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SJSU Special Collection Events




Date/Time Event

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


Wed, Sep 3
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Lecture by Charlene Brendler, Harpsichordist and Fortepianist
Lecture by Charlene Brendler, harpsichordist and fortepianist, UC Berkeley "Rococo to Romantic: A Recital-Demonstration on the Evolution of Style". Featuring music by Rameau, CPE Bach, Haydn, Clementi, & Beethoven. Sponsored by the Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies. Free Admission, limited Seating. To arrange for an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, call (408) 808-2397 or (408) 808-2130 TTY at least 48 hours in advance.
This event takes place in the Schiro Program Room 550, 5th Floor - Call (408) 808-2058 for more information


Sat, Sep 6
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

King Library Fifth Birthday Celebration

  • 11:00 AM - Formal event kickoff
  • 12:00 PM - Sandoshin Taiko
  • 12:00 PM - Beethoven Center "The World of Beethoven's Pianos"
  • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Teen Gaming Tournament
  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM - SJSU Special Collections and California Room Open House
  • 1:00 PM - Vo Vinam Martial Arts and Lion Dance Performance
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Steinbeck Center Open House
  • 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Special Children's Story Time
  • 2:00 PM - Las Cruces Baile Folklorico
Activities Throughout the Day
  • Art Activities for Children
  • Juggler Michael Pearce will be performing between performances near Caret Plaza
  • Friends of the Library Book Sale
  • SJSU/SJPL Library History Exhibit
  • Teen Photo Project Display
For more information, please visit King Library 5th Anniversary and King 5th Anniversary Kickoff Activities.
This event takes place in the Various Locations - Call (408) 808-2397 for more information


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