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SJPL Mock Caldecott 2022

Yesterday several SJPL staff members gathered to discuss notable children's picture books published in 2021 and participate in a Mock Caldecott selection committee.

Megan Maloy
01/22/2022 - 9:00 AM

Vineland Seed Library

The San Jose Public Library, Vineland branch is happy to announce the opening of the Vineland Seed Library this Monday, January 24th!

Brandy Maldonado
01/22/2022 - 8:00 AM

Virtual Classes on Google Drive & Google Docs

Master your Google Drive/Docs skills in a series of online classes offered by Enlilt.

Daniel Ong
01/21/2022 - 1:12 PM

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YA Friday: Zodiac Signs as YA Books - Aquarius

A monthly feature sharing young adult books inspired by the current zodiac sign.

Megan Maloy
01/21/2022 - 9:00 AM

Lenora walks on a bridge followed by robot Bendigeidfran and Malachi looking on with a villain in the background in the Library of Ever.

Ms. Ila's Middle Grade Reading Club: The Library of Ever

Knowledge is the light in the world. What happens when the forces of darkness want to quench that light?

Ila Langner
01/19/2022 - 10:00 AM

My Top Horror Lit Picks for 2021

A selection of the best Horror Literature books that I read in 2021.

Lisa Mejia
01/18/2022 - 6:32 AM

Fangirls Unleashed: YA Books Featuring a Goblin King

All Hail the Goblin King with these YA book recommendations!

Alyssa Mendoza
01/17/2022 - 9:00 AM

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YA Friday: The Mock Printz "Prince" Awards 2022

This past year, several SJPL staff members gathered to discuss notable young adult books published in 2021 and participate in a mock selection committee. Here are our winners.

Megan Maloy
01/14/2022 - 10:00 AM