Family Board Games

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

OneinMath: Math Program for K-3rd at Educational Park

Join us for a free math program for Kindergarten to 3rd grade students to learn basic arithmetic. Including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division from one digit to four digit numbers. It is taught by trained high school students. The focus is to build con......More

Join us for a free math program for Kindergarten to 3rd grade students to learn basic arithmetic. Including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division from one digit to four digit numbers. It is taught by trained high school students. The focus is to build confidence and love for math in young students. For registration information please visit: oneinmath.com This program is suitable for children K-3rd grade. Free. Registration required. 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

English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Club

This program is in-person at Educational Park Branch Library. Are you looking for a place to practice your English conversation skills in a fun, welcoming and safe environment? Look no further! Our English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Club offers a respectful ......More

This program is in-person at Educational Park Branch Library. Are you looking for a place to practice your English conversation skills in a fun, welcoming and safe environment? Look no further! Our English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Club offers a respectful environment for adult learners of English to practice their English speaking & conversation skills used in everyday settings. All levels of English speaking skills are welcome! ADA Accommodation Requests

Free Immigration Consultation / Consulta de Migración Gratuita

Come for a free consultation with PARS Equality Center. The consultation is a safe one-on-one about your immigration questions.  Any information you provide when requesting or receiving services is confidential and will not be shared with anyone outside the program. ......More

Come for a free consultation with PARS Equality Center. The consultation is a safe one-on-one about your immigration questions.  Any information you provide when requesting or receiving services is confidential and will not be shared with anyone outside the program. Consultations will be held in English, Farsi, and Spanish. Free. Drop-ins are welcome. First come, first serve. ADA Accommodation Requests Venga a una consulta gratuita con PARS Equality Center. La consulta es individual, y segura sobre sus preguntas de inmigración. Cualquier información que proporcione al solicitar o recibir servicios es confidencial y no se compartirá con nadie fuera del programa. Las consultas se ofrecerán en Inglés, Farsi y Español.  Atencion será en orden de llegada Solicitud de Accesibilidad ADA

Clases de inglés para Hispanos - Nivel Cero

¿Quieres mejorar tu vocabulario en Inglés, aprender gramática y hacer amigos? Te invitamos a participar en esta clase de Inglés nivel cero dirigida por el voluntario Mike. Esta clase es solamente para personas cuyo primer idioma es el Español. Días de Clases Lunes ......More

¿Quieres mejorar tu vocabulario en Inglés, aprender gramática y hacer amigos? Te invitamos a participar en esta clase de Inglés nivel cero dirigida por el voluntario Mike. Esta clase es solamente para personas cuyo primer idioma es el Español. Días de Clases Lunes y Miércoles con excepción de los días: 1 de Septiembre - Día del Trabajo Ultimo día de clases: 8 de Octubre ¡Inscríbete ahora, espacio es limitado! Gratis. Se proporcionará el material educativo. Solicitudes de Acomodación ADA Para mayor información escribe a [email protected]

Digital Skill Building: Introducción Google Drive

Crea más conocimientos y confidencia en la tecnología! Con SJPL's Digital Skill Building Pathways, puedes practicar habilidades esenciales para vivir y trabajar en el mundo digital.  Agosto: Introducción Google Drive En esta lección de Desarrollo de Habilidades Digi......More

Crea más conocimientos y confidencia en la tecnología! Con SJPL's Digital Skill Building Pathways, puedes practicar habilidades esenciales para vivir y trabajar en el mundo digital.  Agosto: Introducción Google Drive En esta lección de Desarrollo de Habilidades Digitales, se presentará información sobre la interfaz de Google Drive. Asimismo, se presentará información sobre Documentos de Google y Hojas de Cálculo de Google. Puedes usar tu propio equipo de computación o utilizar uno de la biblioteca. El programa será hibrido, en persona y por medio de zoom al mismo tiempo Enlace de Zoom aquí. Gratis. Se prefiere registración. Todos son bienvenidos. Solicitud de Accesibilidad ADA

Infant and Toddler Storytime

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! Free, 50 person maximum. Story Time tickets required. Another event, Infant and Toddler Storytime B will start at 11:15 for those that weren't able to make it inside for this event. 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

Asistencia para Búsqueda de Trabajo

¿Necesitas ayuda para elaborar tu resume (currículum)? ¿Sabes dónde buscar oportunidades de empleo? ¿Buscas un cambio de carrera? Reúnete personalmente con el personal de la biblioteca para: Crear tu resume y carta de presentación Buscar oportunidades de empleo en ......More

¿Necesitas ayuda para elaborar tu resume (currículum)? ¿Sabes dónde buscar oportunidades de empleo? ¿Buscas un cambio de carrera? Reúnete personalmente con el personal de la biblioteca para: Crear tu resume y carta de presentación Buscar oportunidades de empleo en sitios web Llenar formas de solicitudes de trabajo (verificación de historial, Forma W-4, etc). Obtener información sobre técnicas de entrevista Recibir apoyo en la inscripción del Curso de Manipulación de Alimentos Practicar el examen escrito de manejo y más. Se recomienda hacer cita previa, enviando un correo electrónico a: [email protected] Para más apoyo en búsqueda de trabajo en inglés, diríjase a SJPL Works: Career & Business | San Jose Public Library Solicitud de Accesibilidad ADA

STEM Club

Drop in every Thursday afternoon for a new STEM adventure!  Intended for ages 6-10, but all families are welcome.      August 07 - Make a Map (Cartography)      August 14 - Drawing Machine (Engineering)      August 21 - Algae String (Chemistry)      August 2......More

