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.
The Generosity of Your Time: Become a Volunteer Today!
Whether attending midnight mass, lighting a Menorah or the Mishumaa Saba, or visiting holiday light shows, this is the season where we surround ourselves with p
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