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Fri, May 1 - Fri, Jul 31
All Library Open Hours |
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'Schulz's Beethoven: Schroeder's Muse'
Exhibit Hours:
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Schulz's Beethoven: Schroeder's Muse is a rare opportunity to see many historic artifacts from Beethoven's age. It features over 50 of the Beethoven-themed Peanuts comic strips paired with Beethoven books and recordings from Schulz's personal library, original Beethoven manuscripts, the Guevara's Lock of Beethoven's Hair (that has been tested to prove that the composer suffered from lead poisoning), a cookbook from 1803 that contains one of Beethoven's favorite recipes for macaroni and cheese, a collection of original and reproduction fortepianos, and numerous other artifacts from the Beethoven Center's collection. The goal of the exhibit, a first of its kind, is to provide the public with the opportunity of deepening their appreciation of the genius of Schulz's strips and Beethoven's music by allowing them to listen to the music that appears in the strips using audiowands.
The exhibit represents collaboration between the Beethoven Center and The Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center. Admission is FREE.
This event takes place in the Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies, 5th Floor - Call (408) 808-2058 for more information
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Thu, May 21 - Wed, Sep 30
All Library Open Hours |
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Portugal: Age of Discoveries and the Story of a Volcano
The Portuguese Discoveries panels exhibit provides a comprehensive and interesting story of the role that the Portuguese mariners played in opening communication and trade between Europe and many other parts of the world.
The Capelinhos Volcano exhibit describes aspects of the eruption on the island of Faial, beginning on September 27, 1957 and lasting more than a year, destroying villages in a section of the island and dislocating a large number of families. The exhibit tells how, as a consequence of this dislocation, a new group of Portuguese immigrants were brought to the United States. These new immigrants helped revitalize interest in Portuguese heritage and culture throughout California.
For more information, please contact Lionel Goularte (510)797-7585. This exhibit is sponsored by the Portuguese Heritage Society of California (510) 797-7585.
This event takes place in the 2nd Floor Exhibit Area - Call (510) 797-7585 for more information
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Tue, Jul 7
3:00 PM |
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Music in My Hands
Do you like music? Like to sing or play an instrument? Sign up for this summer's free music program to learn about different kinds of music, make your own instruments, and show your amazing talents!
Summer Reading Celebration 2009 takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.
This event takes place in the Children's Exploration Room, Mezzanine - Call (408) 808-2183 for more information
Pre-registration required
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Wed, Jul 8
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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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 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
- Three hours tutoring per week for a minimum of six months (twice a week is best)
- Enthusiasm!
The next Tutor Orientation will be on Wednesday, July 8, 2009. Tutor Training will take place on Saturday, July 11 and Saturday, July 18. All sessions are required and participants must register in advance. Please call (408) 808-2361 if you have any questions.
Pre-registration required
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Thu, Jul 9
4:00 PM |
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Studio 150: Music with Jadey
Do you like music? Like to sing or play an instrument? Sign up for this summer's free music program to learn about different kinds of music, make your own instruments, and show your amazing talents!
Summer Reading Celebration takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.
This event takes place in the Children's Exploration Room, Mezzanine - Call (408) 808-2183 for more information
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Fri, Jul 10
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Friday Fun
Every Friday, join us for fun activities for children and families. Every week is different.
This event takes place in the Exploration Room, Mezzanine - Call (408) 808-2183 for more information
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Sat, Jul 11
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Hindi - English Bilingual Story Time
Hindi and English bilingual story time for children has stories, songs and rhymes to capture the best of both worlds, teaching the children the importance of both languages and cultures.
This event takes place in the Children's Room, Ground Floor - Call (408) 808-2183 for more information
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Tue, Jul 14
3:00 PM |
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Music in My Hands
Do you like music? Like to sing or play an instrument? Sign up for this summer's free music program to learn about different kinds of music, make your own instruments, and show your amazing talents!
Summer Reading Celebration 2009 takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.
