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Graphic Novel Making Contest
Calling all Amateur Comic Makers! Create and submit your own short comic or graphic novel!
Special Storytime with Bay Area’s Bay FC Soccer Players
Jun 11th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children and families, get ready for a super fun storyime with Bay FC stars Emmie Allen and Catherine Paulson! Come enjoy an…
Digital Discovery Workshops
Join the San José Public Library for a summer filled with free Coding and STEAM programs.
Read. Learn. Win!
Summer Learning is finally here. Sign up and take advantage of a summer full of adventure, events, reading, and prizes!
Graphic Novel Making Contest
Calling all Amateur Comic Makers! Create and submit your own short comic or graphic novel!
Special Storytime with Bay Area’s Bay FC Soccer Players
Jun 11th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children and families, get ready for a super fun storyime with Bay FC stars Emmie Allen and Catherine Paulson! Come enjoy an…
Digital Discovery Workshops
Join the San José Public Library for a summer filled with free Coding and STEAM programs.
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Summer Learning Kickoff: Brian Scott Magic Show
Jun 3rd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens Reach
Jun 3rd | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Family Storytime with Councilmember Campos
Jun 4th | 11:30am - 12:00pm
Digital Skills: Google Drive Basics
Jun 4th | 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Summer Learning Kickoff: Brian Scott Magic Show
Jun 3rd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens Reach
Jun 3rd | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Family Storytime with Councilmember Campos
Jun 4th | 11:30am - 12:00pm
Digital Skills: Google Drive Basics
Jun 4th | 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Summer Learning Kickoff: Brian Scott Magic Show
Jun 3rd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens Reach
Jun 3rd | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Family Storytime with Councilmember Campos
Jun 4th | 11:30am - 12:00pm
Digital Skills: Google Drive Basics
Jun 4th | 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Summer Learning Kickoff: Brian Scott Magic Show
Jun 3rd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens Reach
Jun 3rd | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Family Storytime with Councilmember Campos
Jun 4th | 11:30am - 12:00pm
Digital Skills: Google Drive Basics
Jun 4th | 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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The Skill Series
Each season, we feature educational opportunities and services designed to elevate your life.
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, settle into the season with time for reflection and discovery. Whether you’re nurturing your creativity, getting curious through our The Great Courses offerings, committing to some hands-on projects, or exploring your family’s story, our resources are here to enrich and inspire.
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Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month
Every immigrant’s story is a powerful reminder of the human spirit’s ability to overcome, rebuild, and inspire!
Announcing the 2025 Spring into Poetry Contest Winners!
Find out our winners and read their poems!
It's Time! The Graphic Novel Making Contest Starts Today!
Submit your Graphic Novel Today! Our Contest Runs From June 1 - July 31, 2025 Calling all comics and manga fans, artists, and…
Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month
Every immigrant’s story is a powerful reminder of the human spirit’s ability to overcome, rebuild, and inspire!
Announcing the 2025 Spring into Poetry Contest Winners!
Find out our winners and read their poems!
It's Time! The Graphic Novel Making Contest Starts Today!
Submit your Graphic Novel Today! Our Contest Runs From June 1 - July 31, 2025 Calling all comics and manga fans, artists, and…
Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month
Every immigrant’s story is a powerful reminder of the human spirit’s ability to overcome, rebuild, and inspire!
Announcing the 2025 Spring into Poetry Contest Winners!
Find out our winners and read their poems!
It's Time! The Graphic Novel Making Contest Starts Today!
Submit your Graphic Novel Today! Our Contest Runs From June 1 - July 31, 2025 Calling all comics and manga fans, artists, and…
Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month
Every immigrant’s story is a powerful reminder of the human spirit’s ability to overcome, rebuild, and inspire!
Announcing the 2025 Spring into Poetry Contest Winners!
Find out our winners and read their poems!
It's Time! The Graphic Novel Making Contest Starts Today!
Submit your Graphic Novel Today! Our Contest Runs From June 1 - July 31, 2025 Calling all comics and manga fans, artists, and…
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