Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. LibraryWeb site: www.sjlibrary.org Events: http://www.sjlibrary.org/about/e… (updated February 2009) Amenities: wifi, food/drink Description: Welcome to the largest library built at one time west of the Mississippi, an innovative and award-winning collaboration between the City of San José and San José State University that has created an invaluable community resource open and free to all. A feast for the mind, as well as the eyes, the King Library boasts a collection of roughly 1.9 million items, as well as delightful public art installations designed by renowned artist, Mel Chin, awaiting your discovery on every floor. The library provides access to unique collections like the Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies and the Martha Heasley Cox Center for Steinbeck Studies. For more information, visit www.sjlibrary.org .
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“Pride and Passion: the African-American Baseball Experience” (February 6 at 08:00am) Learn about the remarkable history of baseball's Negro leagues and the challenges and success of African-American baseball players. This richly illustrated exhibit will be a key feature of “Black History Month” at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library in February 2010. The Library — in collaboration ... (more)Past eventsCelebrating Jazz -- Photographs of an American Art Form Exhibit (April 1 at 09:00am) SJ Jazz presents a photo exhibition by four outstanding photographers. Andy Nozaka has been photographing jazz musicians since 1963, he has photographed jazz giants such as Dizzy Gillespie, James Moody, Louis Armstrong, Max Roach and Miles Davis just to name a few. Peter Maiden is a well known Salsa ... (more)SJ Jazz Speaker Series with Orrin Keepnews (April 1 at 7:00pm) Mr. Keepnews will be talking about the history and changing forms of Jazz. Orrin Keepnews is one of the most respected of all jazz producers. He has been involved in a countless number of important record dates. In addition to his work as a producer, Keepnews has written many liner notes and occasional ... (more)First Thursdays' Series - Struggle for Social Justice (April 3 at 7:30pm) For additional information, contact Stacy Mueller at (408) 808-2167 or stacy.mueller@sjlibrary.org. Sponsored by the California Room and the Cultural Heritage Center.
Held at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 5th Floor, Program Room 550, 150 E. San Fernando St., (408) 808-2167
SJ Jazz Speaker Series with Richard Scheinen (April 8 at 7:00pm) San Jose Mercury News Jazz writer, Richard Scheinin shares his views on what is jazz and how to listen to jazz. This event is for everyone.
Event held in Room 255/257, 2nd Floor
For more information, please visit www.sjlibrary.org and www.sanjosejazz.org or call (408) 288-7557 x2316.
SJ Jazz Speaker Series with Bob Parlocha (April 15 at 7:00pm) Bob Parlocha, a nationally know jazz expert and former program director/host of JKAZ "Dinner Jazz Show" of San Francisco, will be holding a talk about the history and changing forms of Jazz. Mr. Parlocha is a sensitive programmer, articulate spokesman for jazz, and astute analyst of the music scene. ... (more)San José Idol! – Teen Vocal Contest (April 19 at 2:00pm) Will you be the next San Jose Teen Idol? Are you in your school Choir? Are you taking singing lessons? Do you carry a good tune while in the shower? If you are 12-19 years old, then you can compete for a chance to win the San Jose Public Library's Second Annual San Jose Idol competition! Complete rules ... (more)Event location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, Exploration Room - Mezzanine, 150 E. San Fernando St., (408) 808-2183
SJ Jazz Speaker Series with John Santos (April 22 at 7:00pm) Percussionist, composer, writer and educator John Santos has surrounded his life with music. Mr. Santos currently directs the Machete Ensemble, a world-class Latin Jazz band of international renown and is recording and touring with the cuban piano phenom, Omas Sosa. Come and hear Mr. Santos speak about ... (more)Month of the Young Child, Featuring the 20th Annual San José Children’s Faire (April 26 at 11:00am) April is the “Month of the Young Child.” “Growing Up Green: Healthy Children, Healthy Families, Healthy Community” is the theme for this year’s San José Children’s Faire, which features family-oriented stage entertainment, special attractions, and activity booths offering hands-on activities ... (more)Event location: Discovery Meadow, Corner of Woz Way and W. San Carlos
