Job Search / Búsqueda de Trabajo

Need help with your resume? Need help searching for employment opportunities? Looking for a career change? Meet one-on-one with a library staff to: Create or update a resume and cover letter Navigate job application websites Fill out job application forms (backgro......More

Need help with your resume? Need help searching for employment opportunities? Looking for a career change? Meet one-on-one with a library staff to: Create or update a resume and cover letter Navigate job application websites Fill out job application forms (background check, W-4 Form, etc.) Get some interview techniques Register for the Food Handling Course Practice the writing driving test, and more This is an In-Person assistance program at Educational Park Branch Library held in English and Spanish Appointment encouraged; email to: [email protected] ADA Accommodation Requests ¿Necesitas ayuda con tu currículum? ¿Necesitas ayuda para buscar oportunidades de empleo? ¿Buscas un cambio de carrera? Reúnete personalmente con el personal de la biblioteca para: Crear tu currículum y carta de presentación Navegar por los sitios web de solicitudes de empleo Llenar formas de solicitudes de trabajo (verificación de historial, Forma W-4, etc). Informar de algunas técnicas de entrevista Apoyará en la inscripción del Curso de Manipulación de Alimentos Practicar el examen escrito de manejo y más. Este es un programa de asistencia en persona en la Biblioteca Educational Park, y se lleva a cabo en inglés y español. Se recomienda realizar cita previa; enviando un correo electrónico a: [email protected] Solicitud de Accesibilidad ADA

Indoor Music and Movement A

Music and Movement is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities. Music and Movement is a fun and interactive experience for the whole fami......More

Music and Movement is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities. Music and Movement is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!  Free, 50 person maximum. Story Time tickets required. Another event, Music and Movement B will start at 11:15 for those that weren't able to make it inside for this event. As we navigate pandemic life, here are a few modifications to our Storytime: Please note that this will be an indoor program. Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of Storytime. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. ADA Accommodations Requests

Indoor Music and Movement B

Music and Movement is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities. Music and Movement is a fun and interactive experience for the whole fami......More

Music and Movement is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities. Music and Movement is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!  Free, 50 person maximum. Story Time tickets required. This is for those that weren't able to make it into the 10:30 Music and Movement A. As we navigate pandemic life, here are a few modifications to our Storytime: Please note that this will be an indoor program. Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of Storytime. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. ADA Accommodation Requests

Adult Craft Club: Pressed Flower Bookmarks

Join us once a month at Educational Park Branch Library for some adult only craft time.  This April we will be celebrating spring by making Pressed Flower Bookmarks. Free. Registration required. ADA Accommod......More

Join us once a month at Educational Park Branch Library for some adult only craft time.  This April we will be celebrating spring by making Pressed Flower Bookmarks. Free. Registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Family Board Games

Join us every Sunday to play fun board games! We have a fun variety of games for folks of all ages to enjoy. ADA Accommodation Requests

Lego® Club!

Come join us every Sunday for Lego® Club!  We have tons of Lego® bricks for you to build and explore!  Duplo® bricks are also available for our younger friends.   Want to push yourself and try something a little more difficult?  Ask the librarian for a Lego® Challenge......More

Come join us every Sunday for Lego® Club!  We have tons of Lego® bricks for you to build and explore!  Duplo® bricks are also available for our younger friends.   Want to push yourself and try something a little more difficult?  Ask the librarian for a Lego® Challenge!  Important: Children under 5 must be accompanied by their parents as small LEGO® pieces can be choking hazards. ADA Accommodation Requests

Tech Help for Personal Devices

Do you need assistance setting up and/or troubleshooting your personal device (tablet, smartphone, laptop, eReader)? Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance with a library volunteer. Our eDevice volunteer can help you to learn how to: Open an......More

Do you need assistance setting up and/or troubleshooting your personal device (tablet, smartphone, laptop, eReader)? Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance with a library volunteer. Our eDevice volunteer can help you to learn how to: Open an email account. Connect to a hotspot/Wi-Fi. Use a Chromebook / laptop. Use Zoom. Download and uninstall apps, eBooks or eAudiobooks. ADA Accommodation Requests

