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Student Help

Excellence in school begins at the library. Find out how we help San José students succeed.

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Homework Help - Online Resources

Online resources to help with homework assignments for children and teens.

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Kids Reads

Book recommendations and eBooks for kids.

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Events for Kids

Fun and educational events for the youngest children (ages 0-5) and older kids (ages 5-10).

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Kids Games & Fun

Fun and educational games that kids can play online.

Latest Blogs

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SJPL Picks Recommendation Rag: December 2022

What do our librarians recommend? Boost your browsing or add variety to your "To Read" list with reading recommendations from our librarians, in this occasional reader's advisory publication.

Marsha Malcolm
12/01/2022 - 1:00 AM

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Hanukkah 2022

The Festival of Lights is celebrated from December 18 to 26 this year.

Tom Hewitt
11/22/2022 - 12:00 PM

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Ms. Ila's Middle Grade Reading Club: Duet by Elise Broach

Mirabelle and Michael try to solve the mystery of the missing piano (how can you lose a piano?)

Ila Langner
11/16/2022 - 10:00 AM

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