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Everyone Can Create: Mother's Day Animating

May 13th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a special Mother’s Day celebration where you become the animator.
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Money Management Skills for Adults

May 13th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Event
Learn practical money management skills to help you build good financial habits for a great financial start in life.
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Digital Skills: Internet Safety and Security

May 14th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
With SJPL's Digital Skill Building Pathways, you can practice the skills essential to living and working in the digital world.

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Celebrating AAPI Month: Graphic Novels Spotlight

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, celebrate with AAPI stories and representation in graphic novels!

Pedaling in Gira de Libro: a 10 Year Father-Son Tradition

May is National Bike Month, and it aims to highlight the benefits of bicycling and encourages all types of riders to get outside!

April is National Car Care Month!

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