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SJPL Mock Caldecott 2022

Yesterday several SJPL staff members gathered to discuss notable children's picture books published in 2021 and participate in a Mock Caldecott selection committee.

Megan Maloy
01/22/2022 - 9:00 AM

Lenora walks on a bridge followed by robot Bendigeidfran and Malachi looking on with a villain in the background in the Library of Ever.

Ms. Ila's Middle Grade Reading Club: The Library of Ever

Knowledge is the light in the world. What happens when the forces of darkness want to quench that light?

Ila Langner
01/19/2022 - 10:00 AM

orange-yellow roses

Valentine's Day

Celebrate love and caring February 14.

Tom Hewitt
01/14/2022 - 12:00 AM

Silicon Valley Reads 2022: Kindness, Resilience, and Home

Silicon Valley Reads 2022: Kindness, Resilience, and Hope

Books and Events for Silicon Valley Reads 2022.

Sarah Kishler
01/10/2022 - 9:00 AM

Cartoon of a mother and two daughters cooking together in the kitchen.

Recipes Included: 3 for Preschoolers and 3 for Middle Graders!

I share 6 children's books that all have something in common: recipes!

Ila Langner
01/06/2022 - 10:00 PM

open book side projects and hobbies are important

National Hobby Month

January is National Hobby Month. It may come as no surprise that this is the best time to start that new hobby!

Lisa Mejia
01/06/2022 - 8:24 AM

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eSpotlight - Introducing LOTE (Languages Other Than English) for Kids

This eSpotlight introduces a new eBook resource for children.

Dana Lema
12/21/2021 - 11:00 AM

Christmas paper stars ornament craft.

'Tis the Season For Christmas Crafting

A look at our Christmas crafting books for a holly, jolly homemade crafting Christmas!

Lisa Mejia
12/16/2021 - 6:09 AM

Winter holiday image

Winter Holiday Book Giveaway

Stop by your favorite branch to receive free books for teens and under!

Alyssa Mendoza
12/15/2021 - 5:00 PM

Cover of While I Was Away with Waka's profile facing to the right in front of a Japanese village.

Ms. Ila's Middle Grade Reading Club: While I Was Away by Waka Takahashi Brown

What would you do if you were sent to live in a foreign country?

Ila Langner
12/15/2021 - 10:00 AM

Green craft pipe cleaners and green craft pom poms

DIY Ugly Holiday Sweater

Ugly holiday sweaters are all the rage! Check out our blog on how to create the ugliest sweater for this holiday season.

Brandy Maldonado
12/06/2021 - 7:00 AM

Snowchild with green scarf and mittens in falling snow.

Picture Books About the December Holidays

Here are some of my favorite books to read aloud during December to celebrate various cultures!

Ila Langner
12/02/2021 - 10:00 AM