It’s that time of year again! The Almaden Branch Library’s wildly popular annual Fall Book Sale is back.
The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Almaden Library. You can feel even better about your purchases knowing that all proceeds will go to benefit the library’s special programs and services.
Watch teens ages 12-18 perform in the 2012 Teen Talent Show finale. Performances may include singing, dancing, comedy, magic, or other special talent.
All performers are the first and second place winners of the six local branch competitions. Each individual or group contestant will perform for up to 5 minutes.
Become engrossed by Shakespeare’s Macbeth, a gripping tale of the tragic consequences of misguided ambition. Macbeth begins the tale as a heroic warrior returning from battle. As he succumbs to his irrational desire to become ruler through any means possible, the choices he makes result in his inevitable downfall.
Although Macbeth is both an agent and victim of malevolence, his keen insight and imagination allow him to observe the folly and torment of choosing evil over good. Even as he yields to his temptations to usurp the Scottish throne, he recognizes that violence will beget violence, and ultimately end in disaster.
The play is at Almaden Branch Library on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 from 5:30-6:30pm. Post-show Q&A with the cast at 6:30pm.
Almaden Valley teens have the opportunity to learn how to write a great essay for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).
In this workshop presented by Kaplan Test Prep, get advice about what essay graders are looking for, as well as strategies on writing effective essays.
This workshop will include practice essay writing and evaluation.
The workshop is at Almaden Branch Library on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 from 6:30-8:30pm.
Learn about urban forests and how to take care of the trees in our community. This workshop features a fun presentation for kids ages 6-12, as well as information for adults about how to get a tree for a small donation.
This workshop is presented in partnership with Our City Forest. The mission of Our City Forest is to cultivate a green and healthy San José metropolis by engaging community members in the appreciation, protection, growth and maintenance of our urban ecosystem, especially our urban forest.
The workshop is at Almaden Branch Library on Friday, March 16, 2012 from 3:30-4:30pm.
See the animals of Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in one hour – right here in Almaden Valley. See reptiles, mammals, birds, arachnids, and insects. Learn about their habitats and way of living. Happy Hollow takes great pride and fun in educating adults and children. A perfect event for families. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo will be at the Almaden Library on February 15, 2012 from 6-7pm.
Kids will use craft paper, rubber stamps, stickers, die-cuts of holiday symbols, and more to create unique, handmade holiday cards for their friends, family, and relatives.
Almaden Library now offers collections of e-book titles for downloading on iPads, Soni Reader, Kindle, and other devices.
Attend a free performance by musician Cliff Winnig at the Almaden Branch Library on October 1. Learn about this unique instrument as well as enjoying the music played by this accomplished artist. For more information visit http://www.sjpl.org/almaden
Photo Courtesy of NASA
NASA Solar System Ambassador, Eric B. Norris, will be presenting an exciting multimedia update on current NASA interplanetary missions.
