What's Happening
Educator Library Card
San José educators can sign up for a special library card that offers extended checkout periods and no overdue fines.
California Room Update
Starting Aug. 26, the California Room’s operating hours will change to 16 hours per week, with research appointments available.
Lucha Libro
Aug 29th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
See Lucha Libro’s renowned luchadores in a live professional wrestling match, followed by an opportunity to take photos with the wrestlers.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Learn how you can sign up to receive free books every month delivered to your home.
Educator Library Card
San José educators can sign up for a special library card that offers extended checkout periods and no overdue fines.
California Room Update
Starting Aug. 26, the California Room’s operating hours will change to 16 hours per week, with research appointments available.
Lucha Libro
Aug 29th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
See Lucha Libro’s renowned luchadores in a live professional wrestling match, followed by an opportunity to take photos with the wrestlers.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Learn how you can sign up to receive free books every month delivered to your home.
Become a Member
Unlock exclusive library privileges with a free library card. Choose your free library card design at any location and gain full access to even more.
New Events
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Bay Area Comics and Comix Exhibition
Jun 1st - Sep 30th | All day
Explore the rich Bay Area history of cartooning, comics, graphic novels, and more at King Library’s California Room.
Family Movie Club - My Neighbor Totoro
Aug 26th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Please join us for Family Movie Club at the Joyce Ellington Branch as we watch My Neighbor Totoro.
Bilingual French Storytime
Aug 26th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bilingual French Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family.
Bay Area Comics and Comix Exhibition
Jun 1st - Sep 30th | All day
Explore the rich Bay Area history of cartooning, comics, graphic novels, and more at King Library’s California Room.
Family Movie Club - My Neighbor Totoro
Aug 26th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Please join us for Family Movie Club at the Joyce Ellington Branch as we watch My Neighbor Totoro.
Bilingual French Storytime
Aug 26th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bilingual French Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family.
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My Heart Belongs to The Ocean
Would you like to know more about Marine Mammals? Check out these wonderful selections from our nonfiction shelves!
Introducing SJPL's First Technologist-in-Residence
Introducing San José Public Library’s First Technologist-in-Residence, Dr. Sarah Papazoglakis.
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Hãy cùng chúng tôi chào đón Trung Thu
My Heart Belongs to The Ocean
Would you like to know more about Marine Mammals? Check out these wonderful selections from our nonfiction shelves!
Introducing SJPL's First Technologist-in-Residence
Introducing San José Public Library’s First Technologist-in-Residence, Dr. Sarah Papazoglakis.
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