Friends of Bascom Library

08/24/2026

STEM Wednesdays: Tower of Power
🛕Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 4:00PM – 5:00PM
https://sjpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a6bd2c4cca66c2f00a73490

08/23/2026

School may be back in session but there's still time to enjoy a good beach read! 🦀 😁 😍📚

08/23/2026

From August 22-30, our National Parks across the country will celebrate the incredible places that protect America's landscapes, history and stories. This year marks the National Park Service’s 110th birthday. If you can't get out to a National Park this week, you can celebrate with a book! Find these on the Children's non-fiction shelves at Bascom! Happy !

08/21/2026

Check out this volunteer opportunity to make this fun community event a big success!

🎃👻Volunteers Needed 🎃👻 We're Looking for Volunteers to help make our Halloween a spooktacular night of fun!

08/16/2026

Easy Tech Seniors: Getting Started with Libby
📲 Saturday, August 22, 2026, 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Discover 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐛𝐲, the free app where you can enjoy eBooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from SJPL. All you need to get started is a library card. Content in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Russian available.
https://sjpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a6cf6fa88e9bf280034a8d6

08/15/2026

Resume and Cover Letter Help One-on-One
📝 Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 4:00PM – 4:30PM
Meet one-on-one with a Librarian for help with polishing your resume or cover letter.

Do you need help polishing your resume or cover letter? Meet one-on-one with a Librarian for help with formatting and condensing your qualifications. Participants will have 30 minutes to work one-on-one with a Librarian on their resume or cover letter. This program prioritizes first-time participant...

08/15/2026

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To read and have read 😮‍💨

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This painting is called “Miss Auras, The Red Book.” It was created around 1905-07 by Irish artist Sir John Lavery. The subject is a German girl named Mary Auras, a family friend who posed for several of Lavery’s works.

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08/14/2026

Storytime with Valley Water
💦 Thursday, August 20, 2026, 10:30AM – 11:00AM
https://sjpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a3312564407827f8aa5a6a4

08/13/2026

Science Heroes: Digging It!
👩🏽‍🔬 Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 4:00PM – 4:45PM

Your child will Dig Science while interacting up close during this engaging program. Scan the QR code or follow the link to register. https://sjpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a0b5e653246e7b84b4fdcb7

08/13/2026

Cash for College with San José Cal-SOAP: FAFSA and CADAA Application Assistance
💵 Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 5:00PM – 6:30PM
FREE 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 Cash for College Workshop! Completing your financial aid application by September 2nd can help you access financial aid to cover tuition, fees, books, supplies, transportation, and other college expenses. Click below for details and registration: https://sjpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a73bc981d5d03c3a6bb1fae