What's Happening
It's National Library Card Sign-Up Month
Exercise your right to library and discover surprising ways to use your library card.
Hidden Heritages: San José’s Vietnamese Legacy Exhibit
Explore the latest exhibit, hosted by the California Room, on display until October 26th, 2025.
Celebrate your Freedom to Read
Exercise your Right to Library, borrow banned books, and join free events, including our Oct. 11 book fair at Clandestine Brewing.
New SJ Earthquakes Library Card Now Available
Show off your team pride with the first-ever Earthquakes library card and score big with free library membership perks.
It's National Library Card Sign-Up Month
Exercise your right to library and discover surprising ways to use your library card.
Hidden Heritages: San José’s Vietnamese Legacy Exhibit
Explore the latest exhibit, hosted by the California Room, on display until October 26th, 2025.
Celebrate your Freedom to Read
Exercise your Right to Library, borrow banned books, and join free events, including our Oct. 11 book fair at Clandestine Brewing.
New SJ Earthquakes Library Card Now Available
Show off your team pride with the first-ever Earthquakes library card and score big with free library membership perks.

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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Tech Mentor: One on One Computer Help
Sep 15th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Gardner Health Services Information Table
Sep 15th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Make It Mondays: Marble Painted Apples
Sep 15th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Reading with the San José Animal Care Center
Sep 15th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San José City Animal Care Center
Tech Mentor: One on One Computer Help
Sep 15th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Gardner Health Services Information Table
Sep 15th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Make It Mondays: Marble Painted Apples
Sep 15th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Reading with the San José Animal Care Center
Sep 15th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San José City Animal Care Center
Tech Mentor: One on One Computer Help
Sep 15th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Gardner Health Services Information Table
Sep 15th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Make It Mondays: Marble Painted Apples
Sep 15th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Reading with the San José Animal Care Center
Sep 15th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San José City Animal Care Center
Tech Mentor: One on One Computer Help
Sep 15th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Gardner Health Services Information Table
Sep 15th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Make It Mondays: Marble Painted Apples
Sep 15th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Reading with the San José Animal Care Center
Sep 15th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San José City Animal Care Center
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New Blogs & Lists
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2026: The Year of Edmonia Lewis
The California Room has loaned the marble sculptures of Edmonia Lewis are off for travelling exhibits in 2026.
Pathfinder Valerie Escobar: Great Attitude & Great Results!
Pathfinder is a series of blogs about intrepid library staff who are leading interesting programs that you may not yet know about. Meet…
September is Deaf Awareness Month
Find the resources that our community and library have for learning ASL and about Deaf culture.
2026: The Year of Edmonia Lewis
The California Room has loaned the marble sculptures of Edmonia Lewis are off for travelling exhibits in 2026.
Pathfinder Valerie Escobar: Great Attitude & Great Results!
Pathfinder is a series of blogs about intrepid library staff who are leading interesting programs that you may not yet know about. Meet…
September is Deaf Awareness Month
Find the resources that our community and library have for learning ASL and about Deaf culture.
2026: The Year of Edmonia Lewis
The California Room has loaned the marble sculptures of Edmonia Lewis are off for travelling exhibits in 2026.
Pathfinder Valerie Escobar: Great Attitude & Great Results!
Pathfinder is a series of blogs about intrepid library staff who are leading interesting programs that you may not yet know about. Meet…
September is Deaf Awareness Month
Find the resources that our community and library have for learning ASL and about Deaf culture.
2026: The Year of Edmonia Lewis
The California Room has loaned the marble sculptures of Edmonia Lewis are off for travelling exhibits in 2026.
Pathfinder Valerie Escobar: Great Attitude & Great Results!
Pathfinder is a series of blogs about intrepid library staff who are leading interesting programs that you may not yet know about. Meet…
September is Deaf Awareness Month
Find the resources that our community and library have for learning ASL and about Deaf culture.

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