Friday Fun: LEGO® Fun!

Our LEGO® Stop Motion volunteer is unavailable today! We will have free play with LEGO® blocks instead! All supplies will be provided. Join us every Friday at the Willow Glen Branch Library for a fun activity for kids. Activities may include arts & crafts, specia......More

Our LEGO® Stop Motion volunteer is unavailable today! We will have free play with LEGO® blocks instead! All supplies will be provided. Join us every Friday at the Willow Glen Branch Library for a fun activity for kids. Activities may include arts & crafts, special performances or workshops, and board or video games. Note: 2nd Friday of every month is free play with Legos®! All supplies will be provided. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

1 on 1 Tech Assistance

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 to learning a new online tool,......More

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 to learning a new online tool, our experienced and dedicated tech tutors can help! Current Weekly Schedule: Tuesdays at 4:30 PM Thursdays at 11 AM (assistance available in English or Mandarin Chinese) Saturdays at 10 AM How To Attend: Participants are encouraged to pre-register, however drop-ins are also considered. Register online or by calling the Willow Glen Branch Library at 408-808-3045 during the library's open hours. Participants will fill out a quick survey prior to their appointment to assess their technological goal/s, as well as a post-evaluation survey to gauge how the session went. Questions: Please contact Yannina Yang at [email protected] with any questions or concerns. ADA Accommodation Requests

Meditation Workshop for Adults

Join volunteers from Heart Chan Meditation for a relaxing meditation workshop. During this workshop, we will go through posture, breathing techniques, how to relax the body and how to focus during meditation. There will be several guided meditations to exercise the b......More

Join volunteers from Heart Chan Meditation for a relaxing meditation workshop. During this workshop, we will go through posture, breathing techniques, how to relax the body and how to focus during meditation. There will be several guided meditations to exercise the basic techniques (breathing, relaxation, and focus). We hope you can find happiness and peacefulness within the meditation workshop.  Heart Chan Meditation volunteers will provide foam mats; however, you are free to bring your own meditation cushion to the workshop.  Free. No registration required. Beginners are welcome. ADA Accommodation Requests

Saturday STEM : ELEPHANT TOOTHPASTE!

Join our volunteer Kashmir as she reveals the science behind "Elephant Toothpaste" and leads kids in experiencing this chemical reaction for themselves. (No elephants or toothpaste will be harmed or involved in this activity!) This activity is appropriate for elementa......More

Join our volunteer Kashmir as she reveals the science behind "Elephant Toothpaste" and leads kids in experiencing this chemical reaction for themselves. (No elephants or toothpaste will be harmed or involved in this activity!) This activity is appropriate for elementary and middle school children. Each program is limited to 15 kits, 1 per family. Tickets for these kits will be available at the information desk 1 hour before the program. Once the tickets are out, you may still attend the program but you may have to observe. ADA Accommodation Requests 2025 Topics: Sept 27 - Build a Puff Mobile with Kashmir Oct 4 - Density Lab: Build a "Lava Lamp" with Kimmie Oct 11 - Exploring Chemistry: Invisible Ink with Kashmir Oct 18 - Science Academy presents: The Respiratory System Oct 25 - Science Academy: Erupting Pumpkins Nov 1 - Designing with Solubility! with Kashmir Nov 8 - Science Academy presents: The Muscular System Nov 15 - (no program on this date) Nov 22 - Electromagnets! with Kimmie Nov 29 - Science Academy: Stacking Liquids Dec 6 - Elephant Toothpaste! with Kashmir Dec 13 - Total Internal Reflection - the Physics of Light with Kimmie Dec 20 - Science Academy: Capillary Action - Blooming Flower Dec 27 - (no program this date)

Chess Club for Kids

Come learn to play chess, or just play a game! This is an informal and welcoming program for kids up to age 12 and their families. Chess Club meets every Monday. Please check the website event listing for possible date cancellations and library holidays. ......More

Come learn to play chess, or just play a game! This is an informal and welcoming program for kids up to age 12 and their families. Chess Club meets every Monday. Please check the website event listing for possible date cancellations and library holidays. ADA Accommodation Requests

Chess Club for Kids

Come learn to play chess, or just play a game! This is an informal and welcoming program for kids up to age 12 and their families. Chess Club meets every Monday. Please check the website event listing for possible date cancellations and library holidays. ......More

Come learn to play chess, or just play a game! This is an informal and welcoming program for kids up to age 12 and their families. Chess Club meets every Monday. Please check the website event listing for possible date cancellations and library holidays. ADA Accommodation Requests

Family Storytime

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 for the whole family that pr......More

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 for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers! Free, with limited capacity. As we navigate pandemic life, here are a few modifications to our Storytime: Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 60 minutes prior to the start of Storytime. A second Storytime session will follow the first if the first session reaches maximum capacity of 50 participants. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. ADA Accommodation Requests

Willow Glen Library Knitters

Do you enjoy working with yarn, knitting or crochet?  Want to see what others are working on, refine your skills, or talk about all things yarn, knitting and crochet?  All hand needle crafts welcome.  No training or supplies are provided, but if you need advice there ......More

