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Summer Learning: More Prizes, More Winners
Complete the program for a chance to win one of 125 grand prizes, including FREE pizza for a year, plus Bay FC or Earthquakes tickets.
Gear Up for a New School Year
Take advantage of free school year essentials and resources for students and educators at the library.
Graphic Novel Making Contest
The deadline is coming up! Submit your entry by July 31 for a chance to win graphic novels, comics, books, and more.
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.
Summer Learning: More Prizes, More Winners
Complete the program for a chance to win one of 125 grand prizes, including FREE pizza for a year, plus Bay FC or Earthquakes tickets.
Gear Up for a New School Year
Take advantage of free school year essentials and resources for students and educators at the library.
Graphic Novel Making Contest
The deadline is coming up! Submit your entry by July 31 for a chance to win graphic novels, comics, books, and more.
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.
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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.
East Bay Vivarium
Jul 23rd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The East Bay Vivarium's Traveling Reptile Program presents a fun and educational program.
Friday Fun: Mini Foosball Craft
Jul 24th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The World Cup is coming to town! Join in the fun and excitement by making your very own table soccer ("foosball") tables.
Friday Fun: Pipe Cleaner Superhero!
Jul 24th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us every Friday at the Willow Glen Branch Library for a fun activity for kids.
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.
East Bay Vivarium
Jul 23rd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The East Bay Vivarium's Traveling Reptile Program presents a fun and educational program.
Friday Fun: Mini Foosball Craft
Jul 24th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The World Cup is coming to town! Join in the fun and excitement by making your very own table soccer ("foosball") tables.
Friday Fun: Pipe Cleaner Superhero!
Jul 24th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us every Friday at the Willow Glen Branch Library for a fun activity for kids.
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TIROC: Resilience Isn't Bouncing Back - It’s Moving Forward
Resilience isn’t about bouncing back; it’s about moving forward with honesty, care, and support while living with the impact of trauma.
Summer Learning: Adventure Awaits
Summer Learning: Adventure Awaits
Prepara a tus peques para el regreso a clases con SJPL
Prepara a tus peques para el regreso a clases con eventos, recursos digitales y libros gratuitos de la Biblioteca Pública de San José.
TIROC: Resilience Isn't Bouncing Back - It’s Moving Forward
Resilience isn’t about bouncing back; it’s about moving forward with honesty, care, and support while living with the impact of trauma.
Summer Learning: Adventure Awaits
Summer Learning: Adventure Awaits
Prepara a tus peques para el regreso a clases con SJPL
Prepara a tus peques para el regreso a clases con eventos, recursos digitales y libros gratuitos de la Biblioteca Pública de San José.
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