In honor of Veterans' Day, the San José Public Library's Volunteer Services Unit spoke with two teen volunteers who are deeply passionate about honoring and remembering Veterans. They shared how their efforts both within the library and in the community reflect their commitment to using their voices to recognize and celebrate those who have served.…
eResources Alert: Update for Boundless Users
After December 1st, 2025 the Boundless website and app will no longer be available to SJPL patrons. Baker & Talyor, the company that owns Boundless, is going out of business and will cease all operations by the end of the year. In preparation for this change, we have removed the option to place holds on Boundless materials. The titles in SJPL’s Boundless collection will be transferred to Overdrive, but this process may take several weeks to compete.
Congratulations Fall into Fiction Winners!
About the Contest Congratulations to our 2025 Fall into Fiction Contest winners! This September, we challenged local aspiring authors to pen verses read in 5 minutes or less (8000 characters max), and our community certainly delivered! Stories of all kinds were submitted and will be added to our growing local collection of short form literature…
Navigating the Impact of the Federal Government Shutdown on SNAP Benefits: What San Jose Residents Need to Know
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known in California as CalFresh has been disrupted because of the 2025 Federal Government Shutdown.
Veterans Day
Recommended resources and library titles in honor of Veterans Day.
Bridging the Digital Divide: Meet Tech Mentor Brad Johnson
Bridging the Digital Divide through Tech Mentorship Every October, the San José Public Library celebrates Digital Inclusion Month. This is a time to ensure everyone in our community has the access, tools, and skills needed to thrive in today’s digital world. As San Jose's number one provider of access to free tech devices, learning materials…
Witches in Movies
Halloween is the perfect time to check out these Witchy Movies at San Jose Public Library!
LocalLit: Call for Local Authors
Calling Local Authors! Have you recently published a book and want to share it with your community? San José Public Library (SJPL) and San José State University (SJSU) King Library invite you to take part in LocalLit, our annual celebration of local literary talent! What is LocalLit? LocalLit is a free, annual event that shines…
Better Ways to Handle Stress and Anxiety
Handling stress in a variety of situations The lack of control of a situation causes stress and anxiety. Knowing you cannot control a situation will help your overall mental health. Try these tips: The best way to handle stress is to acknowledge and control your reaction. Pause for a few seconds before reacting, then proceed…
YA Friday: Les Heist Books
It's time to plan the perfect crime. Or rather, read about one. For purely theoretical purposes, of course. If you have lately found yourself with a completely innocent interest in heists, elaborate schemes, and the art of the impossible theft, these books have you covered. The following novels celebrate the thrill of outsmarting security systems…
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