Friday, December 14, 2007

Teen GameFest--Friday, Dec 21st


On Friday, December 21, 3:30 – 5 p.m., teens (12-18) are invited to a fun afternoon of board games and PlayStation 2 action (Dance, Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero and Star Wars). This event is held in the library’s program room. Light refreshments will be served courtesy of the Friends of Almaden Library.

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

December 20th--Basic Internet Class

Thu, Dec 20
10:00 AM - 10:55 AM

Never used the computer before? Have no idea about the World Wide Web? Do you want an email address? Then sign up for our free computer class!

Almaden Branch Library
6445 Camden Ave.
(408) 808-3040

Events at the King Library

Sunday, December 16, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Caret Plaza, Patio Area
Friends of the King Library Bag Book Sale
The Friends Group at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Library are having a Holiday Season bag book sale. All the books you can fit into a bag (provided by the Friends) for only $5! The revenues from these sales are donated back to the Library for use in sponsoring a variety of community and literacy projects. For information call (408) 808-2681.

Friday, December 21, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Exploration Room, Mezzanine
Friday Fun: Winter Sing-Along Join us in some winter fun and sing winter songs! Activity hosted by Youth Services. For information, call (408) 808-2183.

Wednesday, December 05, 2007

Saturday, December 8th--Family Puppet Show


Sat, Dec 8, 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
P&T Puppets presents The Elves and the Shoemaker.


Kick off the holiday season at the Almaden Branch Library as P&T Puppets presents the beloved Grimm's fairy tale "The Elves and the Shoemaker." Jack Frost, Frosty the Snowman and Jingles the Dwarf will also be on hand to entertain everyone. Fun for the whole family! This event takes place in the Large Community Room.

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

December 1st--Family Holiday Festival


Councilmember Nancy Pyle cordially invites you to attend her Second Annual Family Holiday Festival & Toys for Tots Gift Drive. The event will take place at the Almaden Community Center on Saturday December 1st, from 1:30-4:00.


Some of the events featured are Holiday Crafts & Activities, a performance from the Castillero Middle School Choir, a storytime from Mr. K. (of the Almaden Library) at 3:00 PM, and a visit from Santa!


Toys for Tots will be collecting any unwrapped toy to give to a child, and the Second Harvest Food Bank will be collecting non-perishable food to help make someone's holiday special. Donations to these two charities will be collected all season long at the Almaden Library and Community Center.


The Almaden Community Center and Almaden Library are located at 6445 Camden Ave. in San Jose. For further information regarding this specific event, you may contact Stephanie Holm at Stephanie.Holm@ sanjoseca.gov, or call 408-535-4982. For more information about the Almaden Library, call 408-808-3040.

Monday, November 19, 2007

Closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving


Happy
Thanksgiving,
everyone!
The Almaden Branch Library will be closed Thursday the 22nd and Friday the 23rd of November. The library will reopen on Saturday the 24th, at 10 am.

Doris Dillon Library Dedication







We had a great turnout for the Doris Dillon Children's Library Dedication. Approximately 150 people showed up, and we were able to hear from members of the community that knew and loved Ms. Dillon. Children's author, Robert San Souci graciously spoke at length about his experiences in learning to write, and becoming an established author. He was very engaging and articulate. The dedication was a great success.

Saturday, November 10, 2007

War Memoir Workshop report.

We had a great turnout for the memoir writing workshop today.

Here's the keynote speaker, retired Air Force Major Don Clawson speaking on his war experiences:

Here's Kaye introducing key writing concepts:

Thank you to all the participants for your time and sharing your stories.

Also, here's a video story from one of the participants from today's program, H. Bjerke:
http://www.digiclub.org/sofs/index.php?page_id=17&video_id=204

Tuesday, November 06, 2007

Doris Dillon Dedication Ceremony

Join us as we dedicate the Doris Dillon Children’s Library on Saturday, November 17, 2 to 4 p.m. Nationally recognized librarian and educator, Doris Dillon inspired Almaden students to love reading, learning, and life in a career spanning over thirty years. Twice named Teacher of the Year by local schools, Mrs. Dillon was known for bringing literary characters to life. Although Doris Dillon died of ALS in 2001, the Children's Library of the Almaden Branch, named in her honor, will carry on her legacy, introducing children to the joys of reading for many years to come. The schedule of the day's events include: Doris Dillon Children's Library Dedication, a light reception, visiting author program featuring Robert San Souci and a book signing opportunity with a closing reception. The Doris Dillon Children’s Library prominently displays a quote by her that captures her philosophy of life: “Never lose sight of the big picture and how precious each day is – there is so much sunshine to gather.”

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Fall Book Sale



Fall Book Sale - Bargain hunters, you won’t want to miss this!
On Saturday, November 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Almaden Branch Library is having its Fall Book Sale. This hugely popular event will be staged in the large community room next to the library's entrance. At this book sale there will be a large selection of gently used and sometimes new books covering a wide range of topics and interests. Entertainment videos, DVDs, CDs and cassettes will also be available for purchase. There will be a special "Bag of Books" sale from 2 to 3 p.m. All proceeds benefit Almaden Branch Library programs and services. If you love books, you won't want to miss this event. This Almaden Branch Library is located at 6445 Camden Avenue. For more information, please call (408) 808-3040.

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Wartime Memory Sharing and Luncheon


Saturday, November 10th, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Almaden Community Center.
Memories of Service Overseas and at Home
The Almaden Branch Library and the Almaden Community Center are co-sponsoring a Wartime Memory Sharing event. Our special guest, Major Don Clawson (ret.), will be speaking on his career in the United States Air Force during the height of the Cold War tensions. In addition, he will be sharing his experiences related to the task of writing about difficult and painful war memories. Afterwards, participants will get a chance to write their memoirs about wartime experiences, whether they were enlisted, or if they were on the home front, perhaps going to work for the first time because of the war. Afterwards, a light luncheon will be served and there will be an opportunity for open sharing and discussion. To sign up for the event, please call 808-3040, or visit the Almaden Library Information Desk. Signing up in advance is not required, but it is helpful to obtain a rough headcount for the luncheon.

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Events at King Library

Sunday, October 28, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Caret Plaza, Patio Area
Friends of the King Library Bag Booksale
The Friends of the King Library are having a bag booksale. Just $5 for all the books you can fit into a large paper bag (bag supplied by the Friends). The revenues from these sales are donated back to the library for use in sponsoring a variety of community and literacy projects. For information call (408) 808-2681.

Sunday, October 28, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Rooms 225 & 229, 2nd Floor
Inside Out: Learning About Your Body Can Be the First Step Towards Improved Health and Wellness Come see a special exhibit piece from "Bodyworlds 2 & The Three Pound Gem", Gunther von Hagens' Anatomical Exhibition of Real Human Bodies, and learn more about the complex and beautiful human body. Like all of the 200 read human body specimens in the exhibition at The Tech Museum of Innovation, this female torso specimen has been preserved through a process called Plastination. Featured speaker is Patricia Yeung, M.D., physician at the San Jose State University Student Health Center. Admission is free. This event also includes a drawing for 2 free tickets to Bodyworlds. Sponsored by TheHEALTHTrust. Hosted by General Collections. For information call (408) 808-2397.

Sunday, October 28, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Exploration Room, Mezzanine
Jaliya: Guardians of the Word Celebrate African and African American stories, music, poetry and art. Listen to drumming and storytelling of the West African jelis, or storytelling musicians, as they tell the tale of the Signified Monkey and the perils and pratfalls of gossip. For children ages 5 and above and their families. For information call (408) 808-2183.

Monday, October 29, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Rooms 255/257, 2nd Floor
International Week Kick-Off Event This is the Kick-Off Event for SJSU’s International Week. For more information, visit www.sjsu.edu/events/event_detail.jsp?id=4645 or contact Helen at (408) 924-5922.

Monday, October 29, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM. Room 255/257, 2nd Floor
Professor Bob Gliner Film - The Tourist Join us for a viewing of Professor Bob Gliner's Film The Tourist. Part of SJSU’s International Week. For more information, visit www.sjsu.edu/events/event_detail.jsp?id=4645 or contact Helen at (408) 924-5922.

Tuesday, October 30, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM. Room 255/257, 2nd Floor
Conversation on International Communication There will be a Conversation on International Communication with Prof. Rona Halualani. Part of SJSU’s International Week. For more information, visit www.sjsu.edu/events/event_detail.jsp?id=4645 or contact Helen at (408) 924-5922.

Tuesday, October 30, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM. Rooms 255/257, 2nd Floor
Professor Bob Gliner Film - Making a Difference Join us for a viewing of the Professor Bob Gliner film Making a Difference. Part of SJSU’s International Week. For more information, visit www.sjsu.edu/events/event_detail.jsp?id=4645 or contact Helen at (408) 924-5922.

