Fall 2016 Issue

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SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY

SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER 2016 VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2 FREE EVENT AND SERVICE GUIDE

FALL INTO A NEW LIBRARY “Stages of Life” by Latino College Preparatory Academy displayed at TeenHQ

sjpl.org Top 10 things to do with your library card Message from the City Librarian using SJPL’s elearning services ummer was an exciting season for San José Public Library. 10. Create your Halloween costumes with Hobbies & Crafts Thanks to the support of our Reference Center. CityS Council, the Library was able to implement a number of programs to 9. Cozy up with a romance novel on Enkilibrary.org. make our services more welcoming and 8. Learn to manage your time on Lynda.com. accessible to the San José community.

7. Watch scary movies on Hoopla. Through a generous donation from Microsoft, we also opened TeenHQ, 6. Research your family tree with MyHeritage. a new teen services center located at the Dr. Martin Luther 5. Publish a digital holiday recipe book with Biblioboard. King, Jr. Library, featuring a makerspace, recording studio, gamer lounge, and homework 4. Get free homework help online at Tutor.com. resources, which was celebrated by more than 400 3. Make your favorite pumpkin spice recipes with Zinio. attendees at its grand opening. 2. Visit museums and more with Discover & Go. This excitement will continue in 1. Coming soon! Pick up a free library card with the next few months with more new designs. sjpl.org/librarycard. new services and programs, Access these and more at sjpl.org/elearning such as: the introduction of a series of new library card designs created by the winners of our Library Card Design Contest; Become a Member of the San José Library the launch of Citizenship Corners, supporting the needs of our immigrant communities at ten branch libraries; and the Apply online then bring any photo ID and activation of homework centers at several library locations, proof of current address to your local SJ offering a series of STEAMstacks programs that help students library to pick up your free library card. develop and improve their skills. Available for all ages. sjpl.org/librarycard This fall, I welcome you to visit your local library, discover Keep Up with the Latest Buzz what’s new, and learn more about the great services our #SJPL Official Library Hashtag dedicated staff offer every day. /sanjoselibrary /sjplvideo Jill Bourne City Librarian Sign up to get the inside scoop on Library San José Public Library news, programs, and services at: @jillavisbourne sjpl.org/enews

WIN A STARBUCKS GIFT CARD! The San José Public Library Foundation granted $70,000 to the Silicon Valley SJPL Family Learning Centers (FLC) in 2016. Archive Crawl Which of these are FLC programs? October 22, 2016 A B C Resume and Job Homework Clubs & Language & Explore history and celebrate American Archives Month Search Assistance Computer Classes Music Classes at the following locations:

D E Ainsley House • SJSU Special Collections • Gilroy Museum Food & Nutrition All the California History Center at De Anza • Heritage Pavillion Education Classes Above Saratoga History Museum and McWilliams House

Please send an email with your answer and your mailing address History San José • Saratoga History Museum • and more! to: [email protected]. The first 25 people with the correct answer each month (Sept-Oct-Nov) will win a Starbucks gift card! For more information, visit:

sjplf.org sjpl.org/SCVArchives START GETTING EARN YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA GET FREE HOMEWORK HELP BETTER GRADES AND A CAREER CERTIFICATE AT THE LIBRARY

• FREE online homework help Online • At Your Own Pace • For FREE! • FREE Homework Clubs for students (K-12) • Connect to expert tutors • Access online learning services • Get personalized assistance in Did you know... • Learn more with STEAMstack programs English, Spanish & Vietnamese High School graduates • Offered at no cost! • All subjects & all skill levels earn almost $200,000 • Connect from any device over a lifetime. Homework Clubs & resources (ages 5-12) sjpl.org/kidshomework Get started at: sjpl.org/cohs Homework Clubs & resources (ages 13-18) sjpl.org/tutor sjpl.org/teenshomework

TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS

To prepare for a test, use a Reading before bed has many Learning Express Library teacher’s study guide…get together health benefits like reducing stress eResource…provides a range of with friends and book a study room and helping with concentration.” subjects and practice exams for at the library to focus and learn students to study and learn from.” “ “ Lizzie, Librarian “ together…” Biblioteca Latinoamericana Branch Danielle, Librarian Elizabeth, Senior Librarian Rose Garden Branch Dr. Roberto Cruz-Alum Rock & HIllview Branch

It’s never too late to prepare for your future. sjpl.org/backtoschool 1

EXPERIENCE THE NEW San José Public Library It’s so much more than books!

At the San José Public Library (SJPL), we Building community is key, not only believe that libraries transform communities among library members but also through and have the power to change lives. The organizations and tech companies to offer idea of a library being just about books, is no valuable programs at the library that anyone longer the case at SJPL. can take advantage of.

Boasting with advanced technology and And while it may be hard to believe for some, an array of new services and programs, all library programs and services will always be library customers will now have access to offered free of charge to the public. Award- state of the art centers, lower fines and fees, wining librarians are prepared to answer new library card designs to choose from, your questions and connect you to the many and enhanced check-out services (pictured valuable resources the library offers. above), just to name a few. So, if you haven’t visited one of SJPL’s From 3D printer trainings to videoconferencing 24 library locations or know someone who with immigration attorneys, the library is hasn’t, now is the time to stop by, chat with dedicated to offering services for everyone in a librarian, and become a member of the a safe and welcoming environment. San José Public Library. sjpl.org/membership

4 SJPL Bound [ 2016 Fall Issue ] NEW SELF-CHECKOUT MACHINES NEW LIBRARY CARD DESIGNS New state-of-the-art check-out Over 500 designs were 2 1 machines allows borrowers to 2 submitted, but in the end, check-out their materials quick and these six designs were easy. Try out the new machines at selected by the public and a library near you. local judges as the winners. Stop by your San José Public Photo on opposite page: Library to pick up a new library Johanna and her daughter use the card. Available in October. new RFID checkout machines at Evergreen Branch. sjpl.org/LibraryCard

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TEENHQ SJPL WORKS: CAREER & BUSINESS The Library just recently Providing an extensive network 3 held the grand opening of 4 of resources, workshops, events, TeenHQ, a new teen center and trainings for entrepreneurs located at the Dr. Martin and job seekers. SJPL Works will Luther King, Jr. Library, made operate out of the King Library possible through a generous and will feature collaborative donation from Microsoft. workspaces with technology Designed by teens, exclusively and productivity tools, meeting for teens, ages 12-18, TeenHQ spaces, with videoconferencing, will provide teens free specialized collections, classes, access to a recording studio, and much more. makerspace, gamer lounge

3 4 Career & Business and much more. sjpl.org/SJPLWorks

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CITIZENSHIP CORNERS MAKER[SPACE]SHIP On September 16, a total of Coming soon! Experience Dozens attend How to Ace Your 5 10 Citizenship Corners will be 6 education out of this world... Next Interview workshop, presented activated at San José Public and on wheels! The latest by experts from Robert Half. Libraries throughout the city. tech, interactive and learning Citizenship Corners will provide programs, and much more a dedicated and welcoming will roll on throughout the 5 space where immigrants can city bringing the best of find information and support STEAM (science, technology, to start their path toward engineering, arts, and becoming a U.S. citizen, as mathematics) to you. well as a variety of other resources and services. sjpl.org/MakerSpaceShip

