Two weeks old and growing...

Hillview is now two weeks old.

Our Librarian, Ginger, performed her first Storytime at new Hillview. Way to go, Ginger!

First Movie and Popcorn Program for our little customers was successful. Thanks to Hillview librarians, Alejandro and Ginger.

"Movie and Quesadilla!" will be next month's feature.

We had given our first full week of library tours and presented many brief introduction to library catalog and databases to our students at Fischer Middle School. We will be busy for the next few weeks to provide this service to all Fischer Middle School students. Renaissance Academy students will start their library tours in a week from today. We can't wait to see all of you from FMS and Renaissance Academy!

Reading Buddies Orientation is on Thursday from 3 -4:30. Teens, don't forget to bring signed TeensReach applications to the meeting.

Come and see for yourself

Everyone is welcome. Please come in and check us out!

Family Learning Center is the place to try interactive software in English Language Acquisition: pronunciation, reading, and writing.

ESL Conversation Club is your time to meet, practice and make new friends.

Learn, Enjoy and Explore in the Children's Area.

Joining our Story time and Stay & Play program to help your children preparing for school.

When you have a long day at work, please consider visiting our living room area to relax or curl up with your favorite books or magazines.

Teens,

We welcome you with our library resources to help you succeed in school along with Wi-Fi capability, and a very special and relaxing place just for you.

We are open!

Hillview Branch Library

1600 Hopkins Drive

San Jose, CA 95122

(408) 808-3033

hb.sjpl@sjlibrary.org

Hours of Operation

Monday 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Tuesday - Wednesday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Thursday - Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

HillviewBranchLibrary

New Hillview Branch Library, adjacent to Fischer Middle School and Renaissance Academy, will open its doors on January 20, 2006. The new 21,035 sq. ft. library is significantly larger than the old library, offering more space for seating, collections and computers. It offers the community numerous enhancements including an expanded children's area, group study rooms, a quiet study area, a community room that will accommodate 65 people, a teens' center, and an Internet Café. A new unique area of the library will be the Family Learning Center where families and individuals can make strides in personal growth and learning. Materials and programs in the Center focus on English language and literacy skills for people of all ages, Citizenship, Job Skills and other areas based on community needs. The new Tech Center will make possible programs such as Bilingual Internet Instruction classes, and email for seniors. Programs supporting early childhood development such as story times and parenting classes will be available. The homework center will be open during the after school hours for homework assistance, and Reading Buddies will support the early literacy development of children in grades K-2. The library will be also be a community destination for enrichment programs such as author visits, and recreation and entertainment activities including puppet shows, game nights, and a variety of family events.