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.
Axis360 Kids Fiction
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.
SJPL Recommendation News: October 2023
What do our librarians recommend? Boost your browsing or add variety to your To Read list with featured, curated booklists.
Halloween Booktacular Giveaway
From October 22-31, kids and teens can stop by any library location and pick out a free book! Youth (0–18) are eligible while supplies last.
In-Person Author Visit: Michelle Sterling
A special read-aloud from acclaimed children's book author, Michelle Sterling.
New Braille Book Collection for Young Readers
New Braille books are now available for young readers - birth to middle school.
