King Library events for this week...

Tuesday, March 20, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Room 225&229, 2nd Floor
Commonwealth Club Silicon Valley & The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Presents: Lalita Tademy, Author of Red River

After spending over 20 years as a high-tech corporate executive, Lalita Tademy decided she needed a change of profession and embarked on a journey that took her back to her family's roots in the South. Her debut novel Cane River received critical accolades for blending history and fiction and was selected by Oprah Winfrey to be part of her show's book club selection. Tademy's newest work Red River is a riveting story that begins in 1873 as two families struggle during the turbulent years of Reconstruction. With the country deeply divided, emotions run high as violence erupts and dreams of freedom are broken leading to an unforgettable story of faith and courage.
6:30 p.m. Registration; 7:00 p.m. Program; 8:00 p.m. Book Signing
FREE for Members & Library Cardholders; $10 Non-Members
For reservations visit www.commonwealthclub.org/sv or call 800-847-7730.

Wednesday, March 21, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Room 225 Suite B, 2nd Floor
Presenting Abu Toameh at SJSU

Arab Journalist Khaled Abu Toameh will speak on the topic "One Year After Hamas's Victory, Where are the Palestinians Headed?" Khaled Abu Toameh is an award winning journalist and television news producer. He has reported from the West Bank and Gaza Strip for more than twenty years for both Palestinian and Israeli print publications and acts as producer for television news programs in the US and Europe. Having built a reputation for unique and brave reporting on Palestinian affairs, he now produces for NBC and other major TV networks. He is also the Senior Palestinian Affairs writer for the Jerusalem Post. The event is presented by StandWithUs and is co-sponsored by Hillel of Silicon Valley, the History Department, the Journalism Department, the Jewish Studies Program, and Jewish Student Union. Contact (408) 286-6669 for more information.

Wednesday, March 21, 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.

Thursday, March 22, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Room 225/229, 2nd Floor
A Conversation with Carolyn See

Center for Literary Arts Director Mitch Berman will lead a conversation with acclaimed novelist Carolyn See. Afterwards, Mrs. See will answer audience's questions and sign books. For more information, please contact Mitch Berman at (408) 924-4489.

Thursday, March 22, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Room 225/229, 2nd Floor
A Reading with Carolyn See

Novelist Carolyn See will read from her newest book. This will be followed by audience questions and a book signing. For more information, please contact Mitch Berman at (408) 924-4489.

Saturday, March 24, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Rooms 322 & 324, 3rd Floor
Free Income Tax Assistance (V.I.T.A.)

Free Income Tax Assistance is provided by V.I.T.A. every Saturday, beginning February 10 through April 7, 2007. The VITA program will offer free income tax assistance for low income, disabled, elderly, or limited English-speaking persons. No appointments are necessary. Customers will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign-up sheet will be available in front of Room 322 on the day of the program. If you have any questions, please call 1-800-829-1040.