Volunteer Services Celebrates National Friendship Day

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In honor of National Friendship Day (August 3rd), the San José Public Library will recognize various Volunteer Groups, highlighting groups that have gone above and beyond to support their communities while working hand-in-hand with their friends. We are thrilled to highlight the work of several stellar SJPL volunteer groups throughout our great city. Our volunteers…
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Esperanto Day

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Bonvenon al ĉi tiu bloga afiŝo pri Esperanto-Tago! This means: “Welcome to this blog post about Esperanto Day!" Esperanto Day is July 26 each year. What is Esperanto? It’s a language invented in the nineteenth century which became the most-spoken artificial language in the world. The word esperanto means “one who hopes.” A man named…
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Reading Trans Joy

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  This blog was written by SJPL Librarian, Nina Zeininger Transgender and gender expansive adults and youth exist in every community. In addition to community members who identify specifically as transgender, the transgender spectrum may also include people who identify as non-binary, agender, gender queer, and gender fluid. Ensuring access to information about transgender identities…
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Seeds of Service: Meet Monique, Volunteer Master Gardener

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Our volunteers consistently go above and beyond for the San José Public Library, and this month, we’re excited to spotlight someone who truly embodies the spirit of giving back by planting seeds of service that help our community grow.  Meet Monique  Monique, a Master Gardener, shares how her journey began at the San José Public…
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