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

STEM Club

Drop in every Thursday afternoon for a new STEM adventure!  Intended for ages 6-10, but all families are welcome.      May 1 - Lego Build Challenge (Engineering)      May 8 - Swimming Paper Fish (Physics)      May 15 - Make a Moon Lander (Engineering) ......More

Drop in every Thursday afternoon for a new STEM adventure!  Intended for ages 6-10, but all families are welcome.      May 1 - Lego Build Challenge (Engineering)      May 8 - Swimming Paper Fish (Physics)      May 15 - Make a Moon Lander (Engineering)      May 22 - Bubble Science (Chemistry)      May 29 - DIY Zoetrope (Biology) 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 Class 502 with Evergreen Valley College (EVC)

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 part......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 partnership with Evergreen Valley College (EVC), offers you the opportunity to register today! This beginning non-credit ESL course is FREE! ESL 502 Listening and Speaking 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 to pronounce basic words correctly, communicate with others, understand/use basic grammar structures, and acquire/expand basic vocabulary. ESL 502 Course Information Starts: January 28, 2025 Ends: May 23, 2025 Class Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Time: 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM Instructor: Helen Han. No classes on: Lunar New Year, January 29th, 2025 Spring break: April 14th to 18th, 2025  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 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 Escucha y Habla 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: 28 de enero de 2025 Finaliza: 23 de mayo de 2025 Días de Clase: Martes, Miércoles y Jueves Hora: 5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Instructor: Helen Han. No habrá clases: Año Nuevo Lunar - 29 de Enero 2025 Vacaciones de Primavera: 14 al 18 de Abril, 2025  Te ayudaremos con los procesos de solicitud y registro en persona en la Biblioteca Educational Park. Solicitud de Accesibilidad ADA

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

Adult Craft Club: 3D Printing

Join us monthly at the Educational Park Branch Library for some adult only craft time. This May, you will have the opportunity to use Tinkercad to design and create a 3D object. Free. Registration required.  ......More

Join us monthly at the Educational Park Branch Library for some adult only craft time. This May, you will have the opportunity to use Tinkercad to design and create a 3D object. Free. Registration required.  ADA Accommodation Requests

Everyone Can Create: Mini Music Makers

Everyone Can Create is a beginner’s course on drawing, sketching, and creating on the iPad. We will be using the GarageBand App.  Using the wonders of GarageBand, Mini Music Makers teaches students about creating a live loop grid using pre-recorded Apple Loops whether ......More

Everyone Can Create is a beginner’s course on drawing, sketching, and creating on the iPad. We will be using the GarageBand App.  Using the wonders of GarageBand, Mini Music Makers teaches students about creating a live loop grid using pre-recorded Apple Loops whether it's from Apple or one of the Soundpacks available for free on the Apple Music Store. We will also teach them how to edit their loops and add effects to their loops to vary the sound made. Everything needed for this course will be provided, but you are more than welcome to bring your own personal iPad with the app downloaded (especially if you want to keep your work).  Recommended for kids ages 8+ years old. Teens, Adults, and Families welcome. Free. Registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Educational Park Art Club

Join us every Tuesday for an art activity! This week, in honor of AAPI Heritage Month, we'll learn about The Great Wave off Kanagawa and woodblock printing!  Activities are directed to promote creative expression and de-stressing skills. Recommended for ages 5-12, bu......More

Join us every Tuesday for an art activity! This week, in honor of AAPI Heritage Month, we'll learn about The Great Wave off Kanagawa and woodblock printing!  Activities are directed to promote creative expression and de-stressing skills. Recommended for ages 5-12, but families are welcome. All supplies are provided. This program will take place in the Community Room. May Events: May 6 - Tapa Cloths May 13 - Yayoi Kusama May 20 - Jack Kirby and Comics May 27 - Woodblock Printing Free. Registration not required. ADA Accommodation Requests

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: 20 de Enero - Día de Martin Luther King, Jr. 29 de Enero - Año Nuevo Lunar 2 de Febrero - Día del Presidente 31 de Marzo - Conmemoración de César Chávez 26 de Mayo - Día de los caídos (Memorial Day) último día de clases: 18 de Junio ¡Inscríbete ahora, espacio es limitado! Gratis. Se proporcionará el material educativo. Solicitudes de Acomodación ADA Para mayor información escribe a marcela.guevara@sjlibrary.org

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. Es necesario realizar cita previa, enviando un correo electrónico a: marcela.guevara@sjlibrary.org No se brindará atención los segundos Jueves de cada mes. 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.      May 1 - Lego Build Challenge (Engineering)      May 8 - Swimming Paper Fish (Physics)      May 15 - Make a Moon Lander (Engineering) ......More

Drop in every Thursday afternoon for a new STEM adventure!  Intended for ages 6-10, but all families are welcome.      May 1 - Lego Build Challenge (Engineering)      May 8 - Swimming Paper Fish (Physics)      May 15 - Make a Moon Lander (Engineering)      May 22 - Bubble Science (Chemistry)      May 29 - DIY Zoetrope (Biology) 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

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