Friday Crafternoons at Joyce Ellington Branch Library

Come join us every Friday for a new craft activity! All supplies are provided. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Reading To Children

Participating in the Reading to Children program is a great way for children to develop their imagination and spark a love for books, reading and learning. Throughout this 30-minute session, our trained volunteer or a staff member of the library will not only read to......More

Participating in the Reading to Children program is a great way for children to develop their imagination and spark a love for books, reading and learning. Throughout this 30-minute session, our trained volunteer or a staff member of the library will not only read to your kids but also engage with them using music, felts and finger plays.  As a result of participating in Reading to Children, your child will develop imagination and love of books and reading. Reading to Children will take place in the Children's Area.  ADA Accommodation Requests

Art Explorations

Discover the wonder of open-ended, process-based art through our Art Exploration program. Children will have a chance to work with a variety of art materials and techniques with minimal guidance to foster their own creativity and self expression.  Suitable for childre......More

Discover the wonder of open-ended, process-based art through our Art Exploration program. Children will have a chance to work with a variety of art materials and techniques with minimal guidance to foster their own creativity and self expression.  Suitable for children ages 4-10.  Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

STEMMABLE Workshop: Build a Sailcar

Create your own colorful car and add a sail to it as you experiment with wind! What kinds of sails work best? Come to this workshop to find out! STEMMABLE website: https://stemmable.org ......More

Create your own colorful car and add a sail to it as you experiment with wind! What kinds of sails work best? Come to this workshop to find out! STEMMABLE website: https://stemmable.org ADA Accommodation Requests

Tech Mentor: One-On-One Computer Help

Our Tech Mentor volunteer can help you with basic computer issues like: Learn the basics of Microsoft Word and Excel Set up an email account Use social networking services like Facebook Use the library's pay-for-print system Download an e-book from the library's ......More

Our Tech Mentor volunteer can help you with basic computer issues like: Learn the basics of Microsoft Word and Excel Set up an email account Use social networking services like Facebook Use the library's pay-for-print system Download an e-book from the library's web site And much more! No appointment necessary. Just drop in and ask for assistance. For questions, please call (408) 808-3043 or send an email to [email protected] ADA Accommodation Requests

Tech Mentor: One-On-One Computer Help

Our Tech Mentor volunteer can help you with basic computer issues like: Learn the basics of Microsoft Word and Excel Set up an email account Use social networking services like Facebook Use the library's pay-for-print system Download an e-book from the library's ......More

Our Tech Mentor volunteer can help you with basic computer issues like: Learn the basics of Microsoft Word and Excel Set up an email account Use social networking services like Facebook Use the library's pay-for-print system Download an e-book from the library's web site And much more! No appointment necessary. Just drop in and ask for assistance. For questions, please call (408) 808-3043 or send an email to [email protected] ADA Accommodation Requests

Family Storytime

Storytime is a fun and interactive experience 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.  This program promotes the joys of readin......More

Storytime is a fun and interactive experience 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.  This program promotes the joys of reading and learning for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!  Free, with limited capacity. 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

*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

Study Buddies

Join us for Study Buddies!  We can provide space to work on your project or homework help. Our trained volunteers can answer your school-related questions, offer guidance and  additional practice, if needed.  For children in grades K-4th Free. No registration require......More

Join us for Study Buddies!  We can provide space to work on your project or homework help. Our trained volunteers can answer your school-related questions, offer guidance and  additional practice, if needed.  For children in grades K-4th Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids

Join us as we explore selected graphic novels and works of graphic non-fiction. We will be discussing all relevant elements of the story and its graphics, as well as attempt to draw and write comics on our own.  Suitable for children ages 5-12. Free. No registration ......More

Join us as we explore selected graphic novels and works of graphic non-fiction. We will be discussing all relevant elements of the story and its graphics, as well as attempt to draw and write comics on our own.  Suitable for children ages 5-12. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Coffee & Conversation

Join us for a drink, a snack, and a friendly chat! This is a drop-in style program where you can grab some coffee or tea, snacks, hygiene items, and learn about library and community resources from our friendly social work in the library staff. Free. No Registration R......More

Join us for a drink, a snack, and a friendly chat! This is a drop-in style program where you can grab some coffee or tea, snacks, hygiene items, and learn about library and community resources from our friendly social work in the library staff. Free. No Registration Required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Everyone Can Create! Sketching

This is a drop-in program for kids ages 8-14 years old. Everyone Can Create is a beginner’s course on drawing, sketching, and creating on the iPad. Students will learn about the different tools used to create an animation which they will be able to use in a series of f......More

This is a drop-in program for kids ages 8-14 years old. Everyone Can Create is a beginner’s course on drawing, sketching, and creating on the iPad. Students will learn about the different tools used to create an animation which they will be able to use in a series of fun and engaging projects. Everything needed for this course will be provided, but you are more than welcome to bring your own personal iPad with the app downloaded. Programs will be hosted by Resilience Corp Associates Puja and Shalom.  All materials are provided. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Reading to Children

Participating in the Reading to Children program is a great way for children to develop their imagination and spark a love for books, reading, and learning. Children will enjoy one-on-one or small group interactions with our librarian. Kids are also welcome to practice......More

Participating in the Reading to Children program is a great way for children to develop their imagination and spark a love for books, reading, and learning. Children will enjoy one-on-one or small group interactions with our librarian. Kids are also welcome to practice reading aloud.  Reading to Children will take place in the Children's Area.  ADA Accommodation Requests

Music and Movement

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, with limited capacity. ADA Accommodation Requests

Friday Crafternoons at Joyce Ellington Branch Library

Come join us every Friday for a new craft activity! All supplies are provided. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

ELL Conversation Club - Joyce Ellington Branch

This program is in person at Joyce Ellington 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. Club meets two times a month (fi......More

This program is in person at Joyce Ellington 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. Club meets two times a month (first and third Saturday of the month) with a trained facilitator. ADA Accommodation Request