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NEW REDUCED FINES & FEES COMING SOON! 25¢ - Daily late fee per item New access programs 7 8 designed to help you $5 - Maximum late fee per item eliminate your fines and Latino College Preparatory Academy fees and contribute to the students strike a pose with their artwork Damaged or lost item: library in meaningful ways. at the new TeenHQ center. Price of item plus $10 processing fee sjpl.org 6 $0 - Holds pick-up fee Pay for Print at Branches: 15¢ - per black & white print 65¢ - per color print

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SJPL Bound [ 2016 Fall Issue ] 5 Free Events September - November sjpl.org/events Day of the Dead Altar - Altar para el Día de los Muertos • October 17 - 26 • HB SPA Eventos y servicios GRATIS VIE Chương trình và Dịch vụ CHI 免費活動和服務 miễn phí

Hispanic Heritage Month Halloween Celebrations

Create Your Own Display “Nicho” Boxes - Arts & Crafts (Ages 5+) Not So Scary Halloween Show (For Families) 9/7 4:30 p.m. EB 9/10 4 p.m. ST 9/14 4 p.m. RG 9/16 4 p.m. KL 10/3 3:30 p.m. EN 10/8 11 a.m. VS 10/8 2:30 p.m. SA 10/13 4 p.m. VL 9/16 4 p.m. AB, KL, SA, TU 9/17 11 a.m. BLA 9/17 1 p.m. VS 10/15 1:30 p.m. WV 10/15 3:30 p.m. KL 10/20 3:30 p.m. WG 10/22 11 a.m. CB 9/19 3:30 p.m. EN 9/29 4 p.m. BA 9/30 4 p.m. PA 10/6 3 p.m. HB 10/22 1:30 p.m. AB 10/22 4 p.m. PA 10/27 4 p.m. JE 10/6 4 p.m. EV 10/8 Noon JE 10/14 3:30 p.m. WG 10/15 3 p.m. AL 11/2 4 p.m. AR 11/3 4:30 p.m. WV Halloween Creepy Creatures - Story & Craft (Ages 5+) 10/4 4:30 p.m. AB 10/13 11 a.m. EN 10/13 4 p.m. CB 10/20 4 p.m. BA, VL

Film Screening: “A Better Life” (PG-13) 10/25 5:30 p.m. BLA 10/27 4 p.m. ST 10/28 3:30 p.m. WG 10/28 4 p.m. TU #SJPL experience on 9/12 4:30 p.m. EB 9/15 5 p.m. AR 9/24 2 p.m. BLA 9/28 6:30 p.m. KL 10/29 10:30 a.m. EV 10/29 11 a.m. BB, WV, CZ 10/29 2 p.m. HB 10/11 4 p.m. HB 10/14 3:30 p.m. SA 10/29 3 p.m. AL, AR 10/29 3:30 p.m. SA 10/31 3 p.m. JE

Film Screening: “Calle 54” (G) Halloween “B-Movie Clichés” - Movie & Bingo Competition (Ages 18+) Share your 9/16 3 p.m. JE 9/19 4:30 p.m. KL 9/19 4:30 p.m. EB 9/19 5 p.m. RG 10/20 7 p.m. EK 9/23 3:30 p.m. SA 9/24 3 p.m. EV 10/3 4 p.m. BA 9th Annual Harvest Festival - Haunted House & More (For Families) Rock Music Historian Richie Unterberger Presents: Latin Rock Music (All ages) 10/22 11 a.m. AB Join author Richie Unterberger to take an indepth look into Latin Rock Music. 10/1 10 a.m. KL Halloween Parties - Trick or Treating, Parades & More (For Families) 10/26 11 a.m. EK 10/28 3 p.m. HB 10/29 11:30 a.m. EB 10/29 11:30 a.m. EK Día de los Muertos - Storytime, Arts & Crafts (Ages 5+) 10/20 4 p.m. EV 10/21 4 p.m. KL 10/24 4:30 p.m. EB 10/27 11 a.m. BLA 10/28 3:30 p.m. PA 10/29 2 p.m. ST 10/31 3 p.m. EN, HB 10/31 3:30 p.m. SA Halloween Parade and Storytime (For Families) 11/1 2:30 p.m. JE 11/1 4 p.m. BA 11/1 5 p.m. TU 11/1 5:30 p.m. BLA 11/2 46p.m. AR 11/5 3 p.m. AL Join the King Library’s annual Halloween celebration. Enjoy Halloween treats including storytime, songs, Folklorico Dance Classes - Clases de Baile Folklorico crafts, and a spooktacular trick or treat parade Weds 5 p.m. HB (Ages 5-12) Weds 6 p.m. HB (Ages 13+) through the 1st to 4th floors of the library. Fris 5 p.m. HB (Ages 5-12) Fris 6 p.m. HB (Ages 13+) Don’t forget your costume!

Aztec Dance Class - Clase de Danza Azteca (Ages 13+) 10/28 3:30 p.m. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Mons 7 p.m. HB

SPA Mi Pueblo Presenta: El Mero Mero en Lectura Diwali Celebrations

Invitamos a las familias que asistan a un tiempo de Made possible by Friends of the Library cuentos junto con el luchador de Mi Pueblo, “El Mero Diwali Rangoli - Festival of Lights Arts & Crafts (For Families) Mero”. Disfruta con aperitivos, refrescos, y premios 10/8 3 p.m. AL 10/15 3:30 p.m. EN 10/25 4 p.m. AB 10/25 4:30 p.m. ST mientras aprenden de los servicios, programas y 10/26 4 p.m. VS 10/26 5:30 p.m. EV 11/1 4 p.m. KL, PA 11/1 6 p.m. RG recursos GRATIS que ofrece su biblioteca. 11/2 4 p.m. JE, WV 11/2 5 p.m. EB 11/3 3:30 p.m. SA 11/3 4 p.m. BA, VL, CB 11/4 3:30 p.m. WG 11/5 3 p.m. AR 9/24 Noon - 2 p.m. Hillview Branch Diwali Festival of Lights Display (All ages) October 29 - November 5 HB Mid-Autumn Festivals Branch Anniversaries

Celebrating the Moon Festival - Storytime & Crafts (Ages 5-12) 9/7 3:15 p.m. JE 9/8 4 p.m. CB, CZ 9/9 3:30 p.m. WG 9/9 4 p.m. KL, PA Ten Year Anniversary of Evergreen Branch Library’s new building (All ages) 9/10 3 p.m. TU 9/12 3 p.m. HB 9/12 3:30 p.m. EN 9/14 4 p.m. VS Enjoy cake, refreshments, live performances, and much more! 9/15 3:30 p.m. SA 9/15 4 p.m. BA 9/15 5 p.m. EB 9/16 4 p.m. WV 9/17 EV 9/22 4 p.m. EV 9/24 4 p.m. ST Ten Year Anniversary of Cambrian Branch Library’s new building (All ages) Lion Dance Performance (All ages) Enjoy cake and events throughout the day. 9/10 1 p.m. JE 9/10 3 p.m. TU 9/14 5:45 p.m. BA 9/17 1 p.m. EV 11/18 CB 9/17 3 p.m. CZ 9/24 12:30 p.m. WG 9/24 2 p.m. VL Dates and times are subject to change

LOCATION GUIDE: AB Almaden AL Alviso AR Dr. Roberto Cruz-Alum Rock BA Bascom BB Berryessa 6 SJPL Bound [ 2016 Fall Issue ] BLA Biblioteca Latinoamericana CZ Calabazas CB Cambrian EB East Carnegie EK Educational Park EN Edenvale For Adults Nature & Gardening

