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This Library Celebrates Banned Books Week, September 18-24, 2022 with rainbow colored birds

YA Friday: Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us.

Books bring people together and aid the development of empathy and understanding for people from other backgrounds. Champion the right to read during Banned Books Week, September 18–24, 2022!

Megan Maloy
09/23/2022 - 8:00 AM

The words Graphic Novel Making Contest in a word bubble with a cartoon pencil

Recap and Winners of the 2022 Graphic Novel Making Contest

Announcing the Winners of the 2022 Graphic Novel Making Contest.

Graphic Novels
09/14/2022 - 8:00 AM

Graphic Novel Making Contest logo, the words Virtual Awards Ceremony Saturday Sept 10 2:00pm-4:00pm, along with photos of guest speakers with book covers.

Graphic Novel Making Contest Awards Ceremony

Attend the Awards Ceremony for our 14th annual Graphic Novel Making Contest.

Graphic Novels
08/23/2022 - 8:00 AM

moon dreaming fantasy

Neil Gaiman and The Sandman

If you're watching The Sandman on Netflix....

Lisa Mejia
08/11/2022 - 5:37 AM

Graphic Novel Making Contest Logo

Graphic Novel Contest Ends July 31, 2022!

A reminder to our wonderful creators to get your contest entries submitted before the deadline.

Graphic Novels
07/15/2022 - 11:21 AM

batman and superman lego figures

Summer Learning: Graphic Novels

Celebrate summer learning and get inspired for the graphic novel making competition with these titles.

Laura Hammond
07/07/2022 - 10:00 AM

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 through August 26th!

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