Everyone in their lives comes upon a stumbling block and has no idea where to turn.

Social Workers in the Library are here for you. Let the volunteer social workers help you navigate through the maze of agencies in the community designed to serve your needs.

At King Library: Monday, May 6, 2013  6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Call: 1-408-808-2350

At East Branch Library: Wednesday, May 15, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Call: 1-408-808-3075

(bilingual Spanish/English speaking social worker onsite at East Branch)

Make an appointment to get a FREE 20 minute session of information and referral or advice, from a member of the National Association of Social Workers. Everyone at some point in their lives could use the advice of a social worker. Our volunteer social workers are offering it - Free of Charge.

Social Workers in the Library, is a partnership between the San José Public Library, San José State University's School of Social Work,  National Association Of Social Workers - California Chapter, and the SJSU School of Library and Information Services.

What is it that makes a person strike out at a child repeatedly by word or hand? What does such consistent maltreatment do to the mind, body and soul of that child? How can such acts of power abuse be prevented? What can be done to intervene? What can be done to ease the effects as the child becomes an adult. Before we leave April completely behind us, April is recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention Month.  Listed below are resources to respond to those questions posed above.

Contact Information:

• Immediate Emergency Reporting  -  call 911
• How to Report Suspected Child Abuse - San José Police Department
• Non-Emergency Reporting – Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline

Definitions of Child Abuse:

• From Medline Plus  (Also available: articles, latest news, diagnosis, symptoms and prevention) 

• Child Abuse - Stanford University School of Medicine
• Child Abuse Council of Santa Clara County
• Recognizing Child Abuse -  from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Child Welfare Information Gateway  (Recognizing abuse in children, parent and parent – child relations)

Resources at SJ Library:

• Articles – Child Abuse in the United States
• Articles – Child Abusers
• Articles – Child Abuse Victims – Long Term Effects
• Children’s  Collection – Child Abuse
• Fiction titles – Child Abuse
• Nonfiction titles – Child Abuse Prevention
• King Library Display: Stories of a Girl, Empowering Youth to End Human Trafficking

Additional Resources:
 

• National Child Traumatic Stress Network 

Statistics:

During FFY 2011, throughout the United States there were 676,569 reported cases of child abuse and neglect. It was found that approximately nine out of every one thousand children in the U.S.  were victims of abuse. Babies, under the age of one, suffered the highest rate of victimization. From the data collected for 2011, it is estimated that 1,570 children died from abuse or neglect that year alone.

• National and State Child Abuse and Neglect Statistics – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Child Welfare Information Gateway  (Included: Statistics on victims and perpetrators, deaths from abuse)
• National Children’s Alliance

Need to Talk to Someone?
Make an Appointment: 

• Lawyers in the Library – 1-408-808-2382
• Social Workers in the Library – 1-408-808-2350

NEED HELP?  Help is here: Social Workers in the Library

At King Library: Every 1^st and 4^th Mondays of the month, 6:00 – 8:00 PM.

Call: 1-408-808-2350 to schedule an appointment

At East Branch Library: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

Call: 1-408-808-3075

Is something happening in your life that you have questions about concerning:

• Education
• Emergency Services- food/clothing/housing and crisis support
• Employment
• Family Matters- parenting, childcare, divorce, elder issues and domestic violence
• Health Improvement- mental, physical and health insurance
• Immigration
• Support Groups- men, women and teens

Make an appointment to get a FREE 20 minute session of information and referral or advice, from a member of the National Association of Social Workers. Everyone at some point in their lives could use the advice of a social worker. Our volunteer social workers are offering it - Free of Charge.

Social Workers in the Library, is a partnership between the San José Public Library, San José State University's School of Social Work,  National Association Of Social Workers - California Chapter, and the SJSU School of Library and Information Services.

Celebrate the Month of the Young Child at the

25th Annual San Jose Children's Faire! 

Saturday, April 13, 2013

10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The Faire is expected to draw over 5,000 attendees to the outdoor festival, held at Discovery Meadow (in front of the Children's Discovery Museum), in downtown San José.

