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

Wed, May 14 - Thu, Jul 31
All Library Open Hours

Fine Press Books Exhibit
This exhibit draws upon the Special Collections & Archives department's rich and varied printed book collection. It explores the significance of the advent of printing and its impact on the development of western civilization. The purpose of this exhibition is to illustrate the development of printing as a craft. For more information contact: Danelle Moon (408) 808-2061.
This event takes place in the 5th Floor Lobby - Call (408) 808-2061 for more information

Wed, May 14 - Mon, Sep 1
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

World War Poster Collection Exhibit
Exhibition of World War Posters. This exhibit presents selections from a collection of approximately 1,447 World War I and II posters collected by Professor Charles Burdick. The posters provide a graphic portrayal of propaganda used to educate the public and enlist support for the war. For more information contact: Danelle Moon (408) 808-2061.
This event takes place in the 5th Floor Special Collections Department Lobby - Call (408) 808-2061 for more information

Mon, Jun 16 - Tue, Sep 30
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

History of Fashion 1400-1920's
This exhibit touches upon trends and fashions of the 1400 and 1900 centuries. For additional information contact: Danelle Moon (408) 808-2061.
This event takes place in the 5th Floor, Special Collections Reading Room (Room 560) - Call (408) 808-2061 for more information

Sun, Jul 6
2:00 PM

Summer Fun Surprise!
Join us for a fun summer program for children and families. Part of our Summer Reading Celebration.
This event takes place in the Exploration Room, Mezzanine - Call (408) 808-2183 for more information

Tue, Jul 8
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Morph Your Shirt
Want to change your plain T into the hottest cotton fashion? We'll be cutting, sewing, stitching, and ripping old shirts and turning them into wearable works of art! Shirts and other materials will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own shirt to morph, but make sure you have permission to do it! This program is for teens 12-18. Part of our Summer Reading Celebration.
This event takes place in the Teen Center, 3rd Floor - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information

Wed, Jul 9
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

My World, My Community Digital Photography Project
Teens!  Tell us what is important in your community!  Explore downtown San José!  Earn community service hours!  Learn photography basics!  Do something fun and creative this summer!  Join us for a FREE 10-week digital photography and writing documentary project where teens will explore, investigate and present their discoveries about downtown San José.  Learn to express yourself through art, culture, and history in a creative and relaxing environment.  This program is for teens 13-18 years old. For more information, go to My World, My Community.  If you would like to sign up for the program, please email:  howiseeitkinglibrary@gmail.com.
This event takes place in the Room 390, 3rd Floor - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information

Thu, Jul 10
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Studio 150: Leather Keychains
Every Thursday at 4:00 PM, join us in the King Library Children’s Room for exciting art activities. Children, teens and their families are welcome. This week we feature instruction in making a leather keychain.
This event takes place in the Children’s Room, 1st Floor - Call (408) 808-2183 for more information

Sat, Jul 12
2:00 PM

Summer Fun Surprise!
Join us for a fun summer program for children and families. Part of our Summer Reading Celebration.
This event takes place in the Exploration Room, Mezzanine - Call (408) 808-2183 for more information

Sat, Jul 12
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Hindi - English Bilingual Story Time
Stories, songs and poems in Hindi and English for children and their families.
This event takes place in the Children's Room, 1st Floor - Call (408) 808-2183 for more information

Wed, Jul 16
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

My World, My Community Digital Photography Project
Teens!  Tell us what is important in your community!  Explore downtown San José!  Earn community service hours!  Learn photography basics!  Do something fun and creative this summer!  Join us for a FREE 10-week digital photography and writing documentary project where teens will explore, investigate and present their discoveries about downtown San José.  Learn to express yourself through art, culture, and history in a creative and relaxing environment.  This program is for teens 13-18 years old. For more information, go to My World, My Community. If you would like to sign up for the program, please email:  howiseeitkinglibrary@gmail.com.
This event takes place in the Room 390, 3rd Floor - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information

Wed, Jul 16
3:00 PM

Reading to Dogs
Practice your reading skills with some specially trained canines. Part of our Summer Reading Celebration.
This event takes place in the Children's Room, 1st Floor - Call (408) 808-2183 for more information

Wed, Jul 16
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Partners in Reading Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation
Do you enjoy reading and helping others? If so, 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 or small group tutoring will take place within branches of the San José Public Library and other public sites in San José.

Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Read or write at the 12th grade level or above
• Attend 14 hours of tutor training
• Patience
• Flexibility
• Cultural sensitivity
• Sense of humor
• Two hours tutoring per week for a minimum of six months (twice a week is best)
• Enthusiasm!

