafts that are suitable for adults to complete!
Make something for a friend or for yourself! Just have fun!
Please…
- All dayOnline event
***Please be aware that a waitlist has been started. Individuals signing up after 5/17/2023 will be contacted in early June about whether they can be admitted into the program.***
The WeThrive High School Entrepreneur Summer Camp is for…
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Spin the Wheel for Prizes
In ProgressAll dayAre you excited for Summer Learning? Here at the Cambrian Branch Library, we are!
Come visit us once you've reached your first 8 books or 8 hours milestone and spin the wheel for some fun prizes! We've got bubbles, pop bracelets, squishies,…
Grab and Go: Decorate Your Own Sketchbook
In ProgressCome by the Rose Garden Branch Library to celebrate this year's Graphic Novel Making Contest by picking up your own Sketchbook Decorating Kit!
Sketchbook Kits include: notebook and instructions.
Graphic novel pages…
Have fun with Flags! Find the flag of the country marked on the map and get a stamp on your "World Passport" together with a small prize. When you fill out your passport with the stamps, you will receive the Certificate of World Traveler!
It…
Get ready for this summer’s Graphic Novel Making Contest by grabbing a kit to decorate your own sketchbook. Stop by at Seven Trees to pick up your kit.
Sketchbook Kits include: notebook, adhesive sheet, comics pages, and…
Get ready for this summer’s Graphic Novel Making Contest by grabbing a kit to decorate your own sketchbook. Stop by West Valley Branch Library to pick up your kit from our lobby table during Library hours.
Sketchbook Kits…
Tech Help / Asistencia con la Tecnología
In ProgressVolunteers and library staff will help you in-person to:
Open an email accountConnect to a hotspot / WiFiUse Chromebooks / laptopsUse ZoomFind and enroll in library classesGet a library cardReserve materialsUse library appsCreate your…Registration requiredRegister for event
Have fun with Flags! Find the flag of the country marked on the map and get a stamp on your "World Passport" together with a small prize. When you fill out your passport with the stamps, you will receive the Certificate of World Traveler!
It…
Grab & Go Decorate Sketchbook
In ProgressGet ready for this summer’s Graphic Novel Making Contest by grabbing a kit to decorate your own sketchbook. Stop by at Seven Trees to pick up your kit.
Sketchbook Kits include: notebook, adhesive sheet, comics pages, and…
Grab & Go Decorate Sketchbook
In ProgressGet ready for this summer’s Graphic Novel Making Contest by grabbing a kit to decorate your own sketchbook. Stop by West Valley Branch Library to pick up your kit from our lobby table during Library hours.
Sketchbook Kits…