Events and Programs: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. LibrarySJLibrary.org

Japanese Internment Exhibit: From Internment to Segregation

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Jan 9 All Library Open Hours; Special Collections Reading Room 560, 5th Floor

This free exhibit draws from two significant collections documenting Japanese Internment during World War II. For additional information contact: Danelle Moon at (408) 808-2061.

World War II Revisited

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Jan 9 All Library Open Hours; Special Collections 5th Floor Exhibit Area

This free exhibit features posters from World War II that were utilized to inform civilians of their wartime duties, such as production labor, women joining the workforce, buying bonds, and supporting the government. For additional information contact: Danelle Moon at (408) 808-2061.

'Day of the Dead A Passion for Life' Photo Exhibit

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Nov 27 All Library Open Hours; Exhibit Area, 2nd Floor

Photo-journalist, Mary J. Andrade presents, through her photographs, the different aspects of the celebration of this pre-Hispanic tradition in several states of Mexico. Day of the Dead honors the lives and legacies of the people who have died, not only to their families but to their communities.

For additional information contact: Veronica Murguia (408) 436-7850 ext. 12, veronica@laoferta.com

Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Nov 14 All Library Open Hours; 5th Floor Cultural Heritage Center

The Art of Remembrance is an exhibit of traditional altars celebrating and honoring the deceased. For additional information visit www.sjmag.org or contact: Kathryn Blackmeyer Reyes (408) 808-2097. This exhibit is sponsored by San Jose Multicultural Artists Guild and Teatro Familia Aztlan.

Taking Pictures & Telling Our Stories

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17 All Library Open Hours; 4th Floor Exhibit Area

Photo exhibit from the research study: "Taking Pictures and Telling Our Stories: Community Participation of People with Mental Health Issues in San José, California." For more information contact: Lynne Andonian (408) 924-3059.

Scanning Photos

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sat, Nov 7 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM; L04, Lower Level

Learn how to preserve your valuable records, photos, and documents. You'll learn the scanning techniques and how to process digitizing your information. In this scanning class you'll also have the experience of digitizing your text records to Word documents. Please bring your own USB to save your digitized records. Co-sponsored by Friends of King Library.

Learn to Moon Walk

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mon, Nov 9 3:30 PM; Caret Plaza

Celebrate the memory of one of the world's iconic music figures. SJSU student Andre Pham teaches you how to do the "Moon Walk," the move made famous by the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Loosen up, put on your dancing shoes and join us for some funky moves. Appropriate for grade 3 through college and beyond.

Online Job Searching: Interviewing Techniques

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tue, Nov 10 6:15 PM - 8:00 PM; Classroom 125, 1st Floor

Have an expert show you the way to that new job! Free coaching and feedback! Tonight: Interviewing Techniques. Learn the components of what to do before, during, and after the interview. Co-sponsored by Friends of King Library and Workforce Institute. Hosted by General Collections.
Pre-registration required

Tours of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thu, Nov 12 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM; Welcome Desk, 1st Floor

Where in one place can you see a revolving secret door, a low-rider table complete with hydraulic lifts, or a set of tables shaped like the seven continents? These and more comprise 34 public art installations placed throughout the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. The artworks are designed to provoke your interest and curiosity, encouraging exploration and circulation throughout the library.

Drop-in tours covering the building's design, collections and art are available Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.; first come, first served. Sign up at the Welcome Desk at the center of the ground floor. For more information, call (408) 808-2181

Studio 150: Drawing with David

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thu, Nov 12 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM; Children's Room, First Floor

Every Thursday, join us for arts education. Every week will be different. This week, come to the library, and draw with David!

Friday Fun

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Fri, Nov 13 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Children's Room, First Floor

Every Friday, join us for games or crafts or other fun activities. Every week will be different.

De-Stress Your Holidays

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sat, Nov 14 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Room 225, 2nd Floor

The winter holidays are a hectic time of year with all the decorating, shopping, sending cards, buying, wrapping and shipping gifts, traveling, cooking and entertaining to do. Wouldn't it be great to find ways to make all of these tasks easier and reduce your stress at this busy time of year? Come and learn tips to make your holiday preparations and events easier to manage. Bring your own ideas to share! Co-sponsored by Friends of King Library. Hosted by General Collections-Reference Department.