Valkyries Library Card Launch
Be there for the big reveal!
Join the Golden State Valkyries and San José Public Library on Monday, September 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. as we unveil the Valkyries library card. Enjoy live music, special guest speakers, and an appearance by Violet, the Golden State Valkyries mascot! Free and open to the public.
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It's National Library Card Sign-Up Month
Exercise your right to library and discover new ways to use your library card.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate the contributions of the Hispanic/Latin community with free events, live music, stories, and more.
Celebrating 50 Years of Community
Oct 3rd | 11:00am - 4:00pm
Celebrate 50 years of Biblioteca Latinoamericana with cultural performances, bilingual storytime, community activities, and more.
Banned Books & Brews
Oct 10th | 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate Banned Books Week with an afternoon of books, brews, and community.
It's National Library Card Sign-Up Month
Exercise your right to library and discover new ways to use your library card.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate the contributions of the Hispanic/Latin community with free events, live music, stories, and more.
Celebrating 50 Years of Community
Oct 3rd | 11:00am - 4:00pm
Celebrate 50 years of Biblioteca Latinoamericana with cultural performances, bilingual storytime, community activities, and more.
Banned Books & Brews
Oct 10th | 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate Banned Books Week with an afternoon of books, brews, and community.
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Crafternoon for Adults, Tweens and Teens
Sep 27th | 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Come unwind and learn something new at our monthly crafternoon!
Club de tejer en crochet || Crochet Club
Sep 27th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us for a beginner-friendly crochet program open to all ages.
Science Academy Presents: Bath Bombs
Sep 27th | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Join Science Academy at the Educational Park Branch Library for fun, hands-on chemistry experiments.
Art Workshop: Collage with Watercolor
Sep 27th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for an art workshop where we will create a collage (using additional cut or torn images) with watercolor!
Crafternoon for Adults, Tweens and Teens
Sep 27th | 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Come unwind and learn something new at our monthly crafternoon!
Club de tejer en crochet || Crochet Club
Sep 27th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us for a beginner-friendly crochet program open to all ages.
Science Academy Presents: Bath Bombs
Sep 27th | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Join Science Academy at the Educational Park Branch Library for fun, hands-on chemistry experiments.
Art Workshop: Collage with Watercolor
Sep 27th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for an art workshop where we will create a collage (using additional cut or torn images) with watercolor!
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Herbs, Oils, and Potions!
Inspired by the movie Practical Magic? Want to learn more about herbs and essential oils? Check out these books from our collection!
Celebrating Hobbit Day
Do you want to celebrate Hobbit Day this year? Stop by San Jose Public Library for some books and movies!
Celebrate Bisexual Awareness Week!
Break out your blue and purple flags, September 16th to 23rd is Bisexual Awareness Week!
Herbs, Oils, and Potions!
Inspired by the movie Practical Magic? Want to learn more about herbs and essential oils? Check out these books from our collection!
Celebrating Hobbit Day
Do you want to celebrate Hobbit Day this year? Stop by San Jose Public Library for some books and movies!
Celebrate Bisexual Awareness Week!
Break out your blue and purple flags, September 16th to 23rd is Bisexual Awareness Week!
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