San José Public Library Foundation

Staff book pick alert! 📚 “A practical guide to personal freedom, this book shaped much of my transformative years, so finding this special mini edition with a 24K gold charm right in our SJPL collection (it's the only copy too!) felt like finding hidden gem.” -Christy La, Development Associate Manager 📖 The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz 🔎 Find it at the San José Public Library: https://lnkd.in/eZrQ3rn6

Text your group chat, text your friends, text everyone! Kristi Yamaguchi's Family Literacy Festival is BACK on September 5! We’re returning to the Children's Discovery Museum in Downtown San José for our biggest year yet. ✨ 🎟️ Tickets dropping soon! 📌 Head to the link in our bio to sign up for our newsletter so you get the ticket link delivered straight to your inbox after they go live. This annual event is a special collaboration between Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream, the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, and the San José Public Library Foundation to celebrate and promote the importance of early reading. #LiteracyFest2026 #AlwaysDream #PurpleMuseum #SJPLF 

Did you hear?! With over 125 prizes available across all San José Public Library locations, there are even more chances to win when you log your reading this summer and join Read to Raise! Prizes include: 🍕 Free pizza for a year 🐤 A family 4-pack of tickets to the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose ⚽️ A family 4-pack of tickets to a Bay FC or San Jose Earthquakes Soccer game 🏆 And so much more! Register today at sjplf.org/ReadToRaise Program ends July 31, 2026. #SJPLF #SJPL #SummerLearning #ReadToRaise

The answer is always YES! ✨ Did you know your gift could go twice as far with employer matching? Check out our flow chart to see how. It's easier than you think. 😉 Your impact will double, and you'll feel twice as good! Check to see if your company matches at sjplf.org/Matching

☀️ Have you signed up for Summer Learning at San José Public Library? Log your reading and participate in our #ReadToRaise fundraiser for the chance to win a family 4-pack of tickets to the Children's Discovery Museum in Downtown San José, plus other fun prizes! 📆 #SummerLearning is from June 1 to July 31 🏆 Join for the chance to win cool prizes! 📚 Sign up online or at any branch 🔗 See all the fun prizes and register at sjplf.org/ReadToRaise Many thanks to the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose for the generous support and providing the tickets.

Meet one of the San José Public Library Foundation's newest Board Members this year: Jessica Pentland. 📖✨ When she isn’t serving our community as the Deputy County Counsel for Santa Clara County, Jessica is bringing her passion for libraries to our Board of Directors, and we are super grateful to have her at #SJPLF! Read more about Jessica's love for libraries and what inspired her to join the board: sjplf.org/Stories

Staff book pick alert! 📚 “I really enjoyed this book because it follows the journey of Alwyn, an orphan and outlaw born with limited opportunities, as he navigates a medieval world filled with trust, betrayal, and power-hungry people while overcoming challenges through his intelligence, resilience and determination.” -Daniel Lockett, College and Career Pathways Fellow 📖 The Pariah by Anthony Ryan 🔎 Find it at the San José Public Library: https://lnkd.in/ecKw_K6T

And that’s a wrap on the 2026 International Public Library Fundraising Conference (IPLFC)! 📚✨ A few of our team spent the past couple of days at the Columbus Metropolitan Library connecting with library advocates from around the world, exchanging ideas and bringing new learnings back home to San José. Even more exciting? Three of our team members, Kat Cloud, Jonathan Francisco Borca, and Christy La were featured speakers! We were incredibly proud to represent SJPLF on a global stage, leading the way in supporting public libraries. Thank you Library Support Network for all the hard work in putting this together! 📸 See photos from the conference: https://lnkd.in/eEnFpDWV #SJPLF #IPLFC26

Do you believe strong financial infrastructure is the backbone of community impact? 📚✨ The San José Public Library Foundation (SJPLF) is looking for a Finance Director to lead our financial strategy, manage our $6M budget, and help shape the future of literacy and learning in San José! What we're looking for: ✅ 10+ years of nonprofit finance experience ✅ A detail-oriented leader who connects financial data to the big picture ✅ A can-do attitude and authentic kindness What we offer: 🏡 Hybrid schedule ⏰ 32-hour workweek 🩺 100% employer-paid health benefits + 17 paid holidays View the full job description and apply here: https://lnkd.in/ehutER6g Have a question about the role? Send us a LinkedIn message or email ceo@sjplf.org.

✨ Calling all local children’s authors and illustrators! ✨ Applications are OPEN for Kristi Yamaguchi’s Family Literacy Festival! Join us in celebrating the power of reading and bring your stories to life for local families. 💜 Event Details: 🗓️ Saturday, September 5 📍 Children’s Discovery Museum (180 Woz Way, San José) 📌 $200 participation fee upon acceptance 🔗 Apply now at sjplf.org/LiteracyFest2026 This event is a literacy collaboration between Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream, the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, and the San José Public Library Foundation, to raise crucial funds that promote the importance of reading. #LiteracyFest2026 #AlwaysDream #PurpleMuseum #SJPLF