CalFresh (Foodstamp) Prescreening Happy Birds Extravaganza Show (For Families) 1st & 3rd Tue 10 a.m. - Noon BA 2nd & 4th Mon 1 - 4 p.m. AR 9/10 1 p.m. WV 9/16 4 p.m. PA 9/17 3 p.m. AR 9/27 4 p.m. VL 10/15 2 p.m. TU 11/9 4 p.m. HB 11/12 2 p.m. BB 11/16 4 p.m. VS INSIDERS: Inclusive Activities for Adults with Developmental Disabilities 11/19 11 a.m. CB 11/19 2 p.m. EV 1st Thu 10:30 a.m. TU 4th Thu 11 a.m. RG 1st Fri 10:30 a.m. WV 2nd Fri Noon CZ Little Explorers Petting Zoo (For Families) INSIDERS: Self-Advocacy & Rights for Adults with Developmental Disabilities 9/3 10 a.m. BB 9/14 11:45 a.m. EN 9/16 3:30 p.m. WG 9/24 2:30 p.m. WV 10/17 1 p.m. BA 10/4 4 p.m. VL 10/8 10:30 a.m. PA 11/12 2:30 p.m. HB

Travel Around the World Virtual Tour - Presented by Bay Area Older Adults Evergreen Garden Club (Ages 18+) 10/20 10:30 a.m. CZ 1st Wed 7 p.m. EV

Loma Prieta Sierra Club - Discussions on a variety of topics Master Gardner Gardening Series (Ages 18+) 2nd Wed 7 p.m. WV 9/10 10:30 a.m. BA 9/21 6:30 p.m. CZ 10/19 6:30 p.m. WV 11/12 10:30 a.m. BA

Geek Girl Meetup! For Gamers, Bookworms, Techies & Geeks Golden Bear Assembly: Energy Conservation for Families (For Families) 2nd Sat 1 - 4 p.m. BA 9/8 5 p.m. HB 9/12 5 p.m. AR

Advanced Chess Club Backgammon Club Sats 11 a.m. ST Thus 11 a.m. VL Reading & Literacy

Knitting Clubs Tues Noon KL Weds 3 p.m. PA Sats 4 p.m. AB NaNoWriMo: National Novel Writing Month (Ages 13+) #SJPL experience on 11/1 All Day CB 11/2 4 p.m. KL 11/2 5 p.m. BA 11/3 5:30 p.m. ST

Book Clubs Read for the Record - Largest Shared Reading Experience (For Families) 10/27 10:30 a.m. BA, EV, HB, WG 10/27 11 a.m. BB, EN, EV, WV Share your 10/27 Noon ST 10/27 3:30 p.m. SA 10/27 4 p.m. AB, EV, KL, PA, TU, VL Book Clubs for Adults Science Fiction Book Club 10/27 5 p.m. AR 10/27 5:30 p.m. EB 10/27 6 p.m. EV 10/27 6:15 p.m. RG 2nd Tues 6:30 p.m. RG 2nd Sats 11 a.m. PA 1st Weds 6 p.m. EV Banned Book Week - Celebrate the Freedom to Read (All ages) 2nd Weds 5:30 p.m. PA, WV Mystery Book Club September 25 - October 21 AB, AR, BA, BB, CB, EB, EN, EV, JE, KL, PA, RG, SA, VL, VS, WV 4th Weds 7 p.m. VL 3rd Weds 6:45 p.m. VL 4th Thus 1 p.m. RG Knights and Ladies of the Library - Get a Library Card in Style (Ages 5+) 3rd Fris 1 p.m. BB History Book Club 9/1 5 p.m. EB 9/2 4 p.m. KL 9/7 6 p.m. BA 9/10 10 a.m. JE 3rd Sats 11:30 a.m. SA 3rd Weds 6:30 p.m. VL 9/14 11 a.m. EK 9/19 4:30 p.m. AR 9/23 4 p.m. VS

YA Book Club for Teens & Adults Smart Babes, Trashy Books Book Club 3rd Sats 1 p.m. BA 3rd Thus 6 p.m. EK Music, Dance & Live Shows

Health & Wellness Cambodian Dance Class (Ages 18+) Fris 5:45 p.m. TU

Nutrition Classes (Ages 18+) Dancersize (Ages 18+) Tue, September 27 - October 15 11 a.m. HB 9/8 11 a.m. RG Fris 3 p.m. VS

Facts About Marijuana & Youth - SCC Behavioral Health Services (Ages 13+) Line Dancing (Ages 18+) 9/15 4:30 p.m. EK 9/22 4:30 p.m. EK Tues 7 p.m. EK Weds 7 p.m. BB Thus 1 p.m. PA

Free Flu Shots provided by Walgreens (Ages 7+) Mystery Magic Theater with Phil Ackerly (All ages) Made possible by Friends of the Library Parents/Guardians of minors must be present. 9/13 4 p.m. VL 6/24 3 p.m. KL 10/6 3:30 p.m. WG 10/27 4 p.m. BA 9/6 4 p.m. VS 9/7 3:30 p.m. TU 9/13 4 p.m. EV 11/5 Noon TU 11/12 4 p.m. AR 11/19 2 p.m. ST

Senior Peer Advocates - Resources, Services and Information for Seniors (All ages) Shahrzad Dance Company - Persian Culture & Dance Show (All ages) Weds 3:30 p.m. SA 9/17 3 p.m. AB

Heartfulness Meditation Workshop (Ages 18+) San Jose Taiko - Japanese Drum Performance (All ages) Sat, September 17 - October 8 4 p.m. BB 10/3 5 p.m. RG 10/14 4:30 p.m. WV 10/15 2 p.m. ST 10/25 4 p.m. VL

Isha Krya Meditation Program (All ages) Rock Music Historian Richie Unterberger Presents: David Bowie (All ages) 9/24 3 p.m. HB 10/22 3 p.m. HB 11/19 3 p.m. HB Join Richie Unterberger to take an indepth look into the music of David Bowie. 9/16 6 p.m. BA Pain and Death - A Presentation of the History of Beauty & Health (All ages) 10/14 3 p.m. BB 10/15 1 p.m. KL 10/22 1:30 p.m. EB 11/5 2 p.m. VL Jammin’ with Recorders - Please bring your own instrument. (All ages) Mons 4:30 p.m. BA La Leche League - Support Group for New Mothers (All ages) 1st Thus 10:30 a.m. RG Beginning Ukulele - Please bring your own instrument. The library may have a limited supply of ukulele’s to loan. (All ages) Yoga for Beginners (All ages) Fris 4 p.m. EB Mons 6 p.m. VL Fris 12:10 p.m. AL Sats 10:15 p.m. AL Free Guitar Practice - Please bring your own instrument. (All ages) Five Animal Exercise Meditation Program - 五禽戲, WU QIn XI (Ages 18+) Sats 10:30 a.m. HB Thus 1:45 p.m. CZ South Bay Guitar Society - Free Music Concert (All ages) Dates and times are subject to change 4th Tue 7 p.m. VL

