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Bay Area Comics and Comix Exhibition

Jun 1st - Sep 30th | All day
Explore the rich Bay Area history of cartooning, comics, graphic novels, and more at King Library’s California Room.

FIFA 2026 World Cup Soccer Watch Parties

Jun 11th - Jul 15th | All day
Multiple Event Listings
Cheer on your favorite teams and players at World Cup watch parties happening at various libraries.
Small robot in a warehouse.

Robotics Team Demonstration: Santa Teresa High School

Jun 17th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join us for a fun exploration into STEM with the Santa Teresa High School robotics team, Dark Matter!
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Boom! Pow! Become a Superhero!

Jun 17th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
You are the hero of your own adventure with this craft! Decorate your own image with superhero outfits, phrases and more.

New Titles

Find your next favorite read.

New Blogs & Lists

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¿Cómo celebrar el Día del Padre?

El Día del Padre, es un día en especial para honrar el amor y paternidad responsable de nuestros padres.

Summer Learning: Family Book Club

Reading together as a family? These books will help you decide on some family reads this summer.

Inscríbete en el Aprendizaje de Verano

Conoce más sobre este programa de SJPL que beneficia a toda la familia.
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