February 15, 2008

Edenvale Library helps students with homework

Do your kids need help with their homework? Can’t find a quiet spot at home?

Bring your children to the library’s free Homework Center! It’s open Monday through Thursday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the community room when school is in session. Mr. Imani Butler, the homework tutor, is available to help students in grades K – 12. The Homework Center is sponsored by the San Jose Public Library and the Boys and Girls Club of Silicon Valley. Some school supplies are provided.

Even when the Homework Center is closed, the library is a great place for children to do their homework because of all the available resources. We have books, of course, but so much more, including free public access computers loaded with word processing and other popular software. Librarians are available to help locate necessary materials. Our Kids and Teens web pages offer homework resources too, such as useful websites and suggested reading grouped by key subjects

Encourage your child to take advantage of Live Homework Help, a free one-on-one tutoring service covering math, science, history and English that is available 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Experienced tutors provide guidance in these subjects online at grade level 4 through sophomore year in college. To access this service, from a library computer or at home, go to the Kids or Teens page and click on the Live Homework Help icon. All you need is an active San Jose library card.

Events offered in March

For children:

Mondays
4:30 p.m.

- Children Reading with John - An hour of story book magic

Wednesdays
6:30 p.m.

- Family Storytime in English and Spanish - Songs, stories and more - fun for the whole family! All ages are welcome.

Thursdays
10:30 a.m.

- Toddler Storytime - Stories, songs and finger plays for two year old children

Saturday, March 8
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

- Citizenship Q & A - Are you thinking about becoming a citizen? Do you have questions about your application or the application process? Come to the library and have your questions answered by the staff from SIREN (Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network).

Wednesdays
March 5 & 19
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

- Free Income Tax Assistance - For families and seniors; call for an appointment.

Edenvale Branch Library is located at 101 Branham Lane East at the intersection of Monterey Highway. The library’s hours are: Sunday from 1 - 5 p.m.; Monday 2 - 7 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. -6 p.m. For more information, including news and events at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, visit the library’s website at www.sjlibrary.org, or call (408) 808-3036 during business hours.