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Get the NEW Valkyries Library Card!

The new Golden State Valkyries library card is now available at all locations.

No Tricks, Just Treats

Getting a library card is never scary! Unlock a world of free books, movies, music, and more. Choose your favorite card design, sign up at any location, and start enjoying all the treats your library has to offer.

New Events

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Friends of the Vineland Branch Library Huge Fall Book Sale

Oct 24th | 10:00am - 4:00pm
Come browse the Friends of the Vineland Branch Library’s Book Sale!
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Hillview's Lowrider Trunk or Treat

Oct 24th | 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a FREE frightfully fun night full of treats, crafts, music, resources, free books.
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Trunk Or Treat

Oct 24th | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Celebrate Halloween with Educational Park Library at our Trunk or Treat.
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Make & Decorate Sugar Skulls

Oct 25th | 11:00am - 12:30pm
Get ready for Día de los Muertos by making a sugar skull!

New Titles

Find your next favorite read.

New Blogs & Lists

Let our experts inspire you.

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Volunteer Services Celebrates National Friendship Day

This blog highlights groups that have gone above and beyond to support their communities while working hand-in-hand with their friends.

My Top 13 Vampire Movies!

Here are my Top 13 Vampire Movie selections available at San Jose Public Library! Just in time for Halloween!

Inventing Rules for AI

Join us for the second event in the Crafting Our Future series: Inventing Rules for AI: Read + Learn + Craft.

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