Michael entertains children of all ages with an amazing 15-minute performance,

juggling as many as 7 balls and 5 clubs. A 30-minute juggling workshop, led by Michael, will follow the performance.

This program is made possible through the generous contributions of the Friends of the Santa Teresa Branch Library.

Date: Saturday, June 23rd, 2012

Time: 3:30pm

Place: Santa Teresa Branch Library Community Room

Older children and their families are invited to create a wave machine with duct tape, wooden skewers and soft candy at this educational activity designed for children ages eight and older.

This program will take place at several library locations, including:

Pearl Avenue Branch Library
Friday, September 16, 2011 @ 11:00 am

Rose Garden Branch Library
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 @ 3:30 pm

Santa Teresa Branch Library
Friday, September 23, 2011 @ 3:30pm

Edenvale Branch Library
Monday, September 26, 2011 @ 4:00 pm

Almaden Branch Library
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 @ 4:00 pm

Do you know what your toothbrush really does when you’re at school?

This summer, challenge your imaginative skills with the Society of Young Inklings

writing challenge, presented in collaboration with San José Public Library.

Step One: Create Your Character

Transform an everyday object into a character. Anything is possible: Bananas

in Peril, Flashlights in Love, or a Hose on the Fritz.

Step Two: Take Your Character On The Town

Take your character on four outings. On each outing, snap your character‘s

photo and write an account of their extraordinary tale.

Step Three: Submit Your Writing

Submit your episodes to the Society of Young Inklings between June 1 and

August 15, 2011—We’ll post them on the Caught on Camera blog.

Step Four: Celebrate!

Participants who complete the challenge are invited to an exclusive celebration

on August 20, 2011  at the Willow Glen Branch Library; complete with a Skype visit from author, Lisa Yee,

games and, of course, delicious treats!

For more information, please visit caught-on-camera.younginklings.com

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

Boys and girls do you like playing with Legos? Then the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library is the place to be. We'll be having Lego Time on Tuesdays, May 10, 17 and 24 starting at 4:00PM. We'll bring the legos, you just need to bring your imagination! Also if you're looking for lego books that you can borrow the library has some titles you might enjoy. Check them out!

Now that the rains have come and gone it is finally beginning to feel like Spring! For many, this season is the start of spending lots of time outdoors and making new friends--so why not combine the two? The San José Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is hosting a series of Spring Fling Egg Hunts and Events citywide throughout this month . The events, all of which are open to the public, are designed to promote outdoor activities and healthy exercise. The Spring Fling will have everything from Rabbit Runs to Egg-on-a-Spoon Skate Races. Please visit www.sanjoseca.gov/prns for more information. For questions, contact Mona Favorite-Hill at 408-793-5589 or mona.favoritehill@sanjoseca.gov.