Earlier this summer, the San José Public Library Foundation was proud to partner with the Library to honor Career Online High School graduates in the City Hall Rotunda. Graduates from the program earn their high school diploma as well as a career certificate, which allows them to earn more in their careers and pursue higher education. ABC7 highlighted one of the graduates in this heartwarming segment.  

Closing the Digital Divide 

SJPLF recently joined the Library to spread the word about digital resources available to San José residents through the innovative SJ Access program. SJ Access is a citywide initiative led by the Library and supported by the Foundation that provides residents access to quality internet, free Wi-Fi, and digital literacy programs. More than 33,000 city households have received a subsidy through SJ Access since 2021 and are connected to Wi-Fi, saving residents $4.7 million in broadband bills. 

In honor of International Literacy Day, the Library hosted a special event last week featuring readings by participants in the Partners in Reading Adult Literacy Program. Adults in the program are paired with a tutor to help them improve their basic reading, writing, speaking and technology skills for free.

In its 31st year, the celebration exuded pride as many of the learners had a chance to submit their own essays to be published in a compilation as well as read their work to the audience of family and friends. In the last year alone, Partners in Reading has served 183 adult learners and trained 134 dedicated volunteer tutors. To learn how you can support Partners in Reading, click the button below.

International Literacy Day with Partners in Reading 

Join the San José Public Library Foundation as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with local author Rosanna Alvarez at our third Empower-Educate-Engage Learn More event.

Learn more and RSVP by clicking the button below.

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