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Storytime Chill: Paletas and Pages with Author Lucky Diaz
Apr 26th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Enjoy stories, a delicious paleta (frozen popsicle), and more with Lucky Diaz, Author of Paletero Man!
Circus Magic Unleashed
Experience circus magic with Cirque du Soleil and your San José Public Library.
Georgian Language and Scripts
Apr 26th | 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Join us for a captivating journey into the Georgian language, one of the world’s oldest and most unique tongues. Discover the fascinating…
April is the Month of the Young Child
Celebrate the importance of early childhood education and those who nurture them with stories, crafts, and resources.
Storytime Chill: Paletas and Pages with Author Lucky Diaz
Apr 26th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Enjoy stories, a delicious paleta (frozen popsicle), and more with Lucky Diaz, Author of Paletero Man!
Circus Magic Unleashed
Experience circus magic with Cirque du Soleil and your San José Public Library.
Georgian Language and Scripts
Apr 26th | 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Join us for a captivating journey into the Georgian language, one of the world’s oldest and most unique tongues. Discover the fascinating…
April is the Month of the Young Child
Celebrate the importance of early childhood education and those who nurture them with stories, crafts, and resources.
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Easter Craft
Apr 20th | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Make It Mondays: Painting Flowers
Apr 21st | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
AI in Today's World
Apr 21st | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Everyone Can Create: Stop Motion Animation
Apr 21st | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Easter Craft
Apr 20th | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Make It Mondays: Painting Flowers
Apr 21st | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
AI in Today's World
Apr 21st | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Everyone Can Create: Stop Motion Animation
Apr 21st | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Easter Craft
Apr 20th | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Make It Mondays: Painting Flowers
Apr 21st | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
AI in Today's World
Apr 21st | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Everyone Can Create: Stop Motion Animation
Apr 21st | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Easter Craft
Apr 20th | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Make It Mondays: Painting Flowers
Apr 21st | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
AI in Today's World
Apr 21st | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Everyone Can Create: Stop Motion Animation
Apr 21st | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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The Skill Series
Each season, we feature educational opportunities and services designed to elevate your life.
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, settle into the season with time for reflection and discovery. Whether you’re nurturing your creativity, getting curious through our The Great Courses offerings, committing to some hands-on projects, or exploring your family’s story, our resources are here to enrich and inspire.
New Blogs & Lists
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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!
Meet Our 2025 Volunteers of the Year!
Every year, each of our library locations and units selects an individual volunteer to recognize as their Volunteer of the Year.
MyConnectSV at SJPL
MyConnectSV is an online platform for people experiencing homelessness, offering document management, messaging and more. Available at SJPL!
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!
Meet Our 2025 Volunteers of the Year!
Every year, each of our library locations and units selects an individual volunteer to recognize as their Volunteer of the Year.
MyConnectSV at SJPL
MyConnectSV is an online platform for people experiencing homelessness, offering document management, messaging and more. Available at SJPL!
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!
Meet Our 2025 Volunteers of the Year!
Every year, each of our library locations and units selects an individual volunteer to recognize as their Volunteer of the Year.
MyConnectSV at SJPL
MyConnectSV is an online platform for people experiencing homelessness, offering document management, messaging and more. Available at SJPL!
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!
Meet Our 2025 Volunteers of the Year!
Every year, each of our library locations and units selects an individual volunteer to recognize as their Volunteer of the Year.
MyConnectSV at SJPL
MyConnectSV is an online platform for people experiencing homelessness, offering document management, messaging and more. Available at SJPL!
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