Do you enjoy working with yarn, knitting or crochet?  Want to see what others are working on, refine your skills, or talk about all things yarn, knitting and crochet?  All hand needle crafts welcome.  No training or supplies are provided, but if you need advice there are many experienced knitters who are happy to lend a hand. Grab your project and join us weekly in the Willow Glen Library Community Room. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

1 on 1 Tech Assistance

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 to learning a new online tool,......More

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 to learning a new online tool, our experienced and dedicated tech tutors can help! Current Weekly Schedule: Tuesdays at 4:30 PM Thursdays at 11 AM (assistance available in English or Mandarin Chinese) Saturdays at 10 AM How To Attend: Participants are encouraged to pre-register, however drop-ins are also considered. Register online or by calling the Willow Glen Branch Library at 408-808-3045 during the library's open hours. Participants will fill out a quick survey prior to their appointment to assess their technological goal/s, as well as a post-evaluation survey to gauge how the session went. Questions: Please contact Yannina Yang at [email protected] with any questions or concerns. ADA Accommodation Requests

English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club

Our English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Club creates a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners of English to practice their English conversation skills with a trained facilitator. The club meets weekly in the Library Community Room. Free. No......More

Our English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Club creates a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners of English to practice their English conversation skills with a trained facilitator. The club meets weekly in the Library Community Room. Free. No registration required ADA Accommodation Requests

Wee Love Art!

Join us for artsy fun as we learn about different artists and art styles that have made a major impact on creative thinking in our world. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

1 on 1 Tech Assistance

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 to learning a new online tool,......More

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 to learning a new online tool, our experienced and dedicated tech tutors can help! Current Weekly Schedule: Tuesdays at 4:30 PM Thursdays at 11 AM (assistance available in English or Mandarin Chinese) Saturdays at 10 AM How To Attend: Participants are encouraged to pre-register, however drop-ins are also considered. Register online or by calling the Willow Glen Branch Library at 408-808-3045 during the library's open hours. Participants will fill out a quick survey prior to their appointment to assess their technological goal/s, as well as a post-evaluation survey to gauge how the session went. Questions: Please contact Yannina Yang at [email protected] with any questions or concerns. ADA Accommodation Requests

Reading To Children at the Willow Glen Library

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 interaction with our volunteers Mike & Sally. Kids are also welcome......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 interaction with our volunteers Mike & Sally. Kids are also welcome to practice reading to our volunteer. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Delphian Study Club Lecture Series: A Study in Documentary Film

A lecture series presented by the Delphian Study Club - providing the opportunity for lifelong learning and friendship via lectures and events.  The current series is an in-depth study of Documentary Films by Steve Longstreth. This series of lectures, film excerpts an......More

A lecture series presented by the Delphian Study Club - providing the opportunity for lifelong learning and friendship via lectures and events.  The current series is an in-depth study of Documentary Films by Steve Longstreth. This series of lectures, film excerpts and personal reflections will be a study of many important aspects of documentary film. There will be a discussion of history, individual filmmakers and their contributions to the genre and questions that their work may raise. Steve Longstreth has a BA in Mathematics from Antioch College and an MA in Communications/Film from Stanford University. Following graduate school, he formed a film production company in Palo Alto. For almost four decades, working with two partners, Steve Longstreth produced, directed, wrote, and edited a wide variety of documentary, educational and informational films. Specific Lecture Topics will be: September 19, 2025 - Overview of the study. Logistics of sources for films to watch. Documentary film production basics: production and postproduction process, roles within the crew and film clips. October 3, 2025 - Early history of film October 17, 2025 - Defining the Documentary. The modes of documentary film. November 7, 2025 - The use of film by institutions and government for information and propaganda November 21, 2025 - The documentary voice. The filmmaker as participant. Ethnographic film as a precursor to cinema verite. December 12, 2025 - The technology and social conditions that begat cinema verite. A short history of documentary film technology (with special emphasis on sound) from Flaherty to 1965. January 16, 2026 - The Editor - the most important voice in a documentary? Editing basics, history and technology. February 6, 2026 - Documentary as a tool for social change. February 20, 2026 - The observational mode. Using documentary structure to create a dramatic arc. March 6, 2026 - Documenting eccentricity in pursuit of understanding human nature. April 3, 2026 - Obsession. Ethical questions: the choice of  subject matter and the treatment of participants in documentaries. April 17, 2026 - The strange, wonderful, and maddening process of producing a major documentary film - Personal reflections. May 1, 2026 - Jon Else on Jon Else. May 15, 2026 - Is higher education the proper setting for the teaching of the documentary craft? Now that it's so much easier to make a documentary, are we doing it any better? Guests are always welcome and encouraged. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Friday Fun : Legos® Fun!

