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Summer Learning: Only a Few Days Left
Complete the program for a chance to win one of 125 grand prizes, including free pizza for a year, or Bay FC or Earthquakes tickets.
Gear Up for a New School Year
Take advantage of free school year essentials and resources for students and educators at the library.
Graphic Novel Making Contest
The deadline is coming up! Submit your entry by July 31 for a chance to win graphic novels, comics, books, and more.
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.
Summer Learning: Only a Few Days Left
Complete the program for a chance to win one of 125 grand prizes, including free pizza for a year, or Bay FC or Earthquakes tickets.
Gear Up for a New School Year
Take advantage of free school year essentials and resources for students and educators at the library.
Graphic Novel Making Contest
The deadline is coming up! Submit your entry by July 31 for a chance to win graphic novels, comics, books, and more.
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.
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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.
PenPals Program
Jul 28th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The PenPals program is designed for children (ages 5-10) to write letters to teen volunteers and receive a response!
Teen Voiceover Challenge: The Confused Meteorologist
Jul 28th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Do you have the voice for animation, commercials, announcements, podcasts? Let’s find out.
Street Smart: Pedestrian and Bike Safety with Officer Bailey
Jul 28th | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Have fun and learn about pedestrian and bicycle traffic safety with Officer Cordell Bailey, a Traffic Safety Education Officer.
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.
PenPals Program
Jul 28th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The PenPals program is designed for children (ages 5-10) to write letters to teen volunteers and receive a response!
Teen Voiceover Challenge: The Confused Meteorologist
Jul 28th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Do you have the voice for animation, commercials, announcements, podcasts? Let’s find out.
Street Smart: Pedestrian and Bike Safety with Officer Bailey
Jul 28th | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Have fun and learn about pedestrian and bicycle traffic safety with Officer Cordell Bailey, a Traffic Safety Education Officer.
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TIROC: Resilience Isn't Bouncing Back - It’s Moving Forward
Resilience isn’t about bouncing back; it’s about moving forward with honesty, care, and support while living with the impact of trauma.
Summer Learning: Adventure Awaits
Whatever kind of adventure you want this summer, San Jose Public Library is here to help guide you.
Prepara a tus peques para el regreso a clases con SJPL
Prepara a tus peques para el regreso a clases con eventos, recursos digitales y libros gratuitos de la Biblioteca Pública de San José.
TIROC: Resilience Isn't Bouncing Back - It’s Moving Forward
Resilience isn’t about bouncing back; it’s about moving forward with honesty, care, and support while living with the impact of trauma.
Summer Learning: Adventure Awaits
Whatever kind of adventure you want this summer, San Jose Public Library is here to help guide you.
Prepara a tus peques para el regreso a clases con SJPL
Prepara a tus peques para el regreso a clases con eventos, recursos digitales y libros gratuitos de la Biblioteca Pública de San José.
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