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.

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