Wednesday, October 31, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM. Rooms 255/257, 2nd Floor
The Cult of the Flag - Talk by Scot Guenter There will be a talk by Scot Guenter entitled "The Cult of the Flag". Part of SJSU’s International Week. For more information, visit www.sjsu.edu/events/event_detail.jsp?id=4645 or contact Helen at (408) 924-5922.

Wednesday, October 31, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Caret Plaza, Patio Area
Study Abroad Fair There will be a Study Abroad Fair. Part of SJSU’s International Week. For more information, visit www.sjsu.edu/events/event_detail.jsp?id=4645 or contact Helen at (408) 924-5922.

Wednesday, October 31, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM. Rooms 255/257, 2nd Floor
Professor Bob Gliner Film - Heifer There will be a viewing of the Professor Bob Gliner Film Heifer. Part of SJSU’s International Week. For more information, visit www.sjsu.edu/events/event_detail.jsp?id=4645 or contact Helen at (408) 924-5922.

Wednesday, October 31, 3:00 PM. Children's Room, 1st Floor
Halloween Story Time and Parade Children and their families are invited to join us at 3:00 for some stories, songs and finger plays to celebrate Halloween in the library. After the Halloween story time, join us in the fun-filled, traditional parade in the library. Children of all ages and their families are invited. Costumes are encouraged. For information call (408) 808-2183.

Wednesday, October 31, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Rooms 255/257, 2nd Floor
Study Abroad Panel
Join us for a Study Abroad Panel. Part of SJSU’s International Week. For more information, visit www.sjsu.edu/events/event_detail.jsp?id=4645 or contact Helen at (408) 924-5922.

Wednesday, October 31, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Rooms 225/229, 2nd Floor
The Role of Education in Building a More Sustainable World Charles Hopkins is a world renowned scholar and lecturer, currently the UNESCO Chair Reorienting Teacher Education to Address Sustainability, and United Nations University Chair for Education for Sustainable Development. For additional information, contact San Jose State University, Office of the Provost at (408) 924-2400.

Thursday, November 1, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM. Rooms 225/229, 2nd Floor
Jochen Fried, Salzburg Scholar Lecture by Salzburg Scholar Jochen Fried. Part of SJSU’s International Week. For more information, visit www.sjsu.edu/events/event_detail.jsp?id=4645 or contact Helen at (408) 924-5922.

Thursday, November 1, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM. Rooms 255/257, 2nd Floor
Talk on Cuba There will be a discussion on Cuba. Part of SJSU’s International Week. For more information, visit www.sjsu.edu/events/event_detail.jsp?id=4645 or contact Helen at (408) 924-5922.

Thursday, November 1, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM. Rooms 255/257, 2nd Floor
Professor Bob Gliner Film - Cuba There will be a viewing of Professor Bob Gliner film, Cuba. Part of SJSU’s International Week. For more information, visit www.sjsu.edu/events/event_detail.jsp?id=4645 or contact Helen at (408) 924-5922.

Thursday, November 1, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Schiro Program Room, 5th Floor
Treasures from the Vault: An Exploration of Beethoveniana from the Center's Collection Admission is free but seating in limited. Sponsored by the Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Center. For information call (408) 808-2058.

Thursday, November 1, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Room 225, 2nd Floor
Eavan Boland: Reading and Book Signing Ireland's preeminent female poet Eavan Boland reads her poetry and signs copies of her books in this event co-sponsored by Poetry Center San Jose. Dr. Boland is currently Professor of English and Director of the Creative Writing Program at Stanford University. Born in Dublin, she lives there with her husband and two daughters when not in residence at Stanford. She has published eight volumes of poetry, her most recent being Domestic Violence in March 2007. She has received many honors and awards, among them a Lannan Foundation Award in Poetry and an American Ireland Fund Literary Award. Hosted by General Collections. For Information call (408) 808-2397.

Friday, November 2, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Rooms 225/229, 2nd Floor
International IQ Quiz Take an International IQ Quiz. Part of SJSU’s International Week. For more information, visit www.sjsu.edu/events/event_detail.jsp?id=4645 or contact Helen at (408) 924-5922.


Friday, November 2, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM. Rooms 255/257, 2nd Floor
Professor Bob Gliner Film, Vietnam A viewing of the Professor Bob Gliner film, Vietnam. Part of SJSU’s International Week. For more information, visit www.sjsu.edu/events/event_detail.jsp?id=4645 or contact Helen at (408) 924-5922.

Saturday, November 3, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Computer Lab 125, 1st Floor
Email: Consider the Possibilities In this intermediate-level email class, you will learn how to send photos, attach a resume, and other advanced features. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills and an email account. Registration required. For more information, call (408) 808-2397.

Saturday, November 3, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM. Room L04, Lower Level
Explore the Microform Machines This program is a demonstration of the microform collection and the machines used to read them. Attendees will obtain knowledge and experience on using primary sources, old newspapers, and browse old records. Customers will be able to learn how to operate the machines and use the options of view, print, save, and email. Registration required. For more information, call (408) 808-2397.


ONGOING

Daily, throughout 2007, during library hours
Exhibit Area, 2nd FloorWhere Tradition Meets Tomorrow
A special, year-long exhibit tracing SJSU's evolution from teachers college to major metropolitan university using a never-seen-before collection culled from personal and university archives. At the exhibit, see an ornate graduation gown from 1880. Examine an antique microscope once used in SJSU labs. Salute those honored by a memorial flag adorned with a single star for each student who served in World War II. Or check out a drum once used by alumnus Krazy George, the first person to coax people in a stadium to do the wave. Exhibit is sponsored by Comerica Bank as part of San Jose State University's sesquicentennial celebration. For more information on SJSU's sesquicentennial, visit www.sjsu.edu/150TH.

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Harvest Festival

Saturday, October 27th, the Almaden Community Center and Library will be celebrating its 1st Annual Harvest Festival. The event will begin at 11 a.m., and finish at 4 p.m.

Join the community in celebrating local artists, tasty food and lots of fun! Pick a pumpkin from our Pumpkin Patch, get spooked in the Haunted House, and enjoy story time with the Library. Children are encouraged to wear a costume.

LOL @ Your Library - Teen Gamefest

In recognition of the Teen Read Week 2007 (Oct. 15-20) we are pleased to host a fun "Teen Gamefest," Friday, October 19th from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. This year's slogan, "LOL @ your library" suggests that humor and fun can happen in the library. There will be traditional board games and PlayStation2 games (DDR, Guitar Hero, etc.) for your enjoyment. Students ages 12-19 are invited for the fun and games. Light refreshments will be served courtesy of the Friends of the Almaden Library.

Friday, October 05, 2007

Bye Almaden!

I'll be transferring to the Alum Rock branch as of next week. Keep checking the blog though, for updates and news, and if you're ever in the area do visit!

Thursday, September 27, 2007

One Day Only: FREE E-waste Collection Event!

Saturday, October 20, 2007
9:00am - 4:00pm

Happy Hollow Park and Zoo will have a one-day-only e-waste collection event. Items can be dropped off for free at the collection site in the parking lot behind the History Park - located at the end of Phelan Avenue, off Senter Road in San Jose. Drop-off Map

Receive a Happy Hollow admission pass when you bring in a monitor or TV, as these items are the most toxic when disposed of improperly. Drop-off is FREE and all items will be recycled by ASL, a state-authorized e-waste recycler.

For more information, please call 408.277.4193.

Accepted items: computers, monitors, CPUs, Televisions, FAX machines, radios, DVD/VCR players, speakers, ZIP drives, lab equipment, printers, shredders, power supplies, cables/cords, telephones/cell phones, and stereos.

NOTE: No kitchen appliances, fluids, copiers, ink/toner cartridges, or batteries.

FYI: Scheduled down-time this Saturday, 9/29/07.

This weekend - Sept 29th - The Library's network and servers will be shutdown for maintenance. All San Jose and University library network resources will be unavailable.

The shutdown will begin when the library closes at 6:00 PM on Saturday - Sept 29th – and the network will remain down until repairs are completed. Please check your accounts before Friday night!

Friday, September 21, 2007

A million visitors to Almaden!

Yesterday, our gate count just hit one million! That means that since opening in May 2006, we've had one million visitors to the Almaden Branch - quite a milestone.

Thursday, September 20, 2007

Celebrate Banned Books Week.

Banned Books Week is September 29 - October 6, 2007. Come by Almaden to check out our book display and pick up a Banned Books bookmark. Also, pen your thoughts in our annual Banned Books Week journal; you can read last year's comments too! Visit http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/bannedbooksweek/bannedbooksweek.htm for more information on Banned Books Week.

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

A new Spanish health site for older adults.

