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a colorful pile of crayons, scissors and pens in shades of blue, purple, yellow, red and orange against a light blue background

Wee Love Art!

A three session interactive art history program for young children.

Nari Ferderer
05/30/2023 - 9:00 AM

Cover of Playing Through the Turnaround by Mylisa Larsen.

Ms. Ila's Middle Grade Reading Club: Playing Through the Turnaround by Mylisa Larsen

Mac, Nick, Cassie, Lily, and Jake learn how to be heard!

Ila Langner
05/24/2023 - 10:00 AM

three American flags staked in a decorated field

Memorial Day

Honoring the military personnel who have given their lives for our country.

Tom Hewitt
05/20/2023 - 10:00 AM

The words Graphic Novel Making Contest and 15th Anniversary with cartoon pencil

Graphic Novel Making Contest 2023

Get ready for the 2023 Graphic Novel Making Contest!

Graphic Novels
05/16/2023 - 7:00 PM

The words San Jose Public Library Cosplay on Display

Cosplay on Display 2023

Submit your photo to SJPL's Cosplay on Display program!

Graphic Novels
05/15/2023 - 5:00 PM

A fake newspaper headline page, with a word-play filled headline "May books may book free time"..

SJPL Picks Recommendation News: May 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
05/10/2023 - 2:12 AM

Show Us Who You Are by Elle McNicoll cover shows Cora in a doorway with a reflection of two people.

Ms. Ila's Middle Grade Reading Club: Show Us Who You Are by Elle McNicoll

Cora learns that not everything is as it first appears in this mystery about artificial intelligence.

Ila Langner
05/02/2023 - 10:00 AM

arrangement of flowers and leaves

Mother's Day

Showing love and appreciation for Mom!

Tom Hewitt
04/28/2023 - 3:00 PM

cat and dog outdoors

National Pet Month

Celebrating our animal friends!

Tom Hewitt
04/24/2023 - 3:00 AM

Children listen to a story.

UPDATED: In-Person Inclusive Storytime and Any Ability Art Activity Starts on April 19!

Information about the returning in-person Inclusive Storytime. In addition, enjoy an Any Ability Art Activity!

Ila Langner
04/17/2023 - 10:00 AM

A fake newspaper headline page, with a headline indicating that rainy weather makes people into voracious readers.

SJPL Picks Recommendation News: April 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
04/11/2023 - 4:00 PM

Children's books on shelves and in bins

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten - A New Look

An updated version of a popular reading program.

Nari Ferderer
03/31/2023 - 9:00 AM