September 21, 2007

Off the Shelf

Happy birthday Evergreen Branch Library

By Vanessa Menor
Evergreen Branch Librarian

The new Evergreen Branch Library is 1 year old! Time flies when you’re having fun and we’ve been having a great time here at the library. Thanks to the support of our community, the Evergreen Branch Library has high circulation rates, great participation in the Summer Reading Celebration, and well-attended storytimes and other programs.

Citizenship classes are now available at the library, and at the sites of our two partners: Grace Lutheran Church and the Sikh Gurdwara. Meet with others in our community to make friends and to prepare for the citizenships classes.

Class Schedule
Grace Lutheran Church, Classroom One, first and third Tuesdays, at 7 p.m. Classes will be in English and Spanish and taught by Pastor John Goldstein and Judith Goldstein

Evergreen Library, Study Room A, first and third Wednesdays, at 7 p.m. Classes will be in English and Chinese and taught by Librarian Shu-Hua Liu

Sikh Gurwara, Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. Classes will be in Hindi, Panjabi and English and taught by Dr. Sraon


Evergreen Library’s Calendar

For Adults and Teens

Integral Tai Chi Classes
Mondays, 7 –8 p.m. in the Community Room

Integral Tai Chi is a self-healing system that integrates tai chi, yoga, relaxation and meditation to heal the mind, body and spirit.

Conversation Club
Wednesdays, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. in Study Room A

Adults are invited to join our Conversation Club to practice their English language skills.

Evergreen Garden Club Lecture
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 7 – 8 p.m. in the Community Room

Evergreen Valley Garden Club will be presenting a lecture "Year Round Fruit Gardening" by Urban Horticulturist and Master Gardener Nancy Garrison.

Homeowner & Rental Assistance Program
Thursday, Sept. 27 & Oct. 11, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. in the Community Room

The Homeowner and Renter Assistance Program is a once a year rebate that seniors over 62 can apply for. Please call the Evergreen Senior Center at (408) 270-2220 for more information.

Evergreen Adult Book Club – My Half of the Sky by Jana McBurney-Lin
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Community Room

Author Jana McBurney-Lin joined us at our First Anniversary celebration to discuss her book. Now the Evergreen Adult Book Club will read and discuss her novel, My Half of the Sky, together.

Citizenship Q & A Program
Saturday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Community Room

Do you have questions about your citizenship application or application process? Check out the Citizenship Q & A sessions in English/Vietnamese & Spanish.

District 8 Community Roundtable
Tuesday, Oct. 9, 7-9 p.m. in the Community Room

The Roundtable is a forum for Evergreen community members and neighborhood associations to meet and discuss on-going issues in our district.

Bilingual Chinese/English Citizenship Class
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 7 – 8 p.m. in Study Room A

Prepare for the citizenship test with other students in a class setting. We will be learning about American history and government. This class is in Chinese and English.

teensReach Meeting
Friday, Oct. 19, 3:30 p.m. in the Community Room

Join our teensReach group and learn about volunteering in the library. New teensReach members are encouraged to bring a completed application to the meeting with them. Applications are available at the Information Desk.

For Children and Families

Girl Scouts: Information Meeting and Activities
Saturday, Sept. 22, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Community Room

Come learn about what Girl Scouts is all about.

Fabulous Friday Craft
Friday, Sept. 28, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the Community Room

Come make a special craft to take home. For ages 6+ please.

Fabulous Friday Flicks – Zathura
Friday, Oct. 5, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room

In this movie two boisterous brothers left on their own for an evening, find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious space adventure board game.

Fabulous Friday Kids’ Book Club
Friday, Oct. 12, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the Community Room

Bring a book to share with the group. Something that you're reading for fun, a book that you've loved, or even one you've hated. Let's vote on a book to read as a group. For kids ages 8-12 please.

Lotus in the West - English/Vietnamese Storytime
Saturday, Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. in the Community Room

Join us for Lotus in the West a Vietnamese/English storytime, with songs, crafts and snacks. This program is for Vietnamese children to help them retain their cultural identity and be proud of their roots. For Children of all ages.

Vanessa Menor is a Librarian at the Evergreen Branch Library, 2635 Aborn Rd, between Capitol Expressway and White Rd. Evergreen Branch is part of the San Jose Public Library. The Library’s phone number is 408-808-3060. For more information about the library, visit the website at sjlibrary.org.