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Summer Learning: More Prizes, More Winners
Complete the program for a chance to win one of 125 grand prizes, including FREE pizza for a year, plus 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: More Prizes, More Winners
Complete the program for a chance to win one of 125 grand prizes, including FREE pizza for a year, plus 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.
Sunday Craft: Beaded Bracelets
Jul 26th | 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Join us for our Sunday craft, where we'll make our own beaded bracelets.
Science Academy Presents: Two Exciting Experiments
Jul 26th | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Join Science Academy at the Educational Park Branch Library for fun, hands-on chemistry experiments.
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.
Sunday Craft: Beaded Bracelets
Jul 26th | 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Join us for our Sunday craft, where we'll make our own beaded bracelets.
Science Academy Presents: Two Exciting Experiments
Jul 26th | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Join Science Academy at the Educational Park Branch Library for fun, hands-on chemistry experiments.
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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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