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Explore this week's FREE events, blogs, resources, announcements, and opportunities!
Sunday, March 10 to Saturday, March 16
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To Change a Planet: Story and Blanket of Hope Activity | |
Wednesday, March 13, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Pearl Avenue
Join us as we read To Change a Planet, which is about both the causes of climate change and how our actions can create a better world. This program is in celebration of the Silicon Valley Reads 2024 theme, "A Greener Tomorrow Starts Today."
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St. Patrick's Day Grab & Go Craft: Leprechaun Trap | |
Thursday, March 14, 4–5 p.m.
Santa Teresa
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by making your own leprechaun trap! Please stop by the Santa Teresa Branch Library Information Desk to pick up a Grab & Go Craft Kit to take home (while supplies last).
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Silicon Valley Reads Author Visit: Alan Gratz, Author of "Two Degrees" | |
Thursday, March 14, 4 - 5 p.m.
Online
Join author Alan Gratz, who will talk about his book Two Degrees! There will be some time for questions from the audience.
Alan Gratz is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty novels and graphic novels for young readers.
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Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
King Library
ARTrepreneurs is an in-person seminar to teach creative middle and high school students to take their passions and turn them into a small business. Learn small business skills and how to take your creative work to the next level during this full-day program.
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Candidly Speaking: Community Session | |
Monday, March 11, 1- 3 p.m.
Alum Rock
Come join people of different backgrounds to talk or just listen in small groups about each other's life experiences, culture, and challenges for a better understanding of one another through our similarities and differences. English language learners welcome! Drop-ins welcome!
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Volunteer Away Your Fines | |
Wednesday, March 13, 5- 6 p.m.
King Library (Access Services)
Every now and then, libraries need a little extra love from the communities they serve. You can volunteer away your library fines at a rate of $20 per hour while helping the library maintain a clean and welcoming environment.
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Digital Skills: Smartphones and Tablets | |
Sunday, March 10, 1–2 p.m.
East SJ Carnegie
Build your knowledge and boost your confidence with technology! Learn the essentials for your work and personal life. Participate in a guided study session or learn at your own pace using free lessons curated by the library. Staff will be present to offer support and answer questions. Free. Drop-ins welcome.
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Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) | |
Thursday, March 14, 1–4 p.m.
Bascom
Do you have questions about Medicare or Medi-Cal? Sourcewise's HICAP counselors offer one-on-one counseling for those looking to make an informed decision about their Medicare and Medi-Cal options. Please call (408)350-3239 to set up a free one-on-one counseling appointment
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Events by Language
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Luck and Leprechauns at SJPL | Let's celebrate Irish American Heritage Month and St. Patrick's Day together. View our upcoming programs, lucky reads, and more! | | |
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Celebrating Women's History Month | We're honoring and celebrating remarkable women, past and present, all month long! | | |
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We're gearing up to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year by offering crafts, a Persian language storytime, and an inclusive live performance by the Bay Area Persian Music Ensemble. | | | |
2024 Tax Help at San José Public Libraries | Need help with your taxes? We're offering free tax assistance programs for qualifying tax payers at participating SJPL locations. | | | |
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Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Accommodations
To request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for library events, please call 408-808-2355 or email [email protected] at least one week before the event.
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