Events for the Family Storytime Spotlights

“Little Boy Soup” - Storytime & Bubble Play with Author Joshua Russell (Ages 2-5) Special Storytime with Children’s Discovery Museum (For Families) 9/3 3:30 p.m. SA 9/6 11 a.m. EN 9/7 6 p.m. AR 9/14 11 a.m. PA 9/20 10:30 a.m. AR 9/21 10:30 a.m. HB 9/20 11 a.m. CZ 9/24 3 p.m. AL 9/27 11 a.m. VS 10/11 11 a.m. EV 10/12 11 a.m. EK 10/22 11 a.m. KL 10/26 10:30 a.m. VL 11/3 5:30 p.m. EB Signing with Babies and Kids (For Families) 11/10 11 a.m. WV 2nd & 4th Tue 11:30 a.m. RG Storybook Dance Party - Stories & Dance (Ages 0-5) Ongoing Storytimes 9/6 11 a.m. BB 9/7 11 a.m. RG 9/8 5:30 p.m. EB 9/13 10:30 a.m. BA 9/13 11 a.m. EN 9/15 3:30 p.m. JE 9/24 10:30 a.m. PA, SA 9/24 11:30 a.m. VS Baby Lapsit Storytime (Ages 0-3) 9/29 4:30 p.m. WV 10/8 11 a.m. ST 10/18 11 a.m. CZ 10/29 1:30 p.m. AR Tues 1 p.m. JE Weds 11 a.m. SA Thus 11 a.m. EK Thus 11:30 a.m. KL 11/3 10:30 a.m. WG 11/4 4:30 p.m. EV 11/10 10:30 a.m. CB Baby & Toddler Storytime and Stay & Play (Ages 0-3) Thanksgiving Fun Tues 10:30 a.m. VL Tues 11 a.m. BB Tues 11:30 a.m. TU Wed s10 a.m. PA Weds 10:30 a.m. WG Weds 11 a.m. CZ, EB, EN Thus10:30 a.m. AB, AR, BA, CB, SA Thus 11 a.m. EV Thanksgiving Process Art - Corn Painting (Ages 1-5) 11/1 4 p.m. AB 11/15 10:30 a.m. AR, BA 11/15 2:30 p.m. JE 11/16 11 a.m. RG Preschool Storytime and Stay & Play (Ages 3-5) 11/17 11 a.m. BLA, VS 11/17 4 p.m. EV, ST 11/18 4 p.m. KL, PA, TU Tues 10:30 a.m. BA, CZ, EN, SA Tues 11 a.m. CB, EV, VS, WV 11/19 11:30 a.m. EK 11/19 3 p.m. AL 11/22 4:30 p.m. EB 11/23 11 a.m. BB Weds 10:30 a.m. VL Weds 11 a.m. AB, EK, PA Weds 11:30 a.m. RG, KL Thus 10:30 a.m. AL, HB, WG The Turkey Who Forgot Thanksgiving (Ages 2+) Thus 11 a.m. BB Thus 11:30 a.m. TU Thus Noon ST Thus 3:30 JE 11/9 10:30 a.m. VL 11/17 11 a.m. WV 11/17 3:30 p.m. WG 11/23 11 a.m. CB Inclusive Storytime - For children with varying learning styles & abilities (Ages 3-8) Create Pine Cone Turkeys - Arts & Crafts (Ages 1-5) 2nd Mon 3:30 p.m. KL 1st Tue 11 a.m. EV 11/18 3:30 p.m. WG 2nd Tue 11 a.m. CZ 4th Tue 10:30 a.m. AR, BA 4th Tue 11 a.m. WV 4th Tue through Oct 25 11 a.m. EN Growth & Learning 1st Wed 10:30 a.m. AB, VL 1st Wed 6 p.m. TU 2nd Wed 11 a.m. EK 4th Wed starting Nov 30 11 a.m. EN Superhero Brush and Superhero Pasty - Dental & Oral Hygiene Program (Ages 2+) 4th Thu 10:30 a.m. PA 4th Thu 11 a.m. ST 10/11 10:30 a.m. BA 10/26 10:30 a.m. WG Music & Movement - Songs & Dance (Ages 2-5) Arts Enrichment for Children (Ages 0-5) 2nd Tue 11 a.m. EN Weds 3:15 p.m. JE Thus 4 p.m. KL 1st Sat 11 a.m. TU 1st Thu 10:30 a.m. CZ 4th Sat 10:30 a.m. SA

From Cow to Toast: Let’s Make Butter! (Ages 3-5) Puppet Storytimes (For Families) 11/10 11 a.m. BLA 1st Wed 11:30 a.m. TU

Enhance Your Child’s Spelling Skills (Grades 1 & 2) Family Storytime (For Families) 1st Thu 3:30 p.m. EN Tues 6:15 p.m. RG Weds 5:30 p.m. HB, ST Weds 6 p.m. AL, AR, BA Thus 5:30 p.m. EB Sats 10:30 a.m. PA Sats 11 a.m. BB, KL, VL, VS CHI Mandarin Language & Culture Class (Ages 5-12) Sats 11:30 a.m. EK Mon 4:30 p.m. SA Reading with Furry Friends (Ages 2+) One in Math - Help overcome anxiety & build self-confidence(Grades K-3) 4th Tue 5 p.m. EV 4th Wed 4:30 p.m. SA 1st Thu 3:30 p.m. RG 2nd Thu 3:30 p.m. EN Mons 5:30 p.m. VS Tues 4:30 p.m. CZ Weds 5 p.m. BB Thus 4:30 p.m. AB, AR 2nd Thu 4 p.m. WG 3rd Thu 3:30 p.m. ST 1st Sat 1 p.m. HB 3rd Sat 10 a.m. VS Fris 4 p.m. EV 9/14 4:30 p.m. AB 10/14 4:30 p.m. AB Parenting Workshops Reading to Children with Amazing Volunteers (For Families) Mons 11:30 a.m. KL Mons 4 p.m. CB Mons 5:30 p.m. SA Tues 2:30 p.m. PA How to Find High Quality Child Care (For Adults) Tues 5 p.m. VS Tues 6 p.m. TU Weds 11:30 a.m. EV Weds 12:30 p.m. AB Light dinner will be provided. Newborns and nursing babies are welcome. Space is Weds 4 p.m. VS Thus 12:30 p.m. AB Thus 5:30 p.m. BA Fris 3:30 p.m. VS limited. Call (408) 808-2617 for reservations. Fris 5 p.m. VS Sats 12:30 p.m. AB Sats 2 p.m. EB, KL Sats 3:30 p.m. VS 10/6 6:30 p.m. CB 10/12 11 a.m. SA Bilingual Storytimes What Parents Need to Know: Reading Readiness (Ages 0-5 and Parents) 9/10 11 a.m. RG 9/27 1:30 p.m. TU 10/13 11 a.m. VS SPA Bilingual Storytimes | Cuentos Bilingües (Ages 2-5) Mons 4 p.m. EN Tues 11 a.m. HB Thus 11 a.m. BLA, EN Sats 1 p.m. AR VIE ICAN: Parenting Workshop Series Sats 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. TU CHI Reading to Children in Mandarin | 中文说故事时间 (For Families) 2nd Sun 2 p.m. KL

Japanese & English Storytelling (For Families) Weds 11 a.m. WV

LOCATION GUIDE: AB Almaden AL Alviso AR Dr. Roberto Cruz-Alum Rock BA Bascom BB Berryessa 8 SJPL Bound [ 2016 Fall Issue ] BLA Biblioteca Latinoamericana CZ Calabazas CB Cambrian EB East Carnegie EK Educational Park EN Edenvale STEAMstacSTEAMstacksks Science Technology Engineering Arts Mathematics