The National Institute on Aging has launched a user-friendly, Spanish-language Web site, http://www.nia.nih.gov/Espanol, featuring accurate, updated information on health issues affecting Hispanic seniors. The site covers everything from Alzheimer's disease, cancer, and diabetes to how to choose a doctor and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Links to free publications in Spanish and other Spanish health Web sites also are available.

Monday, September 17, 2007

King Library Events: September 23 - 29, 2007.

Sunday, September 23, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Rooms 225 & 229, 2nd Floor
February Flowers - A Reading by Fan Wu

Acclaimed San Jose author Fan Wu reads from her new novel, February Flowers. Her reading will be followed by a discussion and book signing. Sandra Cisneros says of Ms. Wu's novel, "An exquisitely beautiful book about that uncertain border between girlhood and womanhood, between passion and desire, a country only too familiar to all women. Fan Wu's story swept me away." For information call (408) 808-2397.

Thursday, September 27, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Children’s Room, 1st Floor
Hispanic Heritage Stories and Craft

Listen to stories in Spanish and English, then join us for a craft project honoring Hispanic Heritage Month. A free program for all ages. Escuchen cuentos en español e ingles. Después, hagan manualidades para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. Un programa gratis para todos. For information call (408) 808-2183.

Thursday, September 27, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Rooms 225 & 229, 2nd Floor
Programs for New Americans: Overview of Naturalization

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services presenters will make a brief presentation and then answer questions from the public. All workshops are free and open to the public. It is NOT necessary to sign up in advance. Everyone is welcome to attend this workshop. Presented by USCIS in English. Hosted by General Collections. For information call (408) 808-2397.


Friday, September 28, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Exploration Room, Mezzanine
Friday Fun: Paper Flowers - Flores de Papel

Learn how to create beautiful flowers out of colorful tissue paper and pipe cleaners. For information call (408) 808-2183.

Friday, September 28, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Teen Center, 3rd Floor
Beat the Librarian at Guitar Hero

Have you spent hours strumming a fake guitar? When you sleep do you see red, green, and blue circles coming at you? Have you beaten Freebird on expert? If you've answered yes to one or more of these questions, then you should compete in: Beat the Librarian at Guitar Hero! Prove your Rockstar status by participating in our first Guitar Hero competition. If you don't want to play, join us anyway to watch all of the action and drama that is sure to unfold. Prizes will be awarded to our winners and snacks will be provided for everyone! Signups will take place 30 minutes before we start and there are a limited number of open spaces so be sure to get there early! This program is for teens 12-18 years old. For information call (408) 808-2397.


Saturday, September 29, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Rooms 225 & 229, 2nd Floor
2nd Annual Tour for Seniors

Visit and enjoy a guided tour of the downtown Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. Meet your librarians and let us introduce you to resources available for Seniors. Light refreshments will be provided. For information call (408) 808-2397.

Saturday, September 29, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Caret Plaza, Patio Area
Friends of the King Library Booksale

The Friends of the King Library are having a booksale. The revenues from these sales are donated back to the library for use in sponsoring a variety of community and literacy projects. All hardcover books are $1; all softcover books are $ .50! A bag booksale will follow on Sunday. For information call (408) 808-2681.

Wonders of our Water Works Tour information.

Join a FREE tour of the San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant and the adjacent Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, September 29 or Saturday, November 3. Two tour times are available: 9 a.m. – noon OR 1– 4 p.m. Learn firsthand how our everyday activities impact the Bay and its wetlands. Visit http://www.sanjoseca.gov/esd/plantmasterplan/tour-reservations.asp for details.

Thursday, September 06, 2007

War and peace.

While PBS stations around the country are focusing on Ken Burn's newest offering, entitled The War, KRCB, the PBS station serving the North Bay communities of Sonoma, Napa, and Marin, and much of the greater Bay area, is presenting a unique collection of programs in September and October - The Peace Film Series. Complete program descriptions are available at http://www.krcb.org/peace_films.htm

At Almaden, our History and Non-Fiction Book club will be discussing two books related to war at our Tuesday, November 6, at 6:30 PM meeting. We will discuss "Blackwater : the rise of the world's most powerful mercenary army" by Jeremy Scahill, and "War is a force that gives us meaning" by Chris Hedges. Tea and cookies will be served.

Two great web-based tools I just learned about.

A free web-based family tree creator : http://www.geni.com.

Create and share diagrams, like flow charts : http://gliffy.com/.

Wednesday, September 05, 2007

King Library Events: September 9 - 15, 2007.

Tuesday, September 11, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Room 225, 2nd Floor
William Poy Lee, Author of The Eighth Promise

Join us for a reading, discussion and reception with author William Poy Lee. The writer of The Eighth Promise: An American Son's Tribute to His Toisanese Mother, Lee gives us a rare view of the Chinese-American experience from a mother-son perspective. When political rivalries, murder, and racism ensnare a Chinatown family, a mother reaches back to ancient traditions, and a promise she once made, to save her sons. Book signing follows this program. This event is hosted by the General Collections Department and co-sponsored by the Friends of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, MOSIAC Cross Cultural Center, and the Chinese Historical & Cultural Project. For information call (408) 808-2397.

Friday, September 14, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Exploration Room, Mezzanine
Friday Fun: Hispanic Heritage Crafts

Get an early start on celebrating the Independence Day of Mexico, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua with these fun craft projects. A free program suitable for all ages. Vamos a celebrar los Días de Independencia de Mexico, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras y Nicaragua con manualidades para niños y sus familias. Un programa gratis para todos. For information call (408) 808-2183.

Saturday, September 01, 2007

Happy Labor Day!

Remember that the Bay Bridge will be closed all weekend.

Thursday, August 30, 2007

Today is another Spare the Air day.

Try to take mass transit and drive less!

Catalogs of new Vietnamese materials are now online.

Links to updated PDF lists of Vietnamese media and books are now on the following pages:

Vietnamese Language Gateway (Cong Chao Viet Ngu): http://www.sjlibrary.org/gateways/vietnamese/index.htm
6th link labeled “Sach Moi” – New books
7th link labeled “Nhac & Phim Moi” – New media

Library Catalog in Vietnamese: http://mill1.sjlibrary.org/search*vie
Bottom of page, right column:
“Sach Moi” - New books
“Nhac & Phim Moi” – New media

These lists will be updated quarterly.

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

King Library Events: September 2- 8, 2007.

Wednesday, September 5, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Room 229, 2nd Floor
Poetry Cafe at the Library

All writers are welcome to a monthly open mic featuring the creative side of the human spirit! Experience performance, spoken word, songs, poetry, readings, and short stories. Come read, listen and enjoy. All ages are welcome. For information call (408) 808-2397.

Wednesday, September 5, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Rooms 255/257, 2nd Floor
Docent Tour Volunteer Orientation

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library seeks volunteers interested in joining our team of dynamic docent tour leaders. Share the unique history and features of this first-of-its-kind collaborative library. Position requires one year of volunteer commitment following a free, 6-session training course. For additional information about this opportunity, you may visit SJLibrary.org or call the Volunteer Services Office at (408) 808-2181. Orientation attendees must be available to attend additional training sessions on September 12, 19, 26 and October 3, 10 from 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM.

Thursday, September 6, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Schiro Program Room, 5th Floor
Open-Forum: Conversations on Activism on Heroes and Heroines of the Civil Rights Movement

During the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, San Jose State University student activists and community members protested housing discrimination and held demonstrations for the rights of African Americans in solidarity with southern demonstrations and for the rights of all oppressed minorities. San Jose State University will honor alumni civil rights movement veterans in celebration of its 150th anniversary. Civil rights movement veterans will share their experiences of San Jose's and the Nation's Civil Rights struggle. The Special Collections department will also be hosting an exhibit of photographs, buttons and memorabilia from the Library’s Special Collections. This event will kick off the King Library Special Collection’s First Thursday series, which will be the last of the University’s 150th anniversary celebrations. Admission is free but seating is limited. Sponsored by SJSU Special Collections and Archives. For information call (408) 808-2061.

Friday, September 7, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Exploration Room (Mezzanine)
Friday Fun: Grandparent's Day Craft

Make greeting cards and gifts for your Grandparents. This free program is great for children of all ages and their families. For information call (408) 808-2183.

Saturday, September 8, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Children's Room, 1st Floor
Grandparent's Day Story Time

Delightful stories, about grandparents for children and families. Songs and finger plays are included. Bring your grandparents and other family members. For information call (408) 808-2183.

Spare the Air today!

Public transit is free until 1 PM today, too.

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Tell us what you want.

Help us plan our next book club at Almaden. Please complete the survey on the right side of the page. Or, you can come in to the branch to fill out a paper survey. Thanks!

King Library Events: August 26 - September 1, 2007.

