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Late librarian Margaret Fitch in front of her famous puppet theater!

Dedication to a Librarian Who Lived and Breathed Library Service: Margaret Fitch

Late librarian Margaret Fitch was a truly dedicated librarian and Friend of the Library who left an indelible mark in her community.

Ila Langner
11/23/2022 - 10:00 PM

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

Two boys sitting behind books, crayons, and a globe at a desk.

Students: Library eResources for YOU!

Students, the Library has much to offer you in terms of databases, student cards, homework and test help, and access!

Ila Langner
08/30/2022 - 10:00 PM

Child with an open book who is looking at the camera person.

My Child Has an Accelerated Reader or Lexile Reading List: How Do I Find a Book?

Learn about the Library's wonderful resource for finding books for your beginning (or older) readers!

Ila Langner
08/24/2022 - 10:00 AM

Freehand drawing on school blackboard: Stick figure of a crying child and thinking about traumas related to school, COVID-19, and home.

Back to School: Consider Trauma

SJPL wants to help you get back to school. Learn about trauma, signs of traumatic stress, and resources available to you.

Julianna Black
08/10/2022 - 11:30 AM

An analog clock, a mug with a 3 on it, a pair of glasses, a book, and a keyboard in the background.

Teachers or Educators: The Library Has Resources Just For You!

The library has a special Educator Library Card, databases with lesson plans, and special resources for sign up!

Ila Langner
08/02/2022 - 10:00 PM

Students stand in an arc before a rainbow.

Picture Books to Share About the First Time at School!

Do you have a nervous new student? Here are some picture books to introduce school!

Ila Langner
07/26/2022 - 10:00 AM

An adult, wearing blank pants with a yellow and white striped shirt is holding a young child's hand. The child has dark brown hair, and is wearing a blue shirt. Both people are pictured from behind.

Safe, Secure & Loved - Resilient Families

A 6-week virtual caregiver workshop.

Nari Ferderer
07/11/2022 - 9:00 AM