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#STEAMstacks Events

Doodle Bots (Ages 5+) STEM Activities with WiSTEM (ages 5+)

Make a small robot with commonly found items. Join Lynbrook High School to learn the science behind everyday items. 9/1 4 p.m. VL 9/3 11 a.m. WV 9/10 1 p.m. VS 9/12 3 p.m. JE 4th Thu 4 p.m. CZ 9/15 3 p.m. HB 9/17 1 p.m. ST 9/17 3:30 p.m. SA 9/22 4 p.m. BA 9/23 4 p.m. KL 9/24 3 p.m. AR 9/29 4 p.m. BLA 10/1 3 p.m. AL Bombs Away! (ages 8+) 10/5 4:30 p.m. EB 10/6 4 p.m. EV 10/8 11 a.m. CB 10/13 4 p.m. CZ Be a part of an engineering team, build, design, and complete challenges. 10/14 4 p.m. PA 10/20 4 p.m. RG 10/22 2 p.m. TU 10/27 3 p.m. BB 4th Sat 2 p.m. EK 11/14 3:30 p.m. EN 11/18 4 p.m. AB Family Math & Engineering Presented by The Tech Museum of Innovation Global Cardboard Challenge (Ages 5+) Families will work together on math and engineering problems and develop 9/16 2 p.m. BB 9/20 4:30 p.m. EB 9/22 2 p.m. BB 9/24 1 p.m. VS creative solutions together. 10/7 4 p.m. KL 10/8 10 a.m. TU 10/8 2 p.m. EK 10/8 2:30 p.m. EN Sat, September 3 - 24 2 - 3:30 p.m. HB #SJPL experience on 10/8 3:30 p.m. SA 10/11 4 p.m. BA 10/14 4 p.m. RG Sat, October 1 - 22 2 - 3:30 p.m. BA Sat, October 29 - November 19 2 - 3:30 p.m. AR Tiny Techs Club: RobotED (Ages 5-10) Have fun with a hands-on approach to engineering and technology concepts. LEGO® & Block Fun (ages 5+) 9/13 4 p.m. WV 10/15 2 p.m. BB 11/10 4 p.m. PA 11/12 11 a.m. RG We supply the blocks, you suplly the creativity! 11/15 4 p.m. VL Mons 4 p.m. KL, VL Weds 4 p.m. CB Fris 3:30 p.m. EK Fris 4 p.m. WV Sats 11 a.m. BA Sats 2 p.m. PA Sats 4:30 p.m. ST Chemistry Day (Ages 5-18) Tiny Techs Club: Kinderbots (Ages 3-5) 10/15 10 a.m. KL 10/29 10:30 a.m. EN 11/15 11 a.m. CZ

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SJSU’s Game Dev Club Meeting SPA SJSU’s Game Dev Club Meeting VIE SJSU’s Game Dev Club Meeting Thus 7:30 p.m. King Library (Ages 13+) (edades 13+) (ages 13+) Learn how to use game development Aprenda a usar programas de Học cách lập trình trò chơi vi tính va programs and more. desarrollo de juegos y más. nhiều thứ khác.

Girls Who Code (Grades 6 - 12) SPA Girls Who Code (ages 13+) VIE Girls Who Code (ages 13+) Tues 5 p.m. Evergreen Branch Learn to build apps, design video Niñas aprenderán desarrollo de Học cách lập trình một con Finch Robot Weds 5:30 p.m. Village Square Branch games, and change the world juegos, programación, cuentos, cho nó di chuyển chung quanh, nhảy Fris 5 p.m. Village Square Branch through code. rompecabezas y más. múa, và đổi màu.

CodeUCan (ages 9 - 13) SPA CodeUCan (edades 9 -13) VIE CodeUCan (ages 13+) 11/5 1 p.m. Santa Teresa Branch Made possible by Friends of the Library Learn the fundamentals Share your of HTML/CSS Aprenda conceptos básicos Học hỏi căn bản về ý niệm chương trình 11/12 10 a.m. King Library coding for websites. de Java. vi tính Java. 11/19 11 a.m. West Valley Branch

Youth Programming (Ages 12-16) SPA Youth Programming VIE Youth Programming Wed, September 14 - October 19 Learn block-based coding to Java (edades 13+) (ages 13+) 3:30 p.m. Bascom Branch programming. Aprenda la codificación basada en Học cách đánh mã dựa trên khối trong bloques a la programación Java. lập trình Java.

Math & Coding: Java (Ages 13+) SPA Matemátics y Codificación:Java VIE Math & Coding: Java Sat, September 10 - October 1 Learn the fundamental concepts of (Ages 13+) (Ages 13+) 4 p.m. Village Square Branch Java programming. Traiga sus propio portátiles. Toán và Dấu Mã Yêu cầu mang theo laptops. Các em trong trình độ lớp 7-12.

eNvision Cloud Programming SPA eNvision Cloud Programming VIE eNvision Cloud Programming Sat, September 24 - October 15 (Ages 13+) (edades 13+) (ages 13+) 10 a.m. Evergreen Branch Create websites using HTML and Crea páginas web utilizando Dựng các trang Web bằng cách sử dụng basic CSS. HTML y CSS. HTML và CSS cơ bản.

Python Coding (Grades 5 - 7) SPA Python Coding (Grades 5 - 7) VIE Python Coding (Grades 5 - 7) Sat, September 10 - September 24 Learn the basic concepts of Aprenda conceptos básicos Học hỏi căn bản về ý niệm chương trình vi 3:30 p.m. Tully Branch Python coding. de Python. tính Python. Sat, November 5 - November 19

Dates and times are subject to change 12:30 p.m. Evergreen Branch

Teen Events

Shadow Box Bank - Artistic Crafts 9/1 4 p.m. PA 9/1 4:30 p.m. WV 9/9 3 p.m. BB 9/15 4 p.m. CB 9/16 4:30 p.m. ST 9/17 1 p.m. KL 9/21 4 p.m. AR, BA 9/21 5:30 p.m. TU 9/22 5:30 p.m. VS 11/7 4:30 p.m. EB 12/17 4:15 p.m. EN

Open Mic Night 9/28 5 - 8 p.m. KL

Halloween Tea Lights - Artistic Holiday Crafts 10/5 3:30 p.m. EK 10/5 4:15 p.m. EN 10/6 4 p.m. PA 10/11 4 p.m. CZ 10/12 4 p.m. BLA 10/13 4 p.m. RG 10/18 4:30 p.m. EB 10/19 4 p.m. BA 10/19 5:30 p.m. TU 10/20 4 p.m. CB 10/21 4 p.m. AL, SA 10/25 4 p.m. KL 10/27 3 p.m. HB 10/27 5:30 p.m. VS 10/28 3 p.m. BB 10/28 4 p.m. JE, ST TeenHQ Phone: (408) 808-2165 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Email: [email protected] Super Smash Bros. - Wii Tournament 150 E. San Fernando St. 63, 64, 72, 73, 81 10/5 & 10/6 1 - 3 p.m. AR San Jose, CA 95112 Highway 17 Express Light up Turkeys - Artistic Holiday Crafts 11/2 3:30 p.m. EK 11/2 4:15 p.m. EN 11/3 4 p.m. PA 11/10 3 p.m. BB Game On! Play Video Games on XB1, PS4 & Wii U 11/10 4 p.m. VL 11/10 4 p.m. CZ 11/15 4:30 p.m. EB 11/16 4 p.m. BA Thursdays 4 p.m. King Library 11/16 5:30 p.m. TU 11/17 4 p.m. CB 11/17 5:30 p.m. VS 11/18 4 p.m. SA 11/18 4 p.m. WV 11/18 4:30 p.m. ST 11/22 4 p.m. KL Just in Queso: Learn the Tasty Science of Cheese 9/10 1 p.m. King Library International Games Day - Friends + Board, Card, & Video Games = Fun! 11/19 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. KL Book Poetry for Teens - Artistic Crafts 9/20 4 p.m. King Library

