What's Happening
Silicon Valley Reads: Starts January 30
For 2025, we'll explore how AI and technology shape our lives. Find out how you can be part of this community-wide program.
Lunar New Year
Ring in the Year of the Snake with lion dance performances, arts and crafts, festivals, and more at SJPL!
Valentine's Day Events
Love is in the air this February with heart-filled events for all library lovers.
SJPL Service Day 2025
On Saturday, Feb. 8, come show us some love by giving back and beautifying your treasure-filled library.
Silicon Valley Reads: Starts January 30
For 2025, we'll explore how AI and technology shape our lives. Find out how you can be part of this community-wide program.
Lunar New Year
Ring in the Year of the Snake with lion dance performances, arts and crafts, festivals, and more at SJPL!
Valentine's Day Events
Love is in the air this February with heart-filled events for all library lovers.
SJPL Service Day 2025
On Saturday, Feb. 8, come show us some love by giving back and beautifying your treasure-filled library.
What's Happening
Silicon Valley Reads: Starts January 30
For 2025, we'll explore how AI and technology shape our lives. Find out how you can be part of this community-wide program.
Lunar New Year
Ring in the Year of the Snake with lion dance performances, arts and crafts, festivals, and more at SJPL!
Valentine's Day Events
Love is in the air this February with heart-filled events for all library lovers.
SJPL Service Day 2025
On Saturday, Feb. 8, come show us some love by giving back and beautifying your treasure-filled library.
Silicon Valley Reads: Starts January 30
For 2025, we'll explore how AI and technology shape our lives. Find out how you can be part of this community-wide program.
Lunar New Year
Ring in the Year of the Snake with lion dance performances, arts and crafts, festivals, and more at SJPL!
Valentine's Day Events
Love is in the air this February with heart-filled events for all library lovers.
SJPL Service Day 2025
On Saturday, Feb. 8, come show us some love by giving back and beautifying your treasure-filled library.
New Year, New Journey
Navigate 2025 with San José Public Library by your side. A free library card opens up a world of possibilities.
Gain instant access to a wide range of digital content. For your full benefits, visit any of our locations to choose a library card design that reflects your intentions for the year.
New Events
Make memories with us.
Wee Love Art: Chinese Paper Cutting
Jan 23rd | 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Slime!
Jan 23rd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Friday Fun: Calendars
Jan 24th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lunar New Year Craft & Scavenger Hunt
Jan 24th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wee Love Art: Chinese Paper Cutting
Jan 23rd | 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Slime!
Jan 23rd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Friday Fun: Calendars
Jan 24th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lunar New Year Craft & Scavenger Hunt
Jan 24th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wee Love Art: Chinese Paper Cutting
Jan 23rd | 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Slime!
Jan 23rd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Friday Fun: Calendars
Jan 24th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lunar New Year Craft & Scavenger Hunt
Jan 24th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wee Love Art: Chinese Paper Cutting
Jan 23rd | 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Slime!
Jan 23rd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Friday Fun: Calendars
Jan 24th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lunar New Year Craft & Scavenger Hunt
Jan 24th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New Titles
Find your next favorite read.
The Skill Series
Each season, we feature educational opportunities and services designed to elevate your life.
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, settle into the season with time for reflection and discovery. Whether you’re nurturing your creativity, getting curious through our The Great Courses offerings, committing to some hands-on projects, or exploring your family’s story, our resources are here to enrich and inspire.
New Blogs & Lists
Let our experts inspire you.
Bringing Home the Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is a time of excitement! The library is here for fun events, books and more!
A Library Fit for a King
Check out our refreshed King Collection Exhibit on the 3rd Floor and the story of how our library got it's name.
SJPL Service Day 2025
On Saturday, Feb. 8, come show us some love by giving back and beautifying your treasure-filled library.
Bringing Home the Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is a time of excitement! The library is here for fun events, books and more!