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Castles Against Ignorance: How to Make Libraries
Great Educational Environments
by Edmund A. Rossman
Written as a practical and entertaining guide for students and
library professionals, Rossman fosters pride in the profession
and shows how the library can be a true weapon against intolerance
and other societal problems.
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Milpitas
Community Library
Where,
When Open, Events, and Phone Number
160 N. Main St.
- 262-1171
10 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 2009
Grand Opening Ceremony of the "New" Public Library
In front of the historic Milpitas Grammar School
160 N. Main St.
Parking available in the Midtown Garage
120 N. Main St.
Please visit the Community Librarian
Room 158 on the 1st Floor
for your commemorative gift.
Phone Renewal:
(800) 471-0991
TDD for Deaf:
364-1528
All hours subject to change
- Monday - Thursday
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10:00a - 9:00p |
- Friday & Saturday
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10:00a - 6:00p |
| Sunday |
Noon - 6:00p |
The daily fine for
items returned late will be $0.25
The daily fine for
late DVDs and Videos will be $1.00
Items returned on time are free.
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About The Milpitas Community Library
Community
Library Events
Upcoming events in The Latest Scoop blog from the Milpitas Library.
New
Milpitas Library Project
Milpitas is planning a new and larger building for our existing
library located at 40 N. Milpitas Blvd. Since it was built in
1982, use of the library has skyrocketed with over 50,000 visitors
and 100,000 items checked out each month.
Checking Out
Library
Card & PIN
Library card applications are available at all County libraries
and the Bookmobile. Cards are free to anyone with a valid form
of identification showing name and current mailing address.
Using
the Web Catalog
The answers to these frequently asked questions may help you
connect to the Library's web catalog, WebPAC.
Fines, Fees, and Loan Periods
Fines: Items should always be returned promptly. All adult materials are subject to fines. If children's items are overdue more than six weeks, a processing fee is charged for each item. Borrowing and renewing privileges are restricted if balance owed is $10 or more. Accounts may be referred to the rebilling service when balance is $50 or more. Individuals sent to Rebilling Agency may not check out until a zero balance is reached. All payments must be cash or check.
Debate
To Filter Net At the Library
From your Go Milpitas! Guide: Editorial and lots of links regarding
this issue.
Directions
Directions
to the Library
Near the intersection of Milpitas Blvd. and Calaveras Blvd. The
Community Library is easy to reach by car or bus.
Map
Showing Location of the Library
Nice, clear, printable map for those preferring visual directions.
Movies
- YouTube
Jeff Paulson and Mike Gibson are going back to the library! When Mike gets busted by a cop for jaywalking, his only way of making amends is to do a little community service...at the library! What ensues is a fun-filled day at Jeff's place of work with a colorful assortment of characters. So whip out your library card and check this one out!
Jeff Paulson and Mike Gibson and going back to the library for a third time! In this adventure, Mike has quit his job at Lockheed and joined the library as a permanent employee! How will Jeff handle this new "edition" to his library world? Check it out and see!
Policies
Borrowing Library Materials
Policies concerning library cards, overdue books, fines and more.
Fines and Fees Policies
Effective August 25, 2004
The overdue fine on adult feature videos and DVD's will
be $1 per item per day.
Holds the first three holds on your card at any
one time are free. There will be a $1 fee for each additional
hold placed on your card after the first three.
Holds on children's materials are free.
Holds will be limited to 10 per card at any one time.
Programs
"Book
Club To Go" Book Club Kits
Tired of having to track down multiple copies of a book for your
next book group meeting? The library now has convenient kits
that you can check out for free.
Book
Group
Meets the fourth Wednesday of the month from 7:30 p.m. in the
Community Room, off of the lobby. Not held in the summer. For
additional information please contact Terye Riley at 408-262-1171.
Check here for books being discussed.
The
Latest Scoop
An online collection of articles and news, organized by date,
topic, and location. Topics range from reading lists and book
reviews, to program and event information, resources for kids,
investment tools, health tips, and genealogical resources.
Story
Time For Small Children
Three different story times each week.
- Families (3-8 years)
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Tuesdays
7:00 pm |
| Toddlers (2-3
years) |
Thursdays
10:15 am & 11:15 am |
Summer
Reading Club
A program to encourage school-age children to enjoy summertime
reading. The program runs for approximately 6 weeks from June
through July.
Vision Literacy
Formerly the Santa Clara County Library Reading Program, we are
dedicated to improving the community in which we live by helping
adults improve their literacy skills. 408-262-1349
Young
Adult Services
Information about the youth "Book Talking" club. New
youth librarian, Don, is taking your suggestions for more ways
library can help students.
Support
Ed
Cavallini's Gala Send-off
Here are some photo highlights from our celebration of Ed Cavallini
at the June 14, 2000 meeting. Ed retired as Milpitas Community
Librarian and will live with his wife, Jeanne, in Carmel.
Friends of the Milpitas Community
Library
This group raises funds for the Library by having book sales
several times a year.
Library
Advisory Commission
This Commission helps determine library activities and levels
of service. Meets 7:00 pm at the Milpitas Community Library on
the 3rd Monday of odd numbered months.
County
Library Resources
Santa
Clara County Library Teen Services
Librarian-recommended sites for homework, transportation, reading
and just plain fun.
Note: though our library is certainly a public library, it
is operated separately from the City Government, which is why
it s called the Milpitas Community Library rather than
the Milpitas Public Library or Milpitas City Library.
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Here's a list of recommended books
that list good children's books, chosen by your Milpitas Guide
for their outstanding features and editorial excellence.
Best Books for Kids Who (Think They) Hate to Read
125 Books That Will Turn Any Child into a Lifelong Reader
by Laura Backes
Reading
Lists for College-Bound Students (3rd Edition)
by Doug Estell
The New York Times Parent's Guide to the Best Books for Children
Eden Ross Lipson
Choosing Books for Children
A Commonsense Guide
by Betsy Hearne, Deborah Stevenson (Contributor)
Great Books About Things Kids Love
More Than 750 Recommended Books for Children 3 to 14
by Kathleen Odean
Great Books for Boys
More Than 600 Books for Boys 2 to 14
by Kathleen Odean
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