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New Year's Resolutions
Happy New Year! Start 2026 strong with healthy habits, hobbies and how-to's using free SJPL resources.
Save the Date: LocalLit
LocalLit is a free annual event celebrating San José’s writing community. This event takes places Jan. 24, 2026!
Silicon Valley Reads
Explore how stories connect us across our differences and build belonging for everyone in this annual community-wide program.
SJPL Staff's Best Books of 2025
We asked our knowledgeable staff for their favorite reads in 2025. You'll find lots of great reads below!
New Year's Resolutions
Happy New Year! Start 2026 strong with healthy habits, hobbies and how-to's using free SJPL resources.
Save the Date: LocalLit
LocalLit is a free annual event celebrating San José’s writing community. This event takes places Jan. 24, 2026!
Silicon Valley Reads
Explore how stories connect us across our differences and build belonging for everyone in this annual community-wide program.
SJPL Staff's Best Books of 2025
We asked our knowledgeable staff for their favorite reads in 2025. You'll find lots of great reads below!
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New Events
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Martin Luther King Jr. Storytime
Jan 8th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
*Virtual* TeenHQ Theater Auditions
Jan 8th | 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Event
Let's Play with Clay!
Jan 8th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wee Love Science: Water & Ice Exploration
Jan 8th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Storytime
Jan 8th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
*Virtual* TeenHQ Theater Auditions
Jan 8th | 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Event
Let's Play with Clay!
Jan 8th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wee Love Science: Water & Ice Exploration
Jan 8th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Storytime
Jan 8th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
*Virtual* TeenHQ Theater Auditions
Jan 8th | 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Event
Let's Play with Clay!
Jan 8th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wee Love Science: Water & Ice Exploration
Jan 8th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Storytime
Jan 8th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
*Virtual* TeenHQ Theater Auditions
Jan 8th | 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Event
Let's Play with Clay!
Jan 8th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wee Love Science: Water & Ice Exploration
Jan 8th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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New Blogs & Lists
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Silicon Valley Reads 2026: Bridges to Belonging
This year's books inspire reflection on the bridges we build and those still needed.
Stop, DROP, and Take Control of your Data
On Jan 1, 2026, the California Delete Act allows for CA Residents to remove their information from the internet.
National Science Fiction Day
Science fiction can be just as much a reflection of our current world as it is speculation about the future
Silicon Valley Reads 2026: Bridges to Belonging
This year's books inspire reflection on the bridges we build and those still needed.
Stop, DROP, and Take Control of your Data
On Jan 1, 2026, the California Delete Act allows for CA Residents to remove their information from the internet.
National Science Fiction Day
Science fiction can be just as much a reflection of our current world as it is speculation about the future
Silicon Valley Reads 2026: Bridges to Belonging
This year's books inspire reflection on the bridges we build and those still needed.
Stop, DROP, and Take Control of your Data
On Jan 1, 2026, the California Delete Act allows for CA Residents to remove their information from the internet.
National Science Fiction Day
Science fiction can be just as much a reflection of our current world as it is speculation about the future
Silicon Valley Reads 2026: Bridges to Belonging
This year's books inspire reflection on the bridges we build and those still needed.
Stop, DROP, and Take Control of your Data
On Jan 1, 2026, the California Delete Act allows for CA Residents to remove their information from the internet.
National Science Fiction Day
Science fiction can be just as much a reflection of our current world as it is speculation about the future
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