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YA Friday: The Archer

Celebrate National Archery Day with these YA novels about teens with bows and arrows.

Megan Maloy
05/13/2022 - 8:00 AM

Family Learning Center Coordinator Diep Nguyen in front of the Tully Community Library

Pathfinder Diep Nguyen: Finding Family in the Community

Tully Family Learning Center Coordinator Diep Nguyen helps the community that she grew up in to find much needed information and training.

Ila Langner
05/11/2022 - 10:00 PM

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Summer Survival Guide

Get prepared for Summer Learning in three easy steps with our summer survival guide.

SJPL Staff
05/11/2022 - 6:00 PM

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Celebrate National Wine Day with these Resources!

Raise a toast to National Wine Day by exploring San Jose Public Library's many resources about wine!

Lisa Molson
05/11/2022 - 12:00 PM

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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Boba Tea

A look at the influence of Asian Americans in the Bay Area, focusing on the popularity of Boba Tea stores in the area.

SJPL Staff
05/10/2022 - 1:00 PM

Adult and child hiking

California State Park Adventure Pass

Calling all fourth graders! Are you ready for an adventure? The California State Park Adventure Pass is just for you. Visit some of the most amazing parks in the state for free!

Brandy Maldonado
05/09/2022 - 7:00 AM

Girl in pink gloves with heart stickers on her face.

YA Friday: For Fans of K-pop and K-dramas

Do you love Korean entertainment? Then you're going to LOVE these K-pop and K-drama themed books!

Megan Maloy
05/06/2022 - 8:00 AM

Watercolor of a child with a purple balloon blowing in the wind.

Picture Books for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these picture books!

Ila Langner
05/05/2022 - 10:00 AM

Ripe red cherries on branches with green leaves.

Home & Garden Highlight: Fruit Trees

Techniques and advice for a fruitful harvest.

Rebekah Gonzalez
05/04/2022 - 10:00 AM

Star Wars May The 4th Be With You

May The 4th Be With You!

Celebrate Star Wars Day with the Library!

Graphic Novels
05/04/2022 - 6:30 AM

The four Youth Commissioners attending the in person event

Youth Herald: First In-Person Youth Commission Meeting in the Pandemic

The San Jose Youth Commission adopts a Hybrid model for their first in-person meeting since March 13, 2020.

Youth Commission
05/02/2022 - 6:00 PM

Basket full of beautiful spring flowers in an array of different colors.

YA April Showers, Bring May Flowers TBR

Young Adult Books whose covers embody Spring.

Penelope Gomez
05/02/2022 - 8:00 AM