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AI/ML for Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Sustainability

Nov 7th | 9:00am - 5:00pm
Join us for a Hackathon led by Anish Roy and the team of the AI/ML Boot Camp series.
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Friends of the Almaden Library Fall Book Sale

Nov 7th | 9:00am - 2:30pm
Shop from a large collection of books and media for bargain prices at the Almaden Library Book Sale.

Hip Hop Month: Rap as Storytelling

Nov 7th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Explore the evolution of West African oral traditions which led to the creation of the genre of rap and the widely embraced hip hop culture.
Market Street from San Jose’s old City Hall tower in Plaza Park (now Plaza de César Chávez).

Athena Project

Nov 7th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Spark curiosity and discover the joy of learning with the Athena Project!

New Titles

Find your next favorite read.

New Blogs & Lists

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Youth Herald: The Annual Youth Priorities Survey Is Out!

By participating, you will help foster a sense of civic engagement and empowerment among our youth residents.

New Novels for Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month and we have some amazing new selections in our Adult Fiction section written by Native writers!

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