Kids
Our goal is to provide kids access to quality educational programs and resources. We inspire learning, spark curiosity, and offer a safe space for growth and creativity. Through books, programs, and events, we support kids' development and help them explore their interests.
Homework Help & Fun
Get help with you homework and discover fun new games to play!
Resources
Student Help
Excellence in school begins at the library. Find out how we help San José students succeed.
Online Homework Help Resources
Online resources to help with homework assignments for children and teens.
Kids Games & Fun
Fun and educational games that kids can play online.
New Books
Calling all young explorers! New tales have landed.
eBooks
Rain or shine, read online! Our eBooks are ready whenever you are.
OverDrive for Kids
eBooks and eAudiobooks are featured in OverDrive's reading room for kids.
Boundless Kids Fiction (Formerly Axis 360)
New and popular kids fiction eBooks.
LOTE4Kids
Kids can enjoy 1300+ picture books in over 45 languages along with English translations. New stories and languages are added regularly.
EBSCO Kids Fiction
Enjoy a variety of fiction eBooks through EBSCO with no holds in this collection especially for kids.
OverDrive for Kids
eBooks and eAudiobooks are featured in OverDrive's reading room for kids.
Boundless Kids Fiction (Formerly Axis 360)
New and popular kids fiction eBooks.
LOTE4Kids
Kids can enjoy 1300+ picture books in over 45 languages along with English translations. New stories and languages are added regularly.
EBSCO Kids Fiction
Enjoy a variety of fiction eBooks through EBSCO with no holds in this collection especially for kids.
Your Next Book
Not sure what to read next? We can help.
Children's Booklists
Our staff picks for children of different ages.
NoveList K-8 Plus
Find out what books to read next based on your favorite books and topics.
Beanstack
Awesome book and app recommendations, hand-picked for your child by librarians. Participate in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.
Events
Discover, play, learn, repeat!
New Blogs
Find out what's new.
The Great Moose Migration!
Are you watching The Great Moose Migration? Check out these books to learn more about moose and the Northern Tier wilderness.
Return of the Dire Wolf?
Would you like to know more about the Dire Wolf, and wolves in general? Check out these selections from San Jose Public Library!
Tales from the Tightrope at Cirque du Soleil's ECHO
When the Circus Comes to Town San José Public Library has once again partnered with Cirque du Soleil! You may remember last year when one…
Earth Day 2025
Learn about the history of Earth Day, its impact, and how you can join our library's celebration of this global environmental movement.
The Great Moose Migration!
Are you watching The Great Moose Migration? Check out these books to learn more about moose and the Northern Tier wilderness.
Return of the Dire Wolf?
Would you like to know more about the Dire Wolf, and wolves in general? Check out these selections from San Jose Public Library!
Tales from the Tightrope at Cirque du Soleil's ECHO
When the Circus Comes to Town San José Public Library has once again partnered with Cirque du Soleil! You may remember last year when one…
Earth Day 2025
Learn about the history of Earth Day, its impact, and how you can join our library's celebration of this global environmental movement.
