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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.

Veterans Day

Veterans Day, a national holiday held annually on November 11, honors members of the United States Armed Forces who have served in peace…

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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.

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.

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.

Veterans Day

Veterans Day, a national holiday held annually on November 11, honors members of the United States Armed Forces who have served in peace…

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.

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.

Community Resources for Job Seekers

Do you need help with your job search? Browse our list of partners by the type of help you're looking for.

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Diwali the Festival of Lights

Experience the rich cultural heritage of Diwali as we explore traditional symbols, colors, and motifs through hands-on art projects.

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!

Get a Card

New Events

Make memories with us.

Sensory Play - Fall Leaf Painting Storytime

Nov 6th | 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tully

3D Printing Drop-In @ TeenHQ, part of a series

Nov 6th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm

King Library

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Meet the Author: Marek Kaminski

Nov 6th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Joyce Ellington

Diwali Storytime

Nov 7th | 11:00am - 12:00pm

Cambrian

More Events

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.