San Jose Public Library’s Post

Join Matt Mahan and SJPL as we partner with the Georgian Heritage Foundation to announce our new Georgian book collection. Come taste authentic Georgian cuisine from Bevri, a Bay Area-based Georgian restaurant, and enjoy a live performance by Zaza Korinteli. The event will kick off with remarks by: • Mayor Matt Mahan • City Librarian Jill Bourne • Consulate General of Georgia in San Francisco • Founder of the Georgian Heritage Foundation For more details, visit https://lnkd.in/gm9aCHtH

🙌Thank you to our friends at Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, for an amazing performance and storytime at our Biblioteca Latinoamericana Branch and to the 300 people who showed up to enjoy this fun and amazing program! We'd also like to thank the students from San José Unified School District Washington Elementary School and the Parents of Preschooler (POPS) group from Sacred Heart Community Service for coming out to our event! Remember to get your special #SJPL discount by using the following discount code: SG20SJPL *To apply the discount, add the code first and then select your seats. For more information, visit: sjpl.org/Kooza #SJPL #RightToLibrary #CirqueduSoleil #Kooza

Join us at our second community meeting as we'll review design concepts, discuss ideas, and answer your questions! We’ll have snacks, refreshments, and kids activities for all to enjoy! 📅 Saturday, May 18 ⏰11 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. 📍921 South First St., San Jose, CA 95110 For more information about the project, visit sjpl.org/BibliotecaInfo #RightToLibrary

SJPL is looking for a Warehouse Supervisor to run our everyday logistics and delivery operations across our library system. To apply and to view the position duties and qualifications, visit: sjpl.org/jobs Apply by Friday, May 24, 2024

Happy #NationalTeacherAppreciationWeek to our amazing teachers and educators! #SJPL values your dedication to shaping the lives of your students. We couldn't do it without you! Discover the resources and programs we offer to support educators by visiting sjpl.org/TeacherWeek

🙌On behalf of all #SJPL workers, thank you @MayorMattMahan, @CouncilmemberOmarTorres, @CouncilmemberPeterOrtiz, and City Council Members, for recognizing the value of libraries and proclaiming April as Library Recognition Month in the @CityofSanJose. We also thank our Library and Education Commission Chair José Magaña for joining us to accept the proclamation, and all our staff who showed up! Here’s to the power of libraries, library workers, and our 700,000+ library members who made the choice to exercise their #RightToLibrary and access our FREE services and collections online and off! Don’t have a library card, sign up today! SJPL.org/membership

Thank you to @TheTechInteractive for inviting the San Jose Public Library to participate in their first annual National AI Literacy Day Summit this past Friday. Our City Librarian Jill Bourne joined a panel of educators and tech entrepreneurs to discuss how we are all working to provide access to AI tools and education to the overall community. As #AI emerges, #SJPL is dedicated to ensuring you have access to the right tools and resources to safely use AI and navigate the internet. View our upcoming AI programs to learn about artificial intelligence, its practical uses, and more: https://ow.ly/Qqmr50RmNx1 #AILiteracyDay #WeAreSanJose #SiliconValley

🥳As #NationalLibraryWeek comes to an end, we want to remind everyone to exercise their #RightToLibrary by taking full advantage of all the valuable programs, material, resources, and services libraries offer. 🥰We also express our deepest appreciation for all #SJPL staff who dedicate their time to actively engage and strengthen their community by enriching lives through library services. 🔗sjpl.org/LibraryWeek #NLW24