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Get Ready for Summer Learning!
Pre-registration is now open for this year's Summer Learning program. Register by May 31 for a chance to win big.
Voting and Election Resources
Find voter registration, ballot drop box, Vote Center, and early voting information for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election.
Bay Area Comics and Comix Kickoff
Jun 6th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Discover the history of Bay Area comic books with Cartoon Art Museum Curator Andrew Farago and guest panelists.
Village Square Branch's 10th Anniversary
Jun 6th | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Celebrate Village Square's Anniversary and kick off Summer Learning with live entertainment, activities, crafts, giveaways, and more.
Get Ready for Summer Learning!
Pre-registration is now open for this year's Summer Learning program. Register by May 31 for a chance to win big.
Voting and Election Resources
Find voter registration, ballot drop box, Vote Center, and early voting information for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election.
Bay Area Comics and Comix Kickoff
Jun 6th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Discover the history of Bay Area comic books with Cartoon Art Museum Curator Andrew Farago and guest panelists.
Village Square Branch's 10th Anniversary
Jun 6th | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Celebrate Village Square's Anniversary and kick off Summer Learning with live entertainment, activities, crafts, giveaways, and more.
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Author Talk: George Takei, They Called Us Enemy
May 31st | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
To help close out One Book, One Coast, we are hosting a special virtual presentation of a live author talk with George Takei.
Author: George Takei, They Called Us Enemy
May 31st | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
To help close out One Book, One Coast, we are hosting a special author talk and book signing with George Takei.
Vietnamese Class for Kids, part of a series
Learn basic Vietnamese reading, writing, and conversational skills.
Make It Mondays: Paper Stingrays
Jun 1st | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us every Monday for arts and crafts at the library!
Author Talk: George Takei, They Called Us Enemy
May 31st | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
To help close out One Book, One Coast, we are hosting a special virtual presentation of a live author talk with George Takei.
Author: George Takei, They Called Us Enemy
May 31st | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
To help close out One Book, One Coast, we are hosting a special author talk and book signing with George Takei.
Vietnamese Class for Kids, part of a series
Learn basic Vietnamese reading, writing, and conversational skills.
Make It Mondays: Paper Stingrays
Jun 1st | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us every Monday for arts and crafts at the library!
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Community Engagement -- Fall/Winter 2025-2026
The San José Public Library is committed to connecting and listening to San Jose residents.
Celebrate Father’s Day with SJPL
Father's Day is the perfect occasion to honor the dads, grandfathers, stepdads, uncles, and all the father figures!
National Dinosaur Day
June 1 has the extinction, er, distinction of being National Dinosaur Day, and who doesn't love dinosaurs?
Community Engagement -- Fall/Winter 2025-2026
The San José Public Library is committed to connecting and listening to San Jose residents.
Celebrate Father’s Day with SJPL
Father's Day is the perfect occasion to honor the dads, grandfathers, stepdads, uncles, and all the father figures!
National Dinosaur Day
June 1 has the extinction, er, distinction of being National Dinosaur Day, and who doesn't love dinosaurs?
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