This blog was originally published in 2025 and has been updated to reflect current information. Happy New Year, San Jose. This Monday, we observe and celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., on January 20, 2025. Widely considered the face of the Civil Rights Movement, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., inspired those of his…
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Commemoration of an iconic leader.
Community Engagement – Fall 2025
The San José Public Library is committed to connecting and listening to San Jose residents. One way we do this is by visiting public events and talking to our residents and neighbors. Each quarter we ask community members the following questions: Do you use the library? If so, which one? Why do you use the…
Silicon Valley Reads 2026: Bridges to Belonging
Community Reading: January – March 2025 Offered from mid-January to the end of March 2026, Silicon Valley Reads is an annual community program that selects books focused on a contemporary theme. It offers free events to Santa Clara County residents. These events seek to engage our community in reading, thinking, and discussing the topic. There are…
Stop, DROP, and Take Control of your Data
Remove Your Information From the Web Starting January 1, 2026, the California Delete Act allows for California Residents to use the Delete, Request and Opt-Out (DROP) platform to remove their information from the internet. This new year, you can take control of your data and help to remove information about yourself being collecting and sold…
National Science Fiction Day
"The real universe is always one step beyond logic." -- Frank Herbert What SF Interests You? National Science Fiction Day is January 2 every year (this date was chosen because it's the day 20th-century SF writer Isaac Asimov celebrated his birthday, which was unknown). The subgenres of SF are many, including dystopia, cyberpunk, time travel…
Self-Care During the Winter Holidays
Take Care of Yourself This Holiday Season Each holiday season, it’s easy to be caught up with taking care of family and loved ones, as well as finishing up year-end work. We often get so busy, we forget to take care of ourselves. Remember to slow down and get some rest. Don’t forget to breathe…
Wrapped in Service: SJPL Volunteer Stories
As we celebrate this holiday season, we want to shine a light on the incredible volunteers whose dedication helps create a truly magical experience at our library. Their time and talents are invaluable gifts that strengthen and support our community. We interviewed some outstanding volunteers who shared what inspires them to continue volunteering at SJPL…
Exhibit: Wintertime in San Jose
Christmas in the Park: A San Jose Tradition While the chances of snow aren't in the cards, San Jose still has its very own winter wonderland at Christmas in the Park. The Christmas in the Park tradition is going on it's 45th year. Check out our photos here from the California Room Digital Collections. Snow…
Christmas Fiction Selections for 2025!
Get ready for the Holiday Season with some book selections from our Fiction shelves!
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