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Teen Voiceover Challenge

May 19th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Do you have the voice for animation, commercials, announcements, podcasts? Let’s find out. Join us for monthly voice-over challenges.
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Bombay Jam

May 19th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Dance, sweat and move to the hottest Bollywood music and experience sheer exhilaration.

Teens Reach Crafternoon: Make Your Own Zine

May 20th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join our monthly Teens Reach meeting where you can learn a craft, eat some snacks, chat about the library community, and learn how you can…

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Immigrant Heritage Month

Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month as San José Public Library honors and uplifts the diverse stories that shape our community.

San Antonio: From Street to Paseo

We know it as a paseo, a plaza, or a pedestrian walkway that intersects eight blocks of central Downtown San Jose. Learn the history today!

Author Spotlight: The Magic of Alice Hoffman

Looking forward to watching Practical Magic 2? Check out the literary works of Alice Hoffman and believe in the magic!

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