Vineland Branch Library

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM·Vineland, San Jose

Improve your math skills and apply them through fun math-related activities! Participants will focus on a variety of math concepts and do hands-on math activities in this weekly drop-in program. For children in grades 3-5 only. Registration not required. Instruction on the week's concept will occur during the first 15-…

Vineland, Check in at the Information Desk when you arrive for your scheduled appointment., San Jose

Do you need help downloading an ebook, or accessing digital content? Get hands-on help with borrowing and downloading FREE library eBooks and eAudiobooks to your Kindle, Nook, iPad or smartphone. You are welcome to bring your own device to each session. We can also help you search for and use other awesome library eRes…

11 AM – 12:30 PM·Vineland, Community Room, San Jose

Do you enjoy working with yarn, knitting or crochet? Want to see what others are working on, refine your skills, talk about all things yarn, or learn how to knit or crochet? Grab your projects or supplies to start a new one and join us Tuesdays in the Vineland Library Community Room. All hand needle crafts welcome! Fre…

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Vineland, San Jose

Baby/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, with limited capacit…

10:30 AM · 11 AM · 4 PM · 6 PM·Vineland, Children's Area, San Jose

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 volunteer. They are also welcome to practice reading to our volunteer. Pre-registration is not re…

3:30 PM – 4:45 PM·Vineland, Community Room, San Jose

Learn the basics of Sphero Bolt robots via app on iPads provided to each participant. Guide your spherical robot through a series of obstacles across the library. We will cover instructions to roll, aim, control the LEDs, change heading, and detect collisions among other fun activities. Once you have command over the b…

Vineland, Check in at the Information Desk when you arrive for your scheduled appointment., San Jose

Do you need help downloading an ebook, or accessing digital content? Get hands-on help with borrowing and downloading FREE library eBooks and eAudiobooks to your Kindle, Nook, iPad or smartphone. You are welcome to bring your own device to each session. We can also help you search for and use other awesome library eRes…

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Vineland, Community Room, San Jose

Do you want to build your English-language skills and your confidence? The English Language Learner (ELL) Beginning English program is a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners to begin their English language journey. Participants will have the opportunity to learn & develop their speaking, listening, r…

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM·Vineland, Community Room, San Jose

Do you want to build your English-language skills and your confidence? The English Language Learner (ELL) Vocabulary and Grammar Club is a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners to learn and practice their English. Participants will have the opportunity to develop their grammar skills, expand their Eng…

1 PM – 2 PM·Vineland, Community Room, San Jose

Do you want to build your English-language skills and your confidence? The English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club is a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners to practice their English conversation skills. Participants will have the opportunity to practice & develop their speaking and listenin…

4 PM – 5:30 PM·Vineland, Check in at the Info Desk when you arrive for your appointment, San Jose

With SJPL's Digital Skill Building Pathways , you can practice the skills essential to living and working in the digital world. Learning paths include free lessons, resources, and library events like computer classes. Having trouble following a Digital Skill Building Pathway on your own? Book a 30-minute appointment wi…

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Vineland, San Jose

Do you need help using a computer? Want to set up an email account? Stop by the Vineland Branch Library for a 30-minute session with our experienced volunteer! They can assist you with basic tech issues, such as: Setting up an email account, composing & sending emails, using email attachments Web searches and basic dat…

11 AM – 12:30 PM·Vineland, Fireplace/Magazine Area, San Jose

Join our group and read in silence with others in our cozy fireplace/magazine area. Bring your own book (and quiet snacks), or select one from our collection here at the Vineland Library! After an hour of quiet reading, everyone can share what they are reading with the group and why they would (or wouldn't) recommend i…

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Vineland, San Jose

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a joyful, hands-on Chinese calligraphy workshop with Ms. Cynthia! Participants will learn about holiday traditions, write characters such as “中秋” (Mid-Autumn) and “喜樂” (Joy) with a brush, draw cute moon rabbits, and craft their own glowing paper lantern to take home. For children…

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM·Vineland, San Jose

Improve your math skills and apply them through fun math-related activities! Participants will focus on a variety of math concepts and do hands-on math activities in this weekly drop-in program. For children in grades 3-5 only. Registration not required. Instruction on the week's concept will occur during the first 15-…

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Vineland, Community Room, San Jose

Learn the basics of 3D printing as well as see a 3D printer in action! Our expert staff person will show you some examples of 3D prints, explain how to design a 3D project in the machine's splicing software, and can answer your questions. Please note that participants will not be able to choose a project to print. Reco…

Vineland, Check in at the Information Desk when you arrive for your scheduled appointment., San Jose

Do you need help downloading an ebook, or accessing digital content? Get hands-on help with borrowing and downloading FREE library eBooks and eAudiobooks to your Kindle, Nook, iPad or smartphone. You are welcome to bring your own device to each session. We can also help you search for and use other awesome library eRes…

11 AM – 12:30 PM·Vineland, Community Room, San Jose

Do you enjoy working with yarn, knitting or crochet? Want to see what others are working on, refine your skills, talk about all things yarn, or learn how to knit or crochet? Grab your projects or supplies to start a new one and join us Tuesdays in the Vineland Library Community Room. All hand needle crafts welcome! Fre…

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM·Vineland, Check in at the Information Desk, San Jose

English Language Learners (ELL) can practice basic writing skills in English with our tutor in a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners. Sessions take place every 1st and 3rd (& 5th, if applicable) Tuesdays. Topics may include creating simple sentence structures, some basic grammar, and build up to wri…

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Vineland, San Jose

Baby/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, with limited capacit…

