Press Release
SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Media Contacts
Nancy Macias
(408) 712-2150, nancy.macias@sjlibrary.org
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
San José Public Library Reveals Top Checkouts of 2024
SJ Library members’ reading trends feature a children’s favorite as overall leader.
San José, Calif., November 26, 2024 – As the San José Public Library (SJPL) turns the page on another year, we’re excited to share our most checked out titles by library members in 2024. From compelling graphic novels to heartfelt memoirs, this year’s top picks celebrate the diverse interests of our community and highlight the library’s pivotal role in fostering a love for reading and learning.
The following titles are the top checked-out books of 2024 at SJPL:
Britney Spears’ memoir, The Woman in Me, took the crown for the most checked-out title in the “Adult” age group, giving readers an intimate look at the pop icon’s life; the prequel to The Hunger Games, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, by Suzanne Collins, was the top pick for “Teen” readers; and Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea by Dav Pilkey was the most checked-out title in the “Children” age group.
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea by Dav Pilkey also claims the number one spot as SJPL’s top checked out book across all age groups, genre, and formats, demonstrating the enduring popularity of the Dog Man series among readers of all ages and not just children. Fun-fact: Author Dav Pilkey was one of only two authors listed in SJPL’s top ten Children’s books list this year.
View the complete list of SJPL’s top ten borrowed books in the adult, teen, and children’s age group at: sjpl.org/BestOf2024
SJPL serves over 760,000 library cardholders and recorded an impressive 7.6 million items checked out over the past year. To borrow items from SJPL, all you need is a library card, which is free and rewarding to have. For more information, visit: sjpl.org/membership
About the San José Public Library
San José Public Library (SJPL) is located in the heart of Silicon Valley and in the nation's 13th largest city. SJPL serves a culturally diverse population of nearly one million and has over 760,000 library members, making it one of the busiest library systems nationwide. The library has worked to cultivate and establish a 21st Century library experience dedicated to public service and committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion at the core of its efforts. In addition to providing free library services to the community, SJPL proudly leads two citywide initiatives - the City's Education and Digital Literacy Strategy and the City's SJ Access digital equity initiative, which has become the number one provider of free public access to Wi-Fi connectivity, tech device lending, and multi-lingual digital literacy programs and support in the city. For more information, please visit sjpl.org
