Honor Veterans Day with books and films sharing veterans’ stories, resources for veterans and families, and San José parade information.
Celebrate Diwali
Learn about Diwali, the festival of lights, and explore children’s books, storytimes, and art activities at San José Public Library.
Book Lovers Day
"Books are a uniquely portable magic." – Stephen King August 9 is Book Lovers Day! Book Lovers Day falls on August 9 each year. It's a day dedicated to the joys of books and the value of knowledge and stories in our lives. August 9 would be a great day to start that book you've…
Celebrating Independence Day: 250 Years!
250 Years America is turning 250 years old, and the country is celebrating! Marking the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, Independence Day commemorates the founding of the United State of America. From barbecues to fireworks to public events and activities, there's lots to enjoy on…
National Dinosaur Day
June 1 celebrates all things dinosaur!
National Teacher Day
Tuesday, May 5th National Teacher Day (the Tuesday of Teacher Appreciation Week) is May 5 this year. This day would be a great occasion to let a teacher in your life know how much you value their hard work and contributions! Sending a teacher a gift, card, or email would be a wonderful gesture to…
Jewish American Heritage Month
May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a recognition of the numerous stories and contributions of Jewish Americans in the country's history, and a chance for everyone to learn more about the commuity's heritage and achievements. People such as the poet Emma Lazarus, Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, children's and YA author Judy Blume and…
Celebrating Memorial Day
This blog post was originally published in 2025 and has been updated to reflect current information. Memorial Day Holiday Memorial Day is a federal holiday dedicated to honoring all members of the United States armed forces who have died serving our country in war, from the Revolutionary War up to the present. Communities and individuals…
National Beer Day
National Beer Day is April 7. This unofficial holiday commemorates when, back in 1933, the Cullen-Harrison Act came into force, allowing the sale of low-alcohol beer. (Prohibition came fully to an end later that year, with the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment.) Fun Facts About Beer Beer was first brewed some 7,000 years ago, in…
Groundhog Day
Will Phil see his shadow?
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