SJLibrary.org, a collaboration of San Jose State University and San Jose Public Library system.

Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Jan 9
All Library Open Hours

Japanese Internment Exhibit: From Internment to Segregation
This free exhibit draws from two significant collections documenting Japanese Internment during World War II. For additional information contact: Danelle Moon at (408) 808-2061.
This event takes place in the Special Collections Reading Room 560, 5th Floor - Call (408) 808-2061 for more information

Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Jan 9
All Library Open Hours

World War II Revisited
This free exhibit features posters from World War II that were utilized to inform civilians of their wartime duties, such as production labor, women joining the workforce, buying bonds, and supporting the government. For additional information contact: Danelle Moon at (408) 808-2061.
This event takes place in the Special Collections 5th Floor Exhibit Area - Call (408) 808-2061 for more information

Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Nov 27
All Library Open Hours

'Day of the Dead A Passion for Life' Photo Exhibit
Photo-journalist, Mary J. Andrade presents, through her photographs, the different aspects of the celebration of this pre-Hispanic tradition in several states of Mexico. Day of the Dead honors the lives and legacies of the people who have died, not only to their families but to their communities.

For additional information contact: Veronica Murguia (408) 436-7850 ext. 12, veronica@laoferta.com
This event takes place in the Exhibit Area, 2nd Floor - Call (408) 436-7850 x12 for more information

Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Nov 14
All Library Open Hours

Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead
The Art of Remembrance is an exhibit of traditional altars celebrating and honoring the deceased. For additional information visit www.sjmag.org or contact: Kathryn Blackmeyer Reyes (408) 808-2097. This exhibit is sponsored by San Jose Multicultural Artists Guild and Teatro Familia Aztlan.
This event takes place in the 5th Floor Cultural Heritage Center - Call (408) 808-2097 for more information

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17
All Library Open Hours

Taking Pictures & Telling Our Stories
Photo exhibit from the research study: "Taking Pictures and Telling Our Stories: Community Participation of People with Mental Health Issues in San José, California." For more information contact: Lynne Andonian (408) 924-3059.
This event takes place in the 4th Floor Exhibit Area - Call (408) 924-3059 for more information

Sat, Nov 7
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Scanning Photos
Learn how to preserve your valuable records, photos, and documents. You'll learn the scanning techniques and how to process digitizing your information. In this scanning class you'll also have the experience of digitizing your text records to Word documents. Please bring your own USB to save your digitized records. Co-sponsored by Friends of King Library.
This event takes place in the L04, Lower Level - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information

Mon, Nov 9
3:30 PM

Learn to Moon Walk
Celebrate the memory of one of the world's iconic music figures. SJSU student Andre Pham teaches you how to do the "Moon Walk," the move made famous by the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Loosen up, put on your dancing shoes and join us for some funky moves. Appropriate for grade 3 through college and beyond.
This event takes place in the Caret Plaza - Call (408) 808-2183 for more information

Tue, Nov 10
6:15 PM - 8:00 PM

Online Job Searching: Interviewing Techniques
Have an expert show you the way to that new job! Free coaching and feedback! Tonight: Interviewing Techniques. Learn the components of what to do before, during, and after the interview. Co-sponsored by Friends of King Library and Workforce Institute. Hosted by General Collections.
This event takes place in the Classroom 125, 1st Floor - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information
Pre-registration required

Thu, Nov 12
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Tours of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Where in one place can you see a revolving secret door, a low-rider table complete with hydraulic lifts, or a set of tables shaped like the seven continents? These and more comprise 34 public art installations placed throughout the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. The artworks are designed to provoke your interest and curiosity, encouraging exploration and circulation throughout the library.

