Summer Reading Celebration!

Adult (Ages 18+)

How to Participate ...

1. Adults, sign up at your local library or online starting June 1

2. Book reviews can be submitted online after setting up a personal account or can be submitted at your local branch library.

3. Read one or more books every 2 weeks, review them, submit them and you're entered into our bi-weekly prize drawing!

4. Only those items read between June 1st and July 31 will be eligible.

Summer Reading Prizes for Adults!

• Flexible Book Light
• Starbucks Gift Card®
• Re-usable book bags with goodies
• Grand Prize: Kindle Fire

4th annual Graphic Novel Contest! 

Part of the Summer Reading Celebration

Check our calendar page for other FREE activities to enjoy this summer!

Celebrate the Month of the Young Child at the San Jose Children's Faire! 

Saturday, April 21

10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Faire is expected to draw over 5,000 attendees to the outdoor festival, held at Discovery Meadow (in front of the Children's Discovery Museum), in downtown San José.

The theme this year is "Rock, Roll & Read" and features family-oriented stage entertainment, special attractions, and activity booths offering hands-on activities for children ages 2 -12.  Families can obtain information about education, child care, recreational programs and health and safety resources. 

For more information call (408) 808-2617, or visit www.sjpl.org/moyc

SAN JOSE, Calif.—San José Children’s Faire, to be held 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 21st, is expected to draw over 5,000 attendees to Discovery Meadow (in front of the Children’s Discovery Museum) in downtown San José. “Rock, Roll and Read” is the theme for this year’s annual event, which features family-oriented stage entertainment, special attractions, and activity booths offering hands-on activities for children, ages two to 12, in addition to information for families about education, child care, health and safety resources, and recreational programs.

The Faire, now in its 24^th year, is a free, one-day, outdoor festival designed to link parents and caregivers of young children with community organizations that serve their needs and is the highlight of the City of San José’s “Month of the Young Child” celebration.

The “Month of the Young Child” is the local extension of the national “Week of the Young Child” celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. It was established in 1971 in recognition that early childhood experiences (birth to age 8) lay the foundation for success in school and later life.

On Tuesday, April 3rd, San José City Council proclaimed April 2012 as “Month of the Young Child” in the City of San José, encouraging both individuals and organizations to support this observance.  Additional activities marking San José Public Library’s celebration of the “Month of the Young Child” include:

• City Council recognition of this year’s recipients of the “Outstanding Contributors to Child Care Awards” on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 in San José City Hall Council Chambers.
• Children’s art displays, providing insight into the imagination and development of young children at the Children’s Faire.
• More activities at selected library branches may be located by visiting San José Public Library MOYC events  .

For more information, visit www.sjpl.org/moyc or call (408) 808-2617

Hey everyone its National Library Week, April 8-14!

Celebrate National Library Week with a fun Scavenger Hunt at your local library.  All participants will receive a prize. This program is designed for children ages 6 and up.

While at the library visit the information desk and pick up a heart and tell us why you love your library. 

You Can Meet Buzz and Woody!

Noon, Wednesday, Feb. 22

King Library, Children's Room

Bring your camera and take a photo with a star from

Disney Pixars Toy Story 3.

Don't forget you can still donate a new children's book to the Partners in Reading Family Literacy Program's Book Drive "Together We Read."  Book drive ends Friday, Feb. 25.

Donate a new book at your local branch library and receive one FREE ticket to Disney on Ice presents Disney/Pixar's Toy Story 3. One ticket per family, while supplies last.

Why donate to the Partners in Reading book drive?

Only 1 out of every 300 children from low-income families own a book.  Help local families start their own home library and create the joy of reading as a family. Reading helps expand imagination, builds knowledge, it's cool, fun and exciting. Most importantly, reading takes you To Infinity ... and Beyond!

Fun Activities for the Family!

Disney on Ice representative will also present a special Make your own Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head!  Storytime/Craft program at three locations.

• Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 11:30 a.m. at  Evergreen Branch Library

• Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 3:30 p.m. at Tully Community Branch Library

• Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 11:30 a.m. at Edenvale Branch Library

Thank you for supporting Partners in Reading's Book Drive!

Free reusable bags are available from the City of San José while supplies last. Limit, one per household. Check the Bag Outreach Schedule for locations and times. City representatives will be available to answer your questions about the ordinance.