Grab & Go STEAM Kits: Popsicle Stick Harmonicas

Make your own Popsicle Stick Harmonicas with 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 picked up from the Informa......More

Make your own Popsicle Stick Harmonicas with 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 picked up from the Information Desk at the Educational Park Branch Library. When: Available starting Wednesday, May 1, while supplies last. Kits generously donated by Explore. ADA Accommodation Requests

Beginner ESL Classes

Take beginning English classes at the Educational Park Branch Library! To sign up call the Partners in Reading office at (408) 808-2361 and ask for “English Classes at Educational Park” for more information. *This class is for adults who live or work in San José and ......More

Take beginning English classes at the Educational Park Branch Library! To sign up call the Partners in Reading office at (408) 808-2361 and ask for “English Classes at Educational Park” for more information. *This class is for adults who live or work in San José and do not speak English. The commitment is 8 weeks for 2 hours. Classes meet on Wednesdays from 10am to 12pm.* ADA Accommodation Requests

*In Person* Invention-Con San Jose

About this Event: Kick off the Successful Inventing series at Invention-Con on the Road, presented by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the [email protected] Accessibility For reasonable accommodation, p......More

About this Event: Kick off the Successful Inventing series at Invention-Con on the Road, presented by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the [email protected] Accessibility For reasonable accommodation, please submit your request to the contact information listed above. Get the inside scoop on business and career resources at SJPL. Sign-up today for our monthly eNewsletter, highlighting the latest programs, eResources and services available at the San José Public Library. #sjplworkscovid19 #sjplworksbusiness

Educational Park Teens Reach Meeting

This leadership and volunteer service group for teens ages 13-18 meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 4:00 PM. Get involved, earn volunteer hours, and be a leader in the library. To join Teens Reach you must be 13-18 years of age, have a strong interest in t......More

This leadership and volunteer service group for teens ages 13-18 meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 4:00 PM. Get involved, earn volunteer hours, and be a leader in the library. To join Teens Reach you must be 13-18 years of age, have a strong interest in the library, enjoy working with people of all ages and cultures, be reliable and communicative, and be willing to learn new skills. Membership requires regular attendance at meetings, participation, and support of library activities and events.  A sense of fun and adventure is also appreciated. As a bonus, Teens Reach members can earn community service hours through participation in meetings and activities. Get some pizza at every meeting as well! For more information go to www.sjpl.org/teensreach Event Details: Sep 6 @ 4:00pm - Picking President/Vice President or Teen Council - Community Rm Oct 4 @ 4:00pm - short meeting + Large and Small Button-Making Nov 1 @ 4:00pm - short meeting + create/paint Clay Charms (bake at home to harden) Dec 6 @ 4:00pm - short meeting + Jewelry-Making Craft Jan 3 @ 4:00pm - short meeting + Party/Local Multiplayer Games (PCs and Wii) Feb 7 @ 4:00pm - short meeting + Decorating the Library in a Valentine's Day Theme Mar 6 @ 4:00pm - short meeting + pipe cleaner flowers/bouquets  Apr 3 @ 4:00pm - TBD May 1 @ 4:00pm - TBD Jun 5 @ 4:00pm - TBD No registration required.  ADA Accommodation Requests

Educational Park Presents: ESL 502 with Evergreen Valley College (EVC) REGISTRATION CLOSED

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED Develop your English language skills by practicing speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. Do you want to build your English language skills and your confidence? The Educational Park Branch Library Family ......More

