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Enter If You Dare: Halloween Awaits at the Library

Join us for a Halloween packed with spooky stories, treats, parades, and fun. There’s something for every ghost and ghoul at the library!

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Halloween Storytime with SJSU President

Oct 9th | 3:30pm - 4:00pm

King Library

Join us for a spooktacular storytime as Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson reads some of her favorite Halloween stories to children.

Filipino American History Month

Celebrate with us by exploring the rich history of Filipino Americans in Santa Clara County, attending events, or checking out some titles.

Digital Inclusion Month

Want to boost your knowledge of tech and digital skills? Learn about how the San Jose Public Library can help during Digital Inclusion Month

Enter If You Dare: Halloween Awaits at the Library

Join us for a Halloween packed with spooky stories, treats, parades, and fun. There’s something for every ghost and ghoul at the library!

Halloween Storytime with SJSU President

Oct 9th | 3:30pm - 4:00pm

King Library

Join us for a spooktacular storytime as Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson reads some of her favorite Halloween stories to children.

Filipino American History Month

Celebrate with us by exploring the rich history of Filipino Americans in Santa Clara County, attending events, or checking out some titles.

Digital Inclusion Month

Want to boost your knowledge of tech and digital skills? Learn about how the San Jose Public Library can help during Digital Inclusion Month

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Your Library, Your Voice – Take Our Survey

Let us know how we're doing! Available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese until Sunday, October 6, 2024. Takes just 4–8 minutes.

Community Resources for Job Seekers

Do you need help with your job search? Browse our list of partners by the type of help you're looking for.

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Wave Goodbye to Late Fines

Cheer on, all late fines are officially out of the game. Bring back your overdue items and pass on the joy of borrowing.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with San José Public Library.

Compton in My Soul

Oct 7th | 10:00am - 11:00am

King Library

Join us for this special opportunity to meet and hear Stanford professor Al Camarillo.

Vegan Filipino Cooking with Astig Vegan

Oct 19th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Online Event

Curious about Filipino cuisine? Looking for a tasty, healthy, and vegan option for dinner? Join this event!

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Author Visit With Mark Purdy

Oct 24th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm

King Library

Wear your 49ers gear and join Bay Area’s legendary sports columnist and author, Mark Purdy as he discusses his latest book.

Hey, Dub Nation! We have a new library card for you.

San José Public Library and the Golden State Warriors have teamed up to release a NEW library card — just in time for Library Card Sign Up Month.

Sign-up for your FREE Wariors Library Card today!

Get a Card

New Events

Make memories with us.

(Virtual) Citizenship Class, part of a series

Oct 8th | 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Online Event

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Halloween Storytime with SJSU President

Oct 9th | 3:30pm - 4:00pm

King Library

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Halloween Craft: Puffy Ghosts!

Oct 10th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Vineland

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New Titles

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The Skill Series

Each month, we feature educational opportunities and services designed to elevate your life.

As summer fades and new routines begin, it's the perfect time to expand your knowledge, explore new interests, and advance your education or career. We're here to help. Use our Gale Databases for researching business or homework projects, learn a new language with Pronunciator, or enjoy a wide array of global publications, including The Economist, Rolling Stone, USA Today, and The Guardian through PressReader. For music enthusiasts, Rock’s Backpages offers a deeper exploration into music journalism. You can also take some time to finally learn about AI with two new courses in our Digital Skill Building Pathways.