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Four children at Campbell Union School District picking out new books.

SJ Learns Builds a Vision for Quality Extended Learning

Highlights the impact of the SJ Learns initiative serving San José.

Joanna Henderson
Monday, February 3, 2020 - 8:00 AM

Image: The old-fashioned fire engine at Oak Meadow Park. Photo by Ralph Pearce

Looking Back: Los Gatos's Oak Meadow Park and Wildcat Railroad

This month we visit Oak Meadow Park in Los Gatos, California

Ralph Pearce
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - 9:00 AM

Six young children are grouped around a tablet device at a table in a library.

eSpotlight - What's the New Newbery? The 2020 Youth Media Award Winners

Read and listen to this year's top youth media online at the San José Public Library.

Megan Hicks
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 3:15 PM

SJPL staff posing with the Mock Caldecott 2020 winning book.

SJPL Mock Caldecott 2020

Last week several SJPL staff members gathered to discuss notable children's picture books published in 2019 and participate in a mock Caldecott selection committee.

Megan Maloy
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 9:00 AM

Conceptual Design of the Wee Explore PlaySpace

San José Public Library’s NEW Wee Explore PlaySpace

Join us and the San Jose Sharks to celebrate the upcoming renovation of our Children’s Room at the King Library. Families will enjoy a storytime, photo with Sharkie, crafts, and giveaways.

Nancy Macias
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 - 5:30 PM

Silicon Valley Reads 2020: Women Making It Happen

Silicon Valley Reads 2020: Women Making It Happen

Books and Events for Silicon Valley Reads 2020

Sarah Kishler
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 - 4:30 PM

A lake at twilight

Adventures Outside: Vasona Lake County Park

The Vasona Lake County Park offers year-round fun for the whole family. Be sure to check this park off of your adventure list by taking a look at what it has to offer.

Brandy Maldonado
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 - 8:00 AM

Party cloudy day with sun streaming between clouds onto the city of Busan, Korea, with ocean and beach in foreground

eSpotlight - Korean Language eBooks Available at Overdrive!

San José Public Library now offers Korean language eBooks through Libby and Overdrive.

Megan Hicks
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 - 9:15 AM

Two brown and yellow ducklings swimming through lily pads in a brightly lit pond

eSpotlight - Back to School with PowerKnowledge!

Did you know? The San José Public Library offers students in grades 3-6 and teachers access to Rosen PowerKnowledge Science Suite: Life Science, Earth & Space Science, and Physical Science.

Megan Hicks
Tuesday, August 27, 2019 - 11:00 AM

Uvas Canyon County Park ©Brandy Maldonado

The End of Summer, One Last Adventure

With the summer at an end and the school year around the corner, you may be scrambling to check off a few more outdoor summer activities.

Brandy Maldonado
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 - 5:00 AM

Three types of ice cream in a bowl with frozen berries and mint, sitting on a blue cloth-covered table with empty ice cream cones

eSpotlight - Sweet Books to Finish Up National Ice Cream Month

We're celebrating the final few days of National Ice Cream Month! San José Public Library has some fun eBooks to enjoy about ice cream to celebrate the sweetest of months.

Megan Hicks
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 - 5:10 PM

Image of woman wearing a white hat, sitting on the beach with a book

eSpotlight - Summer Travel via Book

For everyone, summer escapes are available through these eResources available at the San José Public Library.

Dana Lema
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 10:30 AM