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…
Registration requiredRegister for eventComputer 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 eventVineland 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 April 18, 2023, our seeds currently available*:
ArtichokeArugulaAsparagusBasilBeetsCucumberFlowers…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…
Registration requiredRegister for event Nameless Anime Club
CanceledDo you enjoy anime and manga?
Join Edenvale Branch Library's Nameless Anime Club every fourth Sunday of the month! Enjoy classic anime from the past, new series from today, and make new friends!
Participants are welcome to drop…
Family Puzzle Time
In ProgressJoin us for family puzzle time! Relax and have fun working on puzzles together!
All attendees will be required to observe the library's Safety Guidelines.
To request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act…
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…
Come join us every other Sunday of the month for a new craft activity! Fun for the whole family. All supplies are provided. Craft, create, and have fun!
Please observe our Safety Guidelines.
To request an accommodation under the…
Children in grades K-5 will discover the joy of reading while improving their reading skills through practice with Dru every Sunday from 1-2pm. Our Reading Buddy will listen to children and help them build confidence in their…
Reading Buddies with Vinny
CanceledChildren in grades K-5 will discover the joy of reading while improving their reading skills through practice with Vinny on Sunday from 1-2pm. Our Reading Buddy will listen to children and help them build confidence in their…
Create a float for your robot, then take it on parade! Code a path to follow and make your robot's float the star of the parade.
Appropriate for ages 4+ with a grown-up or 8+ solo. No registration required, but space is limited.
This…
Join us every Sunday from 2-4pm at the Seven Trees Library to play fun board games! All ages are welcome, and we have a variety of games and activities for everyone.
All attendees will be required to observe the library's Safety Guidelines.
…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…