Bridging the Digital Divide: Meet Tech Mentor Brad Johnson

Meet Tech Mentor Brad Johnson Every October, the San José Public Library celebrates Digital Inclusion Month. This is a time to ensure everyone in our community has the access, tools, and skills needed to thrive in today’s digital world. As San Jose's number one provider of access to free tech devices, learning materials, digital skills…
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LocalLit: Call for Local Authors

Calling Local Authors! Have you recently published a book and want to share it with your community? San José Public Library (SJPL) and San José State University (SJSU) King Library invite you to take part in LocalLit, our annual celebration of local literary talent! What is LocalLit? LocalLit is a free, annual event that shines…
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YA Friday: Les Heist Books

It's time to plan the perfect crime. Or rather, read about one. For purely theoretical purposes, of course. If you have lately found yourself with a completely innocent interest in heists, elaborate schemes, and the art of the impossible theft, these books have you covered. The following novels celebrate the thrill of outsmarting security systems…
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Celebrando el Dia de los Muertos

¡El mes de la herencia hispana ha empezado! Cada año, los descendientes de raíces hispanas/latinas honran su herencia cultural y sus influencias que han formado las diversas comunidades hispanohablantes en este país. Tanto como poetas, músicos, y artistas en general son responsables por resaltar e influenciar la identidad de la herencia hispana/latina – artistas como…
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Celebrating Day of the Dead

Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Heritage Month is upon us. Every year descendants from Hispanic/Latin roots honor their cultural heritage and influences that have formed the diverse Spanish speaking communities we live among today. Poets, Musicians, and general artists alike can be attributed to the influences and identity of Hispanic Heritage – such as; Frida Kahlo…
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A Trip Down Memory…. Bank: Italian Heritage Month in San Jose

A Trip Down Memory.... Bank.   Things haven’t been quite the same at the California Room since the San Jose Public Library was gifted online San Jose Mercury News access in memory of Susan Renzel Carter.  Back in the day, newspaper research was limited to using clipping files, scrapbooks, or microfilm and microfiche.  Finding articles in…
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