10:30 AM · 11 AM · 6 PM·Vineland, Children's Area, San Jose

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 volunteer. They are also welcome to practice reading to our volunteer. Pre-registration is not re…

Vineland, Check in at the Information Desk when you arrive for your scheduled appointment., San Jose

Do you need help downloading an ebook, or accessing digital content? Get hands-on help with borrowing and downloading FREE library eBooks and eAudiobooks to your Kindle, Nook, iPad or smartphone. You are welcome to bring your own device to each session. We can also help you search for and use other awesome library eRes…

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Vineland, Community Room, San Jose

Do you want to build your English-language skills and your confidence? The English Language Learner (ELL) Beginning English program is a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners to begin their English language journey. Participants will have the opportunity to learn & develop their speaking, listening, r…

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM·Vineland, Community Room, San Jose

Do you want to build your English-language skills and your confidence? The English Language Learner (ELL) Vocabulary and Grammar Club is a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners to learn and practice their English. Participants will have the opportunity to develop their grammar skills, expand their Eng…

1 PM – 2 PM·Vineland, Community Room, San Jose

Do you want to build your English-language skills and your confidence? The English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club is a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners to practice their English conversation skills. Participants will have the opportunity to practice & develop their speaking and listenin…

4 PM – 5:30 PM·Vineland, Check in at the Info Desk when you arrive for your appointment, San Jose

With SJPL's Digital Skill Building Pathways , you can practice the skills essential to living and working in the digital world. Learning paths include free lessons, resources, and library events like computer classes. Having trouble following a Digital Skill Building Pathway on your own? Book a 30-minute appointment wi…

4 PM – 4:45 PM·Vineland, Community Room, San Jose

The Cricut Open Lab is a 45-minute learning session on select Fridays with machines available to use. First-time users can learn what the Cricut machine is and how it works. You can also watch these tutorial videos ahead of time to get a better idea of how to use the Cricut machine and Design Space. For those who alrea…

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Vineland, San Jose

Do you need help using a computer? Want to set up an email account? Stop by the Vineland Branch Library for a 30-minute session with our experienced volunteer! They can assist you with basic tech issues, such as: Setting up an email account, composing & sending emails, using email attachments Web searches and basic dat…

Vineland, Information Desk, San Jose

Celebrate Banned Books Week with two fun scavenger hunts. Kids can explore the Children’s Room to uncover clues about challenged favorites, while teens and adults can test their knowledge with a banned book quest of their own. Discover stories once silenced—and the joy of finding them again. Please pick up a scavenger…

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM·Vineland, San Jose

Improve your math skills and apply them through fun math-related activities! Participants will focus on a variety of math concepts and do hands-on math activities in this weekly drop-in program. For children in grades 3-5 only. Registration not required. Instruction on the week's concept will occur during the first 15-…

3 PM – 4 PM·Vineland, Information Desk, San Jose

Celebrate Banned Books Week with two fun scavenger hunts. Kids can explore the Children’s Room to uncover clues about challenged favorites, while teens and adults can test their knowledge with a banned book quest of their own. Discover stories once silenced—and the joy of finding them again. Please pick up a scavenger…

Vineland, Check in at the Information Desk when you arrive for your scheduled appointment., San Jose

Do you need help downloading an ebook, or accessing digital content? Get hands-on help with borrowing and downloading FREE library eBooks and eAudiobooks to your Kindle, Nook, iPad or smartphone. You are welcome to bring your own device to each session. We can also help you search for and use other awesome library eRes…

11 AM – 12:30 PM·Vineland, Community Room, San Jose

Do you enjoy working with yarn, knitting or crochet? Want to see what others are working on, refine your skills, talk about all things yarn, or learn how to knit or crochet? Grab your projects or supplies to start a new one and join us Tuesdays in the Vineland Library Community Room. All hand needle crafts welcome! Fre…

3 PM – 4 PM·Vineland, Information Desk, San Jose

Celebrate Banned Books Week with two fun scavenger hunts. Kids can explore the Children’s Room to uncover clues about challenged favorites, while teens and adults can test their knowledge with a banned book quest of their own. Discover stories once silenced—and the joy of finding them again. Please pick up a scavenger…

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM·Vineland, Check in at the Information Desk, San Jose

English Language Learners (ELL) can practice basic writing skills in English with our tutor in a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners. Sessions take place every 1st and 3rd (& 5th, if applicable) Tuesdays. Topics may include creating simple sentence structures, some basic grammar, and build up to wri…

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Vineland, San Jose

Baby/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, with limited capacit…

10:30 AM · 11 AM · 6 PM·Vineland, Children's Area, San Jose

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 volunteer. They are also welcome to practice reading to our volunteer. Pre-registration is not re…

3 PM – 4 PM·Vineland, Information Desk, San Jose

Celebrate Banned Books Week with two fun scavenger hunts. Kids can explore the Children’s Room to uncover clues about challenged favorites, while teens and adults can test their knowledge with a banned book quest of their own. Discover stories once silenced—and the joy of finding them again. Please pick up a scavenger…

Vineland, Check in at the Information Desk when you arrive for your scheduled appointment., San Jose

Do you need help downloading an ebook, or accessing digital content? Get hands-on help with borrowing and downloading FREE library eBooks and eAudiobooks to your Kindle, Nook, iPad or smartphone. You are welcome to bring your own device to each session. We can also help you search for and use other awesome library eRes…

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Vineland, Community Room, San Jose

Do you want to build your English-language skills and your confidence? The English Language Learner (ELL) Beginning English program is a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners to begin their English language journey. Participants will have the opportunity to learn & develop their speaking, listening, r…