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Jack-O-Lantern

Jack-O-Lantern

Interested in the history of Jack-o-Lanterns? Or are you looking to carve the cutest pumpkin ever? Take a look at our SJPL blog on what makes a pumpkin a Jack-o-Lantern.

Brandy Maldonado
10/05/2021 - 7:00 AM

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International Hobbit Day

Celebrating International Hobbit Day on September 22nd.

Bill Bowman
08/25/2021 - 8:00 AM

Photo of a Black father and infant sitting in a soft chair reading a colorful book together.

National Read a Book Day

Reading alone or reading together, whether print or digital, celebrate this national day with a good book!

Michelle Clark
08/16/2021 - 5:00 PM

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Silicon Valley Pride

For over 40 years, Silicon Valley Pride has been dedicated to provide celebration and support of San Jose's strong and diverse LGBTQ+ community.

Michelle Clark
07/27/2021 - 5:00 PM

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Sách Hay Trong Tuần: Nguyễn Thị Hoàng & Phạm Cao Củng

Hãy khám phá hai nhà văn viết tiểu thuyết tình cảm và trinh thám nổi tiếng trước năm 1975.

Daniel Ong
07/21/2021 - 6:00 PM

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ICA x SJPL Artist Mix: Ebony G. Patterson Exhibit

The second in a series of featured artists whose work is currently exhibited at the Institute of Contemporary Art San José.

Tom Hewitt
06/29/2021 - 5:30 PM

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Romances of the Month: June 2021

A monthly review of romance books.

Marian Nguyen
06/24/2021 - 10:00 AM

A smiling Asian family of a mother, two children, and two grandparents sitting on a city bench holding flowers.

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

June strives to bring us a better understanding of one of the most common forms of dementia - Alzheimer’s disease.

Michelle Clark
05/28/2021 - 5:00 PM

An image of two glasses of wine, one red and one white. Bunches of green and purple grapes are on a wooden plate. A small, wooden barrel rests beside the glasses of wine and grapes.

Cheers to National Wine Day

This blog presents ways to learn about and enjoy wine.

Dana Lema
05/17/2021 - 4:15 PM

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Happy Pride from SJPL

June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month! The crowds might not be the same, but we can finally be with our chosen families again this year. How will you choose to celebrate Pride?

Michelle Clark
05/07/2021 - 12:00 PM

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Romances of the Month: April 2021

A monthly review of romance books.

Marian Nguyen
04/29/2021 - 10:00 AM

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Pick up a Pen: Spring into Poetry Contest Poetry Prompt

Need some writing inspiration? Try out this prompt and submit to our Spring Poetry Contest.

Michelle Clark
04/02/2021 - 4:00 PM