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It's National Library Card Sign-Up Month
Exercise your right to library and discover new ways to use your library card.
Graphic Novel Making Contest Awards Ceremony
Sep 19th | 1:00pm - 4:30pm
San José City Hall - Rotunda
Celebrate the creative efforts of everyone who has participated in the 2026 Graphic Novel Making Contest.
Mid-Autumn Festivities
Multiple Event Listings
Celebrate the Moon Festival with cultural performances, arts & crafts, stories, food, and more.
Fall Into Fiction Short Story Contest
During the month of September, writers of all ages and styles can submit a short story for a chance to win prizes and be published.
It's National Library Card Sign-Up Month
Exercise your right to library and discover new ways to use your library card.
Graphic Novel Making Contest Awards Ceremony
Sep 19th | 1:00pm - 4:30pm
San José City Hall - Rotunda
Celebrate the creative efforts of everyone who has participated in the 2026 Graphic Novel Making Contest.
Mid-Autumn Festivities
Multiple Event Listings
Celebrate the Moon Festival with cultural performances, arts & crafts, stories, food, and more.
Fall Into Fiction Short Story Contest
During the month of September, writers of all ages and styles can submit a short story for a chance to win prizes and be published.
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New Events
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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.
Family Movie Club - Finding Nemo
Sep 9th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Please join us for Family Movie Club at the Joyce Ellington Branch as we watch Finding Nemo.
Teen Craft & Connect
Sep 9th | 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Free supplies provided while they last. No registration—just show up and be ready to have fun!
Craft Tuesdays & Thursdays
Sep 10th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for a limited series of crafts on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
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.
Family Movie Club - Finding Nemo
Sep 9th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Please join us for Family Movie Club at the Joyce Ellington Branch as we watch Finding Nemo.
Teen Craft & Connect
Sep 9th | 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Free supplies provided while they last. No registration—just show up and be ready to have fun!
Craft Tuesdays & Thursdays
Sep 10th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for a limited series of crafts on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
New Titles
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New Blogs & Lists
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Volunteer Spotlight: National Hispanic Heritage Month
This annual celebration recognizes the historical and cultural enrichment of the Hispanic and Latino community in the United States.
The Design of AI Kickoff
As part of the yearlong Technologist-in-Residence programming, the Library is kicking off the Crafting Our Future series on September 16th!
SJPL's Halloween Booktacular Giveaway
From October 20-31, kids and teens can stop by any library to pick out a free book and spooky-themed comic or graphic novel.
Volunteer Spotlight: National Hispanic Heritage Month
This annual celebration recognizes the historical and cultural enrichment of the Hispanic and Latino community in the United States.
The Design of AI Kickoff
As part of the yearlong Technologist-in-Residence programming, the Library is kicking off the Crafting Our Future series on September 16th!
SJPL's Halloween Booktacular Giveaway
From October 20-31, kids and teens can stop by any library to pick out a free book and spooky-themed comic or graphic novel.
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