What's Happening
Season's Greetings!
It's WinterFest at the library! Enjoy seasonal activities, Santa Visits, reads, and inspiration to help you capture the joy of the season.
Winter Reading
Winter Reading is back! Sign up, read, and earn giveaways and a chance at the grand prizes. Reach your reading goal by Jan. 4, 2026!
Santa Visits
Various dates and time
Santa is making special holiday visits at the library. Get your Christmas wishes ready and bring your camera to capture the holiday spirit.
Save the Date: LocalLit
LocalLit is a free annual event celebrating San José’s writing community. This event takes places Jan. 24, 2026!
Season's Greetings!
It's WinterFest at the library! Enjoy seasonal activities, Santa Visits, reads, and inspiration to help you capture the joy of the season.
Winter Reading
Winter Reading is back! Sign up, read, and earn giveaways and a chance at the grand prizes. Reach your reading goal by Jan. 4, 2026!
Santa Visits
Various dates and time
Santa is making special holiday visits at the library. Get your Christmas wishes ready and bring your camera to capture the holiday spirit.
Save the Date: LocalLit
LocalLit is a free annual event celebrating San José’s writing community. This event takes places Jan. 24, 2026!
A Gift That Keeps on Giving
’Tis the season to wrap up with great reads, films, music, and more. Get a free library card and start exploring today.
New Events
Make memories with us.
Snowflake Crafternoon!
Dec 15th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hanukkah Menorah Family Craft Activity
Dec 15th | 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Rescue Readers
Dec 15th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San José City Animal Care Center
Holiday Puppet Show: The Hanukkah Miracle
Dec 15th | 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Snowflake Crafternoon!
Dec 15th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hanukkah Menorah Family Craft Activity
Dec 15th | 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Rescue Readers
Dec 15th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San José City Animal Care Center
Holiday Puppet Show: The Hanukkah Miracle
Dec 15th | 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Snowflake Crafternoon!
Dec 15th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hanukkah Menorah Family Craft Activity
Dec 15th | 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Rescue Readers
Dec 15th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San José City Animal Care Center
Holiday Puppet Show: The Hanukkah Miracle
Dec 15th | 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Snowflake Crafternoon!
Dec 15th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hanukkah Menorah Family Craft Activity
Dec 15th | 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Rescue Readers
Dec 15th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San José City Animal Care Center
Holiday Puppet Show: The Hanukkah Miracle
Dec 15th | 4:30pm - 5:15pm
New Titles
Find your next favorite read.
New Blogs & Lists
Let our experts inspire you.
Christmas Fiction Selections for 2025!
Get ready for the Holiday Season with some book selections from our Fiction shelves!
Youth Herald: The Annual Youth Priorities Survey Is Out!
By participating, you will help foster a sense of civic engagement and empowerment among our youth residents.
Break a Winter Reading Record!
Are you ready to try for a new reading record to end the year?
Christmas Fiction Selections for 2025!
Get ready for the Holiday Season with some book selections from our Fiction shelves!
Youth Herald: The Annual Youth Priorities Survey Is Out!
By participating, you will help foster a sense of civic engagement and empowerment among our youth residents.
Break a Winter Reading Record!
Are you ready to try for a new reading record to end the year?
Christmas Fiction Selections for 2025!
Get ready for the Holiday Season with some book selections from our Fiction shelves!
Youth Herald: The Annual Youth Priorities Survey Is Out!
By participating, you will help foster a sense of civic engagement and empowerment among our youth residents.
Break a Winter Reading Record!
Are you ready to try for a new reading record to end the year?
Christmas Fiction Selections for 2025!
Get ready for the Holiday Season with some book selections from our Fiction shelves!
Youth Herald: The Annual Youth Priorities Survey Is Out!
By participating, you will help foster a sense of civic engagement and empowerment among our youth residents.
Break a Winter Reading Record!
Are you ready to try for a new reading record to end the year?
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