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April is the Month of the Young Child
Celebrate the importance of early childhood education and those who nurture them with stories, crafts, and resources.
Vote for Your Favorite Teacher
Know an outstanding TK-12 educator who inspires and supports students? Nominate them for the SJ Educator of the Year Award by April 15.
Seed Libraries
San José Public Library's Seed Libraries offer seeds to the public for free. Find them at your local branch.
Spring Into Poetry
Spring into poetry with our annual poetry contest. Submit a ballad, sonnet, free verse, or another favorite style by April 30.
April is the Month of the Young Child
Celebrate the importance of early childhood education and those who nurture them with stories, crafts, and resources.
Vote for Your Favorite Teacher
Know an outstanding TK-12 educator who inspires and supports students? Nominate them for the SJ Educator of the Year Award by April 15.
Seed Libraries
San José Public Library's Seed Libraries offer seeds to the public for free. Find them at your local branch.
Spring Into Poetry
Spring into poetry with our annual poetry contest. Submit a ballad, sonnet, free verse, or another favorite style by April 30.
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New Events
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Ayuda con TecnologÃa - Habilidades Digitales, part of a series
Apr 14th | 10:00am - 6:00pm
Aprende habilidades digitales esenciales para navegar por el mundo en lÃnea actual.
Bombay Jam
Apr 14th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Dance, sweat and move to the hottest Bollywood music and experience sheer exhilaration.
Seeds of Growth Storytime with Councilmember Campos
Apr 15th | 11:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a special storytime with Councilmember Campos to celebrate how young children, families, and communities grow together.
Ayuda con TecnologÃa - Habilidades Digitales, part of a series
Apr 14th | 10:00am - 6:00pm
Aprende habilidades digitales esenciales para navegar por el mundo en lÃnea actual.
Bombay Jam
Apr 14th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Dance, sweat and move to the hottest Bollywood music and experience sheer exhilaration.
Seeds of Growth Storytime with Councilmember Campos
Apr 15th | 11:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a special storytime with Councilmember Campos to celebrate how young children, families, and communities grow together.
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My Light Therapy Findings
Are you interested in learning more about light therapy? Let's find out more!
Find Your Joy at SJPL: National Library Week 2026
National Library Week is a nationwide celebration of libraries and library workers!
Get Audible Exclusives on The Palace App
With the Palace app you have access to the library’s digital collections in one place as well as free books from the Palace and Audible.
My Light Therapy Findings
Are you interested in learning more about light therapy? Let's find out more!
Find Your Joy at SJPL: National Library Week 2026
National Library Week is a nationwide celebration of libraries and library workers!
Get Audible Exclusives on The Palace App
With the Palace app you have access to the library’s digital collections in one place as well as free books from the Palace and Audible.
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