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eSpotlight - Pressbooks for a Family History Album

Use Pressbooks and SJPL history and genealogy resources to tell your story.

SJ eLibrary
03/14/2023 - 12:00 AM

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eSpotlight: Read Across America Day with Ebooks and eResources!

Explore numerous titles in eBook and downloadable ebook format, all from home!

Lisa Molson
03/01/2023 - 9:00 AM

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eSpotlight - Black History Month in Context

Explore Black American History with Gale in Context.

SJ eLibrary
02/14/2023 - 10:00 AM

Frame with Mango Languages flag-inspired brand colors in geometric shapes with a photo of a couple smiling in a corn field with one person holding the other up in the air. Text: Je t'aime. jeuh taym [French]. I love you.

eSpotlight - Mango (Love) Languages

Learn the language of love with Romance specialty units from Mango Languages, available in French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

SJ eLibrary
02/12/2023 - 6:00 AM

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eSpotlight - New Year, New You: Love Your Career

It's our final week of our New Year, New You with eResources from the California State Library series. LearningExpress can help you find a career you'll love based on your skills and interests.

SJ eLibrary
02/01/2023 - 6:00 AM

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Data Privacy Day

Learning how to keep our online information secure.

Tom Hewitt
01/28/2023 - 5:00 AM

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eSpotlight - New Year, New You: Social Media

It's time for a New Year, New You with eResources from the California State Library. This week, Northstar can teach you how to use social media with tips for staying safe online.

SJ eLibrary
01/27/2023 - 4:00 PM

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eSpotlight - New Year, New You: Finance

It's time for a New Year, New You with eResources from the California State Library. This week, learn how to create a budget with LinkedIn Learning.

SJ eLibrary
01/24/2023 - 6:00 AM

Books scattered everywhere with a primary book that contains the Pressbooks logo.

eSpotlight - Pressbooks

Become a published author on your own terms with Pressbooks!

SJ eLibrary
01/17/2023 - 12:00 AM

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eSpotlight - New Year, New You: See The World, Leaving Home Optional

It's time for a New Year, New You with eResources from the California State Library. This week, get tips for planning your next trip or take a virtual vacation with GetSetUp.

SJ eLibrary
01/16/2023 - 1:30 AM

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eSpotlight - eResources for Your New Year's Goals!

You don't even need to leave home to appreciate San José Public Library's eResources to help with those New Year goals.

Lisa Molson
01/10/2023 - 9:00 AM

Scattered white chess pieces lie on their sides on a red background while a black King chess piece stands alone on its side in the read background.

eSpotlight - New Year, New You: Improve Your Chess Game

It's time for a New Year, New You with eResources from the California State Library. This week use HelpNow to learn the basics of chess or get live one-on-one tutoring to improve your game.

SJ eLibrary
01/09/2023 - 11:00 AM