Taking PRIDE in our Volunteers! Silicon Valley Pride takes place every August, and this month, we’re proud to highlight an outstanding San José Public Library volunteer. Meet Audrey She is a passionate athlete and dedicated community volunteer who shares her love for sports, reading, and giving back. Audrey discusses how her lifelong connection to books…
Volunteer Services Celebrates National Friendship Day
In honor of National Friendship Day (August 3rd), the San José Public Library will recognize various Volunteer Groups, highlighting groups that have gone above and beyond to support their communities while working hand-in-hand with their friends. We are thrilled to highlight the work of several stellar SJPL volunteer groups throughout our great city. Our volunteers…
Seeds of Service: Meet Monique, Volunteer Master Gardener
Our volunteers consistently go above and beyond for the San José Public Library, and this month, we’re excited to spotlight someone who truly embodies the spirit of giving back by planting seeds of service that help our community grow. Meet Monique Monique, a Master Gardener, shares how her journey began at the San José Public…
Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month
Fun Fact: Did you know that nearly 41% of San Jose’s population is made up of immigrants? Pretty impressive, right? Immigrants embody resilience, strength, and courage. Leaving behind familiar landscapes, they step into the unknown, driven by hope and determination. They navigate challenges, adapt to new cultures, and build lives from the ground up—all while…
Decades of Dedication : Celebrating Older Americans Month
May is a month filled with many celebrations, including Older Americans Month—originally established as Senior Citizens Month—to honor and recognize the contributions and achievements of older adults. In celebration of Older Americans Month, we sat down with a remarkable couple, Sue and Doug, who began their journey with the San José Public Library in the…
Celebrate AAPI Month: Meet Our Inspiring Volunteers!
Chris | Jonathan | Anh Meet Chris In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I had the privilege of interviewing Chris Seong, a volunteer Tech Mentor at the King Public Reference & Resources (KPRR) Unit at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. Tell me a little bit about yourself: I’ve lived…
Meet Our 2025 Volunteers of the Year!
Adult Literacy & ESL | Almaden |Alum Rock |Alviso |Bascom | Berryessa | Biblioteca | Calabazas | Cambrian | East San José Carnegie | Edenvale | Educational Park | Evergreen | Hillview | Joyce Ellington | King Library - Access Services | King Library - California Room | King Library - KPRR | King Library…
Meet Mike: A Local Legendary Poet
In honor of National Poetry Month, we spoke with a local poet, library enthusiast, and a superstar volunteer Mike McGee.
Celebrating Women’s History Month
Meet Manju Talekar Having volunteered over 800 hours at the San José Public Library, Manju has made a lasting impression in the community. Manju began volunteering with the Partners in Reading (PAR) program at King Library in 2015, and shortly after, she was invited to help grow the East San José Carnegie Branch program, where…
SJPL Service Day 2025
Library Lover's Month is Here!
February is Library Lover’s Month, and it is a time to appreciate all the love you have for your library, and all that they do.
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