Black Friday Deals at Your Library

Big Finds. No Price Tag.

Black Friday is known for big sales, but at your library, you can find your next great read, try something new, and explore more without spending money.

Events

Kick off your holiday season and start a new tradition with free events.

Featured Programs

Native American Heritage Storytime

Nov 12th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for an enriching celebration of Native American Heritage Month during our special storytime at the library.
Construction paper craft guinea pig with a book.

STEM: Guinea Pigs: History and Biology

Nov 12th | 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Join us at the Berryessa Branch Library as we celebrate Noble Elementary Library’s reading of Hello, Universe.
Text: Stem. Craft and toy building materials surrounding a notebook.

STEM Club: Parachutes

Nov 12th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Drop in every Thursday afternoon for a new STEM adventure!

Unlock exclusive library privileges

Sign up for a free library card and get access to online treasures and select your favorite card design at any San José Public Library location for full benefits.

Suggested Reads

Staff Picks

SJPL Picks: Winter Time

Magical stories and picture books to read to children during this special season.

SJPL Picks: Cozy Mysteries

The gentlest of Crime Fiction subgenres, a Cozy Mystery is far cuddlier than it's Hardboiled cousin.

SJPL Picks: Cookbooks

Mouth-watering dishes for every lifestyle.

Online Resources

The History of Black Friday

Explore Black Friday’s history and how shopping traditions have changed with Britannica School’s high school article.

Free Puzzles to Play Online

Enjoy free fun on Cyber Monday and beyond with crosswords, sudoku, word searches, and more on PressReader.

Shop Smarter with Consumer Reports

Read Consumer Reports on Flipster for free product ratings and reviews to help you shop smarter.

Adventure Awaits

Bundle up and go outdoors this winter.

Discover and Go logo.

Discover & Go

San José Public Library members can access free or reduced-price tickets to California museums and attraction.
California State Library Park Pass logo on top of a background with a hand on a library shelf on the left and a hand on a mossy rock wall on the right.

California State Parks Passes

Learn about the how you can visit CA state parks for free with your library card.
A sunset by a lake with a path and trees on the side.

Visit Santa Clara County Parks for FREE

Everyone belongs at parks! Learn how you can access Santa Clara County Parks Pass for free.
San José Public Library logo backpack with state park pass, guides, binoculars, and a flashlight.

Outdoor Exploration Packs

Request a pack today! You'll get 1 California State Library Parks Pass, 1 pair of binoculars, 1 flashlight, field guides, and more!