Santa Clara City Library - Calendar of Events

		The Santa Clara City Library has scheduled the following events, to be presented at 2635 Homestead Road, unless otherwise indicated. This schedule is subject to change without notice. For information, telephone (408) 615-2900






		Public Computer Training: Internet/Catalog Basics. Thursday, 9:30—10:30 a.m. Central Park Library Technology Training Center. This class is for those with little or no Internet experience—however, some skill with a computer mouse is required. The instructor will demonstrate and provide hands-on instruction in using a browser to navigate the Internet and for finding materials in the Library’s catalog. (Occasionally this class is offered in Chinese.) Need help using the mouse? Ask a Tech Aide or Reference Librarian to set up the “Mousing Around” program (http://www.pbclibrary.org/mousing/intro.htm) on a computer for you. Practice and get a chance to learn at your own pace. Please sign up in advance at the Technology Center or second floor Reference Desk by calling (408) 615-2900.
		Genealogy Program: Beginner's Seminar: Part Two. Saturday, 1:00 -- 4:00 p.m. Central Park Library Cedar Room. Topics: (1) Searching the U.S. Census. (2) Using the Internet for genealogy research. Please bring notepaper and pencil. RSVP between March 26-May 1 on a sign-up sheet in the Central Park Library Heritage Pavilion, or by leaving your name and phone number at (408) 615-2986, or by sending your RSVP to scchgs@hotmail.com. Free. For more information, call (408) 615-2909.
		Public Computer Training: Using Google to search the Internet. Monday, 9:30—11:30 a.m., Central Park Library Technology Training Center. Learn how to use the Internet and Internet resources for schoolwork and home use. The 2 hour class is friendly and paced to your speed. The instructor, Daniel M. Russell is a research scientist at Google where he works in the area of search quality, with a focus on understanding what makes Google users happy in their use of web searches. He studies how people do their searches, trying to understand the most common traps and pathways to successful searches. Students are encouraged to bring questions. Instruction will be hands-on. Please sign up in advance at the Technology Center or second floor Reference Desk by calling (408) 615-2900. Board of Library Trustees Meeting 7:00 p.m. Library Board Room.
		Special Author Program: Lisa Lutz, The Curse of the Spellmans. Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., Central Park Library Cedar Room. West coast author Lisa Lutz's new novel, The Curse of the Spellmans, follows her funny irreverent 2007 debut, The Spellman Files. Izzy, zany licensed private investigator, works for the family detective business in SAn Francisco. Come hear Ms. Lutz talk about the antics and capers of this hilarious dysfunctional family of sleuths! Her lively story of suspicion, eavesdropping, and surprise should appeal to both teens and adults. Sign up for this free author event at the Library’s Reference Desk, or call (408) 615-2900.
		Anime Film Program. Saturday, 12:30 p.m. Central Park Cedar Room. No-Name Anime presents an afternoon of Anime. Check their website for more information http://www.nnanime.com. For grades 7 to adult. No sign ups required.
		Public Computer Training: Internet Search Strategies. Thursday, 9:30—10:30 a.m., Central Park Library Technology Training Center.This class goes beyond the basics of Internet searching by offering students search tips and Internet resources for improving searches. The class also will cover searching for maps and driving directions, and other informative topics. Students are encouraged to bring questions. Instruction will be hands-on. Please sign up in advance at the Technology Center or second floor Reference Desk by calling (408) 615-2900.
		Foundation & Friends of the Santa Clara Library Booksale Saturday 10AM - 2PM (open at 9AM for Friends Members). Cedar Room or Redwood Room, as space allows. Pick up some wonderful books and help support the library! Books sell for $5 / brown grocery bag. Typically over 300 boxes of fiction & nonfiction books available. For more information call Maria Daane at (408) 615-2987.
		Genealogy Program: "Portuguese Heritage in Santa Clara County and California," Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Central Park Library Cedar Room. Al Dutra is President of the Board of Directors of the Portuguese Historical Museum (http://www.portuguesemuseum.org) located in San Jose's Kelley Park. He is also involved with 'Portuguese Heritage Publications of California'. He will discuss the heritage of the Portuguese in Santa Clara County. Learn about artifacts in the Portuguese Imperio at History San Jose and about books and other resources on the history of the Portuguese in California and Santa Clara Valley. For more information, call (408) 615-2909.
		Special Program: SBA: Your Small Business Resource - a Small Business Administration Workshop. Wednesday 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., Central Park Library Redwood Room. Join this free, 2-hour workshop where small business owners and prospective small business entrepreneurs will learn how the programs of the U.S. Small Business Adminstration (SBA) can help them start, manage, and grow their companies. Experts from SBA and its resource partners will provide practical information on SBA's three main program areas: - management training and counseling - access to financing - access to federal government contracting opportunities Program benefits, eligibility requirements, and application procedures also will be covered. If you are thinking of starting a small business, or simply want to expand your existing business, this SBA workshop is for you! Stop by the Reference Desk or call (408) 615-2900 to reserve a place at the workshop.
		Health and Wellness Program: What is Asthma and other allergies - How to deal with these conditions. Saturday, 10:00—11:30 a.m. Central Park Library Cedar Room. Dr. Sulochina Lulla from Kaiser Permanente Allergy Department and past chair for Breathe California will be givng a presentation on what is asthma and other allergies.
		Library Closed - Memorial Day (Monday)



