SJ26 Super Bowl LX: Welcomes the Patriots and the Seahawks!

Though the Bay Area's beloved 49ers did not make the Super Bowl LX on their home turf this year, there is much to be excited about LX. Two talented quarterbacks lead their respective teams to Levi's Stadium. One team, with a newly confident veteran quarterback and number one defense and the other team with a fiercely competitive young quarterback who leads a 2024 squad with a losing 4-13 record.
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Exhibit: Black History Month at the California Room

The exhibit features photographs and biographical information from local and historic Black figures from our California Room collections.   Where:  California Room, King Library, Fifth Floor When: February 1st to March 7th Featured Collections Edmonia Lewis With 2026 under way, the Year of Edmonia continues!   Her sculpture, Asleep 1871, is back home at the California Room…
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Appreciating our Volunteers during Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration that honors the contributions, achievements, and resilience of African Americans throughout history. The San José Public Library honors Black History Month as a reminder that every story deserves space. We celebrate the remarkable contributions of our volunteers, who are an integral part of the heart and soul of…
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Meditation Workshops

This blog was originally posted in 2025 and has been updated to reflect current information.  Meditation Workshops Offered at SJPL San José Public Library proudly presents a series of virtual workshops on various topics of meditation presented by professionals from around the country. All workshops are free and available on Zoom. Learn more about Zoom…
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SJPL Mock Caldecott 2026

The San José Public Library (SJPL) staff held their 9th annual Mock Caldecott in-person discussion on January 23, 2026. The Caldecott Award is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. Staff read a variety of pre-selected titles and discussed as a group which book or books could take…
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