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Los Gatos Creek boat dock

#PixinParks Los Gatos Creek

The Los Gatos Creek county park challenge is a 4.1 mile paved walk prominent with local wildlife such as turtles, egrets, ducks, geese, heron, and belted kingfishers.

Brandy Maldonado
09/19/2020 - 7:00 AM

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YA Friday: September 2020 Monthly Wrap-Up

Take a look at some of our favorite books released this month.

Megan Maloy
09/18/2020 - 9:00 AM

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Need Help with Your Homework? Check This Out!

San Jose Public Library has many homework resources for you: live tutors and primary and secondary online sources!

Ila Langner
09/17/2020 - 10:00 PM

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World Food Day

A little history and a few resources on October 15, World Food Day.

Marsha Malcolm
09/16/2020 - 12:00 PM

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 Five

Two SJPL staffers accept the Read (Comics and Graphic Novels) Harder challenge and offer reading recommendations. This week's task: An Eisner Award Winner!

Graphic Novels
09/16/2020 - 7:00 AM

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

A celebration of the culture, history, influence, and contributions of those who share ancestors from Spain and Latin America.

Karla Alvarez
09/14/2020 - 6:15 PM

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YA Friday: Song of the Sea, Part 2

YA books on the Seven Seas.

Leizel Case
09/11/2020 - 8:00 AM

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5 Fun Ways to Celebrate International Coffee Day

Celebrate International Coffee Day with these library resources.

Leizel Case
09/10/2020 - 8:00 AM

Librarian Binh Tran

Pathfinder Binh Tran: Renaissance Person and Virtual Program Editor

Librarian Binh Tran, brings to the table his extensive knowledge and skill in editing and designing attractive library videos for customers.

Ila Langner
09/09/2020 - 10:00 PM

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YA Virtual Reality TBR

If you didn't already know September is actually National Gaming Month, so in honor of this month I decided to put together a list of books based on Virtual Reality.

Penelope Gomez
09/07/2020 - 8:00 AM

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YA Friday: Song of the Sea, Part 1

Can you resist the siren's song in these teen books that contain sirens and mermaids?

Leizel Case
09/04/2020 - 7:00 AM

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Summer Sizzler: I Scream for Ice Cream

Ice cream has an interesting history. Learn two ways how to make your own homemade treat!

Ila Langner
09/03/2020 - 10:00 PM