In April 2009, Central Park Library will celebrate its fifth anniversary of providing excellent customer service to Santa Clara residents and the Silicon Valley community.
Since opening its doors in April 2004, approximately 6.8 million people have visited the Library; 13 million items from the collection have been borrowed; 2,150 adult and youth programs have been presented, with 200,000 patrons in attendance! For the past five year, Santa Clara City Library has ranked nationally in Hennen's American Public Library Ratings; the Library also ranked in the recent Library Journal Index of Public Library Service for 2009. Join us the week of April 13-18 to celebrate Central Park Library's milestones by attending several specially planned anniversary programs, all held in the Redwood Room.
Francisco Jimenez, renowned author and educator, emigrated with his family from Mexico to California and as a child worked alongside his parents in the fields. He received his BA from Santa Clara University, and MA and PhD degrees from Columbia University. Professor Jimenez has written several autobiographical novels, including the recent Reaching Out, a sequel to Breaking Through, based on his experience as a Santa Clara University student. Currently he is the Fay Boyle Professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Santa Clara University. Join Professor Jimenez as he discusses his books and writing at this return engagement to the Library.
Mission City Opera Performance - Wednesday, April 15, 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy a cup of tea and hear Diane Pershing, President of the Romance Writers of America, discuss the art of writing romance novels. Diane has written many popular romance novels. As a voiceover actress, she has performed in numerous shows, including performing the part of “Poison Ivy” in the Batman cartoon. Originally from New York, Diane attended UCLA and settled in Los Angeles, where she resides today. Join the Library’s anniversary tea party and listen to Diane Pershing’s presentation on the romance genre and writing. Reserve a place at this free author program by calling Reference at (408) 615-2900.
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Since opening its doors in April 2004, approximately 6.8 million people have visited the Library; 13 million items from the collection have been borrowed; 2,150 adult and youth programs have been presented, with 200,000 patrons in attendance! For the past five year, Santa Clara City Library has ranked nationally in Hennen's American Public Library Ratings; the Library also ranked in the recent Library Journal Index of Public Library Service for 2009. Join us the week of April 13-18 to celebrate Central Park Library's milestones by attending several specially planned anniversary programs, all held in the Redwood Room.
Francisco Jimenez Book Talk - Tuesday, April 14 7:00 p.m.
Francisco Jimenez, renowned author and educator, emigrated with his family from Mexico to California and as a child worked alongside his parents in the fields. He received his BA from Santa Clara University, and MA and PhD degrees from Columbia University. Professor Jimenez has written several autobiographical novels, including the recent Reaching Out, a sequel to Breaking Through, based on his experience as a Santa Clara University student. Currently he is the Fay Boyle Professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Santa Clara University. Join Professor Jimenez as he discusses his books and writing at this return engagement to the Library.Mission City Opera Performance - Wednesday, April 15, 7:00 p.m.
Mission City Opera was founded in 1996 and is dedicated to presenting professional performances of operatic works at affordable prices in intimate productions. Performances are held in the Mission City Center for the Performing Arts in Santa Clara; the company also presents programs at schools and other venues for the education of the public. For an exciting evening of music at the Library, come hear several members of Mission City Opera sing selections from current and past seasons’ operas. To reserve a place at this free opera event, stop by the Reference Desk, or call (408) 615-2900.
Afternoon Tea with Diane Pershing – Thursday, April 16, 4:00 p.m.
Enjoy a cup of tea and hear Diane Pershing, President of the Romance Writers of America, discuss the art of writing romance novels. Diane has written many popular romance novels. As a voiceover actress, she has performed in numerous shows, including performing the part of “Poison Ivy” in the Batman cartoon. Originally from New York, Diane attended UCLA and settled in Los Angeles, where she resides today. Join the Library’s anniversary tea party and listen to Diane Pershing’s presentation on the romance genre and writing. Reserve a place at this free author program by calling Reference at (408) 615-2900.Written by jb
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