Upcoming Events
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Date: Monday, Jul 28, 9:30 AM
Location: Biblioteca Latinoamericana
Join us for a free, 2-day Digital Discovery Workshop at the Biblioteca Latinoamericana Branch Library—designed for curious young minds ages 6-8. Through hands-on projects, participants will explore exciting STEAM topics including artificial intelligence, digital design, and coding. Using iPads, robots, and other interactive tech tools, participants will build digital creativity...
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Date: Monday, Jul 28, 10:30 AM
Location: Santa Clara City Library - Mission Branch
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands! Connect with us for a fun, interactive storytime. Storytime is a magical time for children of all ages and abilities to learn and interact with one another. Our Library staff will share stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement! Grownups can...
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Date: Monday, Jul 28, 11:00 AM
Location: Mt. Pleasant
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...
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Date: Monday, Jul 28, 11:00 AM
Location: Sunnyvale Library
Drop in for songs, stories and crafts emphasizing preschool readiness. This program is recommended for ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. This program will be in the Library Program Room. No registration is required, but space is limited. Doors will close when the room is full. This program is...
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Date: Monday, Jul 28, 1:00 PM
Location: Seven Trees
Get ready for an exciting summer of learning with Bay Area Tutoring! Dive into a fun and engaging environment where reading comes to life through interactive activities and games. Work in small groups to boost your reading skills! Prevent summer learning loss while exploring new stories and adventures! Participate in...
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Date: Monday, Jul 28, 2:00 PM
Location: Almaden - children's area
Join a special guest from the San José Police Department (SJPD) at the Almaden Branch Library to share stories and the joys of reading to children as part of our Read to Succeed early education program. We’re excited to partner with the SJPD to bring this special program to the...
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Date: Monday, Jul 28, 2:00 PM
Location: Seven Trees
Students in grades K-5 will have the 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...
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Date: Monday, Jul 28, 3:00 PM
Location: Tully
Are you interested in math? Do you want to improve your problem solving skills and understanding of math? Or do you enjoy math in general? Well, come join us in this Dungeons-&- Dragons-inspired interactive and immersive adventure to improve your math skills! Journey through the world of Mathema to learn...
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Date: Monday, Jul 28, 3:30 PM
Location: Hillview - Teen Room
Are you an expert at board and card games and want to demonstrate your skills, or just want to learn the basics? Or maybe you'd like to sink the 8 ball at a game of pool? Join us in the Teen Room at the Hillview Branch Library if you want...
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Date: Monday, Jul 28, 3:30 PM
Location: West Valley - Community Room
Learn the fundamentals of speech and debate from members of Prospect High's Speech and Debate Club and gain valuable communication skills! Participants ages 11-14 will learn how to master public speaking, discover different debate styles, learn how to problem-solve, and how to think on their feet. Participants are expected to...
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Date: Monday, Jul 28, 4:00 PM
Location: Berryessa - Community Room
Join us at the Berryessa Library for a fun summer hands-on science program! We will conduct simple experiments followed by easy-to-understand explanations. Explore the wonders of science that can be observed in your everyday environment. Participants will use easily accessible household items and will learn how and why the experiment...
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Date: Monday, Jul 28, 4:00 PM
Location: Educational Park
Enjoy reading new books over the summer? Want to talk about what you've read? Come to our Kid's Summer Book Club! We'll have a fun discussion, activities, and snacks. Participants must attend both sessions. Books will be received at the first session and should be read by the second session....
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Date: Monday, Jul 28, 4:00 PM
Location: Joyce Ellington - Community Room
In this program kids will learn how to draw and create on iPads! Kids in grades in 3-5 will be taught using the Tayasui Sketches app. Students will learn about sketch lines which they will be able to use in their fun and engaging Emoji art projects! All materials will...
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Date: Monday, Jul 28, 4:00 PM
Location: Seven Trees
Work together to paint a sign to decorate the library!Join us every Monday for arts and crafts at the library! Each week will feature a different activity that focuses on building creativity, social-emotional, and school readiness skills through art. All supplies will be provided!ADA Accommodation Requests
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Date: Monday, Jul 28, 4:00 PM
Location: Willow Glen - Community Room
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
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Date: Monday, Jul 28, 4:30 PM
Location: Calabazas - community room
A book club dedicated to "Journey to the West," the classic Chinese fiction. This club is designed for children who are fans of the story and is conducted entirely in Mandarin Chinese.小朋友们，你们听说过《西游记》吗？ 这是中国最有名的神话故事之一，讲述了一段惊险又有趣的旅程。在这个故事里，有聪明勇敢的孙悟空、善良慈悲的唐僧、憨厚搞笑的猪八戒，还有忠诚可靠的沙和尚。他们一路上经历了许多危险和考验，但靠着智慧和团结，成功完成了任务。这次旅程不仅是他们追寻经书的故事，更是一场关于勇气、坚持和成长的冒险！更多有关 美猴王系列丛书. 星期一: 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4 免费的亲子中文活動. 座位数量有限. 门票将在故事时间开始前 30 分钟在询问处领取。 最新的中文書在這裡, 找最新的中文兒童讀物, 中文兒童電子書, 以及其他簡體中文儿童读物....
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Date: Monday, Jul 28, 4:30 PM
Location: Calabazas - Group Study Room
Are you a fan of the Magic Tree House series? Then this is the perfect book club for you! Join our volunteer, Ms. Veena, as she leads engaging book discussions. The Magic Tree House Book Club now meets on the last Monday of every month 4:30 PM at the Calabazas...
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Date: Monday, Jul 28, 4:30 PM
Location: Tully - Children's Area
All are welcome—from beginners to experienced enthusiasts. Bring your own project or start a new one as we refine our skills and discuss all things crochet. A volunteer is available to provide instructions, and offer advice to beginners. Tools and supplies are provided. The minimum age is six years old....
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Date: Monday, Jul 28, 5:00 PM
Location: Biblioteca Latinoamericana - All around the library
Yum. yum, yummmmm, summer has us craving our favorite cold, sweet treats! To celebrate summer and SJPL's Summer Learning program, the staff at Biblioteca Latinoamericana invite you to visit and play our ice cream-themed scavenger hunt. Explore our stacks, while you search for replicas of our favorite desserts. Find them...
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Date: Monday, Jul 28, 5:00 PM
Location: Cambrian - Community Room
Join us to have fun playing Pokemon, trading cards, and learning strategies for improving your game! ADA Accommodation Requests