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Coming Soon: San José 2026 Library Cards
Get your game on with the new, exclusive San José 2026–themed library card and enjoy member-only perks. Available Monday, Feb. 2.
Black History is American History
Dive into Black History Month with the special exhibits, events, and a community kick-off on Thursday, Feb. 5 at the King Library.
Lunar New Year
Ring in the Year of the Horse with free lion dance performances, community celebrations, arts and crafts, and more.
Service Day at SJPL
Feb 7th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Various Locations
Show love for your library and help beautify your branch. It’s a great way to give back to your community and earn service hours.
Coming Soon: San José 2026 Library Cards
Get your game on with the new, exclusive San José 2026–themed library card and enjoy member-only perks. Available Monday, Feb. 2.
Black History is American History
Dive into Black History Month with the special exhibits, events, and a community kick-off on Thursday, Feb. 5 at the King Library.
Lunar New Year
Ring in the Year of the Horse with free lion dance performances, community celebrations, arts and crafts, and more.
Service Day at SJPL
Feb 7th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Various Locations
Show love for your library and help beautify your branch. It’s a great way to give back to your community and earn service hours.
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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Art of the African Diaspora Art Exhibit
Jan 11th - Feb 22nd | All day
Experience the 2026 Art of the African Diaspora exhibit at the King Library. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Friday Fun: Mixed Media Winter Landscapes
Jan 30th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Explore your artistic instincts as we make winter landscapes using mixed media, or different materials in the same art piece.
Friday Fun : Brain Games - Neurons!
Jan 30th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join our volunteers for a fun, hands-on neuroscience activity and talk.
Writing Workshop: How to Write Stories
Jan 30th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
How do writers create their stories? We will look into elements that make a story.
Art of the African Diaspora Art Exhibit
Jan 11th - Feb 22nd | All day
Experience the 2026 Art of the African Diaspora exhibit at the King Library. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Friday Fun: Mixed Media Winter Landscapes
Jan 30th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Explore your artistic instincts as we make winter landscapes using mixed media, or different materials in the same art piece.
Friday Fun : Brain Games - Neurons!
Jan 30th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join our volunteers for a fun, hands-on neuroscience activity and talk.
Writing Workshop: How to Write Stories
Jan 30th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
How do writers create their stories? We will look into elements that make a story.
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YA Friday: SJPL Mock Printz 2026
Several SJPL staff members gathered to discuss notable young adult novels published in 2026 in a Mock Printz selection committee.
SJPL Mock Caldecott 2026
Several SJPL staff members gathered to discuss notable children's picture books published in 2026 in a Mock Caldecott selection committee.
Pack Your Analog Bag with San Jose Public Library
San Jose Public Library will help fill your analog bags with physical items to help when you want to disconnect from the digital world.
YA Friday: SJPL Mock Printz 2026
Several SJPL staff members gathered to discuss notable young adult novels published in 2026 in a Mock Printz selection committee.
SJPL Mock Caldecott 2026
Several SJPL staff members gathered to discuss notable children's picture books published in 2026 in a Mock Caldecott selection committee.
Pack Your Analog Bag with San Jose Public Library
San Jose Public Library will help fill your analog bags with physical items to help when you want to disconnect from the digital world.
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