Join us every Friday at the Willow Glen Branch Library for a fun activity for kids. Activities may include arts & crafts, special performances or workshops, and board or video games. Note: 2nd Friday of every month is free play with Legos®! All supplies will be prov......More

Join us every Friday at the Willow Glen Branch Library for a fun activity for kids. Activities may include arts & crafts, special performances or workshops, and board or video games. Note: 2nd Friday of every month is free play with Legos®! All supplies will be provided. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

1 on 1 Tech Assistance

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 to learning a new online tool,......More

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 to learning a new online tool, our experienced and dedicated tech tutors can help! Current Weekly Schedule: Tuesdays at 4:30 PM Thursdays at 11 AM (assistance available in English or Mandarin Chinese) Saturdays at 10 AM How To Attend: Participants are encouraged to pre-register, however drop-ins are also considered. Register online or by calling the Willow Glen Branch Library at 408-808-3045 during the library's open hours. Participants will fill out a quick survey prior to their appointment to assess their technological goal/s, as well as a post-evaluation survey to gauge how the session went. Questions: Please contact Yannina Yang at [email protected] with any questions or concerns. ADA Accommodation Requests

Volunteer Away Your Fines as a Branch Buddy

Every now and then, libraries need a little extra love from the communities they serve. Volunteer away your fines at a rate of $20 per hour while helping the library maintain a clean and welcoming environment. Volunteers are needed to help with: Book cover cleaning ......More

Every now and then, libraries need a little extra love from the communities they serve. Volunteer away your fines at a rate of $20 per hour while helping the library maintain a clean and welcoming environment. Volunteers are needed to help with: Book cover cleaning - Use disinfecting wipes to reinvigorate dingy books Children's toys cleanup - Use disinfecting wipes to disinfect children's toys Material inspection - Check books for torn pages, pen marks, etc. Tabletop/windows/grounds cleanup - Help reinvigorate our branch by wiping down tabletops, cleaning dusty windows, and picking up litter and sweeping outside the library. Details and Requirements: Must be able to commit to the full session Anyone under the age of 15 must volunteer alongside a parent/guardian No experience or special skills necessary To register, please call 408-808-3045 during library open hours or email [email protected] ADA Accommodation Requests

Easy Tech Seniors

Learn new skills in a relaxed and interactive group setting! EasyTech Seniors is led by Malhar, a local high school student with a passion for helping senior citizens embrace technology to enrich their daily lives. For the best experience we recommend bringing your ow......More

Learn new skills in a relaxed and interactive group setting! EasyTech Seniors is led by Malhar, a local high school student with a passion for helping senior citizens embrace technology to enrich their daily lives. For the best experience we recommend bringing your own mobile device, but you can also follow the demonstration on the projector screen and take notes. 2025 Topics: Nov 22nd - Google Translate -  Dec 13th - Medisafe for Medication Reminders - In this month's class, our volunteer Malhar will demonstrate how to use the Medisafe app to set reminder notifications on your device for taking your medications. This includes assistance downloading and setting up the app on your device, adding medications with the correct dosages and timing, how to understand the notification settings, and practice responding to reminders. 2026 Topics: Jan 24th - Library apps for reading eBooks Feb 28th - Using Zoom Mar 28th - Using ChatGPT to summarize long documents, receipts, etc. and to help answer questions April 25th - Managing contracts effectively and setting reminders May 23rd - TBD June 27th - TBD Free. Class limited to 10 attendees. Registration Recommended. Walk-Ins welcome if space is available. ADA Accommodation Requests

Saturday STEM: BENDING LIGHT!

Join our volunteer Kimmie for a study in the physics of LIGHT, specifically, how light bends when it passes through different materials. If we trap light within a material, we call this Total Internal Reflection. Kids will see and experience various demonstrations of t......More

Join our volunteer Kimmie for a study in the physics of LIGHT, specifically, how light bends when it passes through different materials. If we trap light within a material, we call this Total Internal Reflection. Kids will see and experience various demonstrations of this effect, then have a chance to build a small fiber optic light toy to play with during the program. This program is appropriate for kids in 2nd grade and up. Each program is limited to 15 kits, 1 per family. Tickets for these kits will be available at the information desk 1 hour before the program. Once the tickets are out, you may still attend the program but you may have to observe. ADA Accommodation Requests 2025 Topics: Sept 27 - Build a Puff Mobile with Kashmir Oct 4 - Density Lab: Build a "Lava Lamp" with Kimmie Oct 11 - Exploring Chemistry: Invisible Ink with Kashmir Oct 18 - Science Academy presents: The Respiratory System Oct 25 - Science Academy: Erupting Pumpkins Nov 1 - Designing with Solubility! with Kashmir Nov 8 - Science Academy presents: The Muscular System Nov 15 - (no program on this date) Nov 22 - Electromagnets! with Kimmie Nov 29 - Science Academy: Stacking Liquids Dec 6 - Elephant Toothpaste! with Kashmir Dec 13 - Total Internal Reflection - the Physics of Light with Kimmie Dec 20 - Science Academy: Capillary Action - Blooming Flower Dec 27 - (no program this date)