2026: The Year of Edmonia Lewis

Next Stop: The Stanford University Cantor Arts Center Edmonia Lewis’ award winning neoclassical marble sculptures Asleep (1871), its companion Awake (1872), and her Bust of Abraham Lincoln (1871) are on an exhibit tour!  The sculptures that have been on display inside the California Room for many years are making their way to the Cantor Arts…
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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month: Volunteer Spotlight

National Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration that recognizes the historical and cultural enrichment of the Hispanic and Latino community in the United States. At the San José Public Library, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of our volunteers who are part of the heart and soul of our community programs. This month, we interviewed…
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San Jose Japantown Miniature Model at the California Room

Visit (Mini) Japantown  A year and six 3D printers later, the Japantown miniature model was born.  Former design drafter Rory Fukuda kindly loaned his Japantown model to the California Room after being on display at Roy's Station Coffee & Tea at the corner of Jackson and Fifth Street.  Special thanks to Rory.    Building Printing J-Town…
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