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Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 27
All Library Open Hours

Black History Month Quiz
February is Black History Month. Find out how much you know about famous African Americans by entering Edenvale's Black History Month Quiz. Children and teens ages 7 to 18 can participate. Three winners will be chosen with each person receiving a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble. Sponsored by the Friends of the Edenvale Branch Library.

Tue, Feb 9
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Zumba! Dance Fitness to a Latin Beat
Whether you want to trim your waistline, express yourself or have fun, Zumba has something to offer you! Zumba is a type of dance fitness that incorporates Latin rhythm and is the craze all over the world. Please wear comfortable shoes, bring water and a towel, and be prepared to have a lot of fun as our great instructor Connie leads you through the steps. This program is for ages 7 through adult. Beginners welcome. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edenvale Library.
This event takes place in the Community Room

Wed, Feb 10
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

TeensReach Meeting @ Edenvale Branch Library
Please join us for the monthly teensReach meeting. We will discuss ways to earn community service hours, library collections and programs. Light snacks are provided.
This event takes place in the Community Room

Wed, Feb 10
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Job Search and Resume Appointments
Do you need help updating your resume or preparing for an interview? Work one on one with Nancy Miel, a Human Resources professional with over 10 years of experience in various industries, who can give personalized advice and instruction in job searching or resume building. She will coach job seekers into a better frame of mind and update their strategies. Participants must register by calling the Edenvale Branch Library at (408) 808-3036.
This event takes place in the Study Room A
Pre-registration required

Wed, Feb 10
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Chinese English Lunar New Year Storytime
Join Miss Annie for this special bilingual storytime about Chinese New Year. Celebrate Chinese New Year, the year of Tiger, with stories, songs and fingerplays.
This event takes place in the Family Place

Fri, Feb 12
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Valentine's Day Craft
Join us as we make a special craft just for Valentine's day. This program is designed for 5 year olds and above. All materials will be supplied. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edenvale Library.
This event takes place in the Community Room

Sat, Feb 13
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Diabetes - An Informative Workshop in Vietnamese
Lienanh Mai, MPH (Master of Public Health) with 15 years of experience in health eduation will be giving this important FREE workshop in Vietnamese. Join us to learn what diabetes is, how you get diabetes, treatment of high and low blood pressure, important life style changes, how to exercise more effectively and much more.
This event takes place in the Community Room

Tue, Feb 16
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Zumba! Dance Fitness to a Latin Beat
Whether you want to trim your waistline, express yourself or have fun, Zumba has something to offer you! Zumba is a type of dance fitness that incorporates Latin rhythm and is the craze all over the world. Please wear comfortable shoes, bring water and a towel, and be prepared to have a lot of fun as our great instructor Connie leads you through the steps. This program is for ages 7 through adult. Beginners welcome. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edenvale Library.
This event takes place in the Community Room

Wed, Feb 17 - Fri, Feb 19
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Winter Break @ Edenvale Library: Making Music
Boys & Girls beat those Winter Break blues by "Making Music" @ the Edenvale Branch Library Feb. 17th-20th.

• Wednesday Feb. 17th: Making Musical Instruments
• Thursday Feb. 18th: Making Music Videos
• Friday Feb. 19th: Friday Film Day
• Saturday Feb. 20th: DRUMMS

Sat, Feb 20
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

DRUMMM! The Joy of Drumming
Children, teens and adults are invited to join us for an afternoon of drumming! Get ready to be creative, have fun, reduce some stress and laugh. EVERYONE PARTICIPATES! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edenvale Library.
This event takes place in the Community Room

Mon, Feb 22
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

South Asian Book Club
The South Asian Book Club reads and discusses books in English by South Asian writers. In February we will discuss Shalimar the Clown by Salman Rushdie.

Tue, Feb 23
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Zumba! Dance Fitness to a Latin Beat
Whether you want to trim your waistline, express yourself or have fun, Zumba has something to offer you! Zumba is a type of dance fitness that incorporates Latin rhythm and is the craze all over the world. Please wear comfortable shoes, bring water and a towel, and be prepared to have a lot of fun as our great instructor Connie leads you through the steps. This program is for ages 7 through adult. Beginners welcome. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edenvale Library.
This event takes place in the Community Room

Thu, Feb 25
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Reading to Dogs
Meet Tamilla and Holden, 2 wonderful dogs from Canine Companions who just love to listen to stories. "Reading to Dogs" provides a fun, nonjudgmental environment for children as they demonstrate their reading skills. Even children who are not reading enjoy telling their own stories as they turn the pages of a favorite picture book! These dogs are social, smart, gentle and obedient. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edenvale Library.
This event takes place in the Community Room

Sat, Feb 27
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Family Game Day
Come join us for our Family Game Day at the Edenvale Branch Library. Spend the afternoon playing some of your favorite games or learn a new one. We will provide a variety of board games and Wii games for all ages.
This event takes place in the Community Room

Sat, Feb 27
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Understand the Connection Between Diet and Heart Disease
Purnima Nandkishore, the author of Amrit: Luscious & Heart-Healthy Indian Meals -- a MediterrAsian cookbook, will be giving this FREE talk. Learn how different diets affect risk factors that lead to heart diseases. And, find out how you can prevent or control heart diseases. Book signing follows.
This event takes place in the Community Room

Mon, Mar 1
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Club de Lectura (Spanish Book Club)
Conversamos sobre el libro Ficciones de Jorge Luis Borges.

We will discuss Ficciones by Jorge Luis Borges.

Fri, Mar 5
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Origami Club at Edenvale
Join Edenvale's Origami club which will be meeting the first Friday of each month. Our instructor will be teaching folds from the simple to the complex. It is open to all ages and all supplies will be provided. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edenvale Branch Library.
This event takes place in the Community Room

Sat, Mar 6
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss at the Edenvale Library
We're celebrating Dr. Seuss' Birthday at the Edenvale Library with stories, crafts, games, face painting and of course a birthday cake! Councilmember Ash Kalra of District 2 will be here and reading a favorite Dr. Seuss book. Join us for a fun afternoon. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edenvale Library.
This event takes place in the Community Room

Fri, Mar 12
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Go Wild! Kids' Nature Program
Did you know that there is a 30,000 acre wildlife refuge right here in the South Bay and that it is home to over 280 species of birds each year? Elementary and Middle School children and their parents are invited to learn more about the Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge. There will be stories and fun activities.
This event takes place in the Community Room

Thu, Mar 25
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Reading to Dogs
Meet Tamilla and Holden, 2 wonderful dogs from Canine Companions who just love to listen to stories. "Reading to Dogs" provides a fun, nonjudgmental environment for children as they demonstrate their reading skills. Even children who are not reading enjoy telling their own stories as they turn the pages of a favorite picture book! These dogs are social, smart, gentle and obedient. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edenvale Library.
This event takes place in the Community Room