Events

Join us for our monthly book club! We meet to discuss a selected book, alternating between fiction and non-fiction. We typically gather on the third Saturday of each month at 10:15 am. Our members are educated, open-minded, and respect one…

Reading Buddies provides students in grades K-3 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a reading coach. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and…

Join the San Jose Public Library for a special conversation with author Andrew Lam on the verge of the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon (1975-2025).

Author Andrew Lam will present his upcoming book, Stories from the Edge of…

Step into a space where movement meets the muse. This one-hour workshop invites you to slow down and reconnect with your inner voice through gentle restorative movement and mindful breathwork. Designed to awaken your senses and quiet the…

A fun book club for third to fifth graders where participants will explore the hero’s journey, write about key themes, and help improve public speaking skills. 

Each class will involve discussion questions, themes, and introduce the…

A book club dedicated to "Journey to the West," the classic Chinese fiction. This club is designed for children who are fans of the story and is conducted entirely in Mandarin Chinese.小朋友们，你们听说过《西游记》吗？…

This month we will be discussing She's Not Sorry by Mary Kubika

After it’s revealed her patient didn’t jump from a bridge but was pushed, nurse Meghan Michaels lets herself get too close to the case, realizing she and her daughter…

Join the San Jose Public Library for a special conversation with author Christina Vo on the verge of the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. Ms. Vo will introduce her latest book, My Vietnam, Your Vietnam. This program is…

The Reading on the Avenue Book Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 PM.

Newcomers welcome!2025 Book Selections:

Our book club will be meeting in person and virtually. Please join us for an interesting afternoon of literary discussion! All are welcome! We meet every 4th Thursday of the month at 1:00pm. 

Book List for January to…

Our One-on-One Reading Tutor for Kids provides students in grades K-3 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a reading coach. Our reading coach creates a positive reading experience for…

Reading Buddies provides students in grades K-3 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a reading coach. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and…

Immigrants get the job done. But at what cost to their identity? You are invited to a one-hour discussion about the identity of immigrants to the United States. Illah Nourbakhsh's personal story spans Iran, the United States, NASA, Silicon…

If you enjoy Science Fiction, then this is the book club for you!  The Science Fiction Book Club meets at it's new day and time, on the 4th Monday of every month, at the Pearl Avenue Library and on Zoom (as a hybrid meeting),…

Are you a fan of the Magic Tree House series? Then this is the perfect book club for you! Join our volunteer, Ms. Veena, as she leads engaging book discussions. The Magic Tree House Book Club now meets on the last Monday of every month 4:30…

Calling all elementary grade graphic novel fans! 

Do you love making art, creating stories, and meeting new friends? Come join our Graphic Novel Book Club located at Martin Luther King Jr. Library in the Exploration Room on the teen…

Are you interested in the intersection of AI technology and humanity? Join us for a free, exclusive screening of the legendary sci-fi classic Blade Runner (1982) and enjoy some light refreshments while you’re here! 🍿

This iconic film…

Join us for Action, Adventure and Excitement with the Village Square Sci-Fi Fantasy Book Club! Meet new friends, discover amazing new books!

In person. No Registration Required

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Join us for a special literary event in commemoration of the legacy of the Vietnam War.

San Jose Public Library presents the largest panel of Vietnamese authors in one event. You will meet in-person or virtually selected authors among the…

A book club dedicated to "Journey to the West," the classic Chinese fiction. This club is designed for children who are fans of the story and is conducted entirely in Mandarin Chinese.小朋友们，你们听说过《西游记》吗？…