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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.
Celebrate Mom at the Library
Multiple Event Listings
Craft a special handmade gift for mom and create memories this Mother's Day at your library.
2026 Gira de Libro Library Tour by Bicycle
May 16th | 9:00am - 2:45pm
Join us for the 11th Annual Gira de Libro Library Tour by Bicycle on Saturday, May 16. Registration is now open.
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.
Celebrate Mom at the Library
Multiple Event Listings
Craft a special handmade gift for mom and create memories this Mother's Day at your library.
2026 Gira de Libro Library Tour by Bicycle
May 16th | 9:00am - 2:45pm
Join us for the 11th Annual Gira de Libro Library Tour by Bicycle on Saturday, May 16. Registration is now open.
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Ayuda con TecnologÃa - Habilidades Digitales, part of a series
Apr 28th | 10:00am - 6:00pm
Aprende habilidades digitales esenciales para navegar por el mundo en lÃnea actual.
Educational Park Art Club
Apr 28th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Recommended for ages 5-12, but families are welcome.
Teen Voiceover Challenge
Apr 28th | 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Join us for monthly voice-over challenges. We supply you the character type and short script, you supply our mic with your talent.
Bombay Jam
Apr 28th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Dance, sweat and move to the hottest Bollywood music and experience sheer exhilaration.
Ayuda con TecnologÃa - Habilidades Digitales, part of a series
Apr 28th | 10:00am - 6:00pm
Aprende habilidades digitales esenciales para navegar por el mundo en lÃnea actual.
Educational Park Art Club
Apr 28th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Recommended for ages 5-12, but families are welcome.
Teen Voiceover Challenge
Apr 28th | 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Join us for monthly voice-over challenges. We supply you the character type and short script, you supply our mic with your talent.
Bombay Jam
Apr 28th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Dance, sweat and move to the hottest Bollywood music and experience sheer exhilaration.
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May the 4th Strikes Back
Travel to a galaxy not so far away with May the 4th Star Wars comics, books, movies, crafts, and more.
Free Comic Book Day!
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, San José Public Library locations will join other libraries and select retailers to offer free comic books!
National Teacher Day
Did you know that SJPL offers Educator Cards, Teaching Resources and Class Visits?
May the 4th Strikes Back
Travel to a galaxy not so far away with May the 4th Star Wars comics, books, movies, crafts, and more.
Free Comic Book Day!
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, San José Public Library locations will join other libraries and select retailers to offer free comic books!
National Teacher Day
Did you know that SJPL offers Educator Cards, Teaching Resources and Class Visits?
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