Storytimes near BERRYESSA LIBRARY

Berryessa, Children's Area, under Read to Children sign, 3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132

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 a small group interaction with our volunteer and it will be held under the Read to Children sign, within the Children's Area. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Berryessa, 3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132

Join Betty the Battery for a fun and engaging storytime, co-led with partners from the San José Energy Department, where preschoolers discover how clean energy helps power our world! Through playful storytelling and simple ideas, children will learn how caring for the Earth can start with small, everyday actions. Join us after for Stay & Play, a playtime for children and their caregivers to socialize and explore. Free. No Registration necessary. San José Public Library Storytimes are in alignment with the City’s Education and Digital Literacy Initiative . ADA Accommodation Requests

Berryessa, 3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132

Storytime is a fun and interactive experience 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.  This program promotes the joys of reading and learning for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!  Free, with limited capacity. 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 Accommodation Requests

Berryessa, Tech Center, 3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132

Join us to learn the basics of Microsoft Excel, a versatile software application widely used for data analysis and visualization, available on most personal and professional computers. Using Excel will make your work faster and more efficient, increasing your productivity. The lesson combines an introduction to Excel fundamentals with practice.  You will walk away with a basic understanding of how to create a spreadsheet and organize your data in a table, use simple functions and formatting features, and create simple charts. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Berryessa, Check-in at Information Desk, 3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132

Every now and then, libraries need a little extra love from the communities they serve. You can volunteer away your library fines at a rate of $20 per hour while helping the library maintain a clean and welcoming environment.  Volunteers will be responsible for: Book cover cleaning – Use disinfecting wipes to reinvigorate dingy books. Bookshelves – Dust shelves and organize library materials. Deep cleaning computers – Use disinfecting wipes to disinfect computer mice and mouse pads and compressed air to remove any dust particles or debris. Material inspection – Check books for torn pages, pen marks, etc. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone interested in volunteering away their library fines. 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 Training and supplies will be provide Must arrive no later than 10 minutes late.     Please register online or ask for assistance by calling/visiting our Information Desk. Space is limited. ADA Accommodation Requests

Berryessa, Group Study Room C, 3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132

Berryessa Branch Library presents an in-person adult English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club. Are you looking for a place to practice your English conversation skills in a fun, welcoming and safe environment? 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! Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Berryessa, Children's Area- Read to Children Corner, 3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132

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 a small group interaction with our volunteer. Pre-registration is not required, and children may drop in to hear a story any time during the program. This program is best suited for preschoolers and children in grades K-3 and will be held in the Reading to Children corner, within the Children's Area. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Berryessa, Community Room, 3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132

Join a workshop that combines engineering, entrepreneurship, budgeting, teamwork, and problem solving and has patrons identifying a real-world challenge, developing a solution, building a prototype, managing a budget, and pitching their idea. All materials will be provided. In this challenge, the goal will be to build the strongest and most cost-efficient house possible using a limited budget and provided materials. Recommended for children 8-11. If you register for the program, please arrive on time. Registrants who are more than 15 minutes late may lose their registered spot to a walk-in participant. ADA Accommodation Requests

Berryessa, Children's Area, 3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132

Tình nguyện viên của chúng tôi sẽ đọc truyện bằng tiếng Việt cho trẻ em và gia đình của các em. Tham gia chương trình Đọc Sách Cho Trẻ Em là một cách tuyệt vời để trẻ em phát triển trí tưởng tượng và khơi dậy tình yêu sách, thích đọc sách và học tập. ADA Yêu cầu Phương tiện để tham gia chương trình --- Our wonderful volunteer will read stories in Vietnamese to children and their families. 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. ADA Accommodation Requests

Berryessa, Community Room, 3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132

Join us on Sunday afternoon to make fun, engaging crafts that let your imagination and creativity shine! This Sunday, we are making a funny 3D flower with toilet paper rolls and tissue paper. You may come up with your own kinds of flowers or other shapes. Children 6 years old and younger will need assistance from their parents or guardians. No registration required. While supplies last. ADA Accommodation Requests

Berryessa, Children's Area, 3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132

Nuestra voluntaria maravillosa, leerá cuentos en español para niños y sus familias. La participación en este programa es una manera excelente para que los niños desarrollen su imaginación y despierten el amor por los libros. Solicitudes de Acomodación ADA --- Our wonderful volunteer will read stories in Spanish to children and their families. 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. ADA Accommodation Requests

Berryessa, Community Room, 3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132

For Goodness Snakes presents an educational, fun-filled program that explores the fascinating world of reptiles! The program focuses on creating an environment that not only teaches participants about exotic creatures but also offers a unique hands-on experience with these intriguing animal species. Free with limited capacity. No registration required. This program is recommended for families. ADA Accommodation Requests

Berryessa, Community Room, 3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132

Those going to 3rd to 5th grade next fall are welcome to come and learn Garba folk and Bollywood style dancing. No experience required. Space is limited. Free.  Registration required for the entire series. Register only once for the entire series. Must arrive on time for the first class to avoid losing your spot for the entire series. A recital for students will be held on Monday, July 27 at 4:00pm. ADA Accommodation Requests

Berryessa, 3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132

This program is for babies that are not yet walking confidently , and their caregivers. Come join us every second  Tuesday of the month for Baby Lapsit Storytime! Baby Lapsit invites newborns, infants, babies, and their caregivers to learn together by strengthening their relationship with each other through stories, songs, bounces, tickles, rhymes, books, and play. After Storytime concludes, we invite you to Stay & Play! Some special toys and the Storytime librarian will join in the fun, giving babies and parents time to connect. Lapsit Storytime 10:30 - 11:00 am Stay & Play 11:00 am - 11:30 pm As we navigate pandemic life, here are a few modifications to our Storytime: Please note that this will be an indoor program. 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 Accommodation Requests Free.  Attendance limits follow SJPL guidelines.  

Berryessa, Group Study Room C, 3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132

Berryessa Branch Library presents an in-person adult English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club. Are you looking for a place to practice your English conversation skills in a fun, welcoming and safe environment? 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! Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Berryessa, Internet Cafe Area, 3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132

Do you need help using a computer or one of our eResources? Want to set up an email account? Get some one-on-one computer help with our Tech Mentor volunteer! Our Tech Mentor volunteer will do their best to assist you with your tech dilemmas such as setting up an email account and sending an email, web searches, printing, etc.  Free. No registration or appointment required. Just drop by and ask for assistance. ADA Accommodation Requests

Berryessa, Children's Area, under Read to Children sign, 3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132

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 a small group interaction with our volunteer and it will be held under the Read to Children sign, within the Children's Area. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Berryessa, 3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132

Storytime is a fun and interactive experience 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.  This program promotes the joys of reading and learning for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!  Free, with limited capacity. 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 Accommodation Requests