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Tue, Jun 23 - Wed, Jul 15
All Library Open Hours |
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'Picturing America' Photo Contest
Take a photo with your digital camera or phone, related to the theme of "Picturing America." Photos may be color or black and white. For inspiration you may want to look at the photos of famous American photographers such as Ansel Adams, and Dorothea Lang.
All contestants should:
- Be age 12 to 18
- Submit photo via e-mail as an attachment sent to picturing.america@yahoo.com. The e-mail message should include your first and last name, and age.
- Complete entry form (available at the library) and have it signed by a parent or legal guardian.
- Submit photo via e-mail, and form in person to the Dr. Cruz - Alum Rock Branch Library, by 8:00 pm on Wednesday July 15th.
All participants will receive a printed copy of their photo, which will be displayed for the exhibit on July 22nd. The winner will be recognized at the exhibit and receive a framed copy of their photo, as well as a gift card to a local store.
Summer Reading Celebration takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.
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Tue, Jul 7
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
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Book Adventures--Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
This is NOT your grandma's book club!
Want to play games, meet friends, and have something exciting to do over the summer? Of course you do! Join us for Book Adventures this summer, and make reading FUN!
Today's Book: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. Candy, candy, candy! Games! Yeah! (Please read the book before coming to the event.) Ages: 7-12
Spaces limited! Register at the Alum Rock Library Info. Desk, or call (408) 808-3090.
We can help you reserve a library copy of each book!
Summer Reading Celebration 2009 takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.
This event takes place in the Community Room
Pre-registration required
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Wed, Jul 8
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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Teen Volunteer Leadership Academy
Join other teens to learn leadership skills, meet new friends, and get community service hours throughout the summer.
Summer Reading Celebration 2009 takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.
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Wed, Jul 8
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
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Fashion Fun
Teens, become a designer or a model for a day!
Summer Reading Celebration takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.
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Fri, Jul 10
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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Start an Online Photo Album
Do you have a digital camera and want to create an online photo album to store the photos and share them with friends and family? Come to this class to learn how to upload pictures from your digital camera, or USB stick.
Please sign-up at the information desk.
Adult Summer Reading Program takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Adult Summer Reading events.
Pre-registration required
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Sat, Jul 11
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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Charles the Clown
Need a good laugh? Charles the Clown will delight kids of all ages with jokes, magic tricks, and silly stunts. Learn about the art of clowning as Charles puts on his clown make-up in front of the audience.
Summer Reading Celebration 2009 takes place June 13-August 8. See more Summer Reading events.
This event takes place in the Community Room
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Sat, Jul 11
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Needlecraft Nights
Come to this bi-monthly session to learn how to knit or crochet all your favorite items, from scarves, to beanies to baby socks! Please bring your own supplies.
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Wed, Jul 15
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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Teen Volunteer Leadership Academy
Join other teens to learn leadership skills, meet new friends, and get community service hours throughout the summer.
Summer Reading Celebration 2009 takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.
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Thu, Jul 16
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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Design Your Own Book Bag
Celebrate Adult Summer Reading and "Master the Art of Reading" by decorating your own customized reusable Book Bag. We'll provide all the materials you need to decorate and spruce up your Book Bag!
This event takes place in the Family Learning Center
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Sat, Jul 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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Japanathon!
Interested in anime, manga, or Japanese culture in general? In this fun program, Miss Mana will lead Japanese themed activities, like origami, teach some Japanese words, and share Japanese snacks. This event is most appropriate for school-aged kids. Ja-ne!
Summer Reading Celebration 2009 takes place June 13-August 8. See more Summer Reading events.
This event takes place in the Community Room
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Wed, Jul 22
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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Teen Volunteer Leadership Academy
Join other teens to learn leadership skills, meet new friends, and get community service hours throughout the summer.
Summer Reading Celebration 2009 takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.
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Wed, Jul 22
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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'Picturing America' Photo Exhibit
This exhibit will feature "Picturing America" Digital Photo Contest photos. The contest winner will be recognized and receive a framed copy of their photo, as well as a gift card to a local store. All contest participants will receive a printed copy of their photo.
Summer Reading Celebration takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.
This event takes place in the Community Room
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Thu, Jul 23
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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Snow Day with the Children's Discovery Museum
Have a snow day in your library and study science at the same time! Using instant snow, students will experiment with the properties of a polymer, compare real snow to instant snow, and discover how the elements (water, salt) affect instant snow. Children use microscopes to make their discoveries.
Summer Reading Celebration 2009 takes place June 13-August 8. See more Summer Reading events.
This event takes place in the Community Room
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Thu, Jul 23
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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Felt Storyboard Fun!
Celebrate Adult Summer Reading and "Master the Art of Reading" by creating your own felt storytelling kit. Felt play provides hands-on learning, and provides children with learning experiences in sight, spatial perception and color recognition; hand-eye coordination and manipulation; creativity and imagination, and much more.
For parents and caregivers of young children.
Adult Summer Reading Program 2009 takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Adult Summer Reading events.
This event takes place in the Family Learning Center Classroom
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Sat, Jul 25
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Needlecraft Nights
Come to this bi-monthly session to learn how to knit or crochet all your favorite items, from scarves, to beanies to baby socks! Please bring your own supplies.
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Tue, Jul 28
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
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Book Adventures--Diary of a Wimpy Kid
This is NOT your grandma's book club!
Want to play games, meet friends, and have something exciting to do over the summer? Of course you do! Join us for Book Adventures this summer, and make reading FUN!
Today's Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney. Activities include making your own comic journal! (Please read the book before coming to the event.) Ages: 8-12
Spaces limited! Register at the Alum Rock Library Info. Desk, or call (408) 808-3090.
We can help you reserve a library copy of each book!
Summer Reading Celebration 2009 takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.
This event takes place in the Community Room
Pre-registration required
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Wed, Jul 29
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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Teen Volunteer Leadership Academy
Join other teens to learn leadership skills, meet new friends, and get community service hours throughout the summer.
Summer Reading Celebration 2009 takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.
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Thu, Aug 6
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM |
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Ice-Cream Party, Last Day of Summer Reading
Make your own ice-cream Sunday at the Alum Rock Library. First come, first served while supplies last!
This is the last day of the Summer Reading Celebration, so pick up your reading game prize while you're at the library!
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Thu, Aug 6
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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Make Your Own Vacation Scrapbook
Celebrate Adult Summer Reading and "Master the Art of Reading" by commemorating your vacation travels and photos in a book that you create! We'll use Esther Smith's "How to Make Books" to create unique personalized books. One lucky winner gets a free copy of Smith's book!
Please bring a few personal photographs or photocopies of photographs with you to feature on your pages.
Adult Summer Reading Program takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Adult Summer Reading events.
This event takes place in the Family Learning Center Classroom
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Sat, Aug 15
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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teensReach meeting
teensReach is the youth council 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. Some of the activities teensReach members have been involved in include: children's craft programs, creating new programs for teens and children, and representing San Jose Public Library at community events.
This event takes place in the Teen Room
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Sat, Aug 15
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Deeper into Meditation
A Board certified psychiatrist and long-time meditator, Dr. Zaslove leads this helpful and stimulating workshop for old and new meditators, demonstrating the most natural and effective techniques of meditation, and giving many useful directions for deepening and stabilizing our meditation practices to gain more inner bliss and peace. Based on Inner and Outer Peace Through Meditation by Rajinder Singh.
This event takes place in the Community Room
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