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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.

FIFA 2026 World Cup Soccer Watch Parties

Jun 11th - Jul 15th | All day
Multiple Event Listings
Cheer on your favorite teams and players at World Cup watch parties happening at various libraries.
Woman putting her hair up with an American Flag bandana. Text: The American Motherhood tour.

American Motherhood Tour: Film Screening

Jun 25th | 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Special screening of a new documentary exploring the culture wars surrounding American motherhood that distract us from the real issue.

Special Storytime with San Jose Earthquakes

Jun 25th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Put on your SJ Earthquakes gear and join us for a special storytime with forward Ousseni Bouda (#7) and goalkeeper Francesco Montali (#31).

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New Blogs & Lists

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Balcony Gardening: Succulents & Cacti

Check out these books and try your hand at growing Succulents, Cacti, and California Native Plants.

Celebrating Independence Day: 250 Years!

From barbecues to fireworks to public events and activities, there's lots to enjoy on this fun summer holiday.

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