The theme this year is "Explore the Possibilities" and features family-oriented stage entertainment, special attractions, and activity booths offering hands-on activities for children ages 2-12.  Families can obtain information about education, child care, recreational programs and health and safety resources. 

For more information call 1-408-808-2617 or visit www.sjpl.org/moyc

Contact:                                                                                                          

Elizabeth Chavarin   

Office: 1-408-808-2175

San José Public Library Reopens Seven Trees Branch

 Community Celebration Marks Grand Opening of New Seven Trees Branch

SAN JOSE, CALIF. –Southside residents joined City and Library officials today to celebrate the grand opening of the new and expanded Seven Trees Branch Library. At 15,567 sq. ft., the ultra modern, light-filled library encompasses the entire second floor of the community center/library facility.  Following a brief dedication ceremony, visitors were free to explore the library, check out library materials, and enjoy light refreshments and free entertainment.

"Thanks to our residents’ support, San José has been able to build new branch libraries throughout the city," said Mayor Chuck Reed." The new Seven Trees Branch Library, together with the adjacent community center, is an important resource for residents of all ages."

The new library – designed by Rob Wellington Quigley Architects (Palo Alto, CA) and constructed by Gonsalves and Stronck Construction Inc. (San Carlos, CA) – features an open layout with large glass areas to maximize natural light.  This joint use facility received LEED gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

The new Seven Trees Branch also includes the common elements of all new library construction in San José:

• Community living room with a fireplace
• Tech Center
• Group and quiet study areas
• Teen Room

The library also features a Family Learning Center which offers innovative programs and services for families and individuals looking to improve their literacy and life skills.  

"This community really, really cares about their library, and they are excited to use it.  People are coming in, sitting, reading books, using computers, and just enjoying the space," said Vice Mayor Madison Nguyen." This is a new gathering place for our community to grow stronger together.  We appreciate all the hard work that went into making it a reality," said Nguyen.

Public art for the project, created by San José-based Samuel Rodriguez and Matt Rodriguez, was designed around the idea of community and a customized urban bicycle referred to as a lowrider bike. The art piece, Potential, uses a series of frosted panels displaying bicycle lowrider parts intermingled with imagery and words to depict the diversity of the Seven Trees community.

"We are delighted to again be providing library services in the Seven Trees neighborhood," said Interim Library Director Anne Cain.

Seven Trees Branch Library is the sixteenth bond-funded branch library project to be completed. The Branch Library Bond Measure, approved in November 2000, provided $212 million dedicated to the construction of six new and fourteen expanded branch libraries in San José. All but one of the planned projects has been completed with three additional openings occurring between now and June 8, 2013. Visit sjpl.org/NewLibraries for updates on San José branch library developments.

Seven Trees Branch Library, located at 3590 Cas Drive, is open Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; and closed Sunday – Tuesday.  For more information, call 1-408-808-3056 or visit SJPL.org/SevenTrees.

Pictures

Seven Trees Branch Library Pictures

Check out a video tour of the new library:

English               Spanish          Vietnamese

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NEED HELP?  

Help is here:  Social Workers in the Library

At King Library: Every 1^st and 4^th Mondays of the month, 6 – 8 p.m.

Call: 1-408-808-2350 to schedule an appointment

At East Branch Library: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6-8 p.m.

Call: 1-408-808-3075

Is something happening in your life that you have questions about concerning:

• Education
• Emergency Services - food/clothing/housing and crisis support
• Employment
• Family Matters - parenting, childcare, divorce, elder issues and domestic violence
• Health Improvement - mental, physical and health insurance
• Immigration
• Support Groups - men, women and teens

Make an appointment to get a FREE 20 minute session of information and referral or advice, from a member of the National Association of Social Workers. Everyone at some point in their lives could use the advice of a social worker. Our volunteer social workers are offering it - Free of Charge.

Social Workers in the Library, is a partnership between the San José Public Library, San José State University's School of Social Work,  National Association Of Social Workers - California Chapter, and the SJSU School of Library and Information Services.