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Sunday, Oct. 4 to Saturday, Oct. 10

Banned Books Week

This Banned Books Week join us for one of our many events including

Banned Books and Brews

Saturday, October 10 from 12 - 4 p.m.

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Almaden Branch Library's 20th Anniversary & Harvest Festival Celebration

Join us and celebrate 20 years of service in the neighborhood as a part of this year's annual Harvest Festival with the City of San José's Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services Department.

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Job Opportunity

Library Page (Part-Time) - Library Department - Closes Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Waste Connections

Recycling Truck Visit

Wednesday, Oct. 7

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Seven Trees Branch

Join us as waste collection workers read stories with us then move to the front curb of the library to show us how their recycling truck works.

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Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Fall Festival

Saturday, Oct. 10

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Mt. Pleasant Bridge Library

Join us at the Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Library to celebrate Fall!

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More Children's Events

TeenTober: Paint a Glow-in-the-Dark-Jar or Tote Bag

Wednesday, Oct. 7

5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Santa Teresa Branch

Paint a small jar with glow-in-the-dark paint or paint a tote bag however you'd like while socializing with teens in the community!

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Halloween upcycle wood-working decorations for Teens

Saturday, Oct. 10

12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Educational Park Branch

Work with recycled wood to make a Halloween-themed lawn decoration.

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Arts and Crafts for Adults: Painted Clothespin Magnets

Saturday, Oct. 8

1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Pearl Ave Branch

Paint wooden clothespins, add a magnet to the back, and use them to display notes, photos, or artwork on your fridge.

ESL Workforce Development Workshop - Day 2: Customer Service & Everyday Workplace Communication

Saturday, Oct. 10

3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Hillview Branch

Join us for a five-session workshop designed for ESL learners who want to strengthen their workplace communication skills.

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More Adult Events

Voice AI Basics for Seniors

Wednesday, Oct. 7

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Almaden Branch

Join this friendly, hands-on workshop designed for seniors ages 55 and older to discover how voice commands can simplify everyday tasks.

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Adult Craftivities

Saturday, Oct. 10

10:30 p.m. - 12 p.m.

Vineland Branch

Join us for this month's project: Spooky Wire Art.

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Academic Success

Help local students reach academic success at the library through a variety of opportunities.

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Join our Friends of the Library and attend their book sale!

The Friends of San José Public Libraries are wonderful volunteers that advocate and raise funds. Learn how you can support by attending one of their books sales. All proceeds benefit their respective branch library.

Calabazas Branch Library
Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Online Resource: LOTE4Kids

Discover animated picture books in over 60 languages with English translations. New stories and languages are added regularly.

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SJPL Picks: Filipino Voices in YA

Discover compelling stories and diverse experiences with these YA books featuring Filipino voices. From thrilling adventures to heartfelt tales about family and identity, these selections include Filipino representation and/or are written by Filipino and Filipino American authors. Perfect for Filipino American Heritage Month (FAHM) in October, and enjoyable any time of the year!Selected and curated by SJPL librarians.

Featured title:

Where Dreams Descend
By Anjeles, Janella

More SJPL Staff Picks

Recap and Winners of the 2026 Graphic Novel Making Contest

By Graphic Novels

The Award Ceremony for the 2026 Graphic Novel Making Contest - find winners, photos, and more!

The Coziest Witch Mysteries

By Lisa Mejia

Heading into the Spooky Season with the coziest Cozy Witch Mysteries that we can find!

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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 Accessibility@sjlibrary.org at least one week before the event.

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