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Little girl reading a book to her stuffed bears.

Pathfinder Treasure Nguyen: Give Me 5: Prepping Preschoolers for School!

The Early Education Department's Treasure Nguyen is spearheading Give Me 5, a program to prep preschoolers for school!

Ila Langner
06/08/2022 - 10:00 PM

Rainbow petaled flower representing LGBTQ+.

Picture Books for LGBTQ+ Month

Read some innovative picture books that celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month!

Ila Langner
06/02/2022 - 10:00 AM

Watercolor of a child with a purple balloon blowing in the wind.

Picture Books for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these picture books!

Ila Langner
05/05/2022 - 10:00 AM

Child reading with flash light in hand under blanket

May is National Get Caught Reading Month!

Challenge yourself this May to get caught reading as much as you can!

Brandy Maldonado
04/30/2022 - 11:15 AM

Fomentando la lectura en familia

¿Sabías que...? el 23 de Abril celebramos el Día Internacional del Libro y de los Derechos de Autor

Conmemoración mundial con el objetivo de fomentar la lectura y la protección a la propiedad intelectual.

Marcela Munoz
04/22/2022 - 7:00 AM

A spring bird sits on a branch with budding pink, yellow, and purple blossoms.

Picture Books I Like to Read About Spring

These vibrant titles about spring are great for the preschool set!

Ila Langner
04/08/2022 - 10:00 AM

Puppy wearing a St. Patrick's Day hat.

Picture Books I Like to Read for St. Patrick's Day

Here are some St. Patrick's Day related picture books that I like to read during storytimes.

Ila Langner
03/04/2022 - 10:00 AM

A young toddler laying on his stomach in a sunny room, reading a book, surrounded by toys.

Read Across San José!

Join us for an all day read-a-thon with your library staff and City Council members.

Nari Ferderer
02/24/2022 - 9:00 AM

A young girl with short black hair is laying on her stomach in a room of toys, looking at the cover of a book.

Celebrate World Read Aloud Day With Us!

Join us for a marathon of reading to celebrate World Read Aloud Day.

Nari Ferderer
02/01/2022 - 11:15 AM

Cartoon of a mother and two daughters cooking together in the kitchen.

Recipes Included: 3 for Preschoolers and 3 for Middle Graders!

I share 6 children's books that all have something in common: recipes!

Ila Langner
01/06/2022 - 10:00 PM

A toddler child is playing with other children in a group.

In-person Storytimes Return to SJPL

Due to the current surge in COVID-19 cases, indoor programs are temporarily on pause. For a complete list of available programs, visit our events page.

Nari Ferderer
11/12/2021 - 9:00 AM

Therapist works with a child on building blocks

A Typical Parent-Child Therapy Day

I share a typical day of parent-child therapy for a two-year-old on the autism spectrum.

Ila Langner
09/29/2021 - 10:00 PM