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED Develop your English language skills by practicing speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. Do you want to build your English language skills and your confidence? The Educational Park Branch Library Family Learning Center, in partnership with Evergreen Valley College (EVC), offers you the opportunity to register today! This beginning non-credit ESL course is FREE! ESL 502 Basic ESL Skills 1 What will you learn in this class?  ESL 502 is a non-credit high-beginning level ESL course designed to improve students' listening, speaking, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Students will learn how to pronounce basic words correctly, communicate with others, understand/use basic grammar structures, and acquire/expand basic vocabulary. ESL 502 Course Information Starts: January 30, 2024 Ends: May 23, 2024 Class Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Time: 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM Instructor: To be determined. Spring break: March 26 to 28 We will assist you with the application and registration processes at the Educational Park Branch Library.  Please observe our Safety Guidelines.  To request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for library-sponsored events, please call 408-808-2355 or email [email protected] at least three business days before the event. --- Desarrolla tus habilidades en el idioma inglés practicando el habla, escucha, lectura, escritura, vocabulario, pronunciación y gramática. ¿Quieres desarrollar tus habilidades en el idioma inglés y obtener más confianza? ¡El Centro de Aprendizaje Familiar de la Biblioteca Educational Park Branch, en asociación con Evergreen Valley College (EVC), te ofrece la oportunidad de registrarte hoy! ¡Este curso de ESL para principiantes sin créditos académicos es GRATIS! ESL 502 Habilidades Básicas de ESL 1 ¿Qué aprenderás en esta clase? ESL 502 es un curso de ESL de nivel inicial alto sin créditos diseñado para mejorar las habilidades de escucha, habla, pronunciación, gramática y vocabulario de los estudiantes. Los estudiantes aprenderán a pronunciar palabras básicas correctamente, comunicarse con otros, comprender/usar estructuras gramaticales básicas y adquirir/expandir vocabulario básico. Información del Curso ESL 502 Inicio: 30 de enero de 2024 Finaliza: 23 de mayo de 2024 Días de Clase: Martes, Miércoles y Jueves Hora: 5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Instructor: Por determinar Vacaciones de Primavera: 26 al 28 de Marzo Te ayudaremos con los procesos de solicitud y registro en la Biblioteca Educational Park. Por favor, ten en cuenta nuestras Directrices de Seguridad. Para solicitar una acomodación bajo la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades para eventos patrocinados por la biblioteca, llama al 408-808-2355 o envía un correo electrónico a [email protected] al menos tres días hábiles antes del evento.

Infant Toddler Storytime with Stay & Play

Infant Toddler Storytime invites children and their caregivers to wiggle, rhyme, and sing with diverse books, songs, and fingerplays that encourage language, play, and exploration. This program is geared for children 0 to 3 years of age and their parents/caregivers,......More

Infant Toddler Storytime invites children and their caregivers to wiggle, rhyme, and sing with diverse books, songs, and fingerplays that encourage language, play, and exploration. This program is geared for children 0 to 3 years of age and their parents/caregivers, but all children are welcome! Attendance will be limited. Seating will be first come, first served. Please pick up a storytime ticket at the information desk. After Storytime concludes, families are invited to Stay & Play! For 30 minutes after storytime, special, age-appropriate toys will be available to keep the fun going. The librarian will also be there to answer any questions, recommend books, and talk to families!  Storytime 10:30-11:00am Stay & Play 11:00am-11:30am Free, with limited capacity. Please note that this will be an indoor program. Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of Storytime.  This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. ADA Accommodation Requests

Reading Buddies

Reading Buddies provides students in grades TK-5 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a teen reading coach. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build con......More

Reading Buddies provides students in grades TK-5 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a teen reading coach. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build confidence as readers. Our reading coach will listen to children read and provide support in phonics, sight words, and comprehension. Students can bring their favorite book or choose from the available selection at the Educational Park Branch Library. Free. Pre-registration not required. However, reading sessions are available on a first come, first served basis and the duration of reading sessions may be limited depending on the number of participating students. Participants can also use their session to read away their fines! Just inform your Reading Buddy (open to youth only). ADA Accommodation Requests

Educational Park Presents: ESL 502 with Evergreen Valley College (EVC) REGISTRATION CLOSED

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED Develop your English language skills by practicing speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. Do you want to build your English language skills and your confidence? The Educational Park Branch Library Family ......More

