Free Classes

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Teen Foodies: a free program at San José Public Library, King Library (150 E San Fernando St, San Jose, California 95112). When: Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Love to craft, love to eat? For: Teens, ages 12-18. Full details on the library's page.

Grab and Go STEM Kit: Dreamcatchers: a free program at San José Public Library, Edenvale (101 Branham Lane East, San Jose, CA 95111). When: Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026, 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Combine traditional Native American culture and modern mathematical concepts to explore geometric shapes and patterns. For: Teens, ages 12-18. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Excel Basics: a free program at San José Public Library, Hillview (1600 Hopkins Dr, San Jose, CA 95122). When: Nov 21 and Nov 28, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. New to Microsoft Excel? For: Adults, ages 18+, Seniors, ages 65+, Teens, ages 12-18. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Family STEAM: a free program at San José Public Library, Calabazas (1230 S Blaney Ave, San Jose, CA 95129). When: Saturday, Dec 5, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in every Saturday for a new STEAM adventure, from robots to engineering to science to making. For: Kids, ages 5-10, Pre-Teens, ages 10-12. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. ESL Class for beginners (Level 0-1) / Clase de inglés para principiantes (Nivel 0-1): a free program at San José Public Library, Willow Glen (1157 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA 95125). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Start your English learning journey in a friendly and inclusive classroom! For: Adults, ages 18+. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Teen Craft & Connect: a free program at San José Public Library, Calabazas (1230 S Blaney Ave, San Jose, CA 95129). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM. Looking to make new friends and have fun at the same time? For: Teens, ages 12-18. Full details on the library's page.

Readers' Book Club: a free program at San José Public Library, Almaden (6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Join our Readers' Book Club to share the joy of reading and to expand your reading horizons. For: Adults, ages 18+, Seniors, ages 65+. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Reading to Children / 中文朗读故事時間: a free program at San José Public Library, Alviso (5050 North First St., San Jose, CA 95002). When: Tuesdays, Nov 10 to 24, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Our wonderful volunteer, Ning, will read stories in Mandarin or English to children and their families. For: Kids, ages 5-10, Young Children, ages 0-5. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Educational Park Art Club: a free program at San José Public Library, Educational Park (1772 Educational Park Dr., San Jose, CA 95133). When: Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This week, in honor of Diwali, we'll be learning about rangoli then making art of our own! For: Kids, ages 5-10, Pre-Teens, ages 10-12. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Educational Park Art Club: a free program at San José Public Library, Educational Park (1772 Educational Park Dr., San Jose, CA 95133). When: Tuesday, Nov 24, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This week, in celebration of Native American Heritage Month, we'll learn about Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, an artist and enrolled citizen of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. For: Kids, ages 5-10, Pre-Teens, ages 10-12. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Willow Glen Library Book Club: a free program at San José Public Library, Willow Glen (1157 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA 95125). When: Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. A fun and engaging literary discussion group. For: Adults, ages 18+. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club: a free program at San José Public Library, Berryessa (3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132). When: Friday, Dec 4, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Berryessa Branch Library presents an in-person adult English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club. For: Adults, ages 18+. Full details on the library's page.