Leaders x Libraries

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San Jose Leaders Share their Library Story

SJPL's "Leaders x Libraries" blog series features our San José Mayor and City Council. 

In this exclusive series, our local leaders will share their favorite books, the role libraries played in their life, and what they love most about libraries. We will release new profiles leading up to National Library Week, April 23-29.

Featured Blogs

Mayor Matt Mahan

Our Mayor shares his favorite books, the role libraries played in his life, and what he loves most about libraries.

Councilmember Pam Foley

Our District 9 Councilmember shares her favorite books, the role libraries played in her life, and what she loves most about libraries.

Councilmember Domingo Candelas

Our District 8 Councilmember shares his favorite books, the role libraries played in his life, and what he loves most about libraries.

Councilmember Peter Ortiz

Our District 5 Councilmember shares his favorite books, the role libraries played in his life, and what he loves most about libraries.

Councilmember Omar Torres

Our District 3 Councilmember shares his favorite books, the role libraries played in his life, and what he loves most about libraries.

Councilmember Bien Doan

Our District 7 Councilmember shares his favorite books, the role libraries played in his life, and what he loves most about libraries.

Councilmember Devora "Dev" Davis

Our District 6 Councilmember shares her favorite books, the role libraries played in her life, and what she loves most about libraries.

Councilmember David Cohen

Our District 4 Councilmember shares his favorite books, the role libraries played in his life, and what he loves most about libraries.

Councilmember Sergio Jimenez

Our District 2 Councilmember shares his favorite books, the role libraries played in his life, and what he loves most about libraries.

Share Your Library Story

Share your story about how the library has transformed your life.