Valkyries Library Card Launch
Be there for the big reveal!
Join the Golden State Valkyries and San José Public Library on Monday, September 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. as we unveil the Valkyries library card. Enjoy live music, special guest speakers, and more. Free and open to the public.
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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.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate the contributions of the Hispanic/Latin community with free events, live music, stories, and more.
Celebrating 50 Years of Community
Oct 3rd | 11:00am - 4:00pm
Celebrate 50 years of Biblioteca Latinoamericana with cultural performances, bilingual storytime, community activities, and more.
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.
It's National Library Card Sign-Up Month
Exercise your right to library and discover new ways to use your library card.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate the contributions of the Hispanic/Latin community with free events, live music, stories, and more.
Celebrating 50 Years of Community
Oct 3rd | 11:00am - 4:00pm
Celebrate 50 years of Biblioteca Latinoamericana with cultural performances, bilingual storytime, community activities, and more.
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.
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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.
Special Storytime: Mid-Autumn Festival Storytime
Sep 16th | 11:00am - 11:30am
Join us for a special storytime as we celebrate and learn about the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival through stories, songs, and more.
The Design of AI: Read + Learn + Craft
Sep 16th | 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Join us to read local Bay Area author Annalee Newitz's book “Automatic Noodle”.
STEM Wednesday: Make a Spectroscope
Sep 16th | 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Create an easy-to-build spectroscope you can keep!
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.
Special Storytime: Mid-Autumn Festival Storytime
Sep 16th | 11:00am - 11:30am
Join us for a special storytime as we celebrate and learn about the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival through stories, songs, and more.
The Design of AI: Read + Learn + Craft
Sep 16th | 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Join us to read local Bay Area author Annalee Newitz's book “Automatic Noodle”.
STEM Wednesday: Make a Spectroscope
Sep 16th | 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Create an easy-to-build spectroscope you can keep!
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Celebrate Bisexual Awareness Week!
Break out your blue and purple flags, September 16th to 23rd is Bisexual Awareness Week!
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Looking Back: Filipino American History Month
The month of October honors the presence of Filipinos in the United States.
Celebrate Bisexual Awareness Week!
Break out your blue and purple flags, September 16th to 23rd is Bisexual Awareness Week!
Celebramos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana
Celebración del mes de la herencia hispana y maneras de honrar nuestras raíces.
Looking Back: Filipino American History Month
The month of October honors the presence of Filipinos in the United States.
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