🎉 Stories of Impact First Edition is NOW AVAILABLE! Inside, you’ll find inspiring stories of program participants, donors, and volunteers working together to build a stronger community. Read the full edition now: sjplf.org/StoriesOfImpact

Join us at our Signature Author Event and enjoy light refreshments and hear Vicky share her story firsthand! 🗓️ Saturday, November 15th ⏰ 1 PM to 3 PM 📍 Blanco (12 N San Pedro St, Downtown San José) Support the library and get your tickets today: sjplf.org/AuthorEvent2025

Today is the start of Banned Books Week! Come celebrate your #FreedomToRead at our Banned Books & Brews event with San Jose Public Library at @clandestinebrewing on October 11 from 12 to 6 PM. The event is free and open to the public.

Still looking for reasons to come to our Signature Author Event? Get your tickets today and treat yourself to a memorable afternoon with @vickynguyentv, all while supporting our libraries! See event details at sjplf.org/AuthorEvent2025 #SJPLF #SignatureAuthorEvent #VickyNguyen

It’s DAF Day! 🧡 People everywhere are increasing the impact of their Donor-Advised Funds by giving together. If you have a DAF, this is your chance to join a nationwide wave of generosity and support our libraries! 🔗 Learn how to give: sjplf.org/WaysToGive

Banned Books Week continues! Come celebrate at our Banned Books & Brews event with San Jose Public Library at @clandestinebrewing! 🎟️ FREE ADMISSION! 🗓️ Saturday, October 11th ⏰ 12 to 6 PM 📍 Clandestine Brewing (980 South 1st Suite B, San José) Learn more at sjplf.org/BannedBooks

Join us for our annual Signature Author Event on Saturday, November 15th at Blanco in Downtown San José featuring NBC News' Vicky Nguyen @vickynguyentv, author of the New York Times bestseller, Boat Baby. Reserve your seat: sjplf.org/AuthorEvent2025

We're just one month away from our highly anticipated Signature Author Event featuring @vickynguyentv, and we couldn't do it without the incredible support of our generous sponsors! 🎉 Get your tickets today: sjplf.org/AuthorEvent2025

Happy National Friends of Libraries Week! 🎉 We want to give a massive shoutout and heartfelt thank you to the Friends of the Library volunteer groups at every San Jose Public Library branch. They are the engine of our library system!

📣 BIG NEWS! Santa Clara County Supervisor Betty Duong @supbettyduong will be joining our Signature Author Event for a thoughtful conversation and audience Q&A with Vicky Nguyen @vickynguyentv, author of the powerful memoir, Boat Baby! sjplf.org/AuthorEvent2025

Staff Pick Alert! 📚 "Boat Baby felt like the perfect read with our Signature Author Event coming up, but the story ended up being very moving too. Having an author articulate experiences that resonate with me is why I love books so much. " -Christy La, Dev. Associate Manager

Join us at our Signature Author Event as Vicky shares her powerful journey: from surviving as a refugee baby to anchoring the news. Tickets available now at sjplf.org/AuthorEvent2025

📰 We're in the news! Thank you Mercury News for featuring our upcoming Signature Author Event with Vicky Nguyen, author of memoir “Boat Baby.” TICKETS: sjplf.org/AuthorEvent2025 READ THE ARTICLE: mercurynews.com/2025/10/26/boa…

👋🏼 Vicky Nguyen, author of Boat Baby, here to share why this Signature Author Event is so important and what you can expect as she'll be joined by Santa Clara County Supervisor Betty Duong for an audience Q&A. #SJPLF #SignatureAuthorEvent #VickyNguyen

The San José Public Library Foundation (SJPLF) is looking for a part-time Development Operations Coordinator (20 hrs/week). If you have experience in nonprofit fundraising operations and a passion for community impact, apply today at sjplf.org/Careers

Don't miss the chance to meet Vicky Nguyen from @thetodayshow on Saturday, November 15th from 1 PM to 3 PM at Blanco in Downtown San José! Upgrade to VIP for a photo opportunity and Meet & Greet with Vicky before the main event. Purchase tickets at sjplf.org/AuthorEvent2025

Meet Manju Talker! Manju creates handmade art and through the new free community Tech Hub at @sourcewise, learned programs like PowerPoint and how to build an online presence for her art. Thanks to that support, Manju is can now confidently share her amazing work in new ways.

ONE WEEK LEFT! Don't miss an incredible afternoon with Vicky Nguyen (@vickynguyentv), NBC's The TODAY Show correspondent and author of the powerful memoir, Boat Baby! Secure your spot now: sjplf.org/AuthorEvent2025

The countdown is on for our Signature Author Event featuring The TODAY Show's Vicky Nguyen! Huge thanks to our generous sponsors for making this possible. Secure your seat and support our libraries—get tickets now: sjplf.org/AuthorEvent2025

Don't miss it! Get $20 OFF to see @vickynguyentv from The TODAY Show ✨ Enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres as Vicky is joined by @supbettyduong for an audience Q&A. Get tickets at sjplf.org/AuthorEvent2025 Use code VICKY20 at checkout for $20 off your ticket 🧡