King Library Events: April 22 - 28, 2007.

Sunday, April 22, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Room 225/229, 2nd Floor
VietREADS presents Cookbook Author Andrea Nguyen
Join Southeast Asian food expert Andrea Nguyen in a lively discussion of the culinary traditions of Vietnam. Learn about the history, essential ingredients, and cooking methods of the cuisine. Then, observe and taste dishes prepared by this gifted teacher and writer. At the end of this event, Andrea will be signing copies of her new cookbook, Into the Vietnamese Kitchen (Ten Speed Press). Join us for a delicious afternoon! This event is one in the multi-author series VietREADS! - exploring the literature, history, food, music and arts of Vietnam. Hosted by General Collections. For information call (408) 808-2397.

Tuesday, April 24, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Room 225/229, 2nd Floor
Readings of Phelan Poetry Winners
Student winners of various poetry contests, including the longstanding Phelan Contest, will read their poems. There will also be readings of works by many of the poets of SJSU's 150-Year Legacy of Poetry. Displays on SJSU's Legacy of Poetry may be viewed from 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM; readings begin at 7:00 PM. For more information, please contact Annette Nellen at (408) 924-3508.

Tuesday, April 24, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Caret Plaza (at Campus Entrance)
Moon Beams and Saturn Rings
Participate in a fantastic "moon gazing event" with the San José Astronomical Association. Several varieties of telescopes and high powered binoculars will be available to scope out the night’s luminaries. As an added bonus, Saturn is also scheduled to appear. Don't miss this very special opportunity. For grades 3-12 and families. For more information call (408) 808-2183.

Wednesday, April 25, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Room 225/229, 2nd Floor
In celebration of National Library Week: Veterans of War, Veterans of Peace - Reading and Reception with Book Signing
The Veteran's Writing Workshop proudly showcases a harvest of creative, redemptive storytelling spanning five wars in this anthology, Veterans of War, Veterans of Peace, edited by Maxine Hong Kingston. Come listen to the following contributors to the book:
Maureen Nerli - Vietnam War, USO Club, Saigon; Army Special Services
Doug Howerton - U.S. Navy; MOVE
John Swensson - West Point graduate, 2 tours of Vietnam
Sean McLain Brown - Gulf War I, Disabled Marine Corps officer
Nancy Sue Brink - Filmmaker
Lee Swenson - Former Director of the Institute for the Study of Nonviolence
Doug Zachary - U.S. Marines, Veterans for Peace
Hosted by General Collections. For more information call (408) 808-2397.

Thursday, April 26, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Room 225/229, 2nd Floor
An Evening with Andrew Lam
Journalist and short story writer Andrew Lam will read from his work. This will be followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. For more information, please contact Mitch Berman at (408) 924-4489.

Saturday, April 28, 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, April 28, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Discovery Meadow, in front of the Children's Discovery Museum
San José Children's Faire - Watch Me Grow!
The San José Children's Faire is a free one-day outdoor event that provides childcare, health and safety, and recreation resources for parents, along with fun activities and special attractions for children ages 2-12. For information call (408) 808-2617.

Saturday, April 28, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Rooms 255 & 257, 2nd Floor
A Saturday Afternoon of Poetry with Barbara Jane Reyes
Join us in a celebration for National Poetry Month with Barbara Jane Reyes. Ms. Reyes is the author of Gravities of Center and Poeta en San Francisco, which received the James Laughlin Award of the Academy of American Poets. Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in such journals as Asian Pacific American Journal, Chain, New American Writing, North American Review, Notre Dame Review, and Parthenon West Review. Ms. Reyes is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at Mills College. For information call (408) 808-2681.