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!
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
Are you watching the Eurovision Song Contest for 2025? Here are my personal top selections with matching books!
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…
Harvey Milk Day
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!
Some exciting new SciFi shows are about to be released, and we have your prep materials here at San Jose Public Library!
Foraging For Wild Edibles
Interested in free food directly from the Earth? Check out some books about foraging in our nonfiction section!
Asian-American & Pacific Islanders Heritage Month: 10 Teen & Adult Graphic Novels
It's May, and you know what that means. Happy Asian-American & Pacific Islanders Heritage Month! As an Asian-American, I'm happy to share 10 teen and adult graphic novels with you. These picks either have AAPI characters or created by those in the community. Ten Teen & Adult Graphic Novels Ready to make your To-Be-Read pile…
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