Create a Hit Song with Hip-Hop Producer, Traxamillion Learn about music production basics and the keys to creating a hit song in a 90-minute workshop at TeenHQ’s Recording Studio. Registration is required. Call (408) 808-2165 9/24 1 p.m. King Library

Play in Darkness: Shadow Puppetry Meets Tech 10/8 1 p.m. King Library

Light Graffiti: Painting with LEDs 11/12 1 p.m. King Library

Board Games at TeenHQ Fri 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. King Library BATTLE OF THE BANDS: Teens ages 12-18 are invited to compete in the th 2016 Election Series at the King Library 9 Annual Battle of the Bands. Election Debate Watch Parties 9/26 6 p.m. 10/4 6 p.m. 10/19 6 p.m. HOW TO ENTER: Enter as a group or by yourself, express your musical talent across any music genre and style, and record and upload your What the @#?! is a proposition? California’s direct democracy music videos. Entries must be submitted online by October 14. 10/4 4 p.m. MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT: During October 17-28, watch the video Why it’s important to vote in non-presidential elections, too. entries, rock out, and vote for your favorites. The finalists will be 10/11 4 p.m. announced on October 31.

st nd rd Donkeys, elephants, oh my! All about political parties PRIZES: 1 Place: $250 2 Place: $150 3 place: $50 10/18 4 p.m. CONCERT FINALE: The top 5 finalists will be invited to play at a live Mock Election Day for Kids & Teens concert finale on Saturday, November 19 at 3 p.m. at the Almaden 11/8 10 a.m. Branch Library (6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA).

Learn more about TeenHQ and upcoming programs at: For official rules and information, visit: sjpl.org/TeenHQ sjpl.org/battleofthebands

LOCATION GUIDE: AB Almaden AL Alviso AR Dr. Roberto Cruz-Alum Rock BA Bascom BB Berryessa 10 SJPL Bound [ 2016 Fall Issue ] BLA Biblioteca Latinoamericana CZ Calabazas CB Cambrian EB East Carnegie EK Educational Park EN Edenvale sjpl.org/sjplworks

Career & Business sjpl.org/enews

ABOUT SJPL WORKS COMING SOON TO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. LIBRARY SJPL Works unites the expertise of the area’s top leaders in economic and SJPL Works will operate out of the 2,000 sq. ft. center on the 3rd floor of the King workforce development to create an extensive network of resources for Library, with satellite locations at all branch libraries. The center will feature employment seekers, small business owners, and entrepreneurs. All workshops are collaborative workspaces with technology and productivity tools, meeting spaces open to everyone at no cost. No registration necessary unless indicated. with videoconferencing, specialized collections, classes, and much more.

Business Workshops Job Seeker Workshops

Protect Your Small Business: Credit Card Chip Technology Job Search Assistance Learn about this new technology and how switching over could save your small Get help with job searching, resume building, job applications, and professional business thousands of dollars in fraudulent charges. networking techniques. 9/10 11 a.m. - Noon KL, Room 255 Thursdays 5 - 7 p.m. AR 2nd & 3rd Saturdays 1 - 3 p.m. EV

Is Business Ownership Right for You? Advanced Resume Development and Job Search Assistance Considering opening your own business but don’t know where to start? This Receive expert advice from an experienced Silicon Valley hiring manager. workshop is for you! Presented by FranNet. 2nd Thursdays 5:30 - 7 p.m. AR 9/22 6 - 7:30 p.m. KL, Room 390 Professional Job Transitions Network Group #SJPL experience on Don’t Quit Your Day Job! Part-Time Business Ownership Meet professionals in the semiconductor industry, manufacturing, and operation Learn how owning a part-time business can help you achieve your personal and fields to learn the best job search practices and network. financial goals. Presented byFranNet . 1st & 3nd Wednesdays 9 - 11 a.m. BA 10/5 6 - 7 p.m. CZ Drop-in Interviews Women Empowered! Drop in for on-the-spot interviews with various Bay Area companies. For more Join a panel discussion with local successful women entrepreneurs. Presented by information and to register, visit: sjpl.org/dropininterviews FranNet and Score. 9/9 & 10/21 Noon - 3:30 p.m. KL, 3rd Floor 10/13 9 a.m. - Noon KL, Room 255 Computer Basics: Introduction to Computers How to Fund Your Small Business Learn about the parts of a computer, how to use a mouse, and how to do a basic Explore a variety of options from traditional loans to using your own retirement web search. plan for your small business. Presented by FranNet. 11/3 6 - 7 p.m. KL, Room 125 10/27 6 - 7:30 p.m. KL, Room 390 Computer Basics: Set Up an Email Account Should I Start a Business? Learn how to create, send, and check an email account. Learn the fundamentals of what it means to start your own business and about 11/3 7 - 8 p.m. KL, Room 125 local resources available. Presented by Score. 11/5 11 a.m. - Noon KL, SJPLWorks

Franchising 101: Is Buying a Franchise Right for Me? De-mystify the franchise buying process and learn how to successfully get into business for yourself. Presented by FranNet. Turn on. 11/5 2 - 4 p.m. BB 11/17 6 - 7:30 p.m. KL, Room 390 Made possible by Friends of the Library Share your Log in. The South Bay Business Builders Share small business ideas and resources with a community of small business Get Smart. owners, entrepreneurs, and sales professionals.

2nd Saturdays 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. SA The San José Public Library now features * September Class is rescheduled to Saturday, September 3. lynda.com! Access over 3,000 courses and 130,000 videos by experts on topics including:

Business Leadership Technology Communication Time Management And much more!

Service is for FREE. All you need is your library card. Dozens of adults listen to professional advice during the How to Ace the Job Interview workshop, presented by experts of Robert Half at the King Library. sjpl.org/lyndacom Dates and times are subject to change

SJPL Works is made possible in part by generous support from The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Silicon Valley Bank, Sobrato Family Foundation, and the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

SPA Servicios de inmigración y VIE Dịch vụ miễn phí giúp về vấn CHI 免費移民與公民服務 ciudadanía GRATIS đề Nhập Cư và thành Công dân

Citizenship Workshops Join us as the City’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and the San José Public Citizenship Interview & Process Workshops Library will launch Citizenship Corners. A free citizenship workshop will Wednesdays 5 p.m. EN, TU Saturdays 3:30 p.m. ST also be presented by S.I.R.E.N.

