Honoring Tradition
Discover Filipino culture and history
This October, join us in celebrating Filipino American History Month. Our San José community has a rich Filipino heritage, once centered in a historic “Pinoytown” near Japantown and the former Chinatown. Everyone is invited to borrow our collections, explore cultural resources, and take part in engaging events that highlight the music, stories, flavors, and spirit of Filipino traditions.
Events
Recommended Reads
SJPL Picks: Picture Books - Filipino American History Month
Children can learn about the history, culture, and language of Filipino Americans with this collection of picture books.
SJPL Picks: Filipino Voices in YA
From thrilling adventures to heartfelt tales, these selections are perfect for celebrating Filipino American Heritage Month.
SJPL Picks: Filipino American Voices
This list features fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and a graphic novel by authors identifying as part of the Filipino American community.
SJPL Picks: Chapter Books - Filipino American History Month
Let's celebrate the people and the culture of this diverse island nation through these wonderful chapter books!
SJPL Picks: Picture Books - Filipino American History Month
Children can learn about the history, culture, and language of Filipino Americans with this collection of picture books.
SJPL Picks: Filipino Voices in YA
From thrilling adventures to heartfelt tales, these selections are perfect for celebrating Filipino American Heritage Month.
SJPL Picks: Filipino American Voices
This list features fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and a graphic novel by authors identifying as part of the Filipino American community.
SJPL Picks: Chapter Books - Filipino American History Month
Let's celebrate the people and the culture of this diverse island nation through these wonderful chapter books!
Learn and Practice Tagalog
Mango Languages
Learn conversation skills for over 70 different languages. Some languages include feature films.
Pronunciator
Learn conversational skills and grammar for over 80 languages. Some include special modules for children, films, music, and poetry.
Local History
Pinoytown Virtual Tour
Step back in time with this immersive story map showing where Filipino families and businesses thrived in San José from the 1930s to 1950s.
Looking Back: Filipino Americans in Santa Clara Valley
Ralph explores the history of local Filipino Americans.
Looking Back: Filipino American History Month
The month of October honors the presence of Filipinos in the United States.