Friends of Hillview Library

06/27/2026

Happening now

03/21/2026

Shelves are clearing out fast!

Our Spring Book Sale is happening right now at Hillview Library, and we’re still open until 2 PM today! Come by and grab some great reads before they’re gone.

💵 Cash only
🛍 Bring a grocery-size bag and fill it for just $6
(No bag? We’ve got you covered!)

📍 Hillview Branch Library

03/12/2026

Join the Friends of Hillview Library for our Spring Book Sale and browse a great selection of gently used books for readers of all ages. It's the perfect time to refresh your bookshelf for the season!

🗓 Saturday, March 21st
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Hillview Branch Library

Stop by, find some great reads, and support your local library!

💵 Please note: This is a cash-only event.

01/05/2026

Kick off the new year with great stories! Join the Friends of Hillview Library for our Book Sale on Saturday, January 10.

Fill a bag with gently used books for just $6! We’ll have a wide selection for readers of all ages. It’s a great chance to refresh your bookshelf and support your local library at the same time.

🗓 Saturday, January 10
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Hillview Branch Library

We hope to see you there!

12/11/2025

Guess who’s coming to Hillview Library tomorrow? 🎅

Join us on December 12 at 4:30 PM for a special visit from Santa! Bring the family, snap a photo, and enjoy a little holiday magic at the library.

10/21/2025

It’s Trunk or Treat at Hillview Library! 🎃

Join us for a fun Halloween celebration on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 4:00-6:00 PM at Hillview Branch Library!

Come in costume and enjoy candy, crafts, music, and San Jose lowriders! 🚗✨

This program is presented by the San Jose Public Library and the United Lowrider Council, with support from the Cassell Neighborhood Association, the Friends of Hillview Library, and BeautifySJ.

📍 Hillview Branch Library
🕓 Friday, October 24 | 4-6 PM

10/21/2025

It’s National Friends of the Library Week! 💚

We’re so grateful for the amazing volunteers who make our Hillview Branch community stronger. From organizing book sales to sponsoring events and supporting programs, our Friends truly make a difference!

If you’ve ever thought about getting involved, we’d love to have you join us. Volunteer a few hours, meet great people, and help support your local library!

👉 Learn more at sjpl.org/Friends

The Friends of the Library are wonderful volunteers who work diligently to uplift, strengthen, and enhance public libraries for their communities. They play an essential role in supporting their respective library branch by organizing book sales, sponsoring events, advocating for the library, and more!

With a total of over 10,700 hours contributed by our Friends, join us in thanking them for their hard work this !

Interested in becoming a Friend? Learn more at sjpl.org/Friends

09/28/2025

Spooky season reads are here 👻📚 From Five Nights at Freddy’s to classic chills, we’ve got you covered. Dare to take one home?

09/06/2025

Look what’s on sale 👀 A signed copy of We Were Eight Years in Power! If anyone’s been eyeing this, now’s your chance.

09/06/2025

Free books with your purchase! 📚 Take one (or two!) home and let the stories keep going.

Until 2:00 PM only, today at Hillview Branch Library!