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Chess Club for Kids.

Chess Club for Kids

Mar 26th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Come learn to play chess, or just play a game! This is an informal and welcoming program.
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Virtual Reality: Exploration & Experiences

Mar 26th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us every Thursday and experience the digital world like never before in our Virtual Reality program.
Text: Happy Holi the festival of colors. Artwork of families and friends celebrating under lanters.

Holi Celebrations

Mar 26th | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Come experience the magic of Holi with fun activities, colors, music, and cool Bombay Jam steps for all ages!

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Young Adult Poetry

Poetry is the art of opening one’s eyes to new possibilities and new ideas, learn more about poetry for Young Adults.

Becoming a U.S. Citizen

Learn more about what SJPL offers to help with the Citizenship and Naturalization process.
A collage of items that are entering the Public Domain in 2026 including Betty Boop, Nancy Drew and more.

Betty Boop, Blondie, & Miss Marple Enter the Public Domain!

It’s 2026 and we’ve had a new crop of works leaving copyright and entering the public domain in the USA.

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