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Great Picture Books About the Civil Rights Movement!

Several events and people are significant in the Civil Rights Movement. Here is a list for younger children in various Civil Rights areas.

Ila Langner
01/24/2023 - 10:00 AM

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SJPL Mock Caldecott 2023

Yesterday several SJPL staff members gathered to discuss notable children's picture books published in 2022 and participate in a Mock Caldecott selection committee.

Megan Maloy
01/20/2023 - 11:00 AM

Cover of Shape of Thunder by Jasmine Warga

Ms. Ila's Middle Grade Reading Club: The Shape of Thunder by Jasmine Warga

We'll start off the new year with a challenging book about gun violence and its impact on families.

Ila Langner
01/18/2023 - 10:00 AM

Youth use electronics to make crafts at Tully Library.

Pathfinder Cassidy Pham: Incorporating Electronics in Crafts/Art at Tully Library

Librarian Cassidy Pham utilizes his background in electronic crafting to engage youth at Tully Community Library!

Ila Langner
01/11/2023 - 10:00 PM

A fake newspaper headline page, with a headline indicating New Year's revelers are now reading

SJPL Picks Recommendation Rag: January 2023

What do our librarians recommend? Boost your browsing or add variety to your "To Read" list with reading recommendations from our librarians, in this occasional reader's advisory publication.

Marsha Malcolm
01/02/2023 - 1:00 AM

Juvenile Disabled Fiction--Autism

Juvenile Disabled Fiction--Autism

Juvenile Fiction featuring characters with Autism.

Bill Bowman
12/27/2022 - 8:00 AM

Cover of Kate Egan's Golden Ticket

Ms. Ila's Middle Grade Reading Club: Golden Ticket by Kate Egan

Ash is used to being at the top of her class. Ash is starting to believe that she may not be as gifted as she thought.

Ila Langner
12/21/2022 - 10:00 AM

Santa Claus reading a book

Christmas Folklore and Traditions

Take a look at the history of Christmas with these selections from our collection

Lisa Mejia
12/19/2022 - 7:15 AM

Illustration of a winding road among a green landscape and blue skies with the Silicon Valley Reads logo in the air. Text: Journey to New Beginnings. Celebrating 20 years of Silicon Valley Reads.

Silicon Valley Reads 2023: Journey to New Beginnings

Celebrate 20 years with us. Learn about the theme, books, and events for 2023.

Sarah Kishler
12/16/2022 - 11:00 AM

Snowflakes

Celebrate Early Christmas - Những Cuốn Sách Cần Đọc Trước Giáng Sinh

Cận kề vào những ngày lễ giáng sinh sắp đến, thư viện San Jose có những cuốn sách hay và những cuốn phim thích hợp để gửi đến các độc giả.

SJ eLibrary
12/13/2022 - 9:00 AM

A fake newspaper headline page, with a headline indicating newly selected recommendations by librarians.

SJPL Picks Recommendation Rag: December 2022

What do our librarians recommend? Boost your browsing or add variety to your "To Read" list with reading recommendations from our librarians, in this occasional reader's advisory publication.

Marsha Malcolm
12/01/2022 - 1:00 AM

A fully lit menorah.

Hanukkah 2022

The Festival of Lights is celebrated from December 18 to 26 this year.

Tom Hewitt
11/22/2022 - 12:00 PM