Sunday, August 26, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Caret Plaza, Patio Area
Friends of the King Library Bag Booksale

The Friends of the King Library are having a bag booksale. Just $5 for all the books you can fit into a large paper bag (bag supplied by the Friends). The revenues from these sales are donated back to the library for use in sponsoring a variety of community and literacy projects. For information call (408) 808-2681.


Wednesday, August 29, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Caret Plaza, Patio Area
Summer Dance Series - Bollywood Bhangra

Learn how to dance and get healthy at the August Summer Dance Series conducted in Caret Plaza, located just outside the campus entrance to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. Several dance forms are covered in this FREE five-week lunch-hour series. Instructors from local dance studios will demonstrate a variety of fun and easy dance styles, proving once and for all that getting healthy and fit needn't be dull. This week’s class features Bollywood Bhangra. Audience participation is encouraged. Hosted by General Collections. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, California Line Dance Association of America, Hellenic Heritage Institute, Carolina Lugo's Brisas de Espana Flamenco Dance Company, All Now! Performance, and Aarti Ahuja. For information call (408) 808-2397.

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Be a docent at King Library!

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library seeks volunteers interested in joining our team of dynamic docent tour leaders. Share the unique history and features of this first-of-its-kind collaborative library. Position requires one year of volunteer commitment following a free, 6-session training course. For additional information about this opportunity, you may visit SJLibrary.org or call the Volunteer Services Office at (408) 808-2181. Orientation attendees must be available to attend additional training sessions on September 12, 19, 26 and October 3, 10 from 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM.

Docent Tour Volunteer Orientation

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - Rooms 255/257, 2nd Floor
(408) 808-2181

Wed, Sep 5
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Saturday, August 11, 2007

Webcast report: Single Payer System - our thoughts.

Our likes:
- Guaranteed coverage for all, affordable for all.
- One common fund, we're all in the same pool.
- Gets everyone in the umbrella.

Concerns:
- Existing and former office holders not be a part of it – so that politicians are really in it for the people.
- No provision for rising pharm costs – how to deal with research costs, etc.
- Government bureaucrats making health care decisions is frightening; look at the bridge that just collapsed. Our infrastructure is falling apart; why turn over control of health care to politicians?
- The issue of wellness – collectively, if we buy wellness intervention, then we will have a genuine way to allow people to come together as the cost of the system will be controlled.
Wellness and prevention are the key component to cost containment. People are rushing around now; we rely on ER for health care – but the organizational change will force a paradigm shift towards slower health care that emphasizes wellness and prevention.
- Perhaps a quasi public/private cooperation is the way to go – use the existing bureacrary and offer incentives to insurance companies to provide good service. Performance drives rewards.

Under what conditions would you support this:
- Accountability – this is the key concern with a government agency. There needs to be something in place to ensure this.
- Limited number of layers in decision making – needs to be simple.

All day, the discussion has been about a lack of trust with insurance companies. Doctors need to make decisions, not administrators, and not have to fight for treatment and/or services. Care needs to be more physician directed, not insurance company-directed, with some accountability and checks and balances on their actions. Multiple billings and fraud needs to be avoided.

Webcast report: Our feelings on the issue of individual responsibility.

Concerns and What's Missing:
- Enforcement will prove to be difficult.
- How do undocumented people fall into the picture? They still impact the environment!

We're also wondering, did social security discussions have the same kind of emotional weight and impact back then?

Is a heavily competitive, capitalist system required to drive medical innovation?

Webcast report: Change in agenda - to include Single Payer discussion.

Due the amazing pressure from the folks up in Humboldt county, we'll be talking about the Single Payer initiative later on today. It's truly been an organic democratic discussion!

Webcast report: Our response to insurer responsibility issues.

- If health care is a business, of course you won't insure someone who will lose you money. How can we change this paradigm?

- Insurance is simply a money management system – it's hard to see how involving insurance companies will be effective in any way. Get them out of the picture!

- Costs are often hidden, such as for surgeries; more transparency in the system is needed. Viewing insurance as contracted, heavily regulated service is the way to go.

- Clinicians should determine 'preexisting' conditions – not insurance administrators.

- This does need to be part of a comprehensive expansive proposal to increase the number of people in the system in order to be effective.

- Premium costs aren't addressed in any way.

Webcast report: Did you know?

Half of all bankruptcies in the US are due to medial expenses.
71 percent of people over 50 use alternative medical care options.

The fastest growing cost category for health care expenses is prescription drug costs. The second fastest is administration.

Webcast report: Our response to the issue of government responsibility.

Likes:
- Covers all children regardless of citizenship status. Will reduce impact on reliance on ER.

- Cap at 5% seems fair at the beginning but is there a huge variance on how people take care of themselves based on income?

Missing or Concerns:

- Who will run this show? Politicians need to stay out of this.

- Can it really be reworked to actually work? Or is the entire system broken?

- For all at-risk populations – for all vulnerable – need to be protected and covered.

- Wellness programs that HMOs were supposed to address – this hasn't happened because it's not in their best interest to provide such services.
Joint government and employer side that addresses wellness.
Some incentives need to be placed to enforce wellness. Subsidize community exercise programs, increase health awareness. Auto insurance works with incentives – if you exercise often.

- But what happens if people don't fit in these boxes?

Webcast report: Our response to Employer responsibility.

Likes:

- Employers should opt in or pay some percentage of wages towards health insurance.

- Brings everyone into the pool, like car insurance.

Missing or Concerns:
- Loophole potential – as start-up firms will be excluded, what does that exactly entail? Many companies may classify themselves as start-up firms. Companies will often be comprised of exactly ten employees.

- Employers are stuck with increases in health care premiums anyway – advantage would be that this would contain the increases; an attractive thing for employers – flatten increases over time. Asks for less of employers than the current system.

- What about part-time employees? There is no stipulations for them.

- Wages may be affected.

- How will“low income”be defined? Especially in California, costs of living are very high. Different steps of subsidies are needed.

- Target is that everyone is covered and that we don't need to get involved with who is employing us. A baseline of coverage is key – that way no great negotiations are needed. This gets too complicated when looking at employment status. This all reverts to the value issue. “ping pong negotiation”

- But how do we move away from a profit-based system?

- Wellness vs recovery as a framework for looking at medical treatment issues.

- The most vulnerable people aren't affected by this at all – ie the homeless, the people who use ER for basic health care.

Webcast report: Health care reform values.

Our group:

- accessibility and equality
- absolute unequivocal inclusion
- coverage for all and accountability for insurance costs
- affordability – even for those with the lowest income
- realism for realistic solutions and innovation – creative solutions to meet various needs

Group vote from webcast:

- coverage for all
- affordability
- people before profit
- wellness and prevention

Webcast report: Some statistics from the webcast...

- 4.9 million Californians do not have health insurance.
- The percentage of Californians receiving health care from an employer has decreased 10% in the past two decades.
- Only 71% of employers in California actually pay for health insurance for employees.

Health care reform webcast is streaming now.

Go to www.californiaspeaks.org to join the discussion. The Governor just gave his welcome address and stressed the importance of getting the message to legistlators to act on this now. There's a small group of us at Almaden viewing and discussing the issues raised.

Friday, August 10, 2007

Reminder: Health Care Reform Webcast tomorrow!

Join thousands of Californians in a statewide conversation on health care reform. View the webcast and join the community discussion. You'll be able to review these proposals and provide feedback and opinions directly to legislators and decision-makers for their consideration before they adjourn in September. Hope you will consider joining your neighbors to discuss this key topic.

When: Tomorrow, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Program Room

Attention Macy's Shoppers and Library Supporters!

Between August 6 and September 12, California Macy’s customers can make a $3 donation to Reading is Fundamental (RIF) at any Macy’s register. Each customer who makes a donation will receive a savings pass for $10 off a future Macy’s purchase of $50 or more, which will be redeemable in most departments within a Macy’s store.

This year, 5% of all the funds raised through this effort in California will go to participating California public libraries who are part of the State Library's Reading is Fundamental program. Those libraries use these funds to buy books to give away to children in need in their communities to encourage reading and build home libraries.

Don't miss the state-wide health care reform discussion!

Join thousands of Californians in a statewide conversation on health care reform. View the webcast and join the community discussion. You'll be able to review these proposals and provide feedback and opinions directly to legislators and decision-makers for their consideration before they adjourn in September.

When: SATURDAY AUGUST 11, 2007 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: @Almaden Branch Library
Program Room
6445 Camden Ave. San Jose, CA 95120
Light refreshments provided. Brown bag lunches welcome.

For more information about CaliforniaSpeaks go to www.californiaspeaks.org.

Wednesday, August 08, 2007

King Library Events: August 12 - 18, 2007.

Wednesday, August 15, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Caret Plaza, Patio Area
Summer Dance Series - 'Salsenco' - The New Social Dance!

