What's Happening
Educator Library Card
San José educators can sign up for a special library card that offers extended checkout periods and no overdue fines.
California Room Update
Starting Aug. 26, the California Room’s operating hours will change to 16 hours per week, with research appointments available.
Lucha Libro
Aug 29th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
See Lucha Libro’s renowned luchadores in a live professional wrestling match, followed by an opportunity to take photos with the wrestlers.
Coming Soon: Fall Into Fiction Short Story Contest
During the month of September, writers of all ages and styles can submit a short story for a chance to win prizes and be published.
Educator Library Card
San José educators can sign up for a special library card that offers extended checkout periods and no overdue fines.
California Room Update
Starting Aug. 26, the California Room’s operating hours will change to 16 hours per week, with research appointments available.
Lucha Libro
Aug 29th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
See Lucha Libro’s renowned luchadores in a live professional wrestling match, followed by an opportunity to take photos with the wrestlers.
Coming Soon: Fall Into Fiction Short Story Contest
During the month of September, writers of all ages and styles can submit a short story for a chance to win prizes and be published.
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New Events
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Bay Area Comics and Comix Exhibition
Jun 1st - Sep 30th | All day
Explore the rich Bay Area history of cartooning, comics, graphic novels, and more at King Library’s California Room.
Seven Trees Overfelt Adult Education ESL Class
Aug 25th | 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Learn basic reading, writing, speaking, & listening skills with your library for free!
Adult Work Space
Aug 25th | 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Looking for additional workspace that allows minimal conversations and noise?
Teen Foodies
Aug 25th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Love to craft, love to eat? It might sound like a funny combination, but it’s really not.
Bay Area Comics and Comix Exhibition
Jun 1st - Sep 30th | All day
Explore the rich Bay Area history of cartooning, comics, graphic novels, and more at King Library’s California Room.
Seven Trees Overfelt Adult Education ESL Class
Aug 25th | 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Learn basic reading, writing, speaking, & listening skills with your library for free!
Adult Work Space
Aug 25th | 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Looking for additional workspace that allows minimal conversations and noise?
Teen Foodies
Aug 25th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Love to craft, love to eat? It might sound like a funny combination, but it’s really not.
New Titles
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New Blogs & Lists
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My Heart Belongs to The Ocean
Would you like to know more about Marine Mammals? Check out these wonderful selections from our nonfiction shelves!
Introducing SJPL's First Technologist-in-Residence
Introducing San José Public Library’s First Technologist-in-Residence, Dr. Sarah Papazoglakis.
Mùa Trung Thu Đã Đến
Hãy cùng chúng tôi chào đón Trung Thu
My Heart Belongs to The Ocean
Would you like to know more about Marine Mammals? Check out these wonderful selections from our nonfiction shelves!
Introducing SJPL's First Technologist-in-Residence
Introducing San José Public Library’s First Technologist-in-Residence, Dr. Sarah Papazoglakis.
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