Thu, Jul 17
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Dorje Chang Buddha Comes to America
This lecture is part of a tour of the USA to introduce H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Wan Ko Yeshe Norbu to the west and present the treasury of Buddha-dharma contained in the recently released book H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. The book documents how and why Master Wan Ko Yee was recognized as the greatest Buddha in the Universe by the most highly accomplished Buddhists in the world today. Over 100 enlightened dharma kings and great rinpoches have acknowledged and recognized Master Wan Ko Yee as the third incarnation of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha and the second incarnation of Venerable Vimalakirti, a famous layman and contemporary of Shakyamuni Buddha who lived over 2500 years ago. Public presentations like this one will be given in 36 cities in twenty-six states by Zhaxi Zhuoma Rinpoche. She will lead the Dharma Propagation Mission composed of both monastics and laity and sponsored by the International Buddhism Sangha Association. They will also visit and make offerings at many stupas and holy sites across the land praying for world peace, the good fortune of all Americans, and prosperity of the country. Zhaxi Zhuoma Rinpoche is a close disiple of His Holiness Dorje Chang Buddha III. She is one of the ten eminent monastics at Hua Zang Si, a Buddhist temple in San Francisco. She has dedicated her life to propagating the dharma as taught by Shakyamuni Buddha and Dorje Chang Buddha and helping living beings take the "Quick Path to Enlightenment." For additional information contact (310) 494-1671.
This event takes place in the 2nd Floor, Rooms 225/229 - Call (310) 494-1671 for more information

Thu, Jul 17
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Studio 150: Lanyards
Every Thursday at 4:00 PM, join us in the King Library Children’s Room for exciting art activities. Children, teens and their families are welcome. This week learn how to weave a plastic lanyard.
This event takes place in the Children’s Room, 1st Floor - Call (408) 808-2183 for more information

Fri, Jul 18
3:00 PM

Dog Days of Summer
Bring your dog (on a leash!) and learn about dog safety. Part of our Summer Reading Celebration.
This event takes place in the Caret Plaza, near the University Entrance - Call (408) 808-2183 for more information

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

teensReach Meeting
Teens!!! Do you want to get involved in your community?  Do you want to make a difference in your library?!  Then please join teensReach!  teensReach is the Youth Advisory Group for the San Jose 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.  It's also a great way to meet new people and try new things!  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.  Refreshments will be provided!
This event takes place in the Teen Center, 3rd Floor - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information

Sun, Jul 20
2:00 PM

Summer Fun!
Join us for a fun summer program for children and families. Part of our Summer Reading Celebration.
This event takes place in the Exploration Room, Mezzanine - Call (408) 808-2183 for more information

Tue, Jul 22
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Watch it Morph
Is it possible to make earrings, necklace charms, napkin rings, and shoe clips in a toaster oven? It is when you're using shrink plastic! Decorate and watch the plastic go from huge to tiny in just a matter of minutes. Create your own design or choose from our patterns. All materials will be provided. This program is for teens 12-18. Part of our Summer Reading Celebration.
This event takes place in the Teen Center, 3rd Floor - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information

Wed, Jul 23
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

My World, My Community Digital Photography Project
Teens!  Tell us what is important in your community!  Explore downtown San José!  Earn community service hours!  Learn photography basics!  Do something fun and creative this summer!  Join us for a FREE 10-week digital photography and writing documentary project where teens will explore, investigate and present their discoveries about downtown San José.  Learn to express yourself through art, culture, and history in a creative and relaxing environment.  This program is for teens 13-18 years old. For more information, go to My World, My Community. If you would like to sign up for the program, please email:  howiseeitkinglibrary@gmail.com.
This event takes place in the Room 390, 3rd Floor - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information

Thu, Jul 24
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Studio 150: Cartooning with Ben
Every Thursday at 4:00 PM, join us in the King Library Children’s Room for exciting art activities. Children, teens and their families are welcome. This week Ben returns to give more instruction in drawing fun cartoons.
This event takes place in the Children’s Room, 1st Floor - Call (408) 808-2183 for more information

Fri, Jul 25
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Gaming Fridays!
Guitar Hero! Super Smash Bros Brawl! Super Mario Party! Start your weekend on a positive note by playing some games at the library! Hang out with friends, talk to some new people, dare to challenge the librarian, and have fun at the library!
This event takes place in the Teen Center, 3rd Floor - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information

