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Two people standing in a dystopian wasteland.

YA Friday: For Fans of The Last of Us

In these somber post-apocalyptic stories, teen survivors journey to understand the new world and, perhaps, to reclaim it. Fans of the video game or TV show The Last of Us will notice parallels.

Megan Maloy
03/10/2023 - 8:00 AM

Thu-Thao Tran with Their Fandoms!

Pathfinder Thu-Thao Tran: Creator of the Cambrian Fandom Swap!

Librarian Thu-Thao Tran utilizes her knowledge of Fandom to create the perfect swap for you!

Ila Langner
02/15/2023 - 10:00 AM

Victorian woman with letters

It's So Mysterious....Pt 1

Winter is the perfect time to read some Victorian mysteries.

Lisa Mejia
02/09/2023 - 8:17 AM

a groundhog on its hind legs

Groundhog Day

Will Phil see his shadow?

Tom Hewitt
02/02/2023 - 7:00 AM

movie camera

Books Into Movies 2023

Take a look at some books that will be on the Silver Screen in 2023! Spoiler Alert!

Lisa Mejia
01/27/2023 - 4:36 AM

a spiral galaxy in space enclosed by a translucent sphere.

National Science Fiction Day

This intriguing genre is celebrated January 2.

Tom Hewitt
01/02/2023 - 6:00 AM

Santa Claus reading a book

Christmas Folklore and Traditions

Take a look at the history of Christmas with these selections from our collection

Lisa Mejia
12/19/2022 - 7:15 AM

Snowflakes

Celebrate Early Christmas - Những Cuốn Sách Cần Đọc Trước Giáng Sinh

Cận kề vào những ngày lễ giáng sinh sắp đến, thư viện San Jose có những cuốn sách hay và những cuốn phim thích hợp để gửi đến các độc giả.

SJ eLibrary
12/13/2022 - 9:00 AM

Victorian library room Christmas tree

Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

A look at the classic tale of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens.

Lisa Mejia
12/08/2022 - 6:52 AM

camera filming movies

Natives and Media Representation - Native American Heritage Month

A look at representation of Native Americans in the movies and on TV.

Lisa Mejia
11/21/2022 - 8:10 AM

robot woman

Native Voices in SciFi and Horror

A look at modern Native Writers in the SciFi and Horror genres.

Lisa Mejia
11/15/2022 - 8:03 AM

Native Men's Traditional Dancer at a Powwow

Native Music and Musicians/Native American Heritage Month

A look at Native American Music and Musicians, going beyond the drums and flutes. For Native American Heritage Month.

Lisa Mejia
11/03/2022 - 8:07 AM