Events
1K Books Book Buddy Mailbox
In ProgressAll day,Bring stories to life with the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Book Buddies Mailbox! Kids ages 2–5 can write or draw to a favorite storybook character and drop it off at the library. They'll get a personalized letter back—encouraging their…
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September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month!Throughout this month, if you sign-up for a card at the Alviso Branch Library, you can commemorate the occasion with your own Instax instant photo inside the library and SJPL Mini Tote…
Tiny Art Show!
In ProgressAll day,Celebrate our 20th Anniversary throughout the month of September by checking out our Tiny Art Show at the Evergreen Branch Library!
Artwork created by talented members of our very own Evergreen community.Free.
Artists: …
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…
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…Free. 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…
ESL Listening & Speaking 1 (Non-credit, high-beginning level ESL course).
Students will learn to pronounce basic words accurately, communicate effectively, understand and use basic grammar structures, and build their foundational…
ESL Listening & Speaking 1 (Non-credit, high-beginning level ESL course).
Students will learn to pronounce basic words accurately, communicate effectively, understand and use basic grammar structures, and build their foundational…
(VIRTUAL) Rose's Book Club
In ProgressOnline eventJoin us for the monthly meeting of Rose's Book Club! Our meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm. We read and discuss different books each month.
Here is the book list for 2026:
January 13: The Island of Last…Bay Area Comics and Comix Exhibition
In ProgressThe 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…
Community Puzzle Swap
In ProgressStop 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…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…
Join us for socializing, finding new friends and having fun with art,crafts, and games! Adaptive Activities programs are geared towards teens and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Caregivers are welcome to join.
Groups…
This program is in-person at Santa Teresa Branch Library.
English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Clubs create a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners of English to practice their English conversation skills.…
Need help printing or using Word and Excel? Want to set up an email account? Need ideas on tech security? Questions about accessing SJPL eResources? From the basics to somewhat beyond, volunteer tech mentors are here to help with thoughtful…
Offered in English, or Tiếng Việt.
Do you need help using a computer? Want to set up an email account? Stop by the Santa Teresa Branch Library for a session with our experienced volunteer! They can assist you with basic tech issues,…
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Meet one-on-one with an experienced volunteer to create or update a resume, search and start applying for a new job on Zoom. Sessions are 20 minutes. Be prepared to share a current resume, any job history, list of skills, and/or…
Are you looking to improve your English? Join our English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Club at Almaden to practice speaking. Two leaders will guide the group in weekly topics. Basic understanding of English…
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Attendees will learn the basics of sewing machine usage and then make a small pillow. This program is for beginners who have not sewn before. The first 45 minutes will be focused on vocabulary and basics such as threading the…
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If you’re interested in building your English skills to sounds like a native speaker, join us to learn idioms and why they are so important to your English language learning. Idioms may seem complicated at first, but they can actually be a…
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