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Explore this week's FREE events, blogs, resources, announcements, and opportunities!
Sunday, Aug. 23 to Saturday, Aug. 29
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San José Public Library's local history center located at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, will transition to new operating hours starting Wednesday, Aug. 26. | | | |
Coming Soon: Fall Into Fiction Short Story Contest | During the month of September, writers of all ages and styles can submit a short story for a chance to win prizes and be published | | | |
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Saturday, Aug. 29
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Hillview Branch
Luchadores are coming to the library! Join us to see the renowned wrestlers of Lucha Libro perform in a professional wrestling match!
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Saturday STEM: MAD SCIENCE! | |
Saturday, Aug. 29
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Willow Glen Branch
This week, join MAD SCIENCE in simulating the effects of an ocean oil spill and developing creative techniques to clean it up!
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Tuesday, Aug. 25
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
King Library
Make an epic-looking treat and eat it, too. August's Recipe is: Donuts! Who doesn't love donuts, and these are fluffy like cinnamon rolls.
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Back to School:
Library Resources
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Friday, Aug. 28
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Edenvale Branch
The 2026-27 school year is here and we can't wait to share all the FREE eResources we offer to help you thrive in school.
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Music and Movement for Adults | |
Sunday, Aug. 23
3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
East SJ Carnegie Branch
Karaoke, share a dance, and cheer others on, or simply come to enjoy an afternoon of music.
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Family Movie Club -
My Neighbor Totoro
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Wednesday, Aug. 26
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Joyce Ellington Branch
Join us for Family Movie Club as we watch My Neighbor Totoro, a heartwarming animated film.
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Financial Literacy Discussion Group for Retirees | |
Thursday, Aug. 27
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
West Valley Branch
Join fellow retirees in sharing strategies to manage and invest money after retirement.
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Coffee and Puzzles (For Seniors) | |
Friday, Aug. 28
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Alum Rock Branch
Meet your neighbors, socialize, and solve some brainteasers all at the same time! Puzzles and coffee are provided, just bring yourself!
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| | | Build up your leadership skills by developing and participating in library activities, as well as becoming library advisors. | | | | 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.
Upcoming Book Sales:
| | | | Online Resource: O'Reilly | Learn new technologies and research business trends. O'Reilly provides access to eBooks, videos, learning paths, and case studies. | | | | |
Today at School
By Young, Jessica
Yesterday and Tomorrow, uncertain about the first day of school, learn the importance of living in the present with the help of their new friend, Today.
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| | My Heart Belongs to The Ocean | |
By Lisa Mejia
Would you like to know more about Marine Mammals? Check out these wonderful selections from our nonfiction shelves!
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| | Introducing San José Public Library's First Technologist-in-Residence | |
By Moises Moreno
Introducing San José Public Library's First Technologist-in-Residence, Dr. Sarah Papazoglakis.
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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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