San Jose Public Library

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Summer Learning: June 1 - July 31, 2024

Read to learn and win prizes! San José Public Library invites readers of all ages to expand their knowledge over the summer.

Cosplay on Display

San José Public Library presents Cosplay On Display to celebrate the creative ingenuity that is costume play, or cosplay, in our community!

Graphic Novel Making Contest

Calling all Amateur Comic Makers! Create and submit your own short comic or graphic novel!

Important Update: SJ Access Hotspot Program Ending

Our hotspots may be sunsetting this summer, but we still have free Wi-Fi at all SJPL locations and computers available for you to use.

Summer Learning: June 1 - July 31, 2024

Read to learn and win prizes! San José Public Library invites readers of all ages to expand their knowledge over the summer.

Cosplay on Display

San José Public Library presents Cosplay On Display to celebrate the creative ingenuity that is costume play, or cosplay, in our community!

Graphic Novel Making Contest

Calling all Amateur Comic Makers! Create and submit your own short comic or graphic novel!

Important Update: SJ Access Hotspot Program Ending

Our hotspots may be sunsetting this summer, but we still have free Wi-Fi at all SJPL locations and computers available for you to use.

Library-by-Mail

This free service delivers library materials to SJPL members of all ages with a permanent or temporary disability living in San José.

Personal Reading Recommendations - 5forU

Ask our librarians what to read next. Fill out our form and a librarian will email you with a list of five books, selected just for you!

Get a Library Card

Members get more. Sign up online for a free library card and gain instant membership access to online resources. Choose your free library card design at any location and gain full access to even more.

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New Events

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The Tech Challenge: Build Your Own Gravity-Powered Car

Jul 15th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Bascom

East Bay Vivarium

Jul 16th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rose Garden

Tanabata/Star Festival Craft

Jul 16th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Vineland

Various teens participating in WeThrive program.

Summer 2024 WeThrive High School Entrepreneur Camp, part of a series

Jul 16th | 4:30pm - 7:00pm

King Library

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The Skill Series

Each month, we will feature educational opportunities and services designed to elevate your life.

Whether you are going near or far this summer, you can find free resources at the library. It's always a good idea to get started by signing up for Summer Learning. Readers of all ages can win prizes for their reading! If you are staying local, you can find fun, free attractions using Discover & Go and Santa Clara County Parks Pass. For those who are traveling farther, Mango Languages can help you learn conversation skills in over 70 different languages. Finally, you can always experience culture and art right in the comfort of your home with the Performing Arts Collection which features opera, music and theatre. Whenever you are going this summer, make sure to take the library along with you!