This event takes place in the Children's Exploration Room, Mezzanine
Pre-registration required
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Wed, Jul 15
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Photography Workshop for Teens
What does San Jose mean to you? Tell us through pictures! Join our 5-week photography workshop and learn basic photography techniques, meet new friends, explore downtown San Jose, and give the library your voice about your world and your community.
Digital cameras are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. This program is for teens 13-18 years old and is co-sponsored by Friends of King Library. Pre-registration is required. Please call (408) 808-2397 for more information or to sign up for the program. This is part of the Summer Reading Celebration.
Summer Reading Celebration takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.
This event takes place in the Teen Center, 3rd Floor - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information
Pre-registration required
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Wed, Jul 15
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
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Free Foreclosure Workshop
Free Foreclosure Workshop featuring Loyd Segal, author of Stop Foreclosure Now (AMACOM) and Stop Foreclosure Now in California (Nolo). For additional information contact Susan at (888) 285-0101.
This event takes place in the Room 255/257, 2nd Floor - Call (888) 285-0101 for more information
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Thu, Jul 16
4:00 PM |
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Studio 150: Music with Jadey
Do you like music? Like to sing or play an instrument? Sign up for this summer's free music program to learn about different kinds of music, make your own instruments, and show your amazing talents!
Summer Reading Celebration 2009 takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.
This event takes place in the Children's Exploration Room, Mezzanine
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Fri, Jul 17
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Friday Fun
Every Friday, join us for fun activities for children and families. Every week is different.
This event takes place in the Exploration Room, Mezzanine - Call (408) 808-2183 for more information
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Fri, Jul 17
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
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teensReach @ King
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 your, please join us.
This event takes place in the Teen Center, 3rd Floor - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information
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Sat, Jul 18
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
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Make Your Own Epoxy Pendant!
Make a mini collage to fit inside a pendant and fill it with epoxy resin for a totally personal piece of art jewelry!
Staff from A Work of Heart will be here to conduct this FREE workshop.
Registration is required - so we will have enough supplies. Please call (408) 808-2397 to sign up.
Hosted by General Collections. Co-sponsored by Friends of King Library.
Adult Summer Reading Program 2009 takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Adult Summer Reading events.
This event takes place in the Room 225 & 229, 2nd Floor - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information
Pre-registration required
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Sat, Jul 18
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Dances of the Silk Road: Persian and Central Asian Dance Workshop
Learn to dance some dances of the Silk Road with Farima Berenji, dancer and anthropologist.
Summer Reading Celebration takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.
This event takes place in the Children's Room, First Floor - Call (408) 808-2183 for more information
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Tue, Jul 21
3:00 PM |
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Music in My Hands
Do you like music? Like to sing or play an instrument? Sign up for this summer's free music program to learn about different kinds of music, make your own instruments, and show your amazing talents!
Summer Reading Celebration 2009 takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.
This event takes place in the Children's Exploration Room, Mezzanine
Pre-registration required
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Wed, Jul 22
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Internet in Chinese
Discover the power of the Internet; get introduced to online information and services that you can use. Also learn the Web browser, the Library's homepage and the Pinyin input method.
Presented by General Collections.
Co-sponsored by Friends of King Library.
This event takes place in the Computer Lab 125, 1st Floor - Call (408) 808-2374 for more information
Pre-registration required
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Wed, Jul 22
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Photography Workshop for Teens
What does San Jose mean to you? Tell us through pictures! Join our 5-week photography workshop and learn basic photography techniques, meet new friends, explore downtown San Jose, and give the library your voice about your world and your community.
Digital cameras are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. This program is for teens 13-18 years old and is co-sponsored by Friends of King Library. Pre-registration is required. Please call (408) 808-2397 for more information or to sign up for the program. This is part of the Summer Reading Celebration.
Summer Reading Celebration takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.
