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New SJ Earthquakes Library Card Now Available
Show off your team pride with the first-ever Earthquakes library card and score big with free library membership perks.
Hidden Heritages: San José’s Vietnamese Legacy Exhibit
Explore the latest exhibit, hosted by the California Room, on display until October 26th, 2025.
Gear Up With SJPL for a New School Year
Explore free school year essentials and resources for students and educators.
Once Upon a City Storytime with the San José City Manager
Aug 27th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a special edition of storytime as our City Manager, Jennifer Maguire, takes a seat in the reader’s chair!
New SJ Earthquakes Library Card Now Available
Show off your team pride with the first-ever Earthquakes library card and score big with free library membership perks.
Hidden Heritages: San José’s Vietnamese Legacy Exhibit
Explore the latest exhibit, hosted by the California Room, on display until October 26th, 2025.
Gear Up With SJPL for a New School Year
Explore free school year essentials and resources for students and educators.
Once Upon a City Storytime with the San José City Manager
Aug 27th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a special edition of storytime as our City Manager, Jennifer Maguire, takes a seat in the reader’s chair!
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Valley Water Storytime
Aug 19th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Senior Nutrition and Enrichment Programs
Aug 19th | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Origami for Kids
Aug 19th | 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Teen Craft-N-Chill
Aug 19th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Valley Water Storytime
Aug 19th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Senior Nutrition and Enrichment Programs
Aug 19th | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Origami for Kids
Aug 19th | 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Teen Craft-N-Chill
Aug 19th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Valley Water Storytime
Aug 19th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Senior Nutrition and Enrichment Programs
Aug 19th | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Origami for Kids
Aug 19th | 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Teen Craft-N-Chill
Aug 19th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Valley Water Storytime
Aug 19th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Senior Nutrition and Enrichment Programs
Aug 19th | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Origami for Kids
Aug 19th | 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Teen Craft-N-Chill
Aug 19th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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A Hawaiian Travelogue Pt. 1
Discover the beauty of the Hawaiian Islands with books and movies from San Jose Public Library!
Get Ready for the U.S. Citizenship Test with ProCitizen
Watch short videos and take quizzes to learn what you need to know for the U.S. citizenship test.
Hidden Heritages: San José’s Vietnamese Legacy Exhibit
Explore the latest exhibit, hosted by the California Room, on display until October 26th, 2025.
A Hawaiian Travelogue Pt. 1
Discover the beauty of the Hawaiian Islands with books and movies from San Jose Public Library!
Get Ready for the U.S. Citizenship Test with ProCitizen
Watch short videos and take quizzes to learn what you need to know for the U.S. citizenship test.
Hidden Heritages: San José’s Vietnamese Legacy Exhibit
Explore the latest exhibit, hosted by the California Room, on display until October 26th, 2025.
A Hawaiian Travelogue Pt. 1
Discover the beauty of the Hawaiian Islands with books and movies from San Jose Public Library!
Get Ready for the U.S. Citizenship Test with ProCitizen
Watch short videos and take quizzes to learn what you need to know for the U.S. citizenship test.
Hidden Heritages: San José’s Vietnamese Legacy Exhibit
Explore the latest exhibit, hosted by the California Room, on display until October 26th, 2025.
A Hawaiian Travelogue Pt. 1
Discover the beauty of the Hawaiian Islands with books and movies from San Jose Public Library!
Get Ready for the U.S. Citizenship Test with ProCitizen
Watch short videos and take quizzes to learn what you need to know for the U.S. citizenship test.
Hidden Heritages: San José’s Vietnamese Legacy Exhibit
Explore the latest exhibit, hosted by the California Room, on display until October 26th, 2025.
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