LET’S CHAT: ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB AT THE CESAR CHAVEZ CENTRAL LIBRARY
The Let’s Chat: English Conversation Club will resume Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at the Cesar Chavez Central Library. The club will meet every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:00 pm in the Literacy Services office of the Library on the 1st floor.
This program is for ESL adults (English as a Second Language Learner) who wish to practice their English language speaking skills in a casual and relaxed environment. Participating adults should be able to read English and desire an opportunity to practice English conversation.
Pre-registration is not required. For more information, please call the Literacy Office at (209) 937-7778.
The Cesar Chavez Central Library is a part of the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library and is located at 605 N. El Dorado Street in Stockton. For more information, call (209) 937-8221 or (866) 805-7323. Visit the Library’s website at www.ssjcpl.org and fan or follow us on twitter.com/ssjcpl and facebook.com/ssjcpl.
BASIC ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASS AT THE MARGARET TROKE LIBRARY
On Thursday, September 11, 2014, at 6:00 P.M., the Margaret Troke Library presents Basic Acrylic Canvas Painting class for children over 7 years old and teens. Local artist Carmencita Oliva will teach you how to create a beautiful canvas that you can take home and hang on your wall. Please bring an apron to protect your clothes. Materials will be provided at no cost. Space is limited to 10 participants; please reserve your seat by contacting the Margaret Troke Library.
This free program is provided through the generosity of the Friends of The Stockton Pubic Library. The Margaret Troke Library is a part of the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library and is located at 502 W. Benjamin Holt Drive in Stockton. For more information, call (209) 937-8221 or (866) 805-7323. Visit the Library’s website at www.ssjcpl.org and fan or follow us on twitter.com/ssjcpl and facebook.com/ssjcpl.
CIVIL RIGHTS, A LIBRARY, AND THE TOUGALOO NINE: LIVING HISTORY FOR TODAY
Before the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the marches in 1965, nine members of the Tougaloo College NAACP Youth Council attempted to use the white-only Jackson Public Library on March 27, 1961. They sat quietly at different tables reading books not available in the "colored" library. When the nine refused to leave, they were arrested for disturbing the peace. They became known as the Tougaloo Nine.
Imagine being one of nine students that changed history.
Students and adults will have a chance to learn more about this crucial event in our nation’s history when the Chavez Library welcomes Geraldine Hollis, author of Back to Mississippi and one of the Tougaloo Nine on Friday, September 12, 2014 at 3:30 pm.
This free program is part of the Live from Cesar Chavez! series sponsored by the Library & Literacy Foundation for San Joaquin County. The Cesar Chavez Central Library is a part of the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library and is located at 605 N. El Dorado Street in Stockton. For more information, call (209) 937-8221 or (866) 805-7323. Visit the Library’s website at www.ssjcpl.org and fan or follow us on twitter.com/ssjcpl and facebook.com/ssjcpl.
DISCOVER YOUR FAMILY TREE:A GENEALOGY WORKSHOP AT THE RIPON BRANCH LIBRARY
On Thursday, September 25, 2014, at 6:00 p.m., the Ripon Branch Library presents Discover Your Family Tree: A Genealogy Workshop. Mike Johnson, a Ripon resident for 30+ years and a passionate, self-taught genealogist will introduce participants to the basics of genealogical research. Mike believes that "doing our personal family history not only puts us in touch with our past, but also shows us how our actions can impact future generations". Please bring your family information back to your great-grandparents. This free workshop requires advance sign-up at the Ripon Library or call toll free (866) 805-7323 and ask to be connected to the Ripon Branch. Continue learning about genealogy by checking out books, reviewing online databases, and searching the Internet – all for free at your local public library!
This free program is provided through the generosity of the Friends of the Ripon Memorial Library. The Ripon Branch Library is a part of the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library and is located at 333 W. Main St. in Ripon, CA. For more information, call (209) 937-8221 or (866) 805-7323. Visit the Library’s website at www.ssjcpl.org and fan or follow us on twitter.com/ssjcpl and facebook.com/ssjcpl.
FREE COMPUTER CLASSES AT THE MOUNTAIN HOUSE BRANCH LIBRARY
The Mountain House Branch Library will offer FREE computer classes on the following dates and times:
• Monday, October 6, 2014 – Beginning MS Excel 2010 - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 7, 2014 - Beginning MS Word 2010 - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 14, 2014 - Beginning PowerPoint 2010 - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Wednesday October 15, 2014 - Downloading eBooks/eAudiobooks from OverDrive & Axis 360 - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
These classes are designed for users who need to learn basic computer skills and become familiar with computer terminologies and applications. Other computer-related questions can be asked at the end of the class. Participants are encouraged to bring their personal laptops or eReader devices to classes. Please check with the Mountain House library staff for class space availability if you are interested in attending any of these classes.
This free program is provided through the generosity of the LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) grant. The Mountain House Branch Library is a part of the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library and is located at 250 East Main Street, Mountain House CA 95391. For more information, call (209) 937-8221 or (866) 805-7323. Visit the Library’s website at www.ssjcpl.org and fan or follow us on twitter.com/ssjcpl and facebook.com/ssjcpl.
COLLEGE PLANNING WORKSHOP AT THE MANTECA BRANCH LIBRARY
On Saturday, October 18, at 2:00 p.m., the Manteca Branch Library presents a College Planning Workshop. Are you currently applying to college, or are you about to start the process and don't know where to begin? College Consultants from HIFE College Planning Program will help you identify the steps you need to take to explore financial aid and complete the application process. Continue learning about finances by checking out books, reviewing online databases, and searching the Internet – all for free at your local public library!
This free program is provided through the generosity of the Friends of the Manteca Library. The Manteca Branch Library is a part of the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library and is located at 320 W. Center St. in Manteca. For more information, call (209) 937-8221 or (866) 805-7323. Visit the Library’s website at www.ssjcpl.org and fan or follow us on twitter.com/ssjcpl and facebook.com/ssjcpl.
FREE COMPUTER CLASSES AT THE LINDEN BRANCH LIBRARY
Linden Branch Library will be offering free computer classes for open questions on Wednesdays October 22 & 29, 2014, and Friday October 24, 2014. Two classes will be offered: first from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., and a second class, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
These classes are designed for users who need help with basic computer skills and with using OverDrive and Axis360, the Library's new e-book and e-audiobook catalogs. We also welcome questions related to email, popular social networking sites, Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and digital photography. Students are encouraged to bring laptops or other personal devices to class. All classes are drop in – no reservations are required.
This free program is provided through the generosity of the LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act). The Linden Branch Library is a part of the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library and is located at 19059 E Main Street (Hwy 26) in Linden, CA, 95236. For more information, call (209) 937-8221 or (866) 805-7323.Visit the Library’s website at www.ssjcpl.org and fan or follow us on twitter.com/ssjcpl and facebook.com/ssjcpl.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN CRAFTS AT THE MANTECA BRANCH LIBRARY
On Saturday, October 25, at 2:00 p.m., the Manteca Branch Library presents Happy Halloween Crafts. Families are invited to join us as we make fun Halloween crafts for children of all ages. Remember to wear your costume!
This free program is provided through the generosity of the Friends of the Manteca Library. The Manteca Branch Library is a part of the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library and is located at 320 W. Center St. in Manteca. For more information, call (209) 937-8221 or (866) 805-7323. Visit the Library’s website at www.ssjcpl.org and fan or follow us on twitter.com/ssjcpl and facebook.com/ssjcpl.