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Season's Greetings!
It's WinterFest at the library! Enjoy seasonal activities, Santa Visits, reads, and inspiration to help you capture the joy of the season.
Winter Reading
Winter Reading is back! Sign up, read, and earn giveaways and a chance at the grand prizes. Reach your reading goal by Jan. 4, 2026!
Christmas Fiction Selections for 2025!
Get ready for the Holiday Season with some book selections from our Fiction shelves!
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!
Season's Greetings!
It's WinterFest at the library! Enjoy seasonal activities, Santa Visits, reads, and inspiration to help you capture the joy of the season.
Winter Reading
Winter Reading is back! Sign up, read, and earn giveaways and a chance at the grand prizes. Reach your reading goal by Jan. 4, 2026!
Christmas Fiction Selections for 2025!
Get ready for the Holiday Season with some book selections from our Fiction shelves!
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!
A Gift That Keeps on Giving
’Tis the season to wrap up with great reads, films, music, and more. Get a free library card and start exploring today.
New Events
Make memories with us.
Everyone Can Create: Let's Make Movie Posters
Dec 23rd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Holiday Wrapping at Evergreen
Dec 23rd | 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Computer Assembly Workshop [by Appointment]
Dec 26th, All day
Senior Nutrition and Enrichment Programs
Dec 26th | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Everyone Can Create: Let's Make Movie Posters
Dec 23rd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Holiday Wrapping at Evergreen
Dec 23rd | 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Computer Assembly Workshop [by Appointment]
Dec 26th, All day
Senior Nutrition and Enrichment Programs
Dec 26th | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Everyone Can Create: Let's Make Movie Posters
Dec 23rd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Holiday Wrapping at Evergreen
Dec 23rd | 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Computer Assembly Workshop [by Appointment]
Dec 26th, All day
Senior Nutrition and Enrichment Programs
Dec 26th | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Everyone Can Create: Let's Make Movie Posters
Dec 23rd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Holiday Wrapping at Evergreen
Dec 23rd | 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Computer Assembly Workshop [by Appointment]
Dec 26th, All day
Senior Nutrition and Enrichment Programs
Dec 26th | 10:00am - 2:00pm
New Titles
Find your next favorite read.
New Blogs & Lists
Let our experts inspire you.
Self-Care During the Winter Holidays
There's no better time to practice self-care and unwind with a cozy book, pick up some free giveaways, & earn a chance to win a grand prize!
Wrapped in Service: SJPL Volunteer Stories
We want to shine a light on the incredible volunteers whose time and talents are invaluable gifts that strengthen and support our community.
Visit the Wintertime in San Jose Exhibit!
The Christmas in the Park tradition is going on it's 45th year! This exhibit is open until Jan 2026.
Self-Care During the Winter Holidays
There's no better time to practice self-care and unwind with a cozy book, pick up some free giveaways, & earn a chance to win a grand prize!
Wrapped in Service: SJPL Volunteer Stories
We want to shine a light on the incredible volunteers whose time and talents are invaluable gifts that strengthen and support our community.
Visit the Wintertime in San Jose Exhibit!
The Christmas in the Park tradition is going on it's 45th year! This exhibit is open until Jan 2026.
Self-Care During the Winter Holidays
There's no better time to practice self-care and unwind with a cozy book, pick up some free giveaways, & earn a chance to win a grand prize!
Wrapped in Service: SJPL Volunteer Stories
We want to shine a light on the incredible volunteers whose time and talents are invaluable gifts that strengthen and support our community.
Visit the Wintertime in San Jose Exhibit!
The Christmas in the Park tradition is going on it's 45th year! This exhibit is open until Jan 2026.
Self-Care During the Winter Holidays
There's no better time to practice self-care and unwind with a cozy book, pick up some free giveaways, & earn a chance to win a grand prize!
Wrapped in Service: SJPL Volunteer Stories
We want to shine a light on the incredible volunteers whose time and talents are invaluable gifts that strengthen and support our community.
Visit the Wintertime in San Jose Exhibit!
The Christmas in the Park tradition is going on it's 45th year! This exhibit is open until Jan 2026.
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