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5 Fun Ways to Celebrate International Coffee Day

Celebrate International Coffee Day with these library resources.

Leizel Case
09/10/2020 - 8:00 AM

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Romances of the Month: August 2020

A monthly review of romance books.

Marian Nguyen
08/27/2020 - 10:00 AM

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Pathfinder Michelle Clark: 5forU Young Adult Book Recommender!

Librarian Michelle Clark highly recommends the library service, 5forU. 5forU is an online reader's advisory service!

Ila Langner
08/12/2020 - 10:00 PM

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Romances of the Month: July 2020

A monthly review of romance books.

Marian Nguyen
07/30/2020 - 10:00 AM

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Summer Learning: Beat the Heat With Summer Stories

Looking for a Summer read to enjoy in the shade? Try one of these books selected by SJPL Librarians featuring Summer vacation themed stories.

Marsha Malcolm
07/23/2020 - 10:00 AM

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Race. Inequity. Protests. You.

In light of racial discrimination and abuse of force around the country, it is necessary for us to engage in deeper reflection and education to make real lasting change.

Michelle Clark
07/21/2020 - 4:00 PM

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Share Your Short Stories Using Short Edition

Using a platform created by Short Edition, the San Jose Public Library invites writers of all ages and backgrounds to submit original short stories.

Anonymous
07/20/2020 - 1:57 PM

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Summer Learning: Book Picks n' Flix

Read the book, then watch the movie!

Marsha Malcolm
07/16/2020 - 10:00 AM

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Summer Learning: Royal Reads

A mixed age group and Summer Learning list! If your curiosity is piqued by the life, culture, and politics of royals, these books are for you.

Marsha Malcolm
07/09/2020 - 10:00 AM

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Summer Learning: Read with PRIDE

Inspire your reading this summer and celebrate Pride Day with these books featuring LGBTQ+ characters.

Marsha Malcolm
06/25/2020 - 10:00 AM

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Romances of the Month: June 2020

A monthly review of romance books.

Marian Nguyen
06/24/2020 - 10:00 AM

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Summer Learning: Family Reunion

Check out these adult fiction and non-fiction titles about family.

Laura Hammond
06/18/2020 - 9:00 AM