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The new Golden State Valkyries library card is now available at all locations.
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It's National Library Card Sign-Up Month
Exercise your right to library and discover new ways to use your library card.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate the contributions of the Hispanic/Latin community with free events, live music, stories, and more.
Celebrating 50 Years of Community
Oct 3rd | 11:00am - 4:00pm
Celebrate 50 years of Biblioteca Latinoamericana with cultural performances, bilingual storytime, community activities, and more.
Banned Books & Brews
Oct 10th | 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate Banned Books Week with an afternoon of books, brews, and community.
It's National Library Card Sign-Up Month
Exercise your right to library and discover new ways to use your library card.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate the contributions of the Hispanic/Latin community with free events, live music, stories, and more.
Celebrating 50 Years of Community
Oct 3rd | 11:00am - 4:00pm
Celebrate 50 years of Biblioteca Latinoamericana with cultural performances, bilingual storytime, community activities, and more.
Banned Books & Brews
Oct 10th | 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate Banned Books Week with an afternoon of books, brews, and community.
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New Events
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Make & Decorate Sugar Skulls
Sep 29th | 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Get ready for DÃa de los Muertos by making a sugar skull!
Calabazas Adult Activities: Easy Exercise
Sep 29th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us at the Calabazas Library on the fourth and Last Tuesdays of every month for our Easy Exercise!
How to Write an Authentic College Application Essay
Sep 29th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
This is a presentation and hands-on workshop to learn how to write an authentic college application essay.
Make & Decorate Sugar Skulls
Sep 29th | 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Get ready for DÃa de los Muertos by making a sugar skull!
Calabazas Adult Activities: Easy Exercise
Sep 29th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us at the Calabazas Library on the fourth and Last Tuesdays of every month for our Easy Exercise!
How to Write an Authentic College Application Essay
Sep 29th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
This is a presentation and hands-on workshop to learn how to write an authentic college application essay.
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New Blogs & Lists
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Herbs, Oils, and Potions!
Inspired by the movie Practical Magic? Want to learn more about herbs and essential oils? Check out these books from our collection!
Celebrating Hobbit Day
Do you want to celebrate Hobbit Day this year? Stop by San Jose Public Library for some books and movies!
Celebrate Bisexual Awareness Week!
Break out your blue and purple flags, September 16th to 23rd is Bisexual Awareness Week!
Herbs, Oils, and Potions!
Inspired by the movie Practical Magic? Want to learn more about herbs and essential oils? Check out these books from our collection!
Celebrating Hobbit Day
Do you want to celebrate Hobbit Day this year? Stop by San Jose Public Library for some books and movies!
Celebrate Bisexual Awareness Week!
Break out your blue and purple flags, September 16th to 23rd is Bisexual Awareness Week!
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