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Volunteer Services

Supporting your local library is a great way to use your talents, provide valuable service to the community, learn new skills, and meet great people!

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Teens Reach: Community Service

Youth council for the San José Public Library, providing a key way for young adults to build their leadership skills and become library advisors and advocates.

five members of the Friends of the Bascom Library

Friends of the Library

Wonderful volunteers who support, advocate, and raise funds for our libraries.

stacks of used books

Donate Your Materials

Your generous donations of new or gently used books, DVDs, videos and CDs are gratefully accepted by the Friends groups year-round at all library locations.

Girl looking in microscope at STEM program supported by the Foundation.

San José Public Library Foundation

Your donation supports the library and many wonderful programs for the community.

Library and Education Commission members seated around a table at SJPL Works while seated members of the public listen attentively.

Library and Education Commission

The Commission provides a venue for public discussion of services and resources that support and promote education and world class libraries.

story time with SJSharkie

Share Your Library Story

Share your story about how the library has transformed your life.