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Art of the African Diaspora Art Exhibit

Jan 11th - Feb 22nd | All day
Experience the 2026 Art of the African Diaspora exhibit at the King Library. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
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*Virtual* Connecting to the Love Within Through Meditation

Feb 11th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Event
Join long time meditator Ankaj Goel as he offers this engaging workshop.
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A History with Edward Hodges

Feb 12th | 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Join us for an evening and book talk with Mr. Ed Hodges, author of The San Jose Public School System: A History, 1853-2024.
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Silicon Valley Reads: ASL (Sign Language) Stories & Songs

Feb 12th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Everyone is welcome at this American Sign Language (ASL) storytelling and music experience!

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Program Partner: Let's Meet the Cambrian Master Gardeners!

In this 3 part series, you'll learn more about the Master Gardeners and the classes they offer!

Happy Nowruz! (سال نو مبارک)

Nowruz ( نوروز ), also known as the Persian New Year, is an ancient festival that marks the beginning of spring.

Mừng Xuân Bính Ngọ Tại Thư Viện

Kính mời quý vị đến tham gia các sinh hoạt múa lân, thủ công, đọc truyện trẻ em, và nhiều nữa, tại các thư viện San José.
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