Learn how to dance and get healthy at the August Summer Dance Series conducted in Caret Plaza, located just outside the campus entrance to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. Several dance forms are covered in this FREE five-week lunch-hour series. Instructors from local dance studios will demonstrate a variety of fun and easy dance styles, proving once and for all that getting healthy and fit needn't be dull. This week features ‘Salsenco,’ the new social dance. Audience participation is encouraged. Hosted by General Collections. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, California Line Dance Association of America, Hellenic Heritage Institute, Carolina Lugo's Brisas de Espana Flamenco Dance Company, All Now! Performance, and Aarti Ahuja. For information call (408) 808-2397.

Wednesday, August 15, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Rooms 255/257, 2nd Floor
Paid Family Focus Group for Family Members of Iraq War Veterans

Facilitated by Swords for Plowshares, a vets Organization in San Francisco and by Dr. Anne Roesler, Professor at San Jose State University. Focus group for family members of Iraq War veterans regarding transitional services-housing, employment, and healthcare. Participants will receive $75 for attending. For additional information, contact Jennifer Smith at (415) 252-4787 ext. 350.

Friday, August 17, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Teen Center, 3rd Floor
teensReach Meeting

Teens are invited to the monthly teensReach meeting. teensReach is the youth council for the San José Public Library. It provides a key way for young adults to build their leadership skills by developing and participating in library activities, as well as becoming library advisors and advocates. Meetings at the King Library take place at 4:00 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. This program is for students in grades 8 -12, ages 13-18. For information call (408) 808-2397.


Saturday, August 18, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Room 225, 2nd Floor
Touring Seoul via Korean TV Dramas

Ms. Fennah Chou, best-selling author on travel, literature and culinary art, will take you on a trip to historic Seoul. This scenic city, steeped in Korean culture and tradition, is the backdrop for many famous Korean TV dramas. Her presentation in Mandarin will be supported by many colorful slides she took in Korea. For information call (408) 808-2397.

Thursday, August 02, 2007

CaliforniaSpeaks: Make your voice heard on healthcare! Saturday, August 11, from 9 AM to 4 PM.

Join thousands of Californians in a statewide conversation on health care reform. Meetings in eight regions in California will be simultaneously webcast offering an opportunity for Californians who are not able to participate in one of the regional meetings to be part of the discussion and provide their views.

When: SATURDAY AUGUST 11, 2007 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: @Almaden Branch Library
Program Room
6445 Camden Ave. San Jose, CA 95120
Light refreshments provided. Brown bag lunches welcome.

For more information about CaliforniaSpeaks go to www.californiaspeaks.org.

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

No storytimes in August.

There will be no storytimes in August at the Almaden Branch - as well as the Vineland and Cambrian branches. Storytimes resume in September.

King Library Events: July 29 - August 11, 2007.

Tuesday, July 31, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rooms 255, 257, 225, 229, 2nd Floor
'Make a Date with Mystery' - Culminating Program for the First Adult Summer Reading Celebration

Welcome authors Camille Minichino, Mark Coggins and Hailey Lind for the culminating Adult Summer Reading Celebration Mystery Writer program. "Make a Date with Mystery" is the theme of a program series supporting the first Adult Summer Reading Program. Camille Minichino, a PhD in Physics, has written several titles in the Periodical Table Series including The Boric Acid Murder, The Nitrogen Murder, and The Oxygen Murder. Mark Coggins' newest release is Candy From Strangers. His mysteries are set in San Francisco. The plots involve high tech and software since he studied and worked in places like Netscape and Silicon Valley which influenced his writing. Hailey Lind has two titles in The Art Lover's Series: Feint of Art and The Shooting Gallery. Her upcoming novel is Brush with Death. For information call (408) 808-2397.

Wednesday, August 1, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Caret Plaza, Patio Area
Summer Dance Series - Line Dance

Learn how to dance and get healthy at the August Summer Dance Series conducted in Caret Plaza, located just outside the campus entrance to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. Several dance forms are covered in this FREE five-week lunch-hour series. Instructors from local dance studios will demonstrate a variety of fun and easy dance styles, proving once and for all that getting healthy and fit needn't be dull. This week’s class features line dancing. Audience participation is encouraged. Hosted by General Collections. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, California Line Dance Association of America, Hellenic Heritage Institute, Carolina Lugo's Brisas de Espana Flamenco Dance Company, All Now! Performance, and Aarti Ahuja. For information call (408) 808-2397.


Wednesday, August 1, 3:00 PM
Exploration Room, Mezzanine
Write a Short Mystery Story

Write a Short Mystery Story. Part of our Summer Reading Celebration. For information call (408) 808-2183.

Thursday, August 2, 11:00 AM
Children's Room, 1st Floor
Get a Clue with the Young Detectives from the Children's Discovery Museum Summer of Service

Join us for a live show presented by youth from the Children's Discovery Museum's Summer of Service program. Afterwards, there will be crafts and games for children of all ages. The show begins at 11:00 AM in the Children's Room, 1st Floor. Games and Craft program immediately following in the Exploration Room, Mezzanine. Part of our Summer Reading Celebration. For information call (408) 808-2183.


Saturday, August 4, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Caret Plaza, Patio Area
Friends of the King Library Booksale

The Friends of the King Library are having a booksale. The revenues from these sales are donated back to the library for use in sponsoring a variety of community and literacy projects. All hardcover books are $1; all softcover books are $ .50! A bag booksale will follow on Sunday. For information call (408) 808-2681.

Sunday, August 5, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Caret Plaza, Patio Area
Friends of the King Library Bag Booksale

The Friends of the King Library are having a bag booksale. Just $5 for all the books you can fit into a large paper bag (bag supplied by the Friends). The revenues from these sales are donated back to the library for use in sponsoring a variety of community and literacy projects. For information call (408) 808-2681.


Sunday, August 5, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Rooms 255/257, 2nd Floor
The Ebbs and Flows of Wetland Protection

Please join Dr. John Callaway, University of San Francisco professor of environmental studies, as he explores wetland protection since the enactment of the Clean Water Act. This program is free and will be open to the public. Light refreshments and beverages will be served. This event is sponsored by the Ecological Society of America, in affiliation with San Jose State University and the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project. For additional information, contact Colleen Fahey at (202) 833-8773, ext.224.

Wednesday, August 8, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Caret Plaza, Patio Area
Summer Dance Series - Greek Dance

Learn how to dance and get healthy at the August Summer Dance Series conducted in Caret Plaza, located just outside the campus entrance to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. Several dance forms are covered in this FREE five-week lunch-hour series. Instructors from local dance studios will demonstrate a variety of fun and easy dance styles, proving once and for all that getting healthy and fit needn't be dull. Audience participation is encouraged. Hosted by General Collections. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, California Line Dance Association of America, Hellenic Heritage Institute, Carolina Lugo's Brisas de Espana Flamenco Dance Company, All Now! Performance, and Aarti Ahuja. For information call (408) 808-2397.

Friday, August 10, 3:00 PM
Children’s Room
Magician Phil Ackerly Presents - Mystery Magic Theater

Award-winning entertainer, Phil Ackerly celebrates reading this summer with his "Mystery Magic Theater." Witness feats of legerdemain and prestidigitation (find out what these words mean!) and see a live rabbit appear right before your eyes. All sleuths, both young and old (that's you the audience) will learn how to perform a magic trick. The show will last 45-minutes and is appropriate for ages 3 and up. Part of our Summer Reading Celebration. For more information call (408) 808-2183.

Saturday, July 28, 2007

Join us for Summer Reading Fun!

Mystery themed reading programs use fun incentives to encourage reading. Signups begin Saturday, June 16. Get all the details at the following pages.

Get a Clue @ Your Library (Children's through Grade 5): http://www.sjlibrary.org/gateways/kids/src/index.htm

YNK @ Your Library (Teens, Grades 6 -1):
http://www.sjlibrary.org/gateways/teens/src.htm

Summer Sleuthing @ Your Library (Adults):
http://www.sjlibrary.org/services/readers/adult_src.htm

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Photos and coverage from the Harry Potter book release party.

Here's the link to the Almaden Resident article: http://www.community-newspapers.com/almaden/news3.shtml

Click on each image for a larger version!


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Link+ Enhancements are coming!

LINK+ will have a new keyword search engine installed this summer, all without any service interruptions. New features include: improved support for diacritic searches, searches for numeric strings containing commas or periods, simpler wildcard searching, and support for searching for the words “before” and “after” as these words will no longer be used as Boolean operators.

Thursday, July 19, 2007

Countdown to the new Harry Potter book....

We're getting ready for the big release party tomorrow night! Hope you'll join us for fun, games, and yummy treats. The festivities start at 10 PM - join us.

