“I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book! -- When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library.” -Pride and Prejudice
December 16, 2025 marks Jane Austen’s 250th birthday. She was born in 1775 in the village of Steventon in Hampshire, England. Over 20 years she completed six novels that remain perennially popular. Her ability to pen characters that are relatable and have compelling narratives with timeless themes such as money, love, social class, and morality make her an author that continually resonates with modern readers. Her writing has been adored by readers around the globe since her untimely death at the age of 41 in 1887.
Novels
Media
Programs
Milpitas Library
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Jane Austen Movie Double Feature
Sunday December 14, 2025
1pm Persuasion
3pm Sense and Sensibility
Cupertino Library
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Letter Locking
Tuesday December 16, 2025 4pm-6pm -
Pride and Prejudice Movie Screening
Tuesday December 16, 2025 6:30pm-8:30pm - Adult Book Discussion: Persuasion
Wednesday December 17, 2025 11am-12:30pm
Thursday December 18, 2025 7pm-8:30pm