Drop-in tours covering the building's design, collections and art are available Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.; first come, first served. Sign up at the Welcome Desk at the center of the ground floor. For more information, call (408) 808-2181
This event takes place in the Welcome Desk, 1st Floor - Call (408) 808-2181 for more information

Thu, Nov 12
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Studio 150: Drawing with David
Every Thursday, join us for arts education. Every week will be different. This week, come to the library, and draw with David!
This event takes place in the Children's Room, First Floor - Call (408) 808-2183 for more information

Fri, Nov 13
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Friday Fun
Every Friday, join us for games or crafts or other fun activities. Every week will be different.
This event takes place in the Children's Room, First Floor - Call (408) 808-2183 for more information

Sat, Nov 14
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

De-Stress Your Holidays
The winter holidays are a hectic time of year with all the decorating, shopping, sending cards, buying, wrapping and shipping gifts, traveling, cooking and entertaining to do. Wouldn't it be great to find ways to make all of these tasks easier and reduce your stress at this busy time of year? Come and learn tips to make your holiday preparations and events easier to manage. Bring your own ideas to share! Co-sponsored by Friends of King Library. Hosted by General Collections-Reference Department.
This event takes place in the Room 225, 2nd Floor - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information

Tue, Nov 17
12:00 PM

Eyes on the Sky: Unveiling of New Images from NASA's Great Observatories
Reawaken your curiosity about the world beyond terra firma. SJSU Professor Michael Kaufman explains the science behind the images as we unveil never-before-seen multi-wavelength views of a sector of deep space. The images were produced in collaboration by NASA's Great Observatories - the Hubble Space Telescope, Spitzer Space Telescope, and Chandra X-Ray Observatory. Admission is FREE. It's all part of the worldwide celebration of the International Year of Astronomy. Check our web page for related events.
This event takes place in the Fourth Street Lobby - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information

Thu, Nov 19
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Tours of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Where in one place can you see a revolving secret door, a low-rider table complete with hydraulic lifts, or a set of tables shaped like the seven continents? These and more comprise 34 public art installations placed throughout the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. The artworks are designed to provoke your interest and curiosity, encouraging exploration and circulation throughout the library.

Drop-in tours covering the building's design, collections and art are available Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.; first come, first served. Sign up at the Welcome Desk at the center of the ground floor. For more information, call (408) 808-2181
This event takes place in the Welcome Desk, 1st Floor - Call (408) 808-2181 for more information

Thu, Nov 19
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Studio 150
Every Thursday, join us for arts education. Every week will be different.
This event takes place in the Children's Room, First Floor - Call (408) 808-2183 for more information

Fri, Nov 20
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Friday Fun
Every Friday, join us for games or crafts or other fun activities. Every week will be different.
This event takes place in the Children's Room, First Floor - Call (408) 808-2183 for more information

Fri, Nov 20
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

teensReach: Become a Library Advocate!
Build leadership skills and become a library advocate! Earn community hours for your participation! Tell the library your great ideas! Meet new people and try new things! And most important of all...enjoy some snacks! Join us for our monthly teensReach meeting where we discuss what is happening in the library, and what you would like to see happen in the library. Whether you are a long-time member or you want to check out one meeting to see if it's the right thing for you, please join us. Co-sponsored by Friends of King Library.
This event takes place in the 3rd Floor, Teen Center - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information

Sat, Nov 21
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friends of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library are having a book sale. Support your library by supporting this great event, where you'll find a wide selection of books as well as media. Revenues from the sale are donated to the King Library for a variety of programs that benefit the community. Pricing: $1.00 for hardcover books, $.50 for soft cover books. Parking is available in the 4th Street Garage. For more information on the sale or to volunteer, please contact our Bookstore at (408) 808-2681.
This event takes place in the Library Bookstore Patio Area, SJSU Entrance. - Call (408) 808-2681 for more information

Sat, Nov 21
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Eyes on the Sky: The Universe - Yours to Discover
Reawaken your curiosity about the world beyond terra firma. Enjoy lectures, films and craft activities designed to assist your personal discovery of the universe, astronomy and deep space exploration. There's something for all ages. Get to know the real science that inspires popular science fiction. Admission is FREE. It's all part of the worldwide celebration of the International Year of Astronomy. Check our web page for related events.
This event takes place in the Various Locations - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information

