Kids
Our goal is to provide kids access to quality educational programs and resources. We inspire learning, spark curiosity, and offer a safe space for growth and creativity. Through books, programs, and events, we support kids' development and help them explore their interests.
Homework Help & Fun
Get help with you homework and discover fun new games to play!
Resources
Student Help
Excellence in school begins at the library. Find out how we help San José students succeed.
Online Homework Help Resources
Online resources to help with homework assignments for children and teens.
Kids Games & Fun
Fun and educational games that kids can play online.
New Books
Calling all young explorers! New tales have landed.
eBooks
Rain or shine, read online! Our eBooks are ready whenever you are.
OverDrive for Kids
eBooks and eAudiobooks are featured in OverDrive's reading room for kids.
Boundless for Kids
New and popular fiction eBooks for kids.
MakeMake
Spanish language interactive picture books, comics, novels, and poetry for children and teens. Also includes access to virtual events.
National Geographic Kids
Full issues of National Geographic Kids magazine as well as books, videos, and images to help kids explore the world around them.
OverDrive for Kids
eBooks and eAudiobooks are featured in OverDrive's reading room for kids.
Boundless for Kids
New and popular fiction eBooks for kids.
MakeMake
Spanish language interactive picture books, comics, novels, and poetry for children and teens. Also includes access to virtual events.
National Geographic Kids
Full issues of National Geographic Kids magazine as well as books, videos, and images to help kids explore the world around them.
Your Next Book
Not sure what to read next? We can help.
Children's Booklists
Our staff picks for children of different ages.
NoveList K-8 Plus
Find out what books to read next based on your favorite books and topics.
Beanstack
Awesome book and app recommendations, hand-picked for your child by librarians. Participate in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.
Events
Discover, play, learn, repeat!
New Blogs
Find out what's new.
2026: The Year of Edmonia Lewis
The California Room has loaned the marble sculptures of Edmonia Lewis are off for travelling exhibits in 2026.
Pathfinder Valerie Escobar: Great Attitude & Great Results!
Pathfinder is a series of blogs about intrepid library staff who are leading interesting programs that you may not yet know about. Meet…
September is Deaf Awareness Month
Find the resources that our community and library have for learning ASL and about Deaf culture.
September is Library Card Sign-up Month
Your library card can do so much! Learn about free museum tickets, park passes, online resources and more!
2026: The Year of Edmonia Lewis
The California Room has loaned the marble sculptures of Edmonia Lewis are off for travelling exhibits in 2026.
Pathfinder Valerie Escobar: Great Attitude & Great Results!
Pathfinder is a series of blogs about intrepid library staff who are leading interesting programs that you may not yet know about. Meet…
September is Deaf Awareness Month
Find the resources that our community and library have for learning ASL and about Deaf culture.
September is Library Card Sign-up Month
Your library card can do so much! Learn about free museum tickets, park passes, online resources and more!