SJ Jazz Speaker Series with Danya Stephens, Terrence Brewer and Johnathan Poretz (April 29 at 7:00pm) Danya Stephens, Straight-ahead jazz saxophonist; Terrence Brewer, Award-winning Jazz guitarist, composer, arranger and band leader; along with Johnathan Poretz, Jazz standards vocalist, will be speaking about the history of Jazz and the changing forms of music. This event is for everyone. Event ... (more)The Person in Front of You: Photographs from West Africa (May 3 at 7:00pm) 2nd Floor, Exhibit Area Sat, May 3 - Fri, Jun 20 All Library Open Hours "The Person in Front of You: Photographs from West Africa," features photos by Los Altos-based photographer David Pace and Kathy Knowles of Osu Children's Library Fund in Canada. David Pace is a lecturer in art and art history ... (more)Summer Reading Celebration (June 14 at 11:00am) Summer Reading Celebration “Catch the Reading Bug!” will be the theme of the 2008 Summer Reading Celebration for children from birth through grade 5 at San José Public Library and other Bay Area libraries. A complementary theme, “Metamorphosis @ your library,” invites concurrent teen participation. ... (more)5 ON FOURTH – Anniversary Celebration Kick-Off (September 6 at 10:00am) A month of activities celebrating the 5-Year milestone of a successful collaboration—the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, kicked off by a special day featuring exhibits and multicultural activities for all ages, both in the library and on Caret Plaza. Check the library website (www.sjlibrary.org) ... (more)5 ON FOURTH – a Month-long Anniversary Celebration (September 6 at 11:00am) A month of activities celebrating the 5-Year milestone of a successful collaboration—the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library—kicked off on September 6 with exhibits and multicultural activities for all ages. Activities highlight opportunities for learning together at San José’s landmark library. ... (more)Lunch Bunch (September 11 at 12:00pm) Discussion of the Bible open to Christian and non-Christians...topic for fall discussion is Why do Christians share their Faith? Event location: Room 390
Lunch Bunch (September 11 at 12:00pm)
Reading, Discussion and Book-signing featuring Rabih Alameddine (October 15 at 7:00pm) A reading of The Hakawati, by the author Rabih Alameddine, will be followed by discussion, and a book signing. Copies will be available for sale at the event. Donna Seaman, in Book List, says, "Alameddine, himself a brilliant hakawati (story teller) exuberantly reclaims and celebrates the art and wisdom ... (more)Soul of a People (September 12 at 12:00pm) Various discusses Writing America's Story. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library is sponsoring a series of events in conjunction with Soul of a People: Writing America’s Story, a new TV documentary on the Federal Writers’ Project to be broadcast in early fall on the Smithsonian Channel HD. The Library series begins with a screening of film ... (more)Kenneth Rexroth and the San francisco Poetry Renaissance (October 6 at 6:00pm) Proffesor Alan Soldofsky. Kenneth Rexroth, another Federal Writers’ Project contributor, went on to become one of the leading figures in the San Francisco Poetry Renaissance. Professor Alan Soldofsky discusses his life and works and presents some of Rexroth’s poetry. Part of a series “Soul of a People: Writing America's ... (more)Dramatic Adaptation of The Grapes of Wrath (October 6 at 7:30pm) Dr. Matthew Spangler. Dr. Matthew Spangler and members of the San Jose State University Theatre Dept, presents a dramatic adaptation of Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath. Part of a series “Soul of a People: Writing America's Story.” Admission is free. "Soul of a People” programs are made possible by a major grant from ... (more)“Eyes on the Sky: Unveiling of New Images from NASA’s Great Observatories” (November 17 at 12:00pm) Reawaken your curiosity about the world beyond terra firma. SJSU Professor Michael Kaufman explains the science behind the images as we unveil never-before-seen multi-wavelength views of a sector of deep space. The images were produced in collaboration by NASA’s Great Observatories— the Hubble Space ... (more)“Eyes on the Sky: The Universe— Yours to Discover” (November 21 at 12:00pm) Reawaken your curiosity about the world beyond terra firma. Enjoy lectures, films and craft activities designed to assist your personal discovery of the universe, astronomy and deep space exploration. There’s something for all ages. Get to know the real science that inspires popular science fiction. ... (more)Multiwavelength Images of the Milky Way (December 3 at 08:00am) Exhibit thru 2010, All Library Open Hours , Fourth Street Lobby Learn about the varying ways that NASA’s Great Observatories explore the night sky with their specialized telescopes. View an amazing, full-color composite image of a sector of the Milky Way. Continue your voyage of astronomical discovery ... (more) |
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