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

Partners in Reading New Learner Orientation

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sat, Nov 21 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Are you an adult 18 years or older? Can you speak English? Do you read or write below the high school level? Can you meet for 6 months or more with a volunteer tutor? Do you live or work in San José?

If you said Yes to these questions, please call Partners in Reading at (408) 808-2361 or come by our office at the San José Public Library, 150 E. San Fernando St., San José, CA 95112 to learn more about our New Learner Orientation on November 21.
Pre-registration required

Friends of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Book Sale

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sat, Nov 21 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Library Bookstore Patio Area, SJSU Entrance.

The Friends of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library are having a book sale. Support your library by supporting this great event, where you'll find a wide selection of books as well as media. Revenues from the sale are donated to the King Library for a variety of programs that benefit the community. Pricing: $1.00 for hardcover books, $.50 for soft cover books. Parking is available in the 4th Street Garage. For more information on the sale or to volunteer, please contact our Bookstore at (408) 808-2681.

Expanding Our Vision

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sat, Nov 21 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM; Rm. 225/229, 2nd Floor

Michael Kaufman - SJSU Professor of Physics & Astronomy - explains what we can learn from multi-wavelength astronomy. Followed by Q&A. Before leaving, be sure to take a look at the unique images from NASA's Great Observatories on display in the Fourth Street Lobby through 2010. Event celebrates the International Year of Astronomy (2009). Check our web page for related events. Co-sponsored by the Friends of King Library.

Explore Deep Space on Film

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sat, Nov 21 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Teen Center, 3rd Floor

A mix of documentary and science fiction films - to be announced. Start times: 12:00 PM and 3 PM. For teens, 12 - 18. Event celebrates the International Year of Astronomy (2009). Check our web page for related events. Co-sponsored by the Friends of King Library.

Eyes on the Sky: The Universe - Yours to Discover

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sat, Nov 21 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Various Locations

Indulge your curiosity about the world beyond terra firma. Enjoy film, stories and craft activities designed to inspire personal discovery of the universe, astronomy and deep space exploration. Appropriate for kids K-6 and their families. Event celebrates the International Year of Astronomy (2009) and the yearlong exhibit in the Fourth Street Lobby of deep space images produced by NASA's Great Observatories. Check our web page for related events.

Meteorites & the Origin of the Solar System

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sat, Nov 21 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM; Rm. 225/229, 2nd Floor

Monika Kress - SJSU Assistant Professor of Astronomy and Physics - explains what meteorties tell us about the origin of the solar system. Followed by Q& A. Meteorite samples will be on display. Event celebrates the International Year of Astronomy (2009). Check our web page for related events. Co-sponsored by the Friends of King Library.

A Space Telescope's Hunt for Inhabitable Planets

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sat, Nov 21 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM; Rm. 225/229, 2nd Floor

Natalie Batalha - SJSU Associate Professor of Physics & Astronomy - presents a talk about the Kepler Space Mission. Followed by Q&A. Event celebrates the International Year of Astronomy (2009). Check our web page for related events. Co-sponsored by the Friends of King Library.

NASA Missions Update

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sat, Nov 21 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM; Rm. 225/229, 2nd Floor

Eric Norris - NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador - shares the latest on current NASA unmanned missions such as the Mars rovers, Cassini, Messenger, etc. Followed by Q&A. Event celebrates the International Year of Astronomy (2009). Check our web page for related events. Co-sponsored by the Friends of King Library.

Eyes on the Sky - Night Sky Viewing

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sat, Nov 21 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM; Campus Lawn beyond Caret Plaza

SJSU Phsyics Club members assist your telescope-enhanced viewing of the night sky. Event celebrates the International Year of Astronomy (2009) and the yearlong exhibit in the Fourth Street Lobby of deep space images produced by NASA's Great Observatories. Check our web page for related events.

Friends of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Book Sale

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sun, Nov 22 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Library Bookstore Patio Area, SJSU Entrance.

The Friends of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library are having a book sale. Support your library by supporting this great event, where you'll find a wide selection of books as well as media. Revenues from the sale are donated to the King Library for a variety of programs that benefit the community. Pricing: $5.00 Bag Sale - all the books you can fit into a shopping bag. Bags will be provided by the Friends Group. Parking is available in the 4th Street Garage. For more information on the sale or to volunteer, please contact our Bookstore at (408) 808-2681.

Social Workers in the Library

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mon, Nov 23 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Children's Exploration Room, Mezzanine Level (above Children's Room)

Social Workers in the Library is offered every fourth Monday night. You may take advantage of a free one-to-one 20-minute consultation with a member of the National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter. This is not a client/social worker session; it is information and referral only. Obtain basic information on topics such as:

Education
Emergency Services - food, clothing, housing and crisis support
Employment
Family Matters - parenting, childcare, elder issues and domestic violence
Health Improvement - mental, physical and health insurance
Immigration
Support Groups - men, women and teens

To request an appointment: Call (408) 808-2350 on the fourth Monday of the month. Calls will be accepted starting at 8:00 AM until all openings are filled.
Pre-registration required