Sun, Nov 22
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Friends of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library are having a book sale. Support your library by supporting this great event, where you'll find a wide selection of books as well as media. Revenues from the sale are donated to the King Library for a variety of programs that benefit the community. Pricing: $5.00 Bag Sale - all the books you can fit into a shopping bag. Bags will be provided by the Friends Group. Parking is available in the 4th Street Garage. For more information on the sale or to volunteer, please contact our Bookstore at (408) 808-2681.
This event takes place in the Library Bookstore Patio Area, SJSU Entrance. - Call (408) 808-2681 for more information

Mon, Nov 23
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Social Workers in the Library
Social Workers in the Library is offered every fourth Monday night. You may take advantage of a free one-to-one 20-minute consultation with a member of the National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter. This is not a client/social worker session; it is information and referral only. Obtain basic information on topics such as:

• Education
• Emergency Services - food, clothing, housing and crisis support
• Employment
• Family Matters - parenting, childcare, elder issues and domestic violence
• Health Improvement - mental, physical and health insurance
• Immigration
• Support Groups - men, women and teens

Tue, Dec 1
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Effective Research for Small Business
Anyone interested in starting a small business or growing their existing business should not miss this class on how to conduct effective research for their business. Learn how to find small business resources using electronic databases and other library resources from San Jose Public Library experts. No fee. To sign up, click here. For more information contact. Linda Meiss at (408) 808-2092.
This event takes place at Entrepreneur Center, 84 W. Santa Clara Street, Suite 100, San Jose, CA
Pre-registration required

Tue, Dec 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Film Screening: Soul of a People
Soul of a People tells the story of the Federal Writers' Project, one of the cultural initiatives of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal. Through this controversial program, thousands of unemployed writers were paid to capture a remarkable portrait in words of something less tangible: the country's soul. Soul of a People is a documentary produced by Spark Media, an award-winning Washington, D.C.-based production company specializing in issues of social change.

For additional information contact: Paul Kauppila, (408) 808-2042.
This event takes place in the Room 225/229, 2nd Floor - Call (408) 808-2042 for more information

Thu, Dec 3
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Tours of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Where in one place can you see a revolving secret door, a low-rider table complete with hydraulic lifts, or a set of tables shaped like the seven continents? These and more comprise 34 public art installations placed throughout the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. The artworks are designed to provoke your interest and curiosity, encouraging exploration and circulation throughout the library.

Drop-in tours covering the building's design, collections and art are available Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.; first come, first served. Sign up at the Welcome Desk at the center of the ground floor. For more information, call (408) 808-2181
This event takes place in the Welcome Desk, 1st Floor - Call (408) 808-2181 for more information

Sat, Dec 5
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Wendy Duong Introduces Postcards from Nam
Author Wendy Duong introduces the Vietnamese translation of her new book, Postcards from Nam. The program includes art exhibits and 10 minutes of musical prelude introducing the traditional music of Vietnam.

The author will discuss various themes raised in her book, including the "postcards" motif, the interconnection of various art forms as recordings of the human experience and need for cultural identity. The author will also explore the interplay between Art and Life in the context of the Vietnamese American immigration experience. Program concludes with book signing and light refreshment.

Hosted by General Collections. Co-sponsored by Friends of King Library.
This event takes place in the Rooms 225/229, 2nd Floor - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information

Thu, Dec 10
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Tours of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Where in one place can you see a revolving secret door, a low-rider table complete with hydraulic lifts, or a set of tables shaped like the seven continents? These and more comprise 34 public art installations placed throughout the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. The artworks are designed to provoke your interest and curiosity, encouraging exploration and circulation throughout the library.

Drop-in tours covering the building's design, collections and art are available Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.; first come, first served. Sign up at the Welcome Desk at the center of the ground floor. For more information, call (408) 808-2181
This event takes place in the Welcome Desk, 1st Floor - Call (408) 808-2181 for more information

Thu, Dec 10
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Studio 150: Drawing with David
Every Thursday, join us for arts education. Every week will be different. This week, come to the library, and draw with David!
This event takes place in the Children's Room, First Floor - Call (408) 808-2183 for more information

Sat, Dec 12
12:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Beethoven's Birthday Celebration and Open House
Every December the Center celebrates Beethoven's birthday with an open house, refreshments, and a short concert, lecture or program. We welcome Beethoven enthusiasts of all ages to join us! FREE!

