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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.
Stacks of books.

Friends of the Calabazas Branch Book Sale

Jun 6th | 10:00am - 3:00pm
Hosted by the Friends of the Calabazas Branch Library.

Village Square Branch's 10th Anniversary

Jun 6th | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Celebrate Village Square's Anniversary and kick off Summer Learning with live entertainment, activities, crafts, giveaways, and more.
Rainbow Festival.

Rainbow Festival 2026

Jun 6th | 11:00am - 3:00pm
Please join us at Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Branch as we kick off our Summer Learning Program with our 4th Annual Rainbow Festival.

New Titles

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New Blogs & Lists

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Summer Learning: Read With Pride

Summer Learning is moving forward and we've got a list to help inspire your reading and learning this summer.
Youth Commission 2025-2026

Youth Herald: 2025-2026, A Year in Review

Young people spoke up, showed up, and made change. Read about the 2025-2026 Youth Commission's advocacy, events, and impact across the city.

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