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Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass Author Visit

Join NYT Bestselling author and graphic novelist, Mariko Tamaki, for this special author talk. In partnership with DC Comics. Dec. 14

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Santa Visits

Bring your family and take a photo this holiday at our upcoming Santa events.

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Holiday Celebrations

Celebrate the winter season at SJPL with fun crafts and storytimes.

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Ring in the "NOON" Year

Celebrate with us at our "Over the Rainbow" New Year's Dance Party on January 4.

Attend Events

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Events for Kids

Fun and educational events for the youngest children (ages 0-5) and older kids (ages 5-10).

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Events for Teens

Fun and educational events and community service activities for pre-teens (ages 10-12) and teens (ages 12-18).

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Events for Adults

Activities for adults (18+) and seniors (65+).

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eSpotlight - A Quick Introduction to PressReader

Learn about SJPL's newest eMagazine resource, PressReader. PressReader features full reproductions of 7000+ eMagazines and eNewspapers in over 60 languages.

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2020 Library 2 Library Bicycle Loop Tour

Join the libraries in your community for the 2020 Library 2 Library Bicycle Loop Tour on Saturday, January 18, 2015, at 9:30 AM

Books On Shelves

November 2019: Top 10 Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction Checkouts

It's that time again for the monthly check on what the community's reading!

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