Events and Programs: Pearl Avenue Branch LibrarySJLibrary.org

Get That Job!

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Mar 1 All Library Open Hours

We want to help you get that dream job! Meet with a librarian to start a resume, practice interviewing skills, or search for jobs online. Make your one-hour appointment today by signing up at the reference desk or by calling (408) 808-3053.
Pre-registration required

Growing Up Asian in America 2009 Exhibit

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 30 All Library Open Hours

Each year the Asian Pacific Fund sponsors a contest and invites young Asian-Americans from all across the Bay area to submit entries. This year's theme was "Change - if you could change one thing to make the world a better place, what would it be?" Entries could be in the form of essays or artwork of different types. This year's winners feature many from the South Bay.

We invite you to visit Pearl Avenue Branch Library during November to view this year's award-winning submissions. The Asian Pacific Fund gives thousands of dollars of awards each year in the form of scholarship money to the students whose outstanding work has been judged worthy of being included on these display panels.

Holiday Card Craft

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sat, Nov 7 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM; Community Room

Professional card maker, Bharathi, will show you how to make beautiful cards for the holidays.

Internet Adventures

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sat, Nov 7 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Tech Center

Learn the basics of navigating the Internet, setting up an email, and more.

Bay Area Youth Music Society Concert

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sat, Nov 7 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Come and enjoy a performance from the most talented classical musicians in the Bay Area. Enjoy these delightful children playing piano, violin and singing.

Pearl Avenue Branch Book Scouts

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mon, Nov 9 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Children in 1st through 6th grade earn badges to gain honorary library ranks such as library clerk and librarian. Earned badges are based on knowing library skills such as alphabetizing books, knowing the Dewey Decimal Classification System for non-fiction books, knowing the parts of a book, and using research skills to do homework. This program is made possible by the generous contributions of the Friends of the Pearl Avenue Branch Library.

Integral Tai Chi

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mon, Nov 9 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Integral Tai Chi is a self-healing system that integrates tai chi, yoga, relaxation and meditation to heal the mind, body and spirit. This comprehensive approach involves a series of 10 body movement postures each designed to increase balance, awareness, endurance, flexibility, flow, concentration, energy and spiritual transformation. Integral Tai Chi can be easily learned and practiced for all ages and body types.

Social Security Support Services

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tue, Nov 10 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Don't Stand in Line, Go Online. Jumpstart your Retirement and/or Disability claim by going online at www.socialsecurity.gov. Social Security's website is now even easier to use.

Representatives from the Social Security Administration Office will be at Pearl Avenue Branch Library to answer questions and help you navigate their website.

Knit and Crochet Club

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tue, Nov 10 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Community Room

Have a knitting or crochet project? Join Pearl Avenue's new knit and crochet club, meeting the second Tuesday each month. All ages are welcome, as are beginners. Enjoy some social time with fellow needle workers. Some yarn and supplies will be provided courtesy of the Friends of the Pearl Avenue Branch Library.

Foreclosure Intervention Workshop

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tue, Nov 10 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Having trouble making mortgage payments? Learn how to compile documentation, write letters to your lender, and who to talk to at the lender's office. The workshop is co-sponsored by the San Jose Public Library and the Neighborhood Housing Services of Silicon Valley.

Read-a-Book Club

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thu, Nov 12 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

This book club meets monthly and reads both fiction and non-fiction. If you'd like to find out what the book is for this month, contact the library at (408) 808-3053.

Wii for Adults

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thu, Nov 12 11:00 AM

Come get fit and have fun with light exercise gaming of bowling, tennis, baseball, and more!

Wii for Teens

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thu, Nov 12 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Teen Room

Have fun, meet new friends and get fit with wii games at the Pearl Avenue Branch. This is a weekly event.

Integral Tai Chi

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thu, Nov 12 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Integral Tai Chi is a self-healing system that integrates tai chi, yoga, relaxation and meditation to heal the mind, body and spirit. This comprehensive approach involves a series of 10 body movement postures each designed to increase balance, awareness, endurance, flexibility, flow, concentration, energy and spiritual transformation. Integral Tai Chi can be easily learned and practiced for all ages and body types.

Internet Adventures

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sat, Nov 14 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Tech Center

Learn the basics of navigating the Internet, setting up an email, and more.

Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sat, Nov 14 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Meet Fala, the non-releaseable albino crow and learn about her as well as local wildlife and rehabilitation efforts.