		Special Program: NASA Space Missions: Mars Phoenix and Mercury Messenger. Wed., June 4, 2008. NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Eric Norris returns with another multi-media presentation on recent space missions. The Mars Phoenix Mission will be sniffing the Martian arctic soils for chemistry that could support life; the Mercury Messenger Mission is the first spacecraft to visit Mercury since Mariner 10. This event (for 6th graders and up) will be held in the Central Park Library Redwood Room at 7:00 p.m. on June 4. See the event flyer, and sign up for this free program at the Reference Desk, or call (408) 615-2900.
		Public Computer Training: Internet Basics in Chinese. Thursday, 9:30—10:30 a.m. Central Park Library Technology Training Center. This class is for those with little or no Internet experience—however, some skill with a computer mouse is required. The instructor will demonstrate and provide hands-on instruction in using a browser to navigate the Internet. For those with more experience and those who would like to gain more proficiency in their search stategies, please sign up for the Internet Intermediate in Chinese on June 19, 2008. Need help using the mouse? Ask a Tech Aide or Reference Librarian to set up the “Mousing Around” program (http://www.pbclibrary.org/mousing/intro.htm) on a computer for you. Practice and get a chance to learn at your own pace. Please sign up in advance at the Technology Center or second floor Reference Desk by calling (408) 615-2900.
		Public Computer Training: Internet/Catalog Basics. Thursday, 9:30—10:30 a.m. Central Park Library Technology Training Center. This class is for those with little or no Internet experience—however, some skill with a computer mouse is required. The instructor will demonstrate and provide hands-on instruction in using a browser to navigate the Internet and for finding materials in the Library’s catalog. (Occasionally this class is offered in Chinese.) Need help using the mouse? Ask a Tech Aide or Reference Librarian to set up the “Mousing Around” program (http://www.pbclibrary.org/mousing/intro.htm) on a computer for you. Practice and get a chance to learn at your own pace. Please sign up in advance at the Technology Center or second floor Reference Desk by calling (408) 615-2900.
		Health and Wellness Program: Healthy Cooking with Kids. Saturday, 10:30—11:30 a.m. On the side of the Central Park Library. Start off the morning with a Pacific Coast Farmers Market Chef and learn ways to cook quick and healthy summer meals. Anime Film Program. Saturday, 12:30 p.m. Central Park Cedar Room. No-Name Anime presents an afternoon of Anime. Check their website for more information http://www.nnanime.com. For grades 7 to adult. No sign ups required.
		Public Computer Training: Internet Intermediate in Chinese. Thursday, 9:30—10:30 a.m. Central Park Library Technology Training Center. This class is for those with more Internet experience and those who would like to gain more proficiency in their search strategies. Finding Chinese materials in the Library Catalog also will be demonstrated. Please sign up in advance at the Technology Center or second floor Reference Desk by calling (408) 615-2900.
		Foundation & Friends of the Santa Clara Library Booksale Saturday 10AM - 2PM (open at 9AM for Friends Members). Cedar Room or Redwood Room, as space allows. Pick up some wonderful books and help support the library! Books sell for $5 / brown grocery bag. Typically over 300 boxes of fiction & nonfiction books available. For more information call Maria Daane at (408) 615-2987.
		Public Computer Training: Internet Search Strategies. Thursday, 9:30—10:30 a.m., Central Park Library Technology Training Center.This class goes beyond the basics of Internet searching by offering students search tips and Internet resources for improving searches. The class also will cover searching for maps and driving directions, and other informative topics. Students are encouraged to bring questions. Instruction will be hands-on. Please sign up in advance at the Technology Center or second floor Reference Desk by calling (408) 615-2900.
		Health and Wellness Program: Kaiser Permanente Presents Live Theatre. Saturday, 10:30—11:30 a.m. Central Park Library Cedar Room. Families are invited to watch an awardwinning performance of Kaiser Permanente's Educational Theatre Program. It provides health information through the engaging medium of live theatre. Kids will love the show!



		Library Closed - Independence Day (Friday)
		Public Computer Training: Internet/Catalog Basics. Thursday, 9:30—10:30 a.m. Central Park Library Technology Training Center. This class is for those with little or no Internet experience—however, some skill with a computer mouse is required. The instructor will demonstrate and provide hands-on instruction in using a browser to navigate the Internet and for finding materials in the Library’s catalog. (Occasionally this class is offered in Chinese.) Need help using the mouse? Ask a Tech Aide or Reference Librarian to set up the “Mousing Around” program (http://www.pbclibrary.org/mousing/intro.htm) on a computer for you. Practice and get a chance to learn at your own pace. Please sign up in advance at the Technology Center or second floor Reference Desk by calling (408) 615-2900.
		Public Computer Training: Internet Search Strategies. Thursday, 9:30—10:30 a.m., Central Park Library Technology Training Center.This class goes beyond the basics of Internet searching by offering students search tips and Internet resources for improving searches. The class also will cover searching for maps and driving directions, and other informative topics. Students are encouraged to bring questions. Instruction will be hands-on. Please sign up in advance at the Technology Center or second floor Reference Desk by calling (408) 615-2900.