Wed, Jul 30
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

My World, My Community Digital Photography Project
Teens!  Tell us what is important in your community!  Explore downtown San José!  Earn community service hours!  Learn photography basics!  Do something fun and creative this summer!  Join us for a FREE 10-week digital photography and writing documentary project where teens will explore, investigate and present their discoveries about downtown San José.  Learn to express yourself through art, culture, and history in a creative and relaxing environment.  This program is for teens 13-18 years old. For more information, go to My World, My Community. If you would like to sign up for the program, please email:  howiseeitkinglibrary@gmail.com.
This event takes place in the Room 390, 3rd Floor - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information

Thu, Jul 31
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Studio 150: Artist Trading Cards
Every Thursday at 4:00 PM, join us in the King Library Children’s Room for exciting art activities. Children, teens and their families are welcome. This week we will make - and maybe even trade - our very own artist trading cards.
This event takes place in the Children’s Room, 1st Floor - Call (408) 808-2183 for more information

Sat, Aug 2
2:00 PM

Summer Fun Surprise!
Join us for a fun summer program for children and families. Part of our Summer Reading Celebration.
This event takes place in the Exploration Room, Mezzanine - Call (408) 808-2183 for more information

Tue, Aug 5
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Morph Your Mood
After a long day of sports, summer school, or just hanging out with friends, you need to relax with your own homemade bath salts and aromatherapy iols. Turn a rough day into complete bliss with your creations. All supplies will be provided. This program is for teens 12-18. Part of our Summer Reading Celebration.
This event takes place in the Teen Center, 3rd Floor - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information

Wed, Aug 6
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

My World, My Community Digital Photography Project
Teens!  Tell us what is important in your community!  Explore downtown San José!  Earn community service hours!  Learn photography basics!  Do something fun and creative this summer!  Join us for a FREE 10-week digital photography and writing documentary project where teens will explore, investigate and present their discoveries about downtown San José.  Learn to express yourself through art, culture, and history in a creative and relaxing environment.  This program is for teens 13-18 years old. For more information, go to My World, My Community. If you would like to sign up for the program, please email:  howiseeitkinglibrary@gmail.com.
This event takes place in the Room 390, 3rd Floor - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information

Wed, Aug 13
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

My World, My Community Digital Photography Project
Teens!  Tell us what is important in your community!  Explore downtown San José!  Earn community service hours!  Learn photography basics!  Do something fun and creative this summer!  Join us for a FREE 10-week digital photography and writing documentary project where teens will explore, investigate and present their discoveries about downtown San José.  Learn to express yourself through art, culture, and history in a creative and relaxing environment.  This program is for teens 13-18 years old. For more information, go to My World, My Community. If you would like to sign up for the program, please email:  howiseeitkinglibrary@gmail.com.
This event takes place in the Room 390, 3rd Floor - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information

Fri, Aug 15
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

teensReach Meeting
Teens!!! Do you want to get involved in your community?  Do you want to make a difference in your library?!  Then please join teensReach!  teensReach is the Youth Advisory Group for the San Jose 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.  It's also a great way to meet new people and try new things!  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.  Refreshments will be provided!
This event takes place in the Teen Center, 3rd Floor - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information

Sat, Aug 16
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Selling on eBay the Right Way!
Get trained free of charge by an Education Specialist trained by eBay - so you'll know you're learning to make the most of eBay to increase your revenue. You will learn how to:

• Do research and create listings that will attract buyers
• Set pricing that will maximize your profits
• Open and use a PayPal account
• Monitor sales
• Avoid costly mistakes that new eBay sellers may make

Wed, Aug 20
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

My World, My Community Digital Photography Project
Teens!  Tell us what is important in your community!  Explore downtown San José!  Earn community service hours!  Learn photography basics!  Do something fun and creative this summer!  Join us for a FREE 10-week digital photography and writing documentary project where teens will explore, investigate and present their discoveries about downtown San José.  Learn to express yourself through art, culture, and history in a creative and relaxing environment.  This program is for teens 13-18 years old. For more information, go to My World, My Community. If you would like to sign up for the program, please email:  howiseeitkinglibrary@gmail.com.
This event takes place in the Room 390, 3rd Floor - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information

Fri, Aug 22
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Gaming Fridays!
Guitar Hero!  Super Smash Bros Brawl!  Super Mario Party!  Start your weekend on a positive note by playing some games at the library!  Hang out with friends, talk to some new people, dare to challenge the librarian, and have fun at the library!
This event takes place in the Teen Center, 3rd Floor - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information

Wed, Aug 27
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Author Art Rodriguez: Reading and Book Signing
Art Rodriguez, author of East Side Dreams; Forgotten Memories; The Monkey Box; and Those Oldies but Goodies, will read from his books and discuss his life and work. Book sale and signing will follow. Light refreshments will be served.
This event takes place in the Rooms 225 & 229, 2nd Floor - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information