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Coming Soon: San José 2026 Library Cards
Get your game on with the new, exclusive San José 2026–themed library card and enjoy member-only perks. Available Monday, Feb. 2.
Black History is American History
Dive into Black History Month with the special exhibits, events, and a community kick-off on Thursday, Feb. 5 at the King Library.
Lunar New Year
Ring in the Year of the Horse with free lion dance performances, community celebrations, arts and crafts, and more.
Service Day at SJPL
Feb 7th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Various Locations
Show love for your library and help beautify your branch. It’s a great way to give back to your community and earn service hours.
Coming Soon: San José 2026 Library Cards
Get your game on with the new, exclusive San José 2026–themed library card and enjoy member-only perks. Available Monday, Feb. 2.
Black History is American History
Dive into Black History Month with the special exhibits, events, and a community kick-off on Thursday, Feb. 5 at the King Library.
Lunar New Year
Ring in the Year of the Horse with free lion dance performances, community celebrations, arts and crafts, and more.
Service Day at SJPL
Feb 7th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Various Locations
Show love for your library and help beautify your branch. It’s a great way to give back to your community and earn service hours.
Become a Member
Unlock exclusive library privileges with a free library card. Choose your free library card design at any location and gain full access to even more.
New Events
Make memories with us.
Art of the African Diaspora Art Exhibit
Jan 11th - Feb 22nd | All day
Experience the 2026 Art of the African Diaspora exhibit at the King Library. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Asistencia Tecnologica - Ayuda Personalizada, part of a series
Feb 1st | 12:00pm - 3:00pm
La biblioteca te ayudará a abrir una cuenta de correo electrónico, conectarte a internet, aprender a usar computadoras y mucho más.
Black History Month Storytime
Feb 1st | 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Join us for a special storytime as we celebrate and learn about Black History Month through stories, songs, and more.
Everyone Can Create: Digital Valentine's Day Cards
Feb 1st | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us to create a digital Valentine’s Day card that celebrates someone you really appreciate.
Art of the African Diaspora Art Exhibit
Jan 11th - Feb 22nd | All day
Experience the 2026 Art of the African Diaspora exhibit at the King Library. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Asistencia Tecnologica - Ayuda Personalizada, part of a series
Feb 1st | 12:00pm - 3:00pm
La biblioteca te ayudará a abrir una cuenta de correo electrónico, conectarte a internet, aprender a usar computadoras y mucho más.
Black History Month Storytime
Feb 1st | 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Join us for a special storytime as we celebrate and learn about Black History Month through stories, songs, and more.
Everyone Can Create: Digital Valentine's Day Cards
Feb 1st | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us to create a digital Valentine’s Day card that celebrates someone you really appreciate.
New Titles
Find your next favorite read.
New Blogs & Lists
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Applications for the San Jose Youth Commission are Open!
Applications to be part of the 2025-2026 San Jose Youth Commission are now live until March 31, 2025!
Groundhog Day
Will Phil see his shadow?
YA Friday: SJPL Mock Printz 2026
Several SJPL staff members gathered to discuss notable young adult novels published in 2026 in a Mock Printz selection committee.
Applications for the San Jose Youth Commission are Open!
Applications to be part of the 2025-2026 San Jose Youth Commission are now live until March 31, 2025!
Groundhog Day
Will Phil see his shadow?
YA Friday: SJPL Mock Printz 2026
Several SJPL staff members gathered to discuss notable young adult novels published in 2026 in a Mock Printz selection committee.
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