What's Happening
Season's Greetings!
It's WinterFest at the library! Enjoy seasonal activities, Santa Visits, reads, and inspiration to help you capture the joy of the season.
Winter Reading
Winter Reading is back! Sign up, read, and earn giveaways and a chance at the grand prizes. Reach your reading goal by Jan. 4, 2026!
Santa Visits
Various dates and time
Santa is making special holiday visits at the library. Get your Christmas wishes ready and bring your camera to capture the holiday spirit.
Save the Date: LocalLit
LocalLit is a free annual event celebrating San José’s writing community. This event takes places Jan. 24, 2026!
Season's Greetings!
It's WinterFest at the library! Enjoy seasonal activities, Santa Visits, reads, and inspiration to help you capture the joy of the season.
Winter Reading
Winter Reading is back! Sign up, read, and earn giveaways and a chance at the grand prizes. Reach your reading goal by Jan. 4, 2026!
Santa Visits
Various dates and time
Santa is making special holiday visits at the library. Get your Christmas wishes ready and bring your camera to capture the holiday spirit.
Save the Date: LocalLit
LocalLit is a free annual event celebrating San José’s writing community. This event takes places Jan. 24, 2026!
A Gift That Keeps on Giving
’Tis the season to wrap up with great reads, films, music, and more. Get a free library card and start exploring today.
New Events
Make memories with us.
STEM: Build a Simple Motor
Dec 18th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Holiday Kickoff Party
Dec 18th | 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Voiceover Challenge
Dec 18th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Friends of the Village Square Library Lobby Book Sale
Dec 19th | 2:00pm - 5:00pm
STEM: Build a Simple Motor
Dec 18th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Holiday Kickoff Party
Dec 18th | 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Voiceover Challenge
Dec 18th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Friends of the Village Square Library Lobby Book Sale
Dec 19th | 2:00pm - 5:00pm
STEM: Build a Simple Motor
Dec 18th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Holiday Kickoff Party
Dec 18th | 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Voiceover Challenge
Dec 18th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Friends of the Village Square Library Lobby Book Sale
Dec 19th | 2:00pm - 5:00pm
STEM: Build a Simple Motor
Dec 18th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Holiday Kickoff Party
Dec 18th | 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Voiceover Challenge
Dec 18th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Friends of the Village Square Library Lobby Book Sale
Dec 19th | 2:00pm - 5:00pm
New Titles
Find your next favorite read.
New Blogs & Lists
Let our experts inspire you.
Warpped in Service: SJPL Volunteer Stories
We want to shine a light on the incredible volunteers whose time and talents are invaluable gifts that strengthen and support our community.
Visit the Wintertime in San Jose Exhibit!
The Christmas in the Park tradition is going on it's 45th year! This exhibit is open until Jan 2026.
Christmas Fiction Selections for 2025!
Get ready for the Holiday Season with some book selections from our Fiction shelves!
Warpped in Service: SJPL Volunteer Stories
We want to shine a light on the incredible volunteers whose time and talents are invaluable gifts that strengthen and support our community.
Visit the Wintertime in San Jose Exhibit!
The Christmas in the Park tradition is going on it's 45th year! This exhibit is open until Jan 2026.
Christmas Fiction Selections for 2025!
Get ready for the Holiday Season with some book selections from our Fiction shelves!
Warpped in Service: SJPL Volunteer Stories
We want to shine a light on the incredible volunteers whose time and talents are invaluable gifts that strengthen and support our community.
Visit the Wintertime in San Jose Exhibit!
The Christmas in the Park tradition is going on it's 45th year! This exhibit is open until Jan 2026.
Christmas Fiction Selections for 2025!
Get ready for the Holiday Season with some book selections from our Fiction shelves!
Warpped in Service: SJPL Volunteer Stories
We want to shine a light on the incredible volunteers whose time and talents are invaluable gifts that strengthen and support our community.
Visit the Wintertime in San Jose Exhibit!
The Christmas in the Park tradition is going on it's 45th year! This exhibit is open until Jan 2026.
Christmas Fiction Selections for 2025!
Get ready for the Holiday Season with some book selections from our Fiction shelves!
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