For additional information contact: Kathy Fox (408) 808-2058. Sponsored by the Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies.
This event takes place in the Room 550, 5th Floor - Call (408) 808-2058 for more information

Thu, Dec 17
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Tours of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Where in one place can you see a revolving secret door, a low-rider table complete with hydraulic lifts, or a set of tables shaped like the seven continents? These and more comprise 34 public art installations placed throughout the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. The artworks are designed to provoke your interest and curiosity, encouraging exploration and circulation throughout the library.

Drop-in tours covering the building's design, collections and art are available Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.; first come, first served. Sign up at the Welcome Desk at the center of the ground floor. For more information, call (408) 808-2181
This event takes place in the Welcome Desk, 1st Floor - Call (408) 808-2181 for more information

Fri, Dec 18
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

teensReach: Become a Library Advocate!
Build leadership skills and become a library advocate! Earn community hours for your participation! Tell the library your great ideas! Meet new people and try new things! And most important of all...enjoy some snacks! Join us for our monthly teensReach meeting where we discuss what is happening in the library, and what you would like to see happen in the library. Whether you are a long-time member or you want to check out one meeting to see if it's the right thing for you, please join us. Co-sponsored by Friends of King Library.
This event takes place in the 3rd Floor, Teen Center - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information

Mon, Dec 28
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Social Workers in the Library
Social Workers in the Library is offered every fourth Monday night. You may take advantage of a free one-to-one 20-minute consultation with a member of the National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter. This is not a client/social worker session; it is information and referral only. Obtain basic information on topics such as:

• Education
• Emergency Services - food, clothing, housing and crisis support
• Employment
• Family Matters - parenting, childcare, elder issues and domestic violence
• Health Improvement - mental, physical and health insurance
• Immigration
• Support Groups - men, women and teens

Wed, Jan 6
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Partners in Reading Tutor Training
Imagine that you could not read a bus schedule or interpret the directions on a medicine bottle. Please consider becoming a volunteer tutor for the adult literacy program, Partners in Reading at the San José Public Library. The experience is rewarding and exciting. You will be working with an English-speaking adult who is 18 years or older. One-on-one tutoring will take place within branches of the San José Public Library and other public sites in San José. Small group tutoring is also available.

Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Excellent reading and writing skills
• Attend 14 hours of tutor training
• Patience
• Flexibility
• Cultural sensitivity
• Sense of humor
• Three hours tutoring per week for a minimum of six months (twice a week is best)
• Enthusiasm!

Mon, Jan 25
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Social Workers in the Library
Social Workers in the Library is offered every fourth Monday night. You may take advantage of a free one-to-one 20-minute consultation with a member of the National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter. This is not a client/social worker session; it is information and referral only. Obtain basic information on topics such as:

• Education
• Emergency Services - food, clothing, housing and crisis support
• Employment
• Family Matters - parenting, childcare, elder issues and domestic violence
• Health Improvement - mental, physical and health insurance
• Immigration
• Support Groups - men, women and teens

Mon, Feb 22
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Social Workers in the Library
Social Workers in the Library is offered every fourth Monday night. You may take advantage of a free one-to-one 20-minute consultation with a member of the National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter. This is not a client/social worker session; it is information and referral only. Obtain basic information on topics such as:

• Education
• Emergency Services - food, clothing, housing and crisis support
• Employment
• Family Matters - parenting, childcare, elder issues and domestic violence
• Health Improvement - mental, physical and health insurance
• Immigration
• Support Groups - men, women and teens

Mon, Mar 22
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Social Workers in the Library
Social Workers in the Library is offered every fourth Monday night. You may take advantage of a free one-to-one 20-minute consultation with a member of the National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter. This is not a client/social worker session; it is information and referral only. Obtain basic information on topics such as:

• Education
• Emergency Services - food, clothing, housing and crisis support
• Employment
• Family Matters - parenting, childcare, elder issues and domestic violence
• Health Improvement - mental, physical and health insurance
• Immigration
• Support Groups - men, women and teens