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It's National Library Card Sign-Up Month
Exercise your right to library and discover new ways to use your library card.
Graphic Novel Making Contest Awards Ceremony
Sep 19th | 1:00pm - 4:30pm
San José City Hall - Rotunda
Celebrate the creative efforts of everyone who has participated in the 2026 Graphic Novel Making Contest.
Mid-Autumn Festivities
Multiple Event Listings
Celebrate the Moon Festival with cultural performances, arts & crafts, stories, food, and more.
Fall Into Fiction Short Story Contest
During the month of September, writers of all ages and styles can submit a short story for a chance to win prizes and be published.
It's National Library Card Sign-Up Month
Exercise your right to library and discover new ways to use your library card.
Graphic Novel Making Contest Awards Ceremony
Sep 19th | 1:00pm - 4:30pm
San José City Hall - Rotunda
Celebrate the creative efforts of everyone who has participated in the 2026 Graphic Novel Making Contest.
Mid-Autumn Festivities
Multiple Event Listings
Celebrate the Moon Festival with cultural performances, arts & crafts, stories, food, and more.
Fall Into Fiction Short Story Contest
During the month of September, writers of all ages and styles can submit a short story for a chance to win prizes and be published.
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New Events
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Bay Area Comics and Comix Exhibition
Jun 1st - Sep 30th | All day
Explore the rich Bay Area history of cartooning, comics, graphic novels, and more at King Library’s California Room.
Craft Tuesdays & Thursdays
Sep 10th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for a limited series of crafts on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
Fall Craft: Rock Painting!
Sep 10th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for some Fall art fun as we paint rocks!
Adult Craftivities
Sep 10th | 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Cambrian Branch Library.
Bay Area Comics and Comix Exhibition
Jun 1st - Sep 30th | All day
Explore the rich Bay Area history of cartooning, comics, graphic novels, and more at King Library’s California Room.
Craft Tuesdays & Thursdays
Sep 10th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for a limited series of crafts on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
Fall Craft: Rock Painting!
Sep 10th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for some Fall art fun as we paint rocks!
Adult Craftivities
Sep 10th | 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Cambrian Branch Library.
New Titles
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New Blogs & Lists
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Honoring Indigenous Peoples Day
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day in California and learn about native resilience, heritage and local community commitment.
Volunteer Spotlight: National Hispanic Heritage Month
This annual celebration recognizes the historical and cultural enrichment of the Hispanic and Latino community in the United States.
The Design of AI Kickoff
As part of the yearlong Technologist-in-Residence programming, the Library is kicking off the Crafting Our Future series on September 16th!
Honoring Indigenous Peoples Day
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day in California and learn about native resilience, heritage and local community commitment.
Volunteer Spotlight: National Hispanic Heritage Month
This annual celebration recognizes the historical and cultural enrichment of the Hispanic and Latino community in the United States.
The Design of AI Kickoff
As part of the yearlong Technologist-in-Residence programming, the Library is kicking off the Crafting Our Future series on September 16th!
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