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.