ESL Book Club, Thursday February 19th, 1 p.m.

For February, the ESL Book Club will be reading Hush, by Jacqueline Woodson. Toswiah Green's father witnessed a murder, and testified against two police officers that he worked with. The entire family is forced to flee for their lives, under the witness protection program. Everyone has to change their names, and leave everyone and everything that they knew and loved behind. Toswiah becomes Evie, and is forced to lie about her past while she tries to find her way in a new city and school. Her family also undergoes some serious changes, as her mother becomes very religious, her father is depressed, and her sister is attempting to leave home early. Readers that have struggled with finding their identity in a new and strange place may be able to relate to Toswiah/Evie's experiences. All adult and teen ESL learners are invited to attend. See the Information Desk for a reading guide, or speak to Kaye Moore if you have any questions. March's book is Tuesdays with Morrie, by Mitch Albom.

Resume Workshop at the library

Has it been a while since you have done your resume? Do you need to create on from scratch, or brush up an old one? Attend our resume workshop, and learn about library resources and websites that can help you. Bring your work history with you to get the most out of this opportunity.

This class will be held on Friday, February 13th, 10-11 a.m. in the Tech Center inside the Almaden Library, and there will be a repeat session on Saturday, February 21st at 10 a.m. Please preregister for either of these opportunities by visiting the Information Desk, or calling 408-808-3040.

Downtown Parking rate changes

STARTING JAN. 2, 2009 - $3 PARKING
As of Jan. 2, 2009, motorists will now find $3 flat-rate parking after 6 p.m., seven nights a week, at these facilities:

Third Street lot between The 88 and Repertory Theater
Market and San Pedro Garage
Third Street Garage
Fourth and St. John lot
Second and San Carlos Garage
San Fernando and Second lot
Fourth Street Garage
First and St. James lot
Second and St. James lot
Pavilion Garage

The $3 rate will help purchase the Greyhound Bus site property for future parking. The funds will also be used to make parking facilities as inviting and friendly as possible. Parking downtown has always been convenient and plentiful. In all, there are 24,000 parking spaces -- a great start for your stay in downtown San Jose. For more information click here.

Closed for Martin Luther King Holiday

San Jose Public Library will be closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, on Monday January 19th. The main and branch libraries will reopen on Tuesday, January 20th.

More events at King!

Sunday, January 18, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Room 255/257, 2nd Floor
The Place of Abraham in Islam, Christianity and Judaism
Through our history, prophets have called upon their people to believe in the One and Only God and to serve only Him. They relayed the Devine religion to humanity and demonstrated how to live the ideal life. These chosen servants of God represent the finest model of superior character, moral values, and ideal behavior, just as they served as role models for their societies. They also showed all future believers how to live in a manner that pleases God. One of them is Prophet Abraham, the father of three major religions. Come and join us to know more about the Prophet Abraham and his sacrifice for the sake of his lord. Sponsored by the Islamic Circle of North American – Bay Area Chapter.
To sign up for this free seminar email at library@icnabay.us. For more information, call (408) 834-7960

Tuesday, January 20, 8:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Room 225/229, 2nd Floor
Presidential Inauguration Live Broadcast Screening
You could sit at home alone and watch the event on TV, but why do that when you can share the excitement of this momentous occasion by joining neighbors and friends in watching the 2008 Presidential Inauguration projected on a large screen? Come watch history being made. Seating is limited, so plan to arrive early. For more information, call (408) 808-2355.