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 for Kids
New and popular fiction eBooks for kids.
MakeMake
Spanish language interactive picture books, comics, novels, and poetry for children and teens. Also includes access to virtual events.
National Geographic Kids
Full issues of National Geographic Kids magazine as well as books, videos, and images to help kids explore the world around them.
OverDrive for Kids
eBooks and eAudiobooks are featured in OverDrive's reading room for kids.
Boundless for Kids
New and popular fiction eBooks for kids.
MakeMake
Spanish language interactive picture books, comics, novels, and poetry for children and teens. Also includes access to virtual events.
National Geographic Kids
Full issues of National Geographic Kids magazine as well as books, videos, and images to help kids explore the world around them.
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.
Celebrating Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a federal holiday dedicated to honoring all members of the United States armed forces who have died serving our country.
Mother’s Day: Honoring the Heart of the Family
Celebrate Mother's Day with a tribute to moms, history of the holiday, library craft events, and ideas to honor your mother.
Get Audible Exclusives on The Palace App
With the Palace app you have access to the library’s digital collections in one place as well as free books from the Palace and Audible.
Betty Boop, Blondie, & Miss Marple Enter the Public Domain!
It’s 2026 and we’ve had a new crop of works leaving copyright and entering the public domain in the USA.
Celebrating Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a federal holiday dedicated to honoring all members of the United States armed forces who have died serving our country.
Mother’s Day: Honoring the Heart of the Family
Celebrate Mother's Day with a tribute to moms, history of the holiday, library craft events, and ideas to honor your mother.
Get Audible Exclusives on The Palace App
With the Palace app you have access to the library’s digital collections in one place as well as free books from the Palace and Audible.
Betty Boop, Blondie, & Miss Marple Enter the Public Domain!
It’s 2026 and we’ve had a new crop of works leaving copyright and entering the public domain in the USA.
