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A woman walking in a forest, surrounded by trees and sparkles. Magic sparkles at her fingertips.

International Fairy Day - June 24

Celebrate International Fairy Day with these enchanting graphic novels.

Graphic Novels
06/23/2022 - 2:55 PM

Progress Pride flag.

Exploring Gender Identity

A rather long list of titles that explore characters figuring out their identity, usually in the midst of puberty.

Graphic Novels
06/22/2022 - 12:00 PM

The Juneteenth Flag, consisting of white star and burst on a blue and red background

Graphic Novels and Comics to Celebrate Juneteenth

Check out these graphic novels, comics and illustrated books to celebrate Juneteenth.

Graphic Novels
06/18/2022 - 6:00 AM

A marmalade cat and gray cat with the word "meow" in a speech bubble alternating pattern on a peach background.

Cats! Cats! Cats!

A manga list for cat-lovers. All of them are sweet and fluffy, providing emotional healing similar to actual cats. AKA if you love cats but are super allergic.

Graphic Novels
06/15/2022 - 12:00 PM

Magical Edcation in Graphic Novels in text, backed by sparkles from a wand in the left bottom corner. Spell bottles and spell books frame the bottom right corner.

Magical Education in Graphic Novels

Witchy graphic novels and all the allure of magic.

Graphic Novels
06/02/2022 - 12:00 PM

Cosplayer in action bordered by SJPL Library Card designs

Cosplay on Display!

Participate in SJPL's Cosplay on Display program.

Graphic Novels
05/17/2022 - 4:00 PM

The words Graphic Novel Making Contest with cartoon pencil

Graphic Novel Making Contest 2022

Get ready for the 2022 Graphic Novel Making Contest!

Graphic Novels
05/13/2022 - 2:00 PM

Star Wars May The 4th Be With You

May The 4th Be With You!

Celebrate Star Wars Day with the Library!

Graphic Novels
05/04/2022 - 6:30 AM

Image of aircraft in flight

National Travel Week

Favorite travel graphic novels and illustrated travelogues, plus more library resources for work and play!

Graphic Novels
05/01/2022 - 8:00 AM

Image of characters Commander Callie Rodriguez and robot RT

NASA's Interactive Graphic Novel: First Woman

Check out this new interactive graphic novel from NASA.

Graphic Novels
04/29/2022 - 10:00 AM

Free Comic Book Day banner logo bordered with scattered comic book covers

Free Comic Book Day 2022

A quick look at Free Comic Book Day 2022.

Graphic Novels
04/27/2022 - 10:00 AM

Close up of portrait of Shakespeare

Graphic Shakespeare

Explore the Bard of Avon through comics and graphic novels.

Graphic Novels
04/21/2022 - 10:30 AM