Giving Thanks Together
On the fourth Thursday of November, families and communities across the nation gather for Thanksgiving. This day is centered on gratitude, togetherness, and giving back. Many celebrate by sharing a meal, volunteering, or reflecting on the year’s blessings.
Giving thanks is a tradition that transcends cultures and borders. Communities around the world honor gratitude in their own ways. Join us at the library to celebrate our San José community with stories, crafts, and more, and learn how you can give back.
Events
Suggested Reads
Online Resources
Thanksgiving Food and Cooking
Find Thanksgiving recipes and décor ideas in current and past magazine issues on Flipster.
People of the First Thanksgiving
Learn about the Pilgrims, including those who may have attended the first Thanksgiving, in Gale In Context: Biography.
Squanto and the Pilgrims
Explore the life of Squanto, a Patuxet interpreter who helped the Pilgrims, through Gale In Context: Biography.
Massasoit and the Pilgrims
Learn about Massasoit, the Wampanoag leader who negotiated peace with the Pilgrims, in Gale In Context: Biography.
Giving Back
Volunteer Services
Volunteering is a great way to use your talents, provide valuable service to the community, learn new skills, and meet great people!
San José Public Library Foundation
Learn more about how your donation can impact the Library and our community.
Friends of the Library
Join a wonderful team of community organizers that support library programs.
Teens Reach
Build your leadership skills by developing and participating in library activities, as well as becoming library advisors and advocates.