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Tech center computers.

Tech Mentor: One on One Computer Help

Nov 3rd | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Get personalized tech assistance from a Librarian or adult volunteer at the Evergreen Branch Library! Help…
Glowing music notes and staves.

大朋友(50+)社區团体活动 / Chinese Orchestra

Nov 3rd | 1:30pm - 3:30pm
This is an Open Rehearsal featuring the Chinese Erhu.
Sugar skull with decor.

Make & Decorate Sugar Skulls

Nov 3rd | 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Get ready for Día de los Muertos by making a sugar skull!
Two crafted dream catchers.

Grab and Go STEM Kit: Dreamcatchers

Nov 4th, All day
Combine traditional Native American culture and modern mathematical concepts to explore geometric shapes and patterns.

New Titles

Find your next favorite read.

New Blogs & Lists

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National Novel Writing Month Logo.

The Rise & Fall of National Novel Writing Month (Nanowrimo)

National Novel Writing Month (Nanowrimo) was a beloved writing contest - what happened to it? Find out more.
Red, blue, and yellow books flying like birds. Text: LocalLit Annual Author Fair.

Calling Local Authors!

We invite you to take part in LocalLit, our annual celebration of local literary talent!

New Vampire Novels to Sink Your Teeth Into!

Check out some of the newest selections from our fiction shelves featuring Vampires!
Mosaic of library users and staff that reflect the diversity of San Jose.

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