This event takes place in the Teen Center, 3rd Floor - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information
Pre-registration required
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Thu, Jul 23
4:00 PM |
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Studio 150: Music with Jadey
Do you like music? Like to sing or play an instrument? Sign up for this summer's free music program to learn about different kinds of music, make your own instruments, and show your amazing talents!
Summer Reading Celebration 2009 takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.
This event takes place in the Children's Exploration Room, Mezzanine
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Fri, Jul 24
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Friday Fun
Every Friday, join us for fun activities for children and families. Every week is different.
This event takes place in the Exploration Room, Mezzanine - Call (408) 808-2183 for more information
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Sat, Jul 25
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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Friends of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library are having another great book sale! Get some sizzling summer bargains on a wide assortment of books that will appeal to every age and every interest. So go ahead - relax in the summer sun with a good book - from the Friends Book Sale, of course! Revenues from the sale are donated to the King Library for a variety of programs that benefit the community. Pricing: $1.00 for hard cover 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
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Sun, Jul 26
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Friends of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library are having another great book sale! Get some sizzling summer bargains on a wide assortment of books that will appeal to every age and every interest. So go ahead - relax in the summer sun with a good book - from the Friends Book Sale, of course! 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 that 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
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Wed, Jul 29
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Photography Workshop for Teens
What does San Jose mean to you? Tell us through pictures! Join our 5-week photography workshop and learn basic photography techniques, meet new friends, explore downtown San Jose, and give the library your voice about your world and your community.
Digital cameras are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. This program is for teens 13-18 years old and is co-sponsored by Friends of King Library. Pre-registration is required. Please call (408) 808-2397 for more information or to sign up for the program. This is part of the Summer Reading Celebration.
Summer Reading Celebration takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.
This event takes place in the Teen Center, 3rd Floor - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information
Pre-registration required
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Wed, Jul 29
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Reading to Dogs with the Canine Companions
Share your favorite tale with a dog from the Canine Companions! Dogs love to be read to. Bring your favorite book and read to a trained canine.
Summer Reading Celebration takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.
This event takes place in the Children's Room, 1st Floor - Call (408) 808-2183 for more information
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Thu, Jul 30
11:00 AM |
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Explore Your Creativity with Young Readers aka CDM Summer of Service Teens
Young Readers, aka CDM Summer of Service Teens, will present an awesome live show followed by other activities.
Summer Reading Celebration 2009 takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.
This event takes place in the Children's Room, 1st Floor - Call (408) 808-2183 for more information
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Fri, Jul 31
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Friday Fun
Every Friday, join us for fun activities for children and families. Every week is different.
This event takes place in the Exploration Room, Mezzanine - Call (408) 808-2183 for more information
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Wed, Aug 5
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Photography Workshop for Teens
What does San Jose mean to you? Tell us through pictures! Join our 5-week photography workshop and learn basic photography techniques, meet new friends, explore downtown San Jose, and give the library your voice about your world and your community.
Digital cameras are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. This program is for teens 13-18 years old and is co-sponsored by Friends of King Library. Pre-registration is required. Please call (408) 808-2397 for more information or to sign up for the program. This is part of the Summer Reading Celebration.
Summer Reading Celebration takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.
This event takes place in the Teen Center, 3rd Floor - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information
Pre-registration required
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Wed, Aug 12
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Photography Workshop for Teens
What does San Jose mean to you? Tell us through pictures! Join our 5-week photography workshop and learn basic photography techniques, meet new friends, explore downtown San Jose, and give the library your voice about your world and your community.
Digital cameras are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. This program is for teens 13-18 years old and is co-sponsored by Friends of King Library. Pre-registration is required. Please call (408) 808-2397 for more information or to sign up for the program. This is part of the Summer Reading Celebration.
Summer Reading Celebration takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.
This event takes place in the Teen Center, 3rd Floor - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information
Pre-registration required
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Fri, Aug 21
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
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teensReach @ King
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 your, please join us.
This event takes place in the Teen Center, 3rd Floor - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information
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