Monday, July 16, 2007

What's happening at the Almaden Library?

Harry Potter Magic Transforms Almaden Library and Community Center
San José Public Library will host a “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” Release Party from 10 p.m. to midnight on Friday, July 20 at Almaden Library and Community Center (6445 Camden Ave). To help local fans through the last couple of hours of nail-biting impatience before the release of the book, at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, July 21, the library has planned fun activities recalling the characters and world of Hogwarts to keep fans entertained until the stroke of midnight.
When the clock strikes twelve, library customers—who are among the first 400 to have both reserved the standard print edition of the seventh book AND designated Almaden Library as their pickup point—will be able to check out their copy and immediately begin uncovering the answers to all the burning questions that have tantalized them from the beginning; chief among them:
Who will live and who will die?
Does Harry kill Voldemort?
Do Ron and Hermione get together?

Participants are welcome and encouraged to come in costume, but it is not a requirement. Minors 15 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult; drop-offs are not permitted. Those who are eligible to check out their reserve copy of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” must have addressed all potential blocks on their library card account by 11:30 p.m. Fine or fee payments will be accepted by credit card only. No other library services will be available that evening.

P&T Theatre Puppets at the Almaden Branch Library
On Thursday, July 26, 2:30 p.m., the ever-popular P&T Puppet Theatre presents “The Adventures of Spider and Fly!” Follow the adventures of this dynamic duo as they seek to rescue Little Miss Muffet and other popular literary figures. Will they figure out the clues in time? This program is Peter Brizzi’s newest show and is guaranteed to entertain young and old alike. We are grateful to the Friends of the Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Library who have generously provided the funds for this program.

Events

■ Family Story Time will be held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s program room. There will be fun stories, songs, and finger plays geared for the whole family (no story time in August).
■ Preschool Story Times will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:15 a.m. in the library’s program room. “Mr. K” will be sharing stories, finger plays, songs and puppets, for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers (no story time in August).
■ Mother Goose Story Time is held on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Barbara Gilbert, children’s librarian, will present nursery rhymes, finger plays, stories and songs for children (12 months to 2 years) and their caregivers (no story time in August).
■ Saturdays, July 21, 28 & August 4 from 4 to 5 p.m., get personalized instruction from a friendly and knowledgeable volunteer. Questions regarding Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email, and all things Web or Internet related will be answered. This class is held in the library’s tech center and is limited to four participants; please register at the library’s information desk.
■ ‘Reading to Children’ volunteers will be available in the children’s area on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 12 to 1 p.m.
■ ESL Conversation Club is held Wednesdays from 12 to 1 p.m. in the library’s program room. Come practice your English speaking skills with our friendly conversation group.
■ Join us for a fun Adult Summer Reading Murder Mystery Party, Saturday, July 28 at 4 p.m. This murder mystery party will keep our adult summer reading sleuths on their collective toes.
■ On Thursday, August 2 at 3 p.m., Fratello Marionettes will present the delightful puppet play, Peter and the Wolf. Accompanied by the majestic music of Sergei Prokofiev, follow Peter on his remarkable journey of discovery. This program is guaranteed to entertain both young and old. This program is part of the Summer Reading Celebration and is made possible by the Friends of the Almaden Library.
■ On Friday, August 3 at 4 p.m., teens (ages 13-18) are invited to participate in our monthly Teens Reach meeting held in the library’s program room. Community service credits are given to participating students. Light refreshments are provided by the Friends of the Almaden Library.
■ Join our History Book Club Tuesday, August 7, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., to discuss Giles Milton’s “Nathaniel’s Nutmeg: or, the True and Incredible Adventures of the Spice Trader Who Changed the Course of History.” Tea and cookies will be served. This event takes place in the library’s program room.
■ Summer Reading Celebration Talent Show - Join us Thursday, August 9 at 3 p.m. for Almaden Library’s 2nd annual Talent Show. Young people from ages 4 through 18 are invited to demonstrate their creative and musical skills at this fun-filled event. Pre-registration is required.

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

King Library Events: July 15-21, 2007.

Through July 31
Summer Sleuthing @ your library

Why should kids have all the fun? This year we introduce a summer reading program just for adults. Read and enter weekly prize drawings during the month of July. You could take home tickets from Camera Cinema Theatres, or gift certificates from bookstores, restaurants or coffee shops. Mystery lovers can enjoy guest appearances by authors affiliated with Sisters in Crime. For information, contact King Library General Collections at (408) 808-2397.


Saturday, July 14, 2:00 PM
Exploration Room, Mezzanine
Harry Potter Guessing Program

Join other Harry Potter fans to guess what will happen in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Part of our Summer Reading Celebration. For information call (408) 808-2183.


Wednesday, July 18, 4:00 PM
Children's Room, 1st Floor
P&T Puppet Theater Presents - The Adventures of Spider and Fly!

A spider and fly discover a common complaint: though they both possess powers applauded in super heroes, they are despised. Their solution? To become a new dynamic duo, Spider and Fly! Follow their adventures as they follow clues to rescue Little Miss Muffet, Wilbur the Pig from "Charlotte's Web", and the Tailor from "Seven in One Blow", Grimm's Fairy Tales. Will they figure out the clues? Tune in for the exciting adventures of this dynamic duo! Part of our Summer Reading Celebration. For more information call (408) 808-2183.

Friday, July 20, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Teen Center, 3rd Floor
teensReach Meeting

Teens: you are invited to the monthly teensReach Meeting. teensReach is the youth council for the San José Public Library. It provides a key way for young adults to build their leadership skills by developing and participating in library activities, as well as becoming library advisors and advocates. Meetings at the King Library take place at 4:00 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. This program is for students in grades 8 -12, ages 13-18. For information call (408) 808-2397.

Saturday, July 21, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Rooms 255/257, 2nd Floor
Free Phones for Those Who Qualify

The California Telephone Access Program (CTAP) provides specialized phones to people who have difficulty hearing, seeing, moving, speaking, or remembering. To qualify for a free phone (not a cell phone) with no income requirement, you must be a California resident, have existing residential phone service, complete a certification form and obtain a doctor's signature. This presentation provides program details and equipment demonstrations for seniors, the disabled, and caregivers and relatives of seniors and the disabled. For information call (408) 808-2397.


Saturday, July 21, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Exploration Room, Mezzanine
Teen Event: Decorate a Canvas Bag

Let your artistic talent flow! Teens are invited to decorate a canvas bag. Art stencils, paints, pencils and fabric markers, as well as one bag, will be provided free. Part of our Summer Reading Celebration. Registration required. Please register by calling (408) 808-2397.

Tuesday, July 03, 2007

King Library Events: July 8-14, 2007.

July 1 – 31
Summer Sleuthing @ your library

Why should kids have all the fun? This year we introduce a summer reading program just for adults. Read and enter weekly prize drawings during the month of July. You could take home tickets from Camera Cinema Theatres, or gift certificates from bookstores, restaurants or coffee shops. Mystery lovers can enjoy guest appearances by authors affiliated with Sisters in Crime. For information, contact King Library General Collections at (408) 808-2397.

Thursday, July 12, 2:00 PM
Children's Room, 1st Floor
Learn about Crime Scene Investigation

Meet a police detective and learn how crimes are solved through fingerprinting and other techniques that detectives use. Part of our Summer Reading Celebration. For information call (408) 808-2183.

Saturday, July 14, 2:00 PM
Exploration Room, Mezzanine
Harry Potter Guessing Program

Join other Harry Potter fans to guess what will happen in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Part of our Summer Reading Celebration. For information call (408) 808-2183.

Saturday, June 30, 2007

Special book sale today at Almaden.

We're having a special book sale today! Drop by the lobby for excellent deals. You can also pick up entry forms for Adult Summer Reading, which starts in July.

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Tutor.com Planned Service Disruption

Live Homework Help from Tutor.com will not be available from: 9 am on Saturday, July 14 through 9 am on Sunday, July 15. Please make a note of it.

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Get a library card - in another language!

You can finally apply for a library card online in Spanish, Chinese and Vietnamese. Links to the translated forms appear in the language versions of the Library Catalog, in the same place they are found in the English version - on the starting "Basic Search" page, under "Other Links". Links can also be found in the Spanish/Chinese/Vietnamese "Gateways" from the www.sjlibrary.org homepage.

King Library Events: July 1-7, 2007.

July 1 – 31
Summer Sleuthing @ your library

Why should kids have all the fun? This year we introduce a summer reading program just for adults. Read and enter weekly prize drawings during the month of July. You could take home tickets from Camera Cinema Theatres, or gift certificates from bookstores, restaurants or coffee shops. Mystery lovers can enjoy guest appearances by authors affiliated with Sisters in Crime. For information, contact King Library General Collections at (408) 808-2397.

