Kids
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 Kids Fiction (Formerly Axis 360)
New and popular kids fiction eBooks.
enki for Kids
Fiction and nonfiction eBooks from enki.
LOTE4Kids
Kids can enjoy 1300+ picture books in over 45 languages along with English translations. New stories and languages are added regularly.
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.
New Events
Discover, play, learn, repeat!
New Blogs
Find out what's new.
Santa Cameos in Media
A listing of movies or specials with the REAL Santa, not just a Santa in costume!
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.