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Now Available: San José 2026 Library Cards
Get your game on with the new, exclusive San José 2026–themed library card and score big with member-only perks.
Black History is American History
Dive into Black History Month with the special exhibits, events, resources, and more.
Lunar New Year
Ring in the Year of the Horse with free lion dance performances, community celebrations, arts and crafts, and more.
Tax Help
Make tax season easier this year with free tax preparation for those who qualify, plus resources and information for everyone.
Now Available: San José 2026 Library Cards
Get your game on with the new, exclusive San José 2026–themed library card and score big with member-only perks.
Black History is American History
Dive into Black History Month with the special exhibits, events, resources, and more.
Lunar New Year
Ring in the Year of the Horse with free lion dance performances, community celebrations, arts and crafts, and more.
Tax Help
Make tax season easier this year with free tax preparation for those who qualify, plus resources and information for everyone.
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
Make memories with us.
Art of the African Diaspora Art Exhibit
Jan 11th - Feb 22nd | All day
Experience the 2026 Art of the African Diaspora exhibit at the King Library. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
West Valley Friends of the Library Book Sale
Feb 7th | 10:00am - 4:00pm
Choose from a large collection of books, both donations and discarded library items.
Service Day at SJPL
Feb 7th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Various Locations
Show love for your library and help beautify your branch. It’s a great way to give back to your community and earn service hours.
Asistencia Tecnologica - Ayuda Personalizada, part of a series
Feb 7th | 12:00pm - 3:00pm
La biblioteca te ayudará a abrir una cuenta de correo electrónico, conectarte a internet, aprender a usar computadoras y mucho más.
Art of the African Diaspora Art Exhibit
Jan 11th - Feb 22nd | All day
Experience the 2026 Art of the African Diaspora exhibit at the King Library. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
West Valley Friends of the Library Book Sale
Feb 7th | 10:00am - 4:00pm
Choose from a large collection of books, both donations and discarded library items.
Service Day at SJPL
Feb 7th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Various Locations
Show love for your library and help beautify your branch. It’s a great way to give back to your community and earn service hours.
Asistencia Tecnologica - Ayuda Personalizada, part of a series
Feb 7th | 12:00pm - 3:00pm
La biblioteca te ayudará a abrir una cuenta de correo electrónico, conectarte a internet, aprender a usar computadoras y mucho más.
New Titles
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New Blogs & Lists
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Mừng Xuân Bính Ngọ Tại Thư Viện
Kính mời quý vị đến tham gia các sinh hoạt múa lân, thủ công, đọc truyện trẻ em, và nhiều nữa, tại các thư viện San José.
Bringing Home the Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is a time of excitement! The library is here for fun events, books and more!
SJ26: Welcome the Patriots and the Seahawks!
Though the San Francisco 49ers have not made the Big Game, there are still some great stories from other teams!
Mừng Xuân Bính Ngọ Tại Thư Viện
Kính mời quý vị đến tham gia các sinh hoạt múa lân, thủ công, đọc truyện trẻ em, và nhiều nữa, tại các thư viện San José.
Bringing Home the Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is a time of excitement! The library is here for fun events, books and more!
SJ26: Welcome the Patriots and the Seahawks!
Though the San Francisco 49ers have not made the Big Game, there are still some great stories from other teams!
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