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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.
National Night Out
August 4, 2026
Multiple Event Listings
Join us for a night of fun celebrating community, meeting your neighbors, and building safer, more connected places to thrive in.
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.
National Night Out
August 4, 2026
Multiple Event Listings
Join us for a night of fun celebrating community, meeting your neighbors, and building safer, more connected places to thrive in.
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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.
Air Plant Terrariums
Jul 31st | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us to create Air Plant Terrariums with glass jars and decorative materials.
Jewelry Making for Adults
Jul 31st | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Get crafty and relax at a jewelry-making night just for adults.
Friday Fun: Paper Cup Sitting Doll
Jul 31st | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us to make charming and unique dolls using paper cups, pipe cleaners, yarn, and other accessories.
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.
Air Plant Terrariums
Jul 31st | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us to create Air Plant Terrariums with glass jars and decorative materials.
Jewelry Making for Adults
Jul 31st | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Get crafty and relax at a jewelry-making night just for adults.
Friday Fun: Paper Cup Sitting Doll
Jul 31st | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us to make charming and unique dolls using paper cups, pipe cleaners, yarn, and other accessories.
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Meditation Workshops at SJPL!
SJPL proudly presents a series of virtual workshops on various topics of meditation presented by professionals from around the country.
Impulsa tus estudios con SJPL: recursos para adolescentes
Recursos gratuitos de SJPL para la preparación académica y desarrollo de habilidades de adolescentes.
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.
Meditation Workshops at SJPL!
SJPL proudly presents a series of virtual workshops on various topics of meditation presented by professionals from around the country.
Impulsa tus estudios con SJPL: recursos para adolescentes
Recursos gratuitos de SJPL para la preparación académica y desarrollo de habilidades de adolescentes.
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.
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