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Perler bead designs of hearts and Pokémon.

Crafternoon: Fuse Bead Magic!

Mar 25th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Design and create small artworks using fusion beads (also known as Perler beads)!
English tutoring lesson with three individuals.

ESL Conversation Club: Intermediate

Mar 25th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
We invite you to practice your English speaking and listening skills through our weekly conversation club!
Glowing music notes and staves.

Everyone Can Create: Make a Beat!

Mar 25th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Discover the power of music-making in this hands-on workshop!

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Young Adult Poetry

Poetry is the art of opening one’s eyes to new possibilities and new ideas, learn more about poetry for Young Adults.

Becoming a U.S. Citizen

Learn more about what SJPL offers to help with the Citizenship and Naturalization process.
A collage of items that are entering the Public Domain in 2026 including Betty Boop, Nancy Drew and more.

Betty Boop, Blondie, & Miss Marple Enter the Public Domain!

It’s 2026 and we’ve had a new crop of works leaving copyright and entering the public domain in the USA.

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