What's Happening
New Year's Resolutions
Happy New Year! Start 2026 strong with healthy habits, hobbies and how-to's using free SJPL resources.
Save the Date: LocalLit
LocalLit is a free annual event celebrating San José’s writing community. This event takes places Jan. 24, 2026!
Silicon Valley Reads
Explore how stories connect us across our differences and build belonging for everyone in this annual community-wide program.
SJPL Staff's Best Books of 2025
We asked our knowledgeable staff for their favorite reads in 2025. You'll find lots of great reads below!
New Year's Resolutions
Happy New Year! Start 2026 strong with healthy habits, hobbies and how-to's using free SJPL resources.
Save the Date: LocalLit
LocalLit is a free annual event celebrating San José’s writing community. This event takes places Jan. 24, 2026!
Silicon Valley Reads
Explore how stories connect us across our differences and build belonging for everyone in this annual community-wide program.
SJPL Staff's Best Books of 2025
We asked our knowledgeable staff for their favorite reads in 2025. You'll find lots of great reads below!
Become a Member
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New Events
Make memories with us.
Mini Canvas Painting for Teens
Jan 9th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Stitchery
Jan 10th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Friends of the Edenvale Library Book Sale
Jan 10th | 10:00am - 3:00pm
Friends of the Pearl Avenue Branch Book Sale
Jan 10th | 10:00am - 3:00pm
Mini Canvas Painting for Teens
Jan 9th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Stitchery
Jan 10th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Friends of the Edenvale Library Book Sale
Jan 10th | 10:00am - 3:00pm
Friends of the Pearl Avenue Branch Book Sale
Jan 10th | 10:00am - 3:00pm
Mini Canvas Painting for Teens
Jan 9th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Stitchery
Jan 10th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Friends of the Edenvale Library Book Sale
Jan 10th | 10:00am - 3:00pm
Friends of the Pearl Avenue Branch Book Sale
Jan 10th | 10:00am - 3:00pm
Mini Canvas Painting for Teens
Jan 9th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Stitchery
Jan 10th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Friends of the Edenvale Library Book Sale
Jan 10th | 10:00am - 3:00pm
Friends of the Pearl Avenue Branch Book Sale
Jan 10th | 10:00am - 3:00pm
New Titles
Find your next favorite read.
New Blogs & Lists
Let our experts inspire you.
A Library Fit for a King
Check out our refreshed King Collection Exhibit on the 3rd Floor and the story of how our library got it's name.
Happy Birthday, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.!
Join us in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by exploring our special collection of titles or participating in our events.
Community Engagement – Fall 2025
The San José Public Library is committed to connecting and listening to San Jose residents.
A Library Fit for a King
Check out our refreshed King Collection Exhibit on the 3rd Floor and the story of how our library got it's name.
Happy Birthday, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.!
Join us in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by exploring our special collection of titles or participating in our events.
Community Engagement – Fall 2025
The San José Public Library is committed to connecting and listening to San Jose residents.
A Library Fit for a King
Check out our refreshed King Collection Exhibit on the 3rd Floor and the story of how our library got it's name.
Happy Birthday, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.!
Join us in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by exploring our special collection of titles or participating in our events.
Community Engagement – Fall 2025
The San José Public Library is committed to connecting and listening to San Jose residents.
A Library Fit for a King
Check out our refreshed King Collection Exhibit on the 3rd Floor and the story of how our library got it's name.
Happy Birthday, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.!
Join us in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by exploring our special collection of titles or participating in our events.
Community Engagement – Fall 2025
The San José Public Library is committed to connecting and listening to San Jose residents.
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