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Summer Learning: Only a Few Days Left
Complete the program for a chance to win one of 125 grand prizes, including free pizza for a year, or Bay FC or Earthquakes tickets.
Gear Up for a New School Year
Take advantage of free school year essentials and resources for students and educators at the library.
Graphic Novel Making Contest
The deadline is coming up! Submit your entry by July 31 for a chance to win graphic novels, comics, books, and more.
National Night Out
August 4, 2026
Multiple Event Listings
Join us for a night of fun celebrating community, meeting your neighbors, and building safer, more connected places to thrive in.
Summer Learning: Only a Few Days Left
Complete the program for a chance to win one of 125 grand prizes, including free pizza for a year, or Bay FC or Earthquakes tickets.
Gear Up for a New School Year
Take advantage of free school year essentials and resources for students and educators at the library.
Graphic Novel Making Contest
The deadline is coming up! Submit your entry by July 31 for a chance to win graphic novels, comics, books, and more.
National Night Out
August 4, 2026
Multiple Event Listings
Join us for a night of fun celebrating community, meeting your neighbors, and building safer, more connected places to thrive in.
Become a Member
Unlock exclusive library privileges with a free library card. Choose your free library card design at any location and gain full access to even more.
New Events
Make memories with us.
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.
Art Club
Jul 29th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Visit the library to participate in arts and crafts for kids. All tools and supplies are provided.
Stories, S'Mores, & More
Jul 29th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Come and join us for some summertime fun as we wrap up this year's Summer Learning!
Jungle James Animal Adventures: Reptile Round-Up
Jul 29th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Come and meet fun loving Zoologist Jungle James and his amazing reptiles from around the world.
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.
Art Club
Jul 29th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Visit the library to participate in arts and crafts for kids. All tools and supplies are provided.
Stories, S'Mores, & More
Jul 29th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Come and join us for some summertime fun as we wrap up this year's Summer Learning!
Jungle James Animal Adventures: Reptile Round-Up
Jul 29th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Come and meet fun loving Zoologist Jungle James and his amazing reptiles from around the world.
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TIROC: Resilience Isn't Bouncing Back - It’s Moving Forward
Resilience isn’t about bouncing back; it’s about moving forward with honesty, care, and support while living with the impact of trauma.
Summer Learning: Adventure Awaits
Whatever kind of adventure you want this summer, San Jose Public Library is here to help guide you.
Prepara a tus peques para el regreso a clases con SJPL
Prepara a tus peques para el regreso a clases con eventos, recursos digitales y libros gratuitos de la Biblioteca Pública de San José.
TIROC: Resilience Isn't Bouncing Back - It’s Moving Forward
Resilience isn’t about bouncing back; it’s about moving forward with honesty, care, and support while living with the impact of trauma.
Summer Learning: Adventure Awaits
Whatever kind of adventure you want this summer, San Jose Public Library is here to help guide you.
Prepara a tus peques para el regreso a clases con SJPL
Prepara a tus peques para el regreso a clases con eventos, recursos digitales y libros gratuitos de la Biblioteca Pública de San José.
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