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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.
Learning the Ländler with the Sound of Music Cast
Jul 23rd | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meet cast members from The Sound of Music for a special Q&A, then learn the musical’s iconic folk dance, the Ländler.
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.
Learning the Ländler with the Sound of Music Cast
Jul 23rd | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meet cast members from The Sound of Music for a special Q&A, then learn the musical’s iconic folk dance, the Ländler.
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.
Wacky Wednesdays: Symmetrical Butterflies craft
Jul 22nd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us on Wednesdays for arts or crafts at the library!
U.S. Citizenship Mock Interview Practice
Jul 22nd | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us in person to practice for the U.S. Citizenship Interview.
Semillas de mi Tierra: Summer Folklórico Program
Jul 23rd | 10:30am - 11:30am
Experience and connect with Mexican heritage through traditional music, dance, and culture.
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.
Wacky Wednesdays: Symmetrical Butterflies craft
Jul 22nd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us on Wednesdays for arts or crafts at the library!
U.S. Citizenship Mock Interview Practice
Jul 22nd | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us in person to practice for the U.S. Citizenship Interview.
Semillas de mi Tierra: Summer Folklórico Program
Jul 23rd | 10:30am - 11:30am
Experience and connect with Mexican heritage through traditional music, dance, and culture.
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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.
Access for All: The ADA and SJPL
Celebrate the anniversary of the ADA with SJPL’s accessible services, accommodations, and disability‑representation booklists for all ages.
Summer Learning: Graphic Novels
Celebrate summer learning and get inspired for the graphic novel making competition with these titles.
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.
Access for All: The ADA and SJPL
Celebrate the anniversary of the ADA with SJPL’s accessible services, accommodations, and disability‑representation booklists for all ages.
Summer Learning: Graphic Novels
Celebrate summer learning and get inspired for the graphic novel making competition with these titles.
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