Events and Programs: Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Branch LibrarySJLibrary.org

Citizenship Mock Interview

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Dec 31 All Library Open Hours

Don't miss out on the opportunity to practice for the citizenship interview! If you think you are ready for the interview, come and let our staff put you through the test. Trained staff will simulate the interview process and help prepare you for the actual test. By appointment only.
Pre-registration required

Resume Review

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Dec 31 All Library Open Hours

Need help looking for a job? Do you want some advice on writing the resume that will land you the interview? Sign up at the information desk to recieve individual advice and tips on writing your resume. By appointment only.
Pre-registration required

'Dream Snow' Art Lesson with Art n Motion

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sat, Nov 7 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Community Room

Join us on for a lively art lesson with Art n Motion. Children ages 3-8 will learn about art principles and produce a fabric collage based on the children's book Dream Snow by Eric Carle. All materials will be provided by the Friends of the Alum Rock Library.

Free Yoga

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sat, Nov 7 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM; Community Room

Come join the Art of Living Foundation for free yoga lessons. These sessions are designed to help you enhance your physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Rock Band for Teens

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tue, Nov 10 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM; Teen Room

Join us for Rock Band and other video games. This event is open to teens ages 12 to 18.

Clase de Computación en Español / Computer Class in Spanish

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tue, Nov 10 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM; Tech Center / Salón de Computación

Este curso básico de computación dura 4 semanas e incluye los siguientes temas:

Uso del teclado y el ratón
Uso del sitio de Web de la biblioteca
Búsquedas en Internet
Creación e uso de una cuenta de correo electrónico
Uso básico de Microsoft Word (si el tiempo permite)

Se requiere de preinscripción (hay lista de espera). Los estudiantes deben comprometerse a asistir por 4 semanas (el primer clase es el 3 de Noviembre).
Pre-registration required

Learn to Play the Recorder / Aprenda Cómo Tocar la Flauta Dulce

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Fri, Nov 13 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM; Family Learning Center

Would you like to learn to play an instrument and read music? The recorder is a fun introduction to the world of music. A bilingual English-Spanish teacher will host free classes every Friday. This week class will be held in the Family Learning Center classroom.

¿Le gustaría aprender cómo tocar un instrumento y leer música? La flauta dulce es una divertida introducción al mundo de música. Una maestra bilingũe dará clases gratuitas cada viernes.

PapaHugs and Friends - Children's Concert

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sat, Nov 14 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Join us for a very special concert by local children's musician David "PapaHugs" Sharpe. Families will have fun singing and dancing to lively, educational songs. Look for special appearances by the PapaHugs Playtime Characters, including Wonder The Kangaroo, Scary Bug, Robbie The Robot, Fitness the Frog, and Stinky Beetle.

After the concert, stop by the Friends of the Alum Rock Library Book Sale, taking place in the Community Room. You'll find great deals on used books!

Friends of the Dr. Roberto Cruz-Alum Rock Branch Book Sale

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sat, Nov 14 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM; Community Room

The Friends of the Dr. Roberto Cruz-Alum Rock Branch Library are having a huge sale! Support your library at this event - you'll find a wide selection of books as well as media. Revenues from the sale support a variety of programs that benefit the community.

Reading Readiness

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sat, Nov 14 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM; Family Learning Center

This fun family workshop will cover the pre-reading skills children should have before starting kindergarten. Parents, caregivers, and children 0-5 are invited to join us for a morning of lively instruction, activities, and a drawing for educational toys and prizes. Please register at the Information Desk.
Pre-registration required