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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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