San Jose Public Library

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Whether you are new here or a seasoned pro...
You belong at San José Public Library.

Graphic Novel Making Contest Awards Ceremony

Sep 7th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm

San Jose City Hall - Rotunda

Come celebrate the creative efforts of everyone who has participated in the 2024 Graphic Novel Making Contest! Contest winners will be…

Chef Martin Yan amid an elegant, golden background with two of his cookbooks.

Celebrate the Moon Festival with Chef & Author Martin Yan

Sep 21st | 2:30pm - 3:30pm

San Jose City Hall - Rotunda

Join us for a special Moon Festival celebration with celebrity chef and author Martin Yan. The Emcee will be Robert Handa from NBC Bay Area!

Summer Learning Survey

Share your thoughts on Summer Learning 2024 with us. Survey ends September 7, 2024. Available in English, Vietnamese, and Chinese.

Fall Into Fiction Short Story Contest

It's Fall, Y'all! SJPL is inviting amateur authors to enter our short story contest. Submit your work September 1–30.

Graphic Novel Making Contest Awards Ceremony

Sep 7th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm

San Jose City Hall - Rotunda

Come celebrate the creative efforts of everyone who has participated in the 2024 Graphic Novel Making Contest! Contest winners will be…

Celebrate the Moon Festival with Chef & Author Martin Yan

Sep 21st | 2:30pm - 3:30pm

San Jose City Hall - Rotunda

Join us for a special Moon Festival celebration with celebrity chef and author Martin Yan. The Emcee will be Robert Handa from NBC Bay Area!

Summer Learning Survey

Share your thoughts on Summer Learning 2024 with us. Survey ends September 7, 2024. Available in English, Vietnamese, and Chinese.

Fall Into Fiction Short Story Contest

It's Fall, Y'all! SJPL is inviting amateur authors to enter our short story contest. Submit your work September 1–30.

Your First-Day Ready Essentials

Prep for a great school year with a library card, free tutoring, and more! Perfect for students, educators, and the people who love them.

Educator Library Card

San José educators can now get a special library card that allows for an extended checkout period and no fines on overdue materials.

Supporting Student Success

Does your child have a Student Library Card? View a list of participating schools to access valuable resources and achieve academic success!

SJPL staff holding up letters that read, #RightToLibrary

Exercise Your #RightToLibrary

At SJPL, everyone has the right to learn, explore, and develop new skills. Join the RTL revolution!

Host Your Next Community Event at the Library

Need a place for your community event? We have community rooms available for non-profits to rent.

Personal Reading Recommendations - 5forU

Ask our librarians what to read next. Fill out our form and a librarian will email you with a list of five books, selected just for you!

Score Big with a Library Card

Celebrate the spirit of community and curiosity with our free 49ers library card. Whether you're a sports fan, a book lover, or both—this card is your game changer.

With a San José Public Library card in your lineup, you're set to make the ultimate play for thrilling reads, prime spots in our reservable spaces, and so much more!

Rush for Your Card

New Events

Make memories with us.

paper bag cat craft grouped with real kittens.

Grab & Go Craft: Paper Bag Cats

Sep 1st, All day

Educational Park

West Valley Book Club, part of a series

Sep 3rd | 4:00pm - 6:00pm

West Valley

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(Virtual) Citizenship Class, part of a series

Sep 3rd | 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Online Event

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Artwork of a knight adventuring into a dungeon and running into and tentacled monster.

Sci-Fi Fantasy Book Club

Sep 3rd | 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Village Square

More Events

New Events

Make memories with us.

Event
Grab & Go Craft: Paper Bag Cats
Sep 1st, All day

Event
West Valley Book Club, part of a series
Sep 3rd | 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Event
(Virtual) Citizenship Class, part of a series
Sep 3rd | 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Event
Sci-Fi Fantasy Book Club
Sep 3rd | 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Event
3D Printing Drop-In @ TeenHQ, part of a series
Sep 4th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Event
Reading to Furry Friends, part of a series
Sep 4th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Virtual Poetry Circle, part of a series
Sep 5th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Dia de los Muertos Workshop Series, part of a series
Sep 5th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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.