Learn a language online with Mango Languages!   You are invited to see a demonstration at the Edenavle Branch Library on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 11:00 am.

Mango Languages can teach you conversation skills for a great variety of languages, including Spanish, French, and Vietnamese.  ESL courses are also available with Mango Languages.  This useful service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week from the library’s website.

You can find Mango Languages by visiting our Databases Page, then click on "Learn A Language" found under "Subject Specific Resources."   Click on "Mango Languages" then create a profile.   If you are using a computer outside of the library, you will need to enter your library card and pin number.

Happy learning!

The Edenvale Branch Library is happy to present the "Critters & Continents Puppet Show" by Tony Borders on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 11:00 am.

Families will learn about different continents and hear from the special animals who live there! Tony Borders, puppeteer, magician and ventriloquist, will present this fun show for the entire family in the Edenvale Branch Library Community Room.

Check out Tony Borders' website to see pictures of some awesome puppets!

This delightful show will also be presented at the following locations:

• Willow Glen Branch Library - Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 11:00 am
   
• East San José Carnegie Branch Library - Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 6:00 pm
   
• West Valley Branch Library - Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 3:30 pm
   
• Joyce Ellington Branch Library - Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 4:00 pm
   
• Evergreen Branch Library - Thursday, July 28, 2011 @ 4:00 pm

Coming this summer to a branch near you: Chess Classes tought by Rob Soul from Kids & Chess!

These six week long classes are a fun way to learn the basics and will create a solid foundation for future master chess players.

Rob has a great website to acccompany the classes, so even if you miss a session or two, you can follow along online.

Join us for this fun summer activity at one of these locations:

Joyce Ellington Branch: Mondays @ 5pm

Rose Garden Branch: Wednesdays @ 6pm
Almaden Branch: Thursdays @ 2pm
Santa Teresa Branch: Fridays @ 2pm

Hillview Branch: Saturdays @ 2pm

All classes will start in the first week of July except for Joyce Ellington Branch, where classes will start on 07/11.

Please sign up for the classes in person or by phone at the branch where the classes will be held.

And while you are waiting for the classes to start, check out one of our new chess books:

Checkmate for children : mastering the most important skill in chess

Chess in action : from first attack to checkmate

Chess for kids : how to play and win

Meriwest Credit Union offers a series of free personal finance workshops for San José Public Library customers througout the month of June.  Learn more about credit issues, identity theft, and financing a small business.

Workshops will be offered in the following topics:

• Credit Myths and Repair workshops,  will focus on basic issues surrounding managing credit and accessing your credit reports, for free.
• Identity Theft workshops, will provide you with tips on how to stay safe when using your debit and credit cards, managing sensitive documents, and how to avoid being a target of internet hackers.
• Access to Capital for Small Businesses, explains what financial institutions are looking for when underwriting small business loans and what entrepreneurs can do to improve their chances of approval of their loan request.

All workshops are FREE and open to the public.  No registration required.

Here is the schedule of workshops for June 2011: