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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

Adult reads to children

Volunteer Spotlight: Reading to Children at Cambrian Library

Volunteers read to children at Cambrian Library!

Ila Langner
03/25/2023 - 10:00 PM

A little girl befriends a little white dog.

Picture Books About Kindness

Children will learn how to share kindness with others!

Ila Langner
02/28/2023 - 10:00 AM

A female caregiver and young child looking through a picture book together

Read Across San José for Read Across America Day!

Join us for Read Across San José at branch libraries throughout the day to celebrate literacy and community.

Nari Ferderer
02/15/2023 - 9:00 AM

Bookshelves filled with picture books, in stacks and in smaller bins.

Read to Succeed! Storytime with the SJPD

SJPD Community Resource Officers attending library storytimes as guest readers.

Nari Ferderer
02/08/2023 - 9:00 AM

three teddy bears looking at an open book in a wooded area.

Storytime with Telemundo T48 and NBC Bay Area!

Monthly Storytimes with staff from Telemundo and NBC.

Nari Ferderer
02/02/2023 - 9:00 AM

Emojis of different feelings

Picture Book Authors Who Explore Social Emotional Issues

These prolific authors are known for their work on social emotional issues in children.

Ila Langner
12/01/2022 - 10:00 AM

Autumn leaves in the foreground.

Picture Books About Leaves

Autumn brings a colorful gift: the changing of the leaves. Here are some wonderful picture books that celebrate this change!

Ila Langner
11/01/2022 - 10:00 AM

child crouched on a carpeted floor, playing with building blocks and stickers to form different structures.

Wee Play at the Library

Find a Wee Play Learning Station at your nearest library branch.

Nari Ferderer
10/07/2022 - 9:00 AM

One game piece stands apart from a group of game pieces.

Picture Books About Coping With Bullies

Bullies can make life miserable for a child. Let's look at some picture books that can help!

Ila Langner
10/04/2022 - 10:00 AM

A child's hand is holding a crayon drawing a picture. Next to the child is a small mason jar filled with crayons of different colors.

Virtual Kindergarten Readiness Programs

Join us Tuesdays through Thursdays at 10:30am with your child as they play games, learn to problem-solve and socialize with their peers.

Nari Ferderer
09/20/2022 - 12:00 PM

Child pulling a green cart on the beach.

Summer Winds Down: Picture Books About Summer

Here are five picture books that are great to read during the summer!

Ila Langner
09/08/2022 - 10:00 AM