Newsroom
Welcome to the Newsroom!
The San José Public Library’s (SJPL) online newsroom is a central location that provides you with our latest news, media contact list, logo use, photos, videos, and more.
News Media Contacts
Elizabeth Castañeda
elizabeth.castaneda@sjlibrary.org
408-808-2175
Nancy Macías
nancy.macias@sjlibrary.org
408-808-2092
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Resources
SJPL Brand Resources
Asset pack of SJPL logos and guidelines for use.
SJPL In the News
The Library is making headlines! Read about San José Public Library in the news.
Branch Photos
High quality professional photography of all our locations.
SJPL's Virtual Backgrounds
Have some fun with these virtual background wallpapers that include the interior and exterior of our library locations.
Resources
Our Organization
Library mission & vision, jobs at the library, library management, facts and history.
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Keep up with the latest from SJPL by subscribing to our eNewsletters on a variety of interests.
Blogs
Blogs by library staff on topics such as books, eResources, teens, and local history.
2026 Gira de Libro Library Tour by Bicycle
Mar 17, 2026
Join us for the 11th Annual Gira de Libro Library Tour by Bicycle on Saturday, May 16. Tour takes off at Calabazas Branch Library.
Vote for Your Favorite Teacher
Mar 16, 2026
Know an outstanding TK-12 educator who inspires and supports students? Nominate them for the SJ Educator of the Year Award by April 15.
Grand Opening of the AI Center for Civic and Social Good
Mar 03, 2026
New public space in downtown San José expands access to AI education, tools, and research for residents, students, and workers.
San José Public Library Reveals Top Checkouts of 2025
Nov 24, 2025
SJ Library members’ reading trends feature a children’s favorite as overall leader for a second year in a row.
2026 Gira de Libro Library Tour by Bicycle
Mar 17, 2026
Join us for the 11th Annual Gira de Libro Library Tour by Bicycle on Saturday, May 16. Tour takes off at Calabazas Branch Library.
Vote for Your Favorite Teacher
Mar 16, 2026
Know an outstanding TK-12 educator who inspires and supports students? Nominate them for the SJ Educator of the Year Award by April 15.
Grand Opening of the AI Center for Civic and Social Good
Mar 03, 2026
New public space in downtown San José expands access to AI education, tools, and research for residents, students, and workers.
San José Public Library Reveals Top Checkouts of 2025
Nov 24, 2025
SJ Library members’ reading trends feature a children’s favorite as overall leader for a second year in a row.
