Free Comic Book Day is here again!
One Book, One Coast
One Book, One Coast is Happening Now! California, Washington, and Oregon libraries have come together for One Book, One Coast. The goal is to celebrate literacy, learning, community, and civil discourse. This year's title is They Called Us Enemy by George Takei. Physical copies are available to borrow while supplies last, and there will be…
Betty Boop, Blondie, and Miss Marple enter the Public Domain!
Written by Katherine Donahue It’s 2026 and we’ve had a new crop of works leaving copyright and entering the public domain in the USA. This means a fresh crop of previously copyrighted characters can be used in your Graphic Novel Making Contest entry! What is Copyright? What is the Public Domain? Copyright refers to the…
Celebrate Will Eisner Week!
Explains what the Will Eisner Awards are and showcases titles available in SJPL.
Recap and Winners of the 2025 Graphic Novel Making Contest
Event Photos Event Video Graphic Making Novel Contest Graphic Novel Making Contest 2025 The annual Graphic Novel Making Contest Awards Ceremony was hosted by San José Public's Information Manager, Elizabeth Castañeda, at the Rotunda at the San José City Hall on September 13, 2025. This year’s contest featured 272 submissions in…
It’s Time! The Graphic Novel Making Contest Starts Today!
Get ready for the 2023 Graphic Novel Making Contest!
2025, Public Domain, and the Graphic Novel Making Contest!
Our Graphic Novel Making Contest is Just Around the Corner! The 2025 Graphic Novel Making Contest is coming this June! Many people have already started working on their ideas, and we hope you will consider submitting something too. There are a few rules creators need to keep in mind: Maximum 8 pages in length (single…
History of Romance Comics in the USA
A brief history of romance/love comic books.
Celebrate Batman Day!
History of Batman
September 21st celebrates one of the most iconic heroes in the comic world: the infamous dark knight, the illusive caped crusader, and the w
Celebrate Garfield Day!
Grab a snack and celebrate Garfield's Birthday! For those who may not know who Garfield is, he is an overweight, orange tabby cat. Making his debut on June 19, 1978, Garfield can be considered a comic book hero of sorts. Although he is quite different from the typical superhero, he has notoriety and fame in…
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