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED Develop your English language skills by practicing speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. Do you want to build your English language skills and your confidence? The Educational Park Branch Library Family Learning Center, in partnership with Evergreen Valley College (EVC), offers you the opportunity to register today! This beginning non-credit ESL course is FREE! ESL 502 Basic ESL Skills 1 What will you learn in this class?  ESL 502 is a non-credit high-beginning level ESL course designed to improve students' listening, speaking, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Students will learn how to pronounce basic words correctly, communicate with others, understand/use basic grammar structures, and acquire/expand basic vocabulary. ESL 502 Course Information Starts: January 30, 2024 Ends: May 23, 2024 Class Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Time: 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM Instructor: To be determined. Spring break: March 26 to 28 We will assist you with the application and registration processes at the Educational Park Branch Library.  Please observe our Safety Guidelines.  To request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for library-sponsored events, please call 408-808-2355 or email [email protected] at least three business days before the event. --- Desarrolla tus habilidades en el idioma inglés practicando el habla, escucha, lectura, escritura, vocabulario, pronunciación y gramática. ¿Quieres desarrollar tus habilidades en el idioma inglés y obtener más confianza? ¡El Centro de Aprendizaje Familiar de la Biblioteca Educational Park Branch, en asociación con Evergreen Valley College (EVC), te ofrece la oportunidad de registrarte hoy! ¡Este curso de ESL para principiantes sin créditos académicos es GRATIS! ESL 502 Habilidades Básicas de ESL 1 ¿Qué aprenderás en esta clase? ESL 502 es un curso de ESL de nivel inicial alto sin créditos diseñado para mejorar las habilidades de escucha, habla, pronunciación, gramática y vocabulario de los estudiantes. Los estudiantes aprenderán a pronunciar palabras básicas correctamente, comunicarse con otros, comprender/usar estructuras gramaticales básicas y adquirir/expandir vocabulario básico. Información del Curso ESL 502 Inicio: 30 de enero de 2024 Finaliza: 23 de mayo de 2024 Días de Clase: Martes, Miércoles y Jueves Hora: 5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Instructor: Por determinar Vacaciones de Primavera: 26 al 28 de Marzo Te ayudaremos con los procesos de solicitud y registro en la Biblioteca Educational Park. Por favor, ten en cuenta nuestras Directrices de Seguridad. Para solicitar una acomodación bajo la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades para eventos patrocinados por la biblioteca, llama al 408-808-2355 o envía un correo electrónico a [email protected] al menos tres días hábiles antes del evento.

Job Search / Búsqueda de Trabajo

Need help with your resume? Need help searching for employment opportunities? Looking for a career change? Meet one-on-one with a library staff to: Create or update a resume and cover letter Navigate job application websites Fill out job application forms (backgro......More

Need help with your resume? Need help searching for employment opportunities? Looking for a career change? Meet one-on-one with a library staff to: Create or update a resume and cover letter Navigate job application websites Fill out job application forms (background check, W-4 Form, etc.) Get some interview techniques Register for the Food Handling Course Practice the writing driving test, and more This is an In-Person assistance program at Educational Park Branch Library held in English and Spanish Appointment encouraged; email to: [email protected] ADA Accommodation Requests ¿Necesitas ayuda con tu currículum? ¿Necesitas ayuda para buscar oportunidades de empleo? ¿Buscas un cambio de carrera? Reúnete personalmente con el personal de la biblioteca para: Crear tu currículum y carta de presentación Navegar por los sitios web de solicitudes de empleo Llenar formas de solicitudes de trabajo (verificación de historial, Forma W-4, etc). Informar de algunas técnicas de entrevista Apoyará en la inscripción del Curso de Manipulación de Alimentos Practicar el examen escrito de manejo y más. Este es un programa de asistencia en persona en la Biblioteca Educational Park, y se lleva a cabo en inglés y español. Se recomienda realizar cita previa; enviando un correo electrónico a: [email protected] Solicitud de Accesibilidad ADA

Indoor Music and Movement A

Music and Movement is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities. Music and Movement is a fun and interactive experience for the whole fami......More

Music and Movement is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities. Music and Movement is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!  Free, 50 person maximum. Story Time tickets required. Another event, Music and Movement B will start at 11:15 for those that weren't able to make it inside for this event. As we navigate pandemic life, here are a few modifications to our Storytime: Please note that this will be an indoor program. Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of Storytime. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. ADA Accommodations Requests