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Local Lit: Annual Author Fair

LocalLit is a celebration of local authors, their books and navigating the writing and publishing process.

Happy Thanksgiving

Discover a new tradition this Thanksgiving holiday with free events for the entire family.

Winter Reading

Winter Reading is back! Sign up, read, and earn giveaways and a chance at the grand prizes. December 2 – January 5.

National Novel Writing Month 2024

National Novel Writing Month—NANOWRIMO—is in November. Ready to write your novel? There's still time! Use our tips, tricks, and inspiration.

Local Lit: Annual Author Fair

LocalLit is a celebration of local authors, their books and navigating the writing and publishing process.

Happy Thanksgiving

Discover a new tradition this Thanksgiving holiday with free events for the entire family.

Winter Reading

Winter Reading is back! Sign up, read, and earn giveaways and a chance at the grand prizes. December 2 – January 5.

National Novel Writing Month 2024

National Novel Writing Month—NANOWRIMO—is in November. Ready to write your novel? There's still time! Use our tips, tricks, and inspiration.

Free Immigration Services

Find free services, including lawyers, that help with immigration issues.

Study Smarter, Not Harder with SJPL

Crush your midterms, finals, and projects! Find your perfect study spot, connect to test prep resources, and get online homework help.

Native American Heritage Month

During the month of November, celebrate the rich history and culture of Native Americans with free events, booklists and staff reflections.

Silhouette of fans cheering. Fan in center has a foam finger that says SJPL on a purple background with watermarks of books. Text: Join SJPL's fine-free wave.

Wave Goodbye to Late Fines

Cheer on, all late fines are officially out of the game. Bring back your overdue items and pass on the joy of borrowing.

Golden State Warriors Library Card design. Various basketball themed icons.

Hey, Dub Nation! We have a new library card for you.

San José Public Library and the Golden State Warriors have teamed up to release a NEW library card — just in time for Library Card Sign Up Month.

Sign-up for your FREE Wariors Library Card today!

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New Events

Make memories with us.

Color Creative: Custom Keychains, part of a series

Nov 20th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm

King Library

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Reading and Cuddling with Dogs

Nov 22nd | 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Berryessa

Friday Fun: Basics of Animation

Nov 22nd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Willow Glen

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New Titles

Find your next favorite read.

The Skill Series

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

As summer fades and new routines begin, it's the perfect time to expand your knowledge, explore new interests, and advance your education or career. We're here to help. Use our Gale Databases for researching business or homework projects, learn a new language with Pronunciator, or enjoy a wide array of global publications, including The Economist, Rolling Stone, USA Today, and The Guardian through PressReader. For music enthusiasts, Rock’s Backpages offers a deeper exploration into music journalism. You can also take some time to finally learn about AI with two new courses in our Digital Skill Building Pathways.