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New SJ Earthquakes Library Card Now Available
Show off your team pride with the first-ever Earthquakes library card and score big with free library membership perks.
Hidden Heritages: San José’s Vietnamese Legacy Exhibit
Explore the latest exhibit, hosted by the California Room, on display until October 26th, 2025.
Gear Up With SJPL for a New School Year
Explore free school year essentials and resources for students and educators.
Once Upon a City Storytime with the San José City Manager
Aug 27th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a special edition of storytime as our City Manager, Jennifer Maguire, takes a seat in the reader’s chair!
New SJ Earthquakes Library Card Now Available
Show off your team pride with the first-ever Earthquakes library card and score big with free library membership perks.
Hidden Heritages: San José’s Vietnamese Legacy Exhibit
Explore the latest exhibit, hosted by the California Room, on display until October 26th, 2025.
Gear Up With SJPL for a New School Year
Explore free school year essentials and resources for students and educators.
Once Upon a City Storytime with the San José City Manager
Aug 27th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a special edition of storytime as our City Manager, Jennifer Maguire, takes a seat in the reader’s chair!
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Digital Skills: Using Email
Aug 20th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Game On (For Teens)
Aug 20th | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Volunteer Away Your Fines
Aug 20th | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Indoor Music and Movement
Aug 20th | 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Digital Skills: Using Email
Aug 20th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Game On (For Teens)
Aug 20th | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Volunteer Away Your Fines
Aug 20th | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Indoor Music and Movement
Aug 20th | 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Digital Skills: Using Email
Aug 20th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Game On (For Teens)
Aug 20th | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Volunteer Away Your Fines
Aug 20th | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Indoor Music and Movement
Aug 20th | 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Digital Skills: Using Email
Aug 20th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Game On (For Teens)
Aug 20th | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Volunteer Away Your Fines
Aug 20th | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Indoor Music and Movement
Aug 20th | 5:30pm - 6:15pm
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Looking Back: From Saigon to San Jose
Ralph explores the history and contributions of San Jose's Vietnamese American community.
A Hawaiian Travelogue Pt. 1
Discover the beauty of the Hawaiian Islands with books and movies from San Jose Public Library!
Get Ready for the U.S. Citizenship Test with ProCitizen
Watch short videos and take quizzes to learn what you need to know for the U.S. citizenship test.
Looking Back: From Saigon to San Jose
Ralph explores the history and contributions of San Jose's Vietnamese American community.
A Hawaiian Travelogue Pt. 1
Discover the beauty of the Hawaiian Islands with books and movies from San Jose Public Library!
Get Ready for the U.S. Citizenship Test with ProCitizen
Watch short videos and take quizzes to learn what you need to know for the U.S. citizenship test.
Looking Back: From Saigon to San Jose
Ralph explores the history and contributions of San Jose's Vietnamese American community.
A Hawaiian Travelogue Pt. 1
Discover the beauty of the Hawaiian Islands with books and movies from San Jose Public Library!
Get Ready for the U.S. Citizenship Test with ProCitizen
Watch short videos and take quizzes to learn what you need to know for the U.S. citizenship test.
Looking Back: From Saigon to San Jose
Ralph explores the history and contributions of San Jose's Vietnamese American community.
A Hawaiian Travelogue Pt. 1
Discover the beauty of the Hawaiian Islands with books and movies from San Jose Public Library!
Get Ready for the U.S. Citizenship Test with ProCitizen
Watch short videos and take quizzes to learn what you need to know for the U.S. citizenship test.
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