Events
Adult Activities Corner
In ProgressAll day,Due 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!ADA…
Read Away Your Fines
In ProgressAll day,Eliminate late fines by reading and regain access to library services and resources again! Children and teens can come to the Pearl Avenue Branch Library and remove $5 of fines for every 15 minutes that they spend reading!
Link+ or ILL…
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt
In ProgressAll day,Dinosaurs are roaming in our children's picture book area! Find six of them and get a prize.
Recommended ages 3-10.ADA Accommodation Requests
We Belong Exhibit
In ProgressAll day,Berryessa Branch showcases photographs from We Belong, a visual exploration highlighting the different experiences of South Asian identity. The SF Bay Area is often referred to as a salad bowl when it comes to how immigrants and the…
October Library Scavenger Hunt
In ProgressAll day,October is a month of many celebrations. Try to find them in the library!
Pick up a checklist at the information desk and look for the images around the library. Each one you find you can check off and learn a little more about it. If…
Grab & Go Craft: Handprint Pumpkins
In ProgressAll day,Stop by the Educational Park Branch Library to pick up your handprint pumpkin kit! Each kit contains supplies for one craft.
Kits cannot be reserved or picked up at another location. To check availability, you can call…
Grab & Go STEAM Kits: Paper Rockets
In ProgressAll day,Make your own paper rocket with a take-home kit! Children and their families are invited to stop by the Educational Park Branch Library and pick up a STEAM activity to take home (while supplies last).
Where: These supplies can be…
Grab & Go STEAM Kit - Paper Rocket
In ProgressAll day,Make a paper rocket with this month's take-home STEAM kit! Children and their families are invited to stop by the Seven Trees Branch Library Information Desk and pick up a STEAM activity to take home (while supplies last).
These supplies…
Coding with Swift Playground
In Progress,Get started with Swift, the language used to create apps and programs for iOS and macOS. The program will introduce the language and get participants started with the Swift Playgrounds app. iPads will be provided however, they are limited,…
Registration closedDo you need help downloading an ebook, or accessing digital content?Get hands-on help with borrowing and downloading FREE library eBooks and eAudiobooks to your Kindle, Nook, iPad or smartphone. You are welcome to bring your own device to…
Registration requiredRegister for eventTake home our weekly Grab-&-Go craft project. These are simple projects that are easy but rewarding to make. We include instructions and materials for you.
Scissors, glue, tape, and coloring supplies are not provided.
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Free. By appointment only.Offered in-person or virtually via Zoom, in English or Tiếng Việt.Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!Bạn có cần tìm hiểu thêm về máy vi tính không? Học theo tốc độ…
Registration requiredRegister for eventWith SJPL's Digital Skill Building Pathways, you can practice the skills essential to living and working in the digital world. Learning paths include free lessons, resources, and library events like computer classes.
Having trouble…
Registration requiredRegister for eventeBook Help: For Seniors
In ProgressDo you need help downloading an ebook, or accessing digital content?Get hands-on help with borrowing and downloading FREE library eBooks and eAudiobooks to your Kindle, Nook, iPad or smartphone. You are welcome to bring your own device to…
Registration requiredRegister for event1:1 Tech Mentor / Giáo Viên Máy Tính
In ProgressFree. By appointment only.Offered in-person or virtually via Zoom, in English or Tiếng Việt.Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!Bạn có cần tìm hiểu thêm về máy vi tính không? Học theo tốc độ…
Registration requiredRegister for eventDigital Skills: One-On-One Help
In ProgressWith SJPL's Digital Skill Building Pathways, you can practice the skills essential to living and working in the digital world. Learning paths include free lessons, resources, and library events like computer classes.
Having trouble…
Registration requiredRegister for eventTech Mentor
CanceledNeed 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…
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Celebrate Halloween with the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library!
Visit the Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood library to pick up your Grab & Go: Zipties Spider kit. Each kit contains art supplies and instructions inside. Kits…
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Interested in accessing the Village Square Branch Library during morning hours when we are closed to the public? The first step is to register and attend this required in-person Orientation to learn more about Open+.
During this…
Registration closes October 11 at 8:30am (8 spots remaining)Register for event - Online event
The West Valley Branch of the San Jose Public Library is happy to invite adult learners of English to our virtual English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club. Our ELL Conversation Club provides a welcoming and respectful…
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