Drop in every Thursday afternoon for a new STEM adventure!  Intended for ages 6-10, but all families are welcome.      August 07 - Make a Map (Cartography)      August 14 - Drawing Machine (Engineering)      August 21 - Algae String (Chemistry)      August 28 - Design Challenge Free. No registration is required. 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

ESL Conversation Club for Beginners

Come and practice speaking English with a friendly group in the library. Improve your English communication skills in a relaxed environment. Learn and use English in a fun way: Playful vocabulary Casual conversations Board and card games. Free. In-person. No......More

Come and practice speaking English with a friendly group in the library. Improve your English communication skills in a relaxed environment. Learn and use English in a fun way: Playful vocabulary Casual conversations Board and card games. Free. In-person. No registration is required. ADA Accommodation Requests --- Ven y practica hablar inglés con un amistoso grupo en la biblioteca. Mejora tus habilidades de comunicación en inglés en un ambiente relajado. Aprende y usa el inglés de una manera divertida: Juegos de vocabulario Conversaciones casuales Juegos de mesa y de cartas. Gratis. Presencial. No es necesario registrarse. Solicitudes de adaptaciones ADA

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, 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. 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

Back-to-School Party with the Tech Interactive

Celebrate heading back to school! Join us for a fun afternoon at the library as we settle in for the school year! 1pm: Wind Tunnel STEM activity with the Tech Interactive 2pm: Design your own notebooks 2pm: Games with prizes 2:45pm: Raffle 1pm-3pm: Resource tabl......More

Celebrate heading back to school! Join us for a fun afternoon at the library as we settle in for the school year! 1pm: Wind Tunnel STEM activity with the Tech Interactive 2pm: Design your own notebooks 2pm: Games with prizes 2:45pm: Raffle 1pm-3pm: Resource tables ADA Accommodation Requests

Switch It Up Saturdays

Join us at Educational Park Branch and play on our Nintendo Switch every Saturday for an hour. Come with friends or meet new ones.   ADA Accommodation Requests

Family Board Games

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

OneinMath: Math Program for K-3rd at Educational Park

Join us for a free math program for Kindergarten to 3rd grade students to learn basic arithmetic. Including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division from one digit to four digit numbers. It is taught by trained high school students. The focus is to build con......More

Join us for a free math program for Kindergarten to 3rd grade students to learn basic arithmetic. Including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division from one digit to four digit numbers. It is taught by trained high school students. The focus is to build confidence and love for math in young students. For registration information please visit: oneinmath.com This program is suitable for children K-3rd grade. Free. Registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Wee Explore Outdoors: Sand and Water Play

Enjoy activities that provide learning opportunities for young children and their caregivers; weather permitting. The outdoor play space features: Music and socializing Water and sand tables Toys to encourage creative play An area for open-ended art Appr......More

Enjoy activities that provide learning opportunities for young children and their caregivers; weather permitting. The outdoor play space features: Music and socializing Water and sand tables Toys to encourage creative play An area for open-ended art Appropriate for ages 2 years to 5 years. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 10:30 am, from June 11th to August 27th, 2025. ADA Accommodation Requests

ESL Classes with Evergreen Valley College (EVC). ESL 501: Reading & Writing 1

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 coll......More

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 collaboration with Evergreen Valley College (EVC), offers you the opportunity to register today! This beginning non-credit ESL course is FREE! ESL 501 Reading & Writing 1 What will you learn in this class? This is a non-credit, high-beginning-level integrated ESL skills course emphasizing basic reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. Students will learn to comprehend frequently used words in context, use learned phrases and sentences to express ideas in basic writing, understand basic grammar structures, and read simplified material. Course Information Starts: August 26, 2025 Ends: December 11, 2025 Meeting Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Time: 4:45 PM – 6:50 PM Instructor: TBD No classes on: Thursday, Nov 11: Veterans Day Thursday, Nov 27:Thanksgiving Before the classes start, you must complete a Guided Self-Placement (GSP). This is not a test—it's simply an assessment to help us place you in the most appropriate ESL class based on your current English level. To ensure accurate results, the GSP should be completed independently and in a quiet setting, without assistance from classmates. We will assist you with the application and registration processes in person at the Educational Park Branch Library. ADA Accommodation Requests 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, en asociación con Evergreen Valley College (EVC), te ofrecen la oportunidad de registrarte hoy! Este curso de ESL sin créditos académicos para principiantes es ¡GRATIS! ESL 501 Reading & Writing 1 ¿Qué aprenderás en esta clase? este es un curso de habilidades de ESL de nivel alto inicial sin créditos con un fuerte énfasis en la lectura, la escritura, la gramática y el vocabulario básicos. Los estudiantes serán capaces de comprender palabras de uso frecuente en contexto, usarán frases y oraciones aprendidas para expresar sus ideas en la escritura básica, comprenderán estructuras gramaticales básicas y leerán material simplificado. Información del Curso Inicia: 26 de Agosto, 2025 Finaliza: 11 de Diciembre, 2025 Días de Clase: Martes, Miércoles y Jueves  Horario: 4:45 PM – 6:50 PM Instructor: TBD No habrá clases: Jueves 11 de Noviembre: Día del Veterano Jueves 27 de Noviembre: Día de Acción de Gracias Antes de comenzar las clases deberás de completar una Evaluación de Ubicación Guiada (GSP). Esto no es un examen—es simplemente una evaluación para ayudarnos a colocarte en la clase de ESL más adecuada según tu nivel actual de inglés. Para obtener resultados precisos, debes completar la evaluación de forma individual y en un lugar tranquilo, sin la ayuda de compañeros. Te ayudaremos con los procesos de solicitud y registro en persona en la Biblioteca Educational Park. Solicitud de Accesibilidad ADA