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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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Boost Your Career or Business

Supercharge your career or business with these free events from SJPL Works.

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Holiday Celebrations

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

California Crusin': A Photographic Tour of West Coast Lowriding, 1974-1983, presented by San Jose Public Library

California Cruisin’

Join lowrider photographer Jesus Flores as he unveils never-before-seen photos and cruises through a decade of memories on Dec. 7.

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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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Adventures Outside: Vasona Lake County Park

The Vasona Lake County Park offers year-round fun for the whole family. Be sure to check this park off of your adventure list by taking a look at what it has to offer.

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Christmas TBR

One of my favorite things to do during this holiday season is to read a cheerful Christmas book underneath our lit up tree.

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