(SIREN) Citizenship Interview & Process Workshops Citizenship Corners will be located at 10 branch locations connecting 9/10 10 a.m. HB 11/19 10 a.m. EN people with immigration experts, programs, services, and classes, at no cost. International Rescue Committee Citizenship Application Workshop Friday, September 16, 2016 12:30 p.m. Hillview Branch 9/7 3:15 p.m. AR 10/5 3:15 p.m. AR

SPA Talleres sobre el proceso para solicitar la ciudadanía SPA La Oficina de Asuntos de Inmigración de la ciudad y la miércoles 5 p.m. EN, TU sábados 3:30 p.m. ST Biblioteca Pública de San José lanzaran “Citizenship Corners”. El evento comunitario incluirá un taller presentado por S.I.R.E.N. SPA (SIREN) Talleres sobre el proceso para solicitar la ciudadanía 9/10 10 a.m. HB 11/19 10 a.m. EN “Citizenship Corners” estará dentro de 10 sucursales de las bibliotecas conectando a personas con abogados migratorios, servicios, VIE Hội thảo về vấn đề quốc tịch programas y clases, sin costo alguno. mỗi thứ năm 5 p.m. EN, TU mỗi thứ bảy 3:30 p.m. ST viernes, septiembre 16, 2016 12:30 p.m. Hillview Branch VIE Những buổi hội thảo về vấn đề Quốc tịch của tổ chức SIREN. 9/10 10 a.m. HB 11/19 10 a.m. EN VIE Hãy đến với chúng tôi khi Văn Phòng Về Dịch Vụ Di Trú của Thành Phố và Thư Viện Cộng Đồng San José khai trương Góc Quốc Tịch CHI 公民研討會 (Citizenship Corners). Một lớp miễn phí về quốc tịch sẽ được tổ chứcbởi 每個星期三 5 p.m. EN, TU 每個星期六 3:30 p.m. ST cơ quan S.I.R.E.N.

Góc Quốc Tịch sẽ tọa lạc tại 10 địa điểm thư viện nối kết quần chúng vớicác Immigration Services chuyên gia về di trú, chương trình, dịch vụ, và lớp học, tấtcả đều miễn phí. Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) - Resources & Information 2:30 p.m. Hillview Branch Thứ Sáu, 16 Tháng Chín, 2016 1st Mon 1:30 p.m. BA

(SIREN) Mobile Immigration Legal Clinic Citizenship Corners available at the following branches: 9/15 1 p.m. EV 10/20 1 p.m. HB 11/17 1 p.m. ST 11/15 1 p.m. KL Bascom • Biblioteca Latinoamericana Dr. Roberto Cruz-Alum Rock • East San José Carnegie SPA (SIREN) Clínica movíl y legal sobre información de inmigración Edenvale • Educational Park • Hillview 9/15 1 p.m. EV 10/20 1 p.m. HB 11/17 1 p.m. ST 11/15 1 p.m. KL Joyce Ellington • Seven Trees • Tully Community

VIE Chương trình về luật pháp của SIREN’s Mobile Legal Made possible in part through the generosity of 9/15 1 p.m. EV 10/20 1 p.m. HB 11/17 1 p.m. ST 11/15 1 p.m. KL Citi Community Development

SPA Prepárate para el examen de Licencia de Congratulations to SJPL’s New Citizens! Conducir, AB60 - Presentado por Licencias.us Former students Dat Le (left) and Talleres de dos días Carlos Gil (right) of Edenvale Branch 9/27 & 9/29 5:30 - 8:45 p.m. BLA Library’s Citizenship Class will be 10/25 & 10/27 5:30 - 8:45 p.m. RG ¡Regístrese para voting as U.S. Citizens in November. Talleres de un día un taller, hoy! 10/8 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. AR Mande un texto al Congratulations! 10/15 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. BLA 408-800-4458 11/5 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. HB

LOCATION GUIDE: AB Almaden AL Alviso AR Dr. Roberto Cruz-Alum Rock BA Bascom BB Berryessa 12 SJPL Bound [ 2016 Fall Issue ] BLA Biblioteca Latinoamericana CZ Calabazas CB Cambrian EB East Carnegie EK Educational Park EN Edenvale ESL, Family Learning & Partners in Reading

/PartnersInReading.SJPL sjpl.org/enews sjpl.org/par sjpl.org/familylearning

SPA Servicios para familias y estudio VIE Dịch vụ cho Gia Đình và CHI 免費家庭和語言學 de idiomas GRATIS Học Ngôn Ngữ 的服務

English as a Second Language (ESL) Talleres en Español

ESL Class Level 1 - Introduction to ESL Literacy SKills (For Adults) SPA 10 Pasos Para Una Mejor Salud Fris 2 p.m. ST Fris 4 p.m. ST Una serie de tres clases gratuitas para padres y cuidadores. Tues October 4, 11, & 18 11 a.m. AR ESL Class Level 2 - Low Beginning Skills (For Adults) Tues 10 a.m. KL Tues 10:30 a.m. BLA Tues 5 p.m. TU Thus 10 a.m. KL SPA Tiempo Para Mi - Grupo de Apoyo Para Mujeres Thus 10:30 a.m. BLA Thus 12:30 p.m. EB Sats 12:30 p.m. EB Sats 10 a.m. ST Pueden traer sus niños también - Tendremos juguetes y libros para ellos Sats 1:30 p.m. ST Thus 11:30 HB

ESL Class Level 3 - High Beginning Skills (For Adults)

#SJPL experience on Computer Help Sats 12:30 p.m. EB Thu 4 p.m. ST Thu 5 p.m. ST Basic Computer/Internet ESL Class Level 4 - Low Intermediate Skills (For Adults) Tues 6 p.m. TU Weds 4 p.m. EB, 5 p.m. AR Sats 4 p.m. AB Tues 10 a.m. ST Tue 12:30 p.m. KL Wed 10 a.m. ST Wed 4 p.m. ST

Share your Weds 5 p.m. ST Thu 12:30 p.m. KL One-on-One Computer Help Mons 3 p.m. CB Thus 10:30 a.m. EK, RG, 1 p.m. BLA ESL Class Level 5 - High Intermediate Skills (For Adults) Weds 1 p.m. AB, 3:30 p.m. SA Sats 10 a.m. BLA, 3 p.m. PA, BA, 4 p.m. AB Tues 10 a.m. ST Tue Noon ST Tue 4 p.m. ST eReader Help ESL Class Level 6 - Low Advanced Skills (For Adults) Tues 5 p.m. SA Thus 3 p.m. SA Weds 2 p.m. AR Weds 11 a.m. EN, 3:30 p.m. SA 2nd Fris 1 p.m. BA

ESL Conversation Clubs (For Adults) Technology for Seniors Mondays Mons 4:15 p.m. CB Weds 5 p.m. BB 5:30 p.m. VS Sats 10 a.m. BB, 11:15 a.m. AB, Noon SA, Tuesdays 11 a.m. SA 1 p.m. RG 1:30 p.m. EV 4 p.m. KL SPA Asistencia de Computación e Internet 5 p.m. HB 5:30 p.m. EK mar 4:15 p.m. TU mié 5 p.m. BLA Wednesdays jue 1 p.m. BLA, 5:30 p.m. TU sáb 10 a.m. BLA 10:30 a.m. VS 1 p.m. AR, EN, ST 2 p.m. AR, EB, SA 2:30 p.m. WV 5:15 p.m. CB VIE Lớp Computer Căn Bản Thursdays thứ tư 11 a.m. EN, 3:30 p.m. SA, 5:30 p.m. TU 10 a.m. ST 10:30 a.m. JE 11 a.m. EN 1 p.m. VL 1:30 p.m. AB 3 p.m. WG 4 p.m. WV Fridays 9:30 a.m. KL 1 p.m. BA 1:30 p.m. CZ 10 a.m. EB Partners in Reading (PAR) Saturdays 10:30 a.m. TU 11 a.m. HB Noon PA 2 p.m. KL What we do: Made possible by Friends of the Library 4:45 p.m. SA • Help adult learners improve their reading with FREE small group and one-to-one tutoring. Learn a Language • Promote family learning, the value of reading, and learning together. • Provide technology coaching to help learners build essential Conversation Cafés at the King Library technology & computer skills. Learn a language in a group setting for free!

