National Dinosaur Day June 1 has the distinction of being National Dinosaur Day, and who doesn't love dinosaurs? Can you believe they once actually roamed the earth? They may be extinct, but they're still everywhere, from movies to toys to novels. I remember wanting to be a paleontologist when I was young, and thrilling to…
Celebrating The Art of Filmmaking at Cannes Film Festival!
By Lisa Mejia
Celebrate the art of filmmaking by watching these award-winning selections from the historic Cannes Film Festival in France.
Youth Herald: 2024-2025, A Year in Review: Youth Impact and Leadership in San José
A Year of Youth-Led Change and Community Impact The San José Youth Commission has completed another remarkable year of empowering youth voices and creating meaningful change across our city, as presented in our 2024-2025 Annual Report. As the official advisory group to the Mayor and City Council, the 2024-2025 Commission has worked tirelessly to represent…
Decades of Dedication : Celebrating Older Americans Month
May is a month filled with many celebrations, including Older Americans Month—originally established as Senior Citizens Month—to honor and recognize the contributions and achievements of older adults. In celebration of Older Americans Month, we sat down with a remarkable couple, Sue and Doug, who began their journey with the San José Public Library in the…
Eurovision 2025-My Top Selections
By Lisa Mejia
Are you watching the Eurovision Song Contest for 2025? Here are my personal top selections with matching books!
Summer Survival Guide
By SJPL Staff
Get prepared for Summer Learning in three easy steps with our summer survival guide.
Skincare and Fitness
My Personal Journey with Skincare Before my well-being journey began, I loved the art of makeup. The transformation makeup allows us is amazing. During my fitness journey I better understood how skin is better uncovered. Nourishing yourself the best possible way for your skin, rather than covering "flaws". Eating minimal to no processed foods, sleeping…
Celebrating Memorial Day
By Tom Hewitt
Memorial Day: Monday, May 26, 2025 Memorial Day is a federal holiday dedicated to honoring all members of the United States armed forces who have died serving our country in war, from the Revolutionary War up to the present. Communities and individuals throughout the country mark the day with events and activities such as parades…
Harvey Milk Day
By SJPL Staff
Who Was Harvey Milk?
Harvey Milk was born in 1930 and raised in New York. In 1972, he moved to San Francisco where he opened a camera store. His "brash, outspok
Your Prep Guide to New SciFi Shows 2025!
By Lisa Mejia
Some exciting new SciFi shows are about to be released, and we have your prep materials here at San Jose Public Library!
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