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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.
Sunday Crafternoon: Frame the Fun: Comic Art Workshop
Jul 26th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Utilize old manga, comic, and graphic novel pages to create personalized bookmarks and picture frames.
Community Puzzle Swap
Jul 27th, All day
Stop by to leave a puzzle, take a puzzle, and exchange old puzzles for new ones.
Fuse Bead Crafternoon
Jul 27th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Design and create small artworks using fuse beads (also known as Perler beads)!
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.
Sunday Crafternoon: Frame the Fun: Comic Art Workshop
Jul 26th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Utilize old manga, comic, and graphic novel pages to create personalized bookmarks and picture frames.
Community Puzzle Swap
Jul 27th, All day
Stop by to leave a puzzle, take a puzzle, and exchange old puzzles for new ones.
Fuse Bead Crafternoon
Jul 27th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Design and create small artworks using fuse beads (also known as Perler beads)!
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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
Whatever kind of adventure you want this summer, San Jose Public Library is here to help guide you.
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
Whatever kind of adventure you want this summer, San Jose Public Library is here to help guide you.
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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