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Global Beatles Day

All You Need is Love.

Sarah Kishler
05/25/2021 - 11:00 PM

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Comics and Fandom Events Roundup

A roundup of what’s happening in the Comics and Fandom world in 2021.

Graphic Novels
05/25/2021 - 12:30 PM

Dog and cat look at each other on a wall.

Forever Friends: Pandemic Pets

May is National Pet Month. See what the library has to offer and learn something about the Dewey Decimal System!

Ila Langner
05/01/2021 - 10:00 AM

2 musicians with guitar and saxophone

Jazz Appreciation Month

SJPL resources for celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month.

Teresa Brodersen
03/18/2021 - 6:30 PM

Books to Movies written in red on top of a black and white image of popcorn and tickets.

YA Friday: The Book Was Better, Pt. VI

Let's take a look at some of the upcoming and speculated YA books turning into movies in the first half of the year.

Megan Maloy
01/08/2021 - 9:00 AM

woman eating popcorn

Binge-Worthy Romantic Movies to Stream with San Jose Public Library

Stream these binge-worthy Romantic movies through San Jose Public Library to lift yourself out of the pandemic doldrums.

Lisa Molson
12/21/2020 - 9:05 AM

The words Graphic Novel Making Contest are in a speech bubble with an illustration of a pencil to the right.

Read (Comics & Graphic Novels) Harder: Challenge Accepted, Part Six

Two SJPL staffers accept the Read (Comics and Graphic Novels) Harder challenge and offer graphic novel recommendations. This week's task: A comic that has been adapted into a movie!

Graphic Novels
09/23/2020 - 7:00 AM

bright orange letters spell the word escape that sit on top of an open door. Beyond the door is the image of a fire planet

Zombies, Tigers, and Wizards, Oh My!

Keep your boredom at bay and your brain active with these free digital escape rooms.

Melissa Maglio
07/13/2020 - 9:00 AM

Books to Movies written in red on top of a black and white image of popcorn and tickets.

YA Friday: The Book Was Better, Pt. V

Let's take a look at some of the upcoming and speculated YA books turning into movies in the second half of the year.

Megan Maloy
07/10/2020 - 9:00 AM

Princess Bride book and DVD with coffee mug

Adapt in Place: Nordic Noir

Sheltering in place goes best when there is something to read and something to watch. For Viewers Advisory, these essential distractions help one adapt in place. Lucky for us, SJPL can help!

Viewers Advisory
05/07/2020 - 10:00 AM

Young black woman wearing a pink shirt, smiling and dancing while wearing headphones.

Pandemic Parenting: Finding the Fun

Being a parent right now is difficult, but you're still an adult who deserves some fun! Thankfully, plenty of fun can still be had from the confines of your home.

Michelle Clark
05/07/2020 - 10:00 AM

Princess Bride book and DVD with coffee mug

Adapt in Place: Raison d'être Reads

Sheltering in place goes best when there is something to read and something to watch. For Viewers Advisory, these essential distractions help one adapt in place. Lucky for us, SJPL can help!

Viewers Advisory
04/30/2020 - 5:30 PM