Everyone in their lives comes upon a stumbling block and has no idea where to turn.

Social Workers in the Library are here for you. Let the volunteer social workers help you navigate through the maze of agencies in the community designed to serve your needs.

At King Library: Monday, May 6, 2013  6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Call: 1-408-808-2350

At East Branch Library: Wednesday, May 15, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Call: 1-408-808-3075

(bilingual Spanish/English speaking social worker onsite at East Branch)

Make an appointment to get a FREE 20 minute session of information and referral or advice, from a member of the National Association of Social Workers. Everyone at some point in their lives could use the advice of a social worker. Our volunteer social workers are offering it - Free of Charge.

Social Workers in the Library, is a partnership between the San José Public Library, San José State University's School of Social Work,  National Association Of Social Workers - California Chapter, and the SJSU School of Library and Information Services.

NEED HELP?  Help is here: Social Workers in the Library

At King Library: Every 1^st and 4^th Mondays of the month, 6:00 – 8:00 PM.

Call: 1-408-808-2350 to schedule an appointment

At East Branch Library: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

Call: 1-408-808-3075

Is something happening in your life that you have questions about concerning:

• Education
• Emergency Services- food/clothing/housing and crisis support
• Employment
• Family Matters- parenting, childcare, divorce, elder issues and domestic violence
• Health Improvement- mental, physical and health insurance
• Immigration
• Support Groups- men, women and teens

Make an appointment to get a FREE 20 minute session of information and referral or advice, from a member of the National Association of Social Workers. Everyone at some point in their lives could use the advice of a social worker. Our volunteer social workers are offering it - Free of Charge.

Social Workers in the Library, is a partnership between the San José Public Library, San José State University's School of Social Work,  National Association Of Social Workers - California Chapter, and the SJSU School of Library and Information Services.

NEED HELP?  

Help is here:  Social Workers in the Library

At King Library: Every 1^st and 4^th Mondays of the month, 6 – 8 p.m.

Call: 1-408-808-2350 to schedule an appointment

At East Branch Library: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6-8 p.m.

Call: 1-408-808-3075

Is something happening in your life that you have questions about concerning:

• Education
• Emergency Services - food/clothing/housing and crisis support
• Employment
• Family Matters - parenting, childcare, divorce, elder issues and domestic violence
• Health Improvement - mental, physical and health insurance
• Immigration
• Support Groups - men, women and teens

Make an appointment to get a FREE 20 minute session of information and referral or advice, from a member of the National Association of Social Workers. Everyone at some point in their lives could use the advice of a social worker. Our volunteer social workers are offering it - Free of Charge.

Social Workers in the Library, is a partnership between the San José Public Library, San José State University's School of Social Work,  National Association Of Social Workers - California Chapter, and the SJSU School of Library and Information Services.

  Have you ever wondered what your baby is trying to say to you? Find out how to communicate with your baby by learning the basics of baby sign language at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. Stefanie Jatta an American Sign Language (ASL) trained instructor will teach you the benefits of and how to do signing with your baby. Workshops will be held on the 4^th Friday of each month from January through April at 11:30am.

Also returning in January to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library is our Baby Lapsit storytime for non-walkers. This storytime is especially tailored to babies 0-12 months old with an accompanying adult. Enjoy age appropriate books, rhymes and music. The program will be held on the 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd Fridays of every month at 11:30am with a Stay and Play session following.

Can’t make it to the Dr. King Library for these baby programs? Check out your local branch library for materials on Baby Sign Language, Rhymes for Babies and Parenting in general. Here are a few Baby Sign Language suggestions…

• The Baby Signing Bible: Baby Sign Language Made Easy by Laura Berg, 2012
•  The Complete Guide to Baby Sign Language by Tracey Porpora, 2011
• Baby Songs (DVD), 2010
• Babies & Toddlers 2 (DVD), 2010
• Superbaby: 12 ways to give your child a head start in the first 3 years by Jenn Berman, 2010

NEED HELP?  Help is here:  Social Workers in the Library

At King Library: Every 1^st and 4^th Mondays of the month, 6 – 8 p.m.

Call: (408) 808-2350

Or

At Biblioteca Latinoamericana – offered once a month – every 3^rd Wed. of the month 6 – 8 p.m. (Spanish/English bilingual Social Worker available)

Call: (408) 294-1237

Is something happening in your life that you have questions about concerning:

• Education
• Emergency Services - food/clothing/housing and crisis support
• Employment
• Family Matters - parenting, childcare, divorce, elder issues and domestic violence
• Health Improvement - mental, physical and health insurance
• Immigration
• Support Groups - men, women and teens

Make an appointment to get a FREE 20 minute session of information and referral or advice, from a member of the National Association of Social Workers. Everyone at some point in their lives could use the advice of a social worker. Our volunteer social workers are offering it - Free of Charge.

Social Workers in the Library, is a partnership between the San José Public Library, San José State University's School of Social Work,  National Association Of Social Workers - California Chapter, and the SJSU School of Library and Information Services.

NEED HELP?  

Help is here:  Social Workers in the Library

At King Library: Every 1^st and 4^th Mondays of the month, 6 – 8 p.m.

Next session: Monday, September 24th

Call: 808-2350

Or

At Biblioteca Latinoamericana – offered once a month – every 3^rd Wed. of the month 6 – 8 p.m. (Spanish/English bilingual Social Worker available)

Next session: Wed. October 17th

Call: 294-1237

Is something happening in your life that you have questions about concerning:

• Education
• Emergency Services - food/clothing/housing and crisis support
• Employment
• Family Matters - parenting, childcare, divorce, elder issues and domestic violence
• Health Improvement - mental, physical and health insurance
• Immigration
• Support Groups - men, women and teens

Make an appointment to get a FREE 20 minute session of information and referral or advice, from a member of the National Association of Social Workers. Everyone at some point in their lives could use the advice of a social worker. Our volunteer social workers are offering it - Free of Charge.

Social Workers in the Library, is a partnership among the San José Public Library, San José State University's School of Social Work,  National Association Of Social Workers - California Chapter, and the SJSU School of Library and Information Services.

(Photo by Sanish Suresh)