Love taking photographs?

Submit your original photo, with a theme of night time, and you could win a prize!

There are two contests at Edenvale Branch Library: one for Teens (ages 12-17), and one for Adults.

Both contests have the same rules and prize for the winner: $50 dollar gift certificate to San José Camera and Video.

The contest deadline has been extended to Thursday July 19th, 2012 at 4:00 PM.

You must come in to the library to get an entry form.

This program is part of the Summer Reading Celebration 2012.

Other night photo examples:

Love taking photographs?

Submit your original photo, with a theme of nighttime, and you could win a prize!

There are two contests at Almaden Branch Library: one for Teens (12-17), and one for Adults.

Both contests have the same rules and prize for the winner: $50 dollar gift certificate to San José Camera and Video.

The contest ends on July 14th, 2012 and winners announced on July 18th, 2012.

You must come in to the library to get an entry form.

This program is part of the Summer Reading Celebration 2012.

Other night photo examples:

According to the weatherman, the next week will look something like this!  Don't despair kids, though, about the dreary weather! You can enter Vineland Library's October Bookmark contest for kids and teens!

The children's bookmark contest will be judged by differing grade levels: K-1, 2-3, and 4-5 and runs from 10/1-31/11. Creative is best! Just show us why you love the Vineland Library! If you go to school at Guadalupe, Noddin, Lietz, Almaden, or Allen at Steinbeck, I have already either dropped off the entries at your school or mailed the information to the principal. If you don't go to those schools, we also have entries at the Vineland Library. Just drop off your entry at Vineland Library's Information Desk by 10/31 to be entered into our fun contest!

The teen bookmark contest will be judged by the following grade levels:& 6-8 and 9-12 and also runs from 10/1-31/11. I saw some fine entries last year and hope to see some excellent work this year, too! If you go to school at Dartmouth, Union Middle, Pioneer, Branham, or Leigh, I have already dropped off the entries at your school or mailed the information to the principal. If you don't go to these schools, we have entries at the Vineland Library. Just drop off your entry at Vineland Library's Information Desk by 10/31 to be entered into our cool contest!

The winning entries will be passed out as bookmarks in November and December. Winning entrants will also be invited to the presentation ceremony on 11/10 @ 5pm!

Thanks to all the school personnel who help with this annual event!

If you're 12-18 years old and like to take photos or are just beginning here is a contest just right for you! We're inviting teens to show us why they love the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library by taking a photo showing why this library is special to them! You can print out this entry form and return it to the Children's Room at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library by April 30. There will be cool prizes so don't miss this chance to be a winner. The library has many books on basic photography to get you started or give you ideas. Be creative and take a chance!

Show off your unique talent and win prizes, too!

Do you sing, love to dance, do stand-up comedy or have a unique talent??? Compete in our first round of Teen Talent Show competitions to win prizes and a spot at our final talent show event on Saturday, May 21st at the Almaden Branch Library. 

Visit a participating library to sign-up!

Registration packets will be available at all San José Public Library locations. Participants must submit their registration form at the one location where they want to compete.

Check out pictures of past Teen Talent Show Competitions

Regional Competitions: Prizes 1st place $50, 2nd place $25, 3rd $10 

Saturday, April 23

Berryessa Branch Library @ Noon

Joyce Ellington Branch Library @ 2 pm

Santa Teresa Branch Library @ 2 pm

West Valley Branch Library @ 2 pm

Saturday , April 30

Cambrian Branch Library @ 2 pm

Evergreen Branch Library @ 2 pm

Final Competition:   Prizes 1st place $250, 2nd place $150, 3rd place $50   

Saturday, May 21 from 3-5 p.m.

Join us for the grand finale of Teen Talent Show 2011 at the Almaden Branch Library.

The first and second place winners from our local contests will compete for the honor of becoming the San José Teen Talent 2011.  Come early and bring your family and friends to cheer on your favorite talent!

Here is a list of the finalists:

• Sandra Henschke, age 18, singer
• CA Lights Knight (musicians): Preston Yeung, age 15 -Stephanie Wu, age 15 -Ying-Tsung (Mike) Liu, age 16
• Oscar Cruz, age 16, dancer
• Cameo Walker, age 17, singer
• Nicole Adams, age 17, rap artist
• Paul Arellano, age 15, graphic novel story teller
• Daniel Vo, age  12 , card tricks
• Mitchell Lujan, age 17,  singer/guitarist/songwriter
• Aline Hoang & Alison Tran: violinists (both age 13)
• Saee Bhide , age 16,   singer/guitarist/songwriter
• Saba Gebremedhin, age 14, singer

Thank you to all the talented teens that participated in this year's talent show!

The 2011 Teen Talent Show winners are ....

• First place: Saee Bhide, singer/guitarist/songwriter
• Second place: Sandra Henschke, singer
• Third place: Mitchell Lujan, singer/guitarist/songwriter

Congratulations to the winners!!

Have a blast with our Friday Fun. Every Friday at 4 PM, our library is offering different family fun activities such as Movie Afternoon, Wii Tournament, Board Games, Contests, and Crafts. No Sign-Up necessary.

1^st Friday (4/1)  – Wii Tournament at 4 PM for Children and 5 PM for Teens

2^nd Friday (4/8)  – Game Day. Play board games

3^rd Friday (4/15) – Movie Day.  Popcorn and refreshments will be served

4^th Friday (4/22) – Craft – Make a craft for Earth Day 

5^th Friday (4/29) – Chalk Art Contest. Celebrating the Month of the Young Child, youths can compete in this fun and exciting outdoor contest. Fun prizes in addition to Target gift cards will be awarded to our winners.

In addition to other events at Tully Community Branch Library, Friday Fun is not only enjoyable but an opportunity for youths ages 13 or older to volunteer and obtain community services hours. You just need to attend our teensReach meeting and training that takes place on the Third Wednesday of the month at Tully Branch Library. If you have any questions, please email chieu.nguyen@sjlibrary.org.