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SJPL Recommendation News: December 2023

What do our librarians recommend? Boost your browsing or add variety to your To Read list with featured, curated booklists.

SJPL Recommendation News: December 2023

What do our librarians recommend? Boost your browsing or add variety to your To Read list with featured, curated booklists.

SJPL Recommendation News: December 2023

What do our librarians recommend? Boost your browsing or add variety to your To Read list with featured, curated booklists.

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Item Donation Drive in partnership with HomeFirst

Dec 6th | 10:00am - 7:00pm

West Valley

Item Donation Drive in partnership with HomeFirst

Dec 6th | 10:00am - 7:00pm

West Valley

Ukulele on a warm, neutral background amid holiday decorations.

Ukulele For Beginners: Christmas Songs, part of a series

Dec 6th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Alviso

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Item Donation Drive in partnership with HomeFirst

Dec 6th | 10:00am - 7:00pm

West Valley

Ukulele For Beginners: Christmas Songs, part of a series

Dec 6th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Alviso

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ARTrepreneurs Seminar

Dec 9th | 10:00am - 4:30pm

King Library

Two toy cars with miniature christmas trees strapped to their rooftops drive through a wintery scene.

Everyone Can Create - Winter Animated

Dec 14th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hillview

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The Skill Series

Each month, we will feature educational opportunities and services designed to elevate your life. This month, as many of our community members return to school, we will focus on learning and studying for all ages.