Sunday, July 1, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Caret Plaza, Patio Area
Friends of the King Library Bag Booksale

The Friends of the King Library are having a bag booksale. Just $5 for all the books you can fit into a large paper bag (bag supplied by the Friends). The revenues from these sales are donated back to the library for use in sponsoring a variety of community and literacy projects. For information call (408) 808-2681.

Thursday, July 5, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Exploration Room, Mezzanine
Children's Craft: Make a Disguise

Children are invited to learn how to make a mysterious disguise using paper and your imagination. Craft supplies will be provided. Part of our Summer Reading Celebration. For information call (408) 808-2183.

Saturday, July 7, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Teen Center, 3rd Floor
Teen Mystery Anime Marathon

Come to a fantastic Teen Mystery Anime Marathon in the Teen Center on the Third Floor! Refreshments will be provided. Part of our Summer Reading Celebration. For information call (408) 808-2397.

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

King Library Events: June 24 - 30, 2007.

Tuesday, June 26, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
225/229, 2nd Floor
Five Secrets to Weight Loss

This "5 Secrets" presentation shows how sugar affects the hormones in the body leading to weight gain. We'll explore how exercise and healthier eating habits (not dieting) can lead to improved metabolism, permanent weight loss, and improved health and vitality. For additional information contact Amy Neff at (408) 866-2225.

Thursday, June 28, 1:00 PM
Children's Room, 1st Floor
ZunZun Presents - Music of the Americas

This show explores our shared cultural and natural surroundings through music and sound. ZunZun invites audience members' participation to use clues embedded in the music and lyrics to solve a mystery! Part of our Summer Reading Celebration. For information call (408) 808-2183.

Saturday, June 30, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Caret Plaza, Patio Area
Friends of the King Library Booksale

The Friends of the King Library are having a booksale. The revenues from these sales are donated back to the library for use in sponsoring a variety of community and literacy projects. All hardcover books are $1; all softcover books are $ .50! A bag booksale will follow on Sunday. For information call (408) 808-2681.

Saturday, June 30, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Teen Center, 3rd Floor
Teen Mystery Movie Marathon

Come to a fantastic Teen Mystery Movie Marathon in the Teen Center on the Third Floor! Refreshments will be provided. Part of our Summer Reading Celebration. For information call (408) 808-2397.

Saturday, June 16, 2007

Reference sources available online.

Two local reference sources, the McCormacks's Guide and the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory, are both available online. Click on each to jump to their sites.

Friday, June 15, 2007

Summer Reading Celebration for kids and teens starts tomorrow!

Summer Reading Celebration is an eight-week-long program which encourages recreational reading as a family activity, offering fun prizes as rewards for reaching each reading milestone. Starting tomorrow, June 16, you can pick up your Reading Log at the Summer Reading Celebration desk!

New website for new immigrants launched.

A contact from the USCIS/Dept. of Homeland Security office in San Francisco sent a note regarding their new site for new immigrants, at http://www.welcometousa.gov. The site contains an excellent array of updated information for citizenship services and a great supply of Civics and U.S. History & Government quiz flash cards which can be downloaded in Adobe PDF form.

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

King Library Events: June 17-23, 2007.

Sunday, June 17, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friends Book Store, 1st Floor
Friends of the King Library Booksale - 25% OFF!

The Friends Book Store is having a 25% OFF Sale and there is an additional 25% discount available to Friends of the MLK Library Members. Memberships will be available during the sale, so plan to sign up and get an additional 25% OFF. . . that can be a savings of 50% off just by joining. Memberships categories range in price from $3.00 to $75.00. On Sale will be an assortment of new and used books, in good or excellent condition. Also available will be a variety of DVD's, Audio Cassettes, CD's and Records. Book donations are always appreciated (Donations of books are tax deductible) and we are always interested in volunteers who would like to participate in our Book Store and Patio Sales. Friends of the Library is a non profit volunteer group working with the libraries to provide funding through the book sales for community and literacy projects. For information call (408) 808-2681.

Thursday, June 21, 2:00 PM
Children's Room, 1st Floor
Learn How to Juggle

Teens and Kids: Learn how to Juggle with Michael Pearce. Part of our Summer Reading Celebration. For information call (408) 808-2183.

Saturday, June 23, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Teen Center, 3rd Floor
Teen Mystery Movie Marathon

Come to a fantastic Teen Mystery Movie Marathon in the Teen Center on the Third Floor! Refreshments will be provided. Part of our Summer Reading Celebration. For information call (408) 808-2397.

Friday, June 08, 2007

A local history project.

Help out Dr. Gregorio Mora-Torres at SJSU with a local history project that he is working on. Reported in this article...

Wednesday, June 06, 2007

Operation Good Shoes starts today.

The plan is simple: to collect used, clean shoes for Iraqi children. Barrels to collect gently used children’s shoes are now placed in all San José public libraries, including the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library, for a period of three weeks starting today. The Masonic Lodge of Santa Clara (Liberty #299) will collect and process donations for shipment to Iraq.

Tuesday, June 05, 2007

King Library Events: June 10-16, 2007

Wednesday, June 13, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Room 229A, 2nd Floor
Poetry Café

For poets and poetry lovers. The library is inviting poets, both published and non-published, to share their poetry. Come read, listen and enjoy. All ages are welcome. For information call (408) 808-2397.

Friday, June 15, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Exploration Room, Mezzanine
teensReach Meeting

Teens: you are invited to the monthly teensReach Meeting. teensReach is the youth council for the San José Public Library. It provides a key way for young adults to build their leadership skills by developing and participating in library activities, as well as becoming library advisors and advocates. Meetings at the King Library take place at 4:00 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. This program is for students in grades 8 -12, ages 13-18. For information call (408) 808-2397.

Saturday, June 16, All day
Children’s Room, 1st Floor
Sign-ups for Summer Reading Celebration

Youth and their families are invited to sign up for Summer Reading Celebration, starting Saturday, June 16. Pick up the appropriate theme log (“Get a Clue @ your library,” ages birth through 5th grade; “YNK @ your library,” grades 6 – 12) and begin solving the mystery of what will be your favorite book this summer. Record minutes of reading and earn fun prizes. Enjoy all the extra free activities taking place at libraries throughout the city. For details, visit our web pages www.sjlibrary.org/services/youth/src_info.htm or call King Library Youth Services at (408) 808-2183.

Monday, June 04, 2007

Summer Reading Celebration Begins - Get a Clue @ your library
The Summer Reading Celebration, an eight-week program, starts Saturday, June 16 and concludes August 11. Reach each of the five reading milestones for a cumulative total of 30 hours of reading and earn fun prizes such as a magnifying glass, painting sheets, flashing L.E.D. ball, and a book of your choice.

This year Get a Clue @ your library serves children (birth through grade 5) and YNK @ your library serves teens (grades 6-12). During July, a separate component for adults, Summer Sleuthing @ your library, invites adults to read books and win prizes through weekly drawings at all San Jose Public Library locations. Prizes for adults include movie tickets and concession vouchers from Camera Cimema Theatres, as well as bookstore, restaurant, and coffee shop gift certificates.

As a special treat, there will be a series of fun-filled programs that will entertain and delight children of all ages. On Thursday, June 21, at 3 p.m., come and enjoy the remarkable musical talents of ZunZun. This ensemble celebrates the wide variety of musical expression in the various cultures of the Americas. This show explores our shared cultural and natural surroundings through music and sound. ZunZun invites audience members' participation to use clues embedded in the music and lyrics to solve a mystery! Their performances utilize physical comedy, audience participation, and remarkable musical ability. This lively show is perfect way to kickoff your Summer Reading Celebration.

On Thursday, June 28 at 3 p.m., Miss Nancy, Mr. K., and friends present "Get a Clue Crew @ Your Library." There will be stories, magic, music, and more mysterious happenings. You won’t want to miss the hilarity and crazy antics of our Get a Clue Crew.

A fun “Magic Workshop for Teens” will take place, Thursday, July 5 at 3 p.m. in the community room. Come and demonstrate your favorite magic tricks and share the inside scoop on how the trick was done. The magic you share could be card tricks, sleight of hand tricks or any other type of magic you enjoy performing.

On Thursday, July 12 at 3 p.m. enjoy the “Short Attention Span Circus” with Jean-Paul Valjean. Jean-Paul was born in Algeria and he began his training in the circus arts as an acrobat and contortionist. At the young age of 5, he made his debut as the youngest high-wire performer in the world in London, England. This was the start of a long and distinguished career showcasing his talents in numerous European and American circuses and variety shows.
The goal of the Summer Reading Celebration program is to help our young people to become enthusiastic and proficient readers. We are grateful to the Friends of the Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Library who have generously provided the funds for the program’s prizes and incentives.

