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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…

Free. 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:

The Vineland seed library has seeds available for the current planting season. Seeds are available during open library hours in the reading room. As of March 14, 2023, our seeds currently available*:

Eliminate 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…

Selections 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:…

Selections 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:…

Selections 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:…

Selections 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:…

The Calababazas 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*:

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!

Please…

Los adultos están invitados a aprender a hacer clic, desplazarse y qué hacer con algunas de esas extrañas teclas del teclado. Reciba un curso intensivo sobre las piezas y las teclas del ordenador.

Para inscribirse llame al 408-294-1237

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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…

The WeThrive High School Entrepreneur Summer Camp is for incoming Fall High School Freshmen through Seniors who are interested in learning what it takes to create a small business. Registered youth in the WeThrive Summer Camp will group up,…

Do you have a poet in you?  Great!  April is Poetry Month!

Then submit your poem to us!  Staff will choose top entries to display around the Library in May!

Please provide entries that are suitable for all audiences!

Some ideas…

Come to the Joyce Ellington Library to choose a new book to crack open and read! In celebration of Easter and the beginning of Spring, a selection of books for all ages have been wrapped and are on display for people to come pick and check…

Shop from a large collection of books and media for bargain prices at the Almaden Library Book Sale, hosted by the Friends of the Almaden Library. Proceeds go toward funding library programs, books, and supplies. Come support your local…

Do you need to brush up your computer skills? Whether you need assistance putting together a Word document, Excel spreadsheet, or PowerPoint presentation, or receiving help submitting an online job application or other government document…

MLK Library Lawyers in the Library program has resumed with a new phone-in format. For a FREE 20 minutes legal consultation please follow the steps below.

The program is offered on the following days and times:

You applied for a job and received a call back for an interview. Congratulations! Do you want help preparing for the interview?

Meet one-on-one with Daniel, an experienced volunteer to help you prepare by doing a mock interview.

Sessions…

Free.  By appointment only.  Available in-person & virtually via Zoom, both in English & Tiếng Việt.Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make an appointment.Xin vui…