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Now Available: San José 2026 Library Cards
Get your game on with the new, exclusive San José 2026–themed library card and score big with member-only perks.
Black History is American History
Dive into Black History Month with the special exhibits, events, and a community kick-off on Thursday, Feb. 5 at the King Library.
Lunar New Year
Ring in the Year of the Horse with free lion dance performances, community celebrations, arts and crafts, and more.
Service Day at SJPL
Feb 7th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Various Locations
Show love for your library and help beautify your branch. It’s a great way to give back to your community and earn service hours.
Now Available: San José 2026 Library Cards
Get your game on with the new, exclusive San José 2026–themed library card and score big with member-only perks.
Black History is American History
Dive into Black History Month with the special exhibits, events, and a community kick-off on Thursday, Feb. 5 at the King Library.
Lunar New Year
Ring in the Year of the Horse with free lion dance performances, community celebrations, arts and crafts, and more.
Service Day at SJPL
Feb 7th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Various Locations
Show love for your library and help beautify your branch. It’s a great way to give back to your community and earn service hours.
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Art of the African Diaspora Art Exhibit
Jan 11th - Feb 22nd | All day
Experience the 2026 Art of the African Diaspora exhibit at the King Library. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Intermediate Mahjong
Feb 3rd | 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Seniors with Chinese Mahjong experience and knowledge on how the game is played are welcome to register for this program.
Teens Reach
Feb 3rd | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
In celebration of Lunar New Year, we are hosting themed children’s programs and gifting red envelopes to children in attendance.
Art of the African Diaspora Art Exhibit
Jan 11th - Feb 22nd | All day
Experience the 2026 Art of the African Diaspora exhibit at the King Library. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Intermediate Mahjong
Feb 3rd | 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Seniors with Chinese Mahjong experience and knowledge on how the game is played are welcome to register for this program.
Teens Reach
Feb 3rd | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
In celebration of Lunar New Year, we are hosting themed children’s programs and gifting red envelopes to children in attendance.
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Exhibit: Black History Month at the California Room
Black History Month is under way at the California Room.
Appreciating our Volunteers during Black History Month
SJPL honors Black History Month as a reminder that every story deserves space. We celebrate the remarkable contributions of our volunteers.
Meditation Workshops at SJPL!
SJPL proudly presents a series of virtual workshops on various topics of meditation presented by professionals from around the country.
Exhibit: Black History Month at the California Room
Black History Month is under way at the California Room.
Appreciating our Volunteers during Black History Month
SJPL honors Black History Month as a reminder that every story deserves space. We celebrate the remarkable contributions of our volunteers.
Meditation Workshops at SJPL!
SJPL proudly presents a series of virtual workshops on various topics of meditation presented by professionals from around the country.
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