Celebrate Community with Us
National Night Out is almost here, and we're excited to celebrate this special community tradition with you on Tuesday, August 6, 2024! This event is a great way to connect with neighbors, enjoy fun activities, and strengthen our community spirit. We love being part of National Night Out because it brings people together and builds strong neighborhood bonds. Our library staff will be at many events across the city, ready to share fun activities and helpful resources.
Spotlight on Mt. Pleasant
One shining example of the community spirit that National Night Out fosters is the event in Mount Pleasant. For over 12 years, the Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Association (MPNA) has organized this gathering, with the Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library joining in for the past 5 years. This lively event features live music, delicious food trucks, engaging games, and more.
MPNA president Melissa Lopez beautifully captures the essence of the evening:
"[Last year's event] was a successful night to gather as a community, eat tasty food, dance to live music, make crafts, play games, meet our local police, and learn about some valuable community resources. We had so many wonderful organizations participate and so many great volunteers help to make the event a success. We cannot wait until next year!"
This is just one example of the many vibrant National Night Out celebrations happening throughout San Jose. Each event is unique, reflecting the character and energy of its neighborhood, and our library staff are excited to be a part of this special night, bringing fun and resources to our communities.
Find Your Local Library at National Night Out
Our library staff will be at many National Night Out events across the city, offering activities and resources for everyone. Here's where you can find us:
| Library Location Supporting the Event | Time | Neighborhood / Sponsor | Location | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alum Rock | 5:30-7:30 PM | Alum Rock Village Action Committee | Linda Vista Elementary School | Book giveaways, library card sign-ups |
| Berryessa | 5:00-9:00 PM | District 4 Councilmember Cohen's Office | Flickinger Park | Games, crafts, SJPL swag |
| 6:30-8:00 PM | Berryessa Community Center | Berryessa Community Center | Crafts, games, SJPL swag | |
| Biblioteca Latinoamericana | 4:00 PM | Markham Plaza | 2000 Monterey Rd | Library card sign-ups, community resources |
| 5:00 PM | Guadalupe Washington | Brenda Lopez Plaza | Community resource sharing | |
| East Branch | 5:00-7:00 PM | McKinley Bonita Neighborhoods Association | Martin Park | Promotional flyers, giveaways |
| Edenvale | 5:00-7:00 PM | Christ The King Church | 5284 Monterey Rd | Book giveaways, SJPL Swag, SJPL resources and information |
| Educational Park | 5:00-7:00 PM | Las Plumas | Rancho Verde Apartments, 303 Checkers Drive | Crafts, promotional items |
| Hillview | 4:00-8:00 PM | Mayfair Community | Mayfair Community Center | Crafts, book giveaways |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library | 6:00-8:00 PM | Bible Way Church | 2090 Oakland Road | Games, community resource sharing |
| Mt. Pleasant | 6:00-8:00 PM | Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Association | Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library | Crafts, live music, games, free food |
| Seven Trees | 6:00-8:00 PM | Seven Trees | Seven Trees Community Center | Giveaways, promotional items |
| Tully | 5:00-7:00 PM | Santee | 1399 Santee Dr | Promotional flyers, SJPL swag, community resources |
| 5:00-7:00 PM | McLaughlin Corridor Neighborhood Association | 2995 Tuers Rd | Games, community resource sharing | |
| Vineland | 5:00-7:00 PM | Hoffman/Via Monte | Almaden Hills United Methodist Church | Book giveaways, SJPL swag |
| West Valley & Bascom | 5:30-8:00 PM | Cadillac Winchester | Payne Avenue Friendship Park | SJPL swag |
Be Part of the Fun!
Join us for an evening of connection, creativity, and celebration. National Night Out is a wonderful opportunity to experience the warmth and togetherness that make our communities special. We can't wait to see you there!
Your Next Community Event
Do you have a community event coming up? Do you want library staff to share the Library with your attendees? Please contact your desired San José Public Library location to request SJPL staff at your community event.
We love being at these events, and people love us being there. But don't take our word for it! Melissa Delgado, Recreation Leader for Project Hope, PRNS, has said, "The neighborhood association and I are thrilled to have you host a table."
Don't have a place for your community event? We have Community Rooms available for non-profits to rent.
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