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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!
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New Events
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Tea and Talk
Jan 9th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
STEM Lab: Sink or Float Boats
Jan 9th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mini Canvas Painting for Teens
Jan 9th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Friday Fun: Decorating Wooden Trinket Boxes
Jan 9th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tea and Talk
Jan 9th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
STEM Lab: Sink or Float Boats
Jan 9th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mini Canvas Painting for Teens
Jan 9th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Friday Fun: Decorating Wooden Trinket Boxes
Jan 9th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tea and Talk
Jan 9th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
STEM Lab: Sink or Float Boats
Jan 9th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mini Canvas Painting for Teens
Jan 9th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Friday Fun: Decorating Wooden Trinket Boxes
Jan 9th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tea and Talk
Jan 9th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
STEM Lab: Sink or Float Boats
Jan 9th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mini Canvas Painting for Teens
Jan 9th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Friday Fun: Decorating Wooden Trinket Boxes
Jan 9th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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New Blogs & Lists
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Community Engagement – Fall 2025
The San José Public Library is committed to connecting and listening to San Jose residents.
Silicon Valley Reads 2026: Bridges to Belonging
This year's books inspire reflection on the bridges we build and those still needed.
Stop, DROP, and Take Control of your Data
On Jan 1, 2026, the California Delete Act allows for CA Residents to remove their information from the internet.
Community Engagement – Fall 2025
The San José Public Library is committed to connecting and listening to San Jose residents.
Silicon Valley Reads 2026: Bridges to Belonging
This year's books inspire reflection on the bridges we build and those still needed.
Stop, DROP, and Take Control of your Data
On Jan 1, 2026, the California Delete Act allows for CA Residents to remove their information from the internet.
Community Engagement – Fall 2025
The San José Public Library is committed to connecting and listening to San Jose residents.
Silicon Valley Reads 2026: Bridges to Belonging
This year's books inspire reflection on the bridges we build and those still needed.
Stop, DROP, and Take Control of your Data
On Jan 1, 2026, the California Delete Act allows for CA Residents to remove their information from the internet.
Community Engagement – Fall 2025
The San José Public Library is committed to connecting and listening to San Jose residents.
Silicon Valley Reads 2026: Bridges to Belonging
This year's books inspire reflection on the bridges we build and those still needed.
Stop, DROP, and Take Control of your Data
On Jan 1, 2026, the California Delete Act allows for CA Residents to remove their information from the internet.
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