Events

■ Family Story Time will be held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s program room. There will be fun stories, songs, and finger plays geared for the whole family.
■ Preschool Story Times will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:15 a.m. in the library’s program room. “Mr. K” will be sharing stories, finger plays, songs and puppets, for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers (no story time on Friday, June 22 – library opens at 1 p.m.).
■ Mother Goose Story Time is held on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Barbara Gilbert, children’s librarian, will present nursery rhymes, finger plays, stories and songs for children (12 months to 2 years) and their caregivers (no story time on Friday, June 22 – library opens at 1 p.m.).
■ Saturdays, June 16, 23, and 30 from 4 to 5 p.m., get personalized instruction from a friendly and knowledgeable volunteer. Questions regarding Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email, and all things Web or Internet related will be answered. This class is held in the library’s tech center and is limited to four participants; please register at the library’s information desk.
■ Blogging 101 with Blogger.com – On Tuesday, June 19 at 11 a.m. we are pleased to offer a class on how to set up your own personal blog. A blog is a quick and easy way publish your content on the Web. Learn how to get your own free blog with Blogger.com. The class is limited to the first 12 patrons. Basic Web skills are recommended. Class held in the library’s Tech Center.
■ Wednesday, June 27, from 6 to 7 p.m., get personalized instruction in Persian from an experienced computer volunteer. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email, and other Internet resources will be explained and demonstrated. This class is held in the library’s tech center and is limited to four participants; register at the library’s information desk.
■ ‘Reading to Children’ volunteers will be available in the children’s area on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Thursdays from 12 to 1 p.m.
■ ESL Conversation Club is held Wednesdays from 12 to 1 p.m. in the library’s program room. Come practice your English speaking skills with our friendly conversation group.
■ Join our History Book Club Tuesday, July 3, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., to discuss Patricia Cornwell’s “Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper – Case Closed.” Tea and cookies will be served. This event takes place in the library’s program room.
■ On Friday, July 6 at 4 p.m., teens (ages 13-18) are invited to participate in our monthly Teens Reach meeting held in the library’s program room. Our guest speakers from the Art of Living foundation and will be exploring the topic of “Stress Reduction for Teens.” In addition, teens are encouraged to volunteer this summer to help run our annual Summer Reading Celebration. At the Almaden Branch, we hope to sign-up over 2,200 participants in this significant literacy outreach. Community service credits are given to participating students. Light refreshments are provided by the Friends of the Almaden Branch Library.
■ Attention Almaden Summer Sleuths! On Tuesday, July 10, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., meet mystery writer Hailey Lind from “Sisters in Crime”, and join the Adult Summer Reading Celebration. This intriguing event is tailored for adults and takes place in the library’s program room.


Almaden Branch Library is located at 6445 Camden Avenue. The library opens at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 22 due to the in-service held at the branches. Our regular hours are: Mon. 2 – 7 p.m., Tue. – Wed. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., and Thu. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. For questions, please call (408) 808-3040 during business hours. Email may be sent at any time: ab.sjpl@sjlibrary.org. Ed Koetitz is a Youth Services Librarian at the Almaden Branch Library.

Saturday, June 02, 2007

WiFi is back up.

Our provider was offline so all branches were affected; it's all up and running now.

WiFi down.

It's down at all the branches. Check out http://www.wi-fihotspotlist.com/ for a list of free hotspots in the area.

Friday, May 25, 2007

Next year's Silicon Valley Reads book is....

"The Distant Land of My Father" by Bo Caldwell! See http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org/2007-08/ for more information. We don't have a lot of copies in our system yet, but look for programs and other events starting around the fall.

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Thank you, volunteers!


We had a great turnout for our Volunteer Appreciation Brunch today. The Almaden Branch Library couldn't function without our volunteers, and they're the best!



Also, a huge thank you to the following businesses for your generous support of our appreciation brunch:

•Albertson’s
•Camille’s Sidewalk Café at Blossom Hill
•Charlie’s Cheesecake Works
•Posh Bagel at Alamden Plaza
•Safeway at Almaden Plaza
•Starbucks Coffee Company at Almaden Plaza

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

King Library Events: June 3 - 9, 2007.

Monday, June 4, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rooms 225 & 229, 2nd Floor
Author Susan Vreeland Reads from Just-Published Work

Susan Vreeland will read from her newly published work, Luncheon of the Boating Party. An internationally known best-selling author, Ms. Vreeland is a three-time winner of the Theodor Geisel Award and is known for historical fiction on art-related themes. Her Girl in Hyacinth Blue, filmed entirely in The Netherlands, was adapted for television and renamed Brush with Fate by Hallmark Hall of Fame. Co-sponsored by the California Center for the Book and presented by General Collections. For information call (408) 808-2397.

Saturday, June 9, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Rooms 255 & 257, 2nd Floor
Gunstories: Life-Changing Experiences with Guns

Photographer and writer S. Beth Atkin will present a slide show and discuss her book, Gunstories: Life-Changing Experiences with Guns. This book, containing first-person interviews and photographs, is about youth who have had experiences that have dramatically altered their lives due to guns. Some stories are very painful and traumatic and others are positive and informative. The book presents both sides of the gun issue through the voices, opinions, faces and words of young people. Atkin's other books are Voices from the Streets: Young Former Gang Members Tell Their Stories and Voices from the Fields: Children of Migrant Farmworkers Tell Their Stories. She has received many awards, including ALA's Best Books for Young Adults; Hungry Mind Review; Children's Books of Distinction: American Booksellers Association: Pick of the List; and Booklist: Editor's Choice. For information call (408) 808-2397.

A great celebration!

We celebrated the facility's One Year Anniversary this past Saturday. Thanks to the award-winning Castillero Middle School Choir for a lovely performance.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Our one-year anniversary's coming up! Save the date: this coming Saturday, May 19, from 1:30 PM.

Come and help us celebrate the first anniversary of the Almaden Library and Community Center. On Saturday, May 19, 1:30 p.m. we will have a special anniversary gathering in the courtyard with Councilmember Nancy Pyle, and other city officials as our special guests. Highlighting the celebration will be the dedication of the “Ohlone Woman” bronze sculpture by Lisa Reinertson, and the “Teaching Stones” an exterior sculptural seating element by art students from the Academy of Art University. The “Teaching Stones” is an inspirational work commemorating the life and contribution of the late Doris Dillon, a respected teacher and community leader. On Friday, May 18, we will have some special treats at our regular story times (10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.) and a PlayStation2 GameFest, 2:30 to 5 p.m. for teens. Refreshments for the two-day celebration are provided by the Friends of the Almaden Library.

King Library Events: May 20-26, 2007.

Sunday, May 20, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Caret Plaza, Patio Area
Friends of the King Library Bag Booksale

The Friends of the King Library are having a bag booksale. Just $5 for all the books you can fit into a large paper bag (bag supplied by the Friends). The revenues from these sales are donated back to the library for use in sponsoring a variety of community and literacy projects. For more information call (408) 808-2681.

Sunday, May 20, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Room 225 & 229, 2nd Floor
Global Warming Presentation

Volunteers trained by Al Gore and the Climate Project present a live, free slide show based on Mr. Gore's Academy-Award winning documentary "An Inconvenient Truth". A Q&A follows with a separate workshop on what you can do about reducing global warming. For information call (408) 808-2397.

Sunday, May 20, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Fourth Street Lobby
San Jose Teen Idol: Final Competition

All of the first prize winners of the San Jose Teen Idol competition at the branch libraries and King Library will compete in this fantastic final competition, hosted by Almaden Branch's very own Mr. K. For information call (408) 808-2397.

Tuesday, May 22, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Room 225/229, 2nd Floor
Digital Library Planning - SLIS Student Presentation

SLIS Student Assistants will present a poster session on the planning of a digital library program. The session will focus on planning strategies and creation of best practices for scanning and metadata creation. For information (408) 808-2061.

Tuesday, May 22, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Room 225/229, 2nd Floor
Jaime Riascos - Bilingual Storyteller

Listen to superb storyteller Jaime Riascos perform stories in Spanish and English. A founder of the Colombia Storytelling Movement, Jaime fuses theatricality, literacy and playfulness to entertain audiences. This fun event will delight all ages. Cuenta-cuentos colombiano Jaime Riascos presenta un programa bilingue para todas las edades. For information call (408) 808-2397.

Thursday, May 24, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Computer Lab 125, 1st Floor
Spanish Email Class / Clase de correo electronico

Obtenga su direccion de correo electronico y comuniquese con los suyos en cualquier parte del mundo sin costo alguno. No se requiere conocimiento previo de Internet. Para informacion llamar al (408) 808-2495.
Get your own e-mail and correspond with people all over the world for free. This class will be conducted in Spanish. No previous knowledge of the Internet required. For information, call (408) 808-2495. Registration required.