Arabic: French: New Tutor Orientation Weds through Oct 12 1 p.m. Weds through Oct 12 10 a.m. Help an adult read better and meet their goals. Sign up online at sjpl.org/par Orientation: 9/14 6:30 - 8 p.m. KL Italian: Korean: Trainings: 9/17 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. KL 9/24 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. KL Weds through Oct 12 10 a.m. Weds through Oct 12 2 p.m. New Learner Orientation Mandarin: Persian: Learn how to read and write at a high school level. Thus through Oct 13 11:30 a.m. Thus through Oct 12 7 p.m. Registration is required. To sign up, call (408) 808-2631 9/26 6 - 8:30 p.m. KL Portuguese: Russian: Weds through Oct 12 6:30 p.m. Sats through Oct 15 10:30 a.m. Partners in Reading Phone: (408) 808-2361 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Email: [email protected] Spanish: 150 E. San Fernando St. 63, 64, 72, 73, 81 Thus through Oct 13 2 p.m. San Jose, CA 95112 Highway 17 Express

French Conversation Club (For Adults) Khmer Language Class (For Adults) To learn more, call (408) 808-2361 or visit: Tues 11 a.m. Edenvale Branch Sats 10 a.m. Hillview Branch Dates and times are subject to change sjpl.org/par

EV Evergreen HB Hillview JE Joyce Ellington KL Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. PA Pearl Avenue RG Rose Garden SA Santa Teresa ST Seven Trees TU Tully Community VS Village Square VL Vineland WV West Valley WG Willow Glen SJPL Bound [ 2016 Fall Issue ] 13 SJ Earthquakes’ Andres Imperiale and his fan, S.J. Sharkie entertained families during “The Magic San José Fire Department visited Hillview Branch for Aydin, smile after Rose Garden Branch’s storytime. Hockey Stick” Special Storytime at the King Library. storytime and taught families about firework safety.

Every day amazing people use libraries in unique ways. Share your story at sjpl.org/sjplstories Tag #SJPL and share your stories online.

Reasons to smile: family, SJ Earthquake’s storytime, Families had a blast at the Storybook Dance Party with Julianna is enjoying Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s autographs, soccer swag, and Hillview Branch! Llama Llama Red Pajama at the King Library. Wee Play Center, where playtime is learning time.

In July, Pokémon Go fever spread to all the libraries. Groundbreakers create beats using TeenHQ’s Chef Dionel taught teens how to cook meals on a Pikachu was caught visiting Evergreen Branch. Recording Studio located at the King Library. budget during a Life Skills Academy workshop.

Local artist Ben Martinez showcased his art during Bay Area author Washington Osiro shared African Reading got more rewarding for participants of the the South First Fridays Art Walk at the King Library. artifacts and discussed his book at Calabazas Branch. Summer Reading Challenge with the Golden Ticket.

14 SJPL Bound [ 2016 Fall Issue ] Volunteer Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Opportunities Fall Hours Make a commitment MON – THU FRI SAT SUN Make a difference General Hours 8 a.m. - 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Make it happen 9 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m.

Homework Club Leads and Tutors Children’s Room 10 a.m. - 10 a.m. - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Help local school children (K-8th & TeenHQ 8 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 5 p.m. grade) with their homework and foster their ability to succeed in school. Build confidence and skills in learners as they master their KL 150 E. San Fernando St. 63, 64, 72, 73, 81 (408) 808-2000 homework. Highway 17 Express

Partners in Reading Tutors Branch Hours & Locations Become a volunteer tutor for Partners in Reading and teach MON TUE – THU FRI SAT SUN reading and writing to adults with 1 - 7 p.m. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - 10 a.m. - closed low literacy. The experience is 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. rewarding and the adults are inspiring.

AB ALMADEN 6445 Camden Ave. (408) 808-3040 13, 63 Tech Mentors Assist library customers with basic to AL ALVISO 5050 N. First St. (408) 263-3626 58 advanced computer skills, including creating an e-mail, filling out job BA BASCOM 1000 S. Bascom Ave. (408) 808-3077 25, 61, 62 applications, searching the internet, and using the library’s digital services BB BERRYESSA 3355 Noble Ave. (408) 808-3050 45, 71 and resources. BLA BIBLIOTECA 921 S. First St. (408) 294-1237 66, 68, 82 LATINOAMERICANA

CZ CALABAZAS 1230 S. Blaney Ave. (408) 808-3066 25, 26, 53 ESL Conversation Club Facilitators Facilitate an English Conversation CB CAMBRIAN 1780 Hillsdale Ave. (408) 808-3080 37 Club and help enhance the Library’s services to English language learners. AR DR. ROBERTO 3090 Alum Rock Ave. (408) 808-3090 25, 45, 71 Create an opportunity for learners CRUZ-ALUM ROCK to practice English conversation skills in a friendly, welcoming, and EB EAST SAN JOSE 1102 E. Santa (408) 808-3075 22, 23, respectful environment. CARNEGIE Clara St. 72, 522

EN EDENVALE 101 Branham (408) 808-3036 42, 68, 72 For a full list of opportunities and to sign-up, visit: Lane East EK EDUCATIONAL 1772 Educational (408) 808-3073 64, 70 sjpl.org/volunteer PARK Park Dr.

EV EVERGREEN 2635 Aborn Rd. (408) 808-3060 31, 180

HB HILLVIEW 1600 Hopkins Dr. (408) 808-3033 25, 70

JE JOYCE ELLINGTON 491 E. Empire St. (408) 808-3043 65

PA PEARL AVENUE 4270 Pearl Ave. (408) 808-3053 70

RG ROSE GARDEN 1580 Naglee Ave. (408) 808-3070 61, 62, 81

SA SANTA TERESA 290 International Cir. (408) 808-3068 27, 66, 68

ST SEVEN TREES 3590 Cas Dr. (408) 808-3056 66, 73

TU TULLY COMMUNITY 880 Tully Rd. (408) 808-3030 26, 72, 73

National Friends of the Library Week VS VILLAGE SQUARE 4001 Evergreen (408) 808-3093 39 Village Sq. October 16-22 VL VINELAND 1450 Blossom Hill Rd. (408) 808-3000 27, 65 The San José Public Library thanks the remarkable people that ensure the Library remains responsive and relevant to the needs of our communities. WV WEST VALLEY 1243 San Tomas (408) 244-4747 57, 58 Aquino Rd. Through the generosity of Friends of the Library, they have made possible professional performances, Summer Reading Challenge prizes, Library WG WILLOW GLEN 1157 Minnesota Ave. (408) 808-3045 64, 82 crafts, and arts and science programs. Thank you! Library branches and King Library will be closed on: 9/5 - Labor Day 10/10 - Columbus Day Become a Friend of the Library, learn more at: 11/11 - Veteran’s Day 11/24 & 11/25 - Thanksgiving sjpl.org/friends sjpl.org/locations History Month Music • Dance • Art • Culture

Coming to SJPL • November 2016 sjpl.org/hiphop