Read, Write, and Discover All Year
Find new stories, explore poetry, and connect with local authors through San José Public Library’s seasonal programs. Discover reading challenges and activities for all ages and interests throughout the year.
For annual cultural observances, festivities, and holidays, visit Celebrations & Observances.
Silicon Valley Reads
Discover an annual community reading program that brings people together through books, shared ideas and conversation.
Spring Into Poetry
Express yourself through verse ballad, sonnet or your favorite style in our annual poetry contest.
Gira de Libro
Explore San José by bicycle on a group ride connecting libraries and the communities they serve.
Summer Learning
Keep your curiosity growing with a summer full of reading, learning, discovery, and a chance to win prizes.
Graphic Novel Making Contest
Get ready, set, draw! Combine storytelling and art in our annual contest for original comics and graphic novels.
Fall Into Fiction
Bring your ideas to life in our annual short story contest. Writers of all ages and styles are welcome to participate.
Local Lit Author Fair
Meet local authors, discover their books and explore the writing and publishing process at our annual author fair.
Winter Reading
Stay warm, cozy up with a good book and discover new stories this winter for a chance to win prizes.