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Vote for Your Favorite Teacher
Know an outstanding TK-12 educator who inspires and supports students? Nominate them for the SJ Educator of the Year Award by April 15.
Find Your Joy at the Library
Join us as we celebrate National Library Week from April 19–25, 2026. Discover how the library can help you on your next adventure.
Spring Into Poetry
Spring into poetry with our annual poetry contest. Submit a ballad, sonnet, free verse, or another favorite style by April 30.
Seed Libraries
San José Public Library's Seed Libraries offer seeds to the public for free. Find them at your local branch.
Vote for Your Favorite Teacher
Know an outstanding TK-12 educator who inspires and supports students? Nominate them for the SJ Educator of the Year Award by April 15.
Find Your Joy at the Library
Join us as we celebrate National Library Week from April 19–25, 2026. Discover how the library can help you on your next adventure.
Spring Into Poetry
Spring into poetry with our annual poetry contest. Submit a ballad, sonnet, free verse, or another favorite style by April 30.
Seed Libraries
San José Public Library's Seed Libraries offer seeds to the public for free. Find them at your local branch.
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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Ayuda con TecnologÃa - Habilidades Digitales, part of a series
Apr 16th | 10:00am - 6:00pm
Aprende habilidades digitales esenciales para navegar por el mundo en lÃnea actual.
Poetry Party: Fun With Creative Writing
Apr 16th | 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Get your creative juices flowing in this fun event for writers.
Virtual Teen Authors Corner
Apr 16th | 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Online Event
Join Teen Authors' Corner's Virtual Critique Circle.
Third Thursdays with Poetry Center San Jose
Apr 16th | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Third Thursdays is a monthly Poetry program in partnership with Poetry Center San José and hosted by local poet Mighty Mike McGee!
Ayuda con TecnologÃa - Habilidades Digitales, part of a series
Apr 16th | 10:00am - 6:00pm
Aprende habilidades digitales esenciales para navegar por el mundo en lÃnea actual.
Poetry Party: Fun With Creative Writing
Apr 16th | 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Get your creative juices flowing in this fun event for writers.
Virtual Teen Authors Corner
Apr 16th | 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Online Event
Join Teen Authors' Corner's Virtual Critique Circle.
Third Thursdays with Poetry Center San Jose
Apr 16th | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Third Thursdays is a monthly Poetry program in partnership with Poetry Center San José and hosted by local poet Mighty Mike McGee!
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New Blogs & Lists
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Spring Cleaning and Clutter Control
Need a little help with your Spring Cleaning? Check out these selections from our nonfiction shelves!
ARTrepreneurs: Teenage Entrepreneurs!
ARTrepreneurs is designed to help bring teens dreams of being a small business owner to life.
My Light Therapy Findings
Are you interested in learning more about light therapy? Let's find out more!
Spring Cleaning and Clutter Control
Need a little help with your Spring Cleaning? Check out these selections from our nonfiction shelves!
ARTrepreneurs: Teenage Entrepreneurs!
ARTrepreneurs is designed to help bring teens dreams of being a small business owner to life.
My Light Therapy